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clothing
January 29, 2007

Clothing Speaks

Clothing says what words do not, in the 18th century as well as the 21st. Textiles and costumes curator Linda Baumgarten explains.

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rare breeds
November 6, 2006

Preserving Rare Breeds

Recreating the past in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area is a matter of hoofs and horns as well as bricks and mortar.

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wig
September 25, 2006

The Fashionable Wig

Colonial Williamsburg wigmaker Terry Lyons sees her share of bigwigs and blockheads in the King’s Arms Barber Shop on Duke of Gloucester Street.

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July 31, 2006

Williamsburg's Public Gaol

Gaynelle McNichols talks about her fascination with the misfits who spent time in Williamsburg&s gaol in Revolutionary times.

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July 17, 2006

Thomas Jefferson on Religion

Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson and Richard Schumann as Patrick Henry continue their debate on the role of religion in government.

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July 10, 2006

Patrick Henry on Religion

Patrick Henry’s passion for his beliefs comes alive in Richard Schumann’s interpretation of the patriot’s thoughts on the importance of religious faith in daily life.

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