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treasure keepers
March 3, 2008

Treasure Keepers

Good as new isn’t always as good as old. Curator John Watson talks about conservation at Colonial Williamsburg.

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mythical beasts
January 28, 2008

Mythical Beasts, Magical Creatures

Dragons, mermaids and griffins lurk in the museum collections. Christina Westenberger leads the hunt.

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pounds, pence, and pistareens
January 15, 2007

Pounds, Pence, and Pistareens

Curator Erik Goldstein describes the antecedents of modern coinage in a new exhibit at the DeWitt Wallace Museum.

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museum
January 8, 2007

Museum Renovation

Vice President of Collections and Museums Ron Hurst says refreshed exhibits and gallery spaces make two of Colonial Williamsburg’s museums warm, welcoming, and inviting.

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December 19, 2005

Curator of Historic Interiors

Curator Emily Roberts enjoys setting a proper Christmas supper for 10 in the Palace.

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October 24, 2005

Making Museum Exhibits Come Alive

Christina Westenberger discusses creative museum programs for children, school groups, and families.

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