Independence was a promise extended to landed white men only. Historic interpreter Hope Smith lays out a slave’s perspective on freedom.
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A Slave’s Perspective
Runaway Slaves
Runaway slave ads provide a wealth of insights into the life of the colonial slave. Historian Harvey Bakari shares some examples.
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The Slave Trade
The slave trade touched the lives of people around the globe, explains Colonial Williamsburg’s Educational Program Development Director Bill White.
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Slave Preacher
An electrifying presence changes history. Historic interpreter James Ingram shares the details of a remarkable life.
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A New Story
Historian Cary Carson describes creating a narrative framework for Colonial Williamsburg that made room for the stories of black Virginians.
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Colonial Girls
Gentry girls had but one job: to find a husband. Historian Cathy Hellier explains the custom.
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