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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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June 9, 2006

Mr. Wythe’s Cook

Valarie Holmes interprets Lydia Broadnax, a cook for one of Williamsburg's most influential men.

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May 15, 2006

Alexander Purdie

Dennis Watson speculates on the loyalties of the publisher of The Virginia Gazette in the years leading up to the Revolution.

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May 8, 2006

The Revolutionary City

Bill Weldon believes portraying events on the same ground where they took place 230 years ago allows guests to experience history in a unique way.

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April 24, 2006

Marquis de Lafayette

Mark Schneider portrays French general Marquis de Lafayette, whose passion for the cause of freedom helped America win liberty from British rule.

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March 6, 2006

Telling the Story of Colonial Women

Kristen Spivey reveals some surprises about 18th-century women and their role in history.

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