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tailor
June 4, 2012

Meet the Tailor

The tailor’s art is all in the cut. Journeyman Tailor Mark Hutter threads the needle of historic fashion.

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Washington
May 28, 2012

A Conversation with George Washington: Part Two

George Washington shares his thoughts on the role of government and his hopes for the future in part two of this listener-question interview. Ron Carnegie interprets the first president.

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May 21, 2012

A Conversation With George Washington: Part One

We sit down with the first president and ask him questions submitted by podcast listeners. Listen as Ron Carnegie interprets George Washington.

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rare breeds
May 14, 2012

Rare Animal Breeds in Williamsburg

Feathers, fur, hoofs and horns bring the Historic Area to life. Elaine Shirley, manager of rare breeds, explains how we show happy animals to the public.

http://media.blubrry.com/colonial_williamsburg/podcasts.history.org/051412/Animals.mp3

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Gardening
May 7, 2012

Organic Gardening, Colonial Style

Colonists went green before green was a movement. Learn to keep an organic garden the Colonial Williamsburg way. Master Gardener Wesley Greene talks about history’s methods.

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axe
April 30, 2012

Meet the Carpenter

You can’t build a town without wood. Master Carpenter Garland Wood describes a Williamsburg built completely by hand.

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