Harpsichord maker Ed Wright prizes the instrument for its bright, crystalline sound and unique mechanics.
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Weapons of War
Muskets, swords, buttons and drums convey powerful memories of the soldiers who claimed them. Curator Erik Goldstein highlights some of his favorite military treasures from the Colonial Williamsburg collections.
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So Far From Scioto
Four Shawnee men visit Williamsburg as diplomatic hostages in 1774. See their story in “So Far From Scioto,” part of Revolutionary City programming. Buck Woodard shares the details.
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Patrick Henry's Secret
American Patriot Patrick Henry is burdened with his first wife’s tragic decline into insanity. Interpreter Richard Schumann tells the tale.
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Conservation, Where Art and Science Meet
Museum conservators wage daily battle against 10 agents of decay. Exhibit Curator Emily Williams outlines the plan of attack in “Conservation, Where Art and Science Meet.”
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Thomas Jefferson, Engineer
Thomas Jefferson approached mechanical problems with an engineer’s mind. Historic Interpreter Bill Barker continues his reflection on this founding father’s areas of expertise.
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