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Carolina room
November 24, 2008

The Carolina Room

Modern-day curators focus on reversible restoration techniques. Conservator Shelley Svoboda describes the renewal of the Carolina Room.

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brass furnace
November 17, 2008

Recreating a Cannon, Part Two

Revolutionary-era cannon tell the story of the evolution of war technology. Director of Historic Trades Jay Gaynor and Master Blacksmith Ken Schwarz continue their overview of recreating a light infantry three-pounder.

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cannon plans
November 10, 2008

Recreating a Cannon

Revolutionary-era cannon are artifacts of war technology’s evolution. Director of Historic Trades Jay Gaynor and Master Blacksmith Ken Schwarz describe the process of recreating a light infantry three-pounder.

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Goodwin
November 3, 2008

A Splendid Coincidence

Inspiration intersects with means in a partnership that resurrects a city. Character interpreter Ed Way portrays W.A.R. Goodwin at Colonial Williamsburg.

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witches
October 27, 2008

Witches in the Colonies

Author Carson Hudson shares some practical 17th-century tips for identifying witches.

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wren
October 20, 2008

The Wren Building

Williamsburg’s restoration got underway in earnest with the College of William and Mary’s Wren Building, explains Louise Kale, director of the Historic Campus.

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