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prelude to victory
September 24, 2007

Prelude to Victory

“Prelude to Victory” celebrates the anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown with three days of special programs that recall September 26, 27, and 28, 1781.

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gunpowder plot
September 17, 2007

The Gunpowder Plot

Add your shouts to the clamor for revolution in Colonial Williamsburg’s evening program, “The Gunpowder Plot.” Author Gina DeAngelis explains.

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storytelling festival
September 10, 2007

Under Storytelling's Spell

Storytellers from around the world will gather at Colonial Williamsburg to participate in the Third Annual Storytelling Festival, including Williamsburg’s own Art Johnson.

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wheelwright
September 3, 2007

Carriages, Carts and Wagons

Conjuring a wheel from elm and iron is one big geometry problem for John Boag, Colonial Williamsburg wheelwright.

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August 27, 2007

Colonial Children's Dance

Youth interpreters in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area enliven parlors and stages with dancing demonstrations. Kelly McEvoy details the colonial pastime.

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founder
August 20, 2007

A Different Kind of Founder

Candlesticks, buckles, bells, and sword hilts are just a few objects that Colonial Williamsburg founder Doc Hassell is called to manufacture.

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