Colonial Williamsburg actor-interpreter Ken Johnston says “founding father” might be a more apt description than “traitor” for the man who was more loyal to his principles than his party.
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Basketmaking: A Skill Learned With the Hands
Colonial Williamsburg basketmaker Richard Carr talks about the necessity of basketmaking in the 18th century, and why it has become a rare skill in modern times.
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The Liberty Pole
Tarring and feathering dissenters at the liberty pole was political theater in the 18th century, says Tom Hay, Colonial Williamsburg’s courthouse supervisor.
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Preserving Rare Breeds
Recreating the past in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area is a matter of hoofs and horns as well as bricks and mortar.
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Historic Hauntings
Spooky tales of unexplained phenomena persist in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area.
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Colonial Theater
Todd Norris talks about Colonial Williamsburg’s live performances, staged in the streets of Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area as often as in its theaters.
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