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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Colonial Children's Dance
Drummers Call
The noble tradition of the fifes and drums is celebrated May 18-20 during Drummers Call.
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Music Suited to a Lady
Colonial ladies played instruments that showed their graceful features to the best advantage, and they never showed their elbows. Music Interpreter Jane Hanson explains.
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Christmas Hymns You Thought You Knew
Colonial Williamsburg musician John Turner explains the origins of America’s beloved Christmas hymns.
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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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Fiddling Around Colonial Williamsburg since 1968.
His heritage and a love of playing the fiddle inspire John Turner to preserve the tradition of Scottish fiddling.
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