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Colonial Williamsburg interpreters portrayed a scene from May 26, 1774, the day Lord Dunmore, Virginia’s royal governor, dissolved Virginia’s House of Burgesses.

Kimberly Ivey and historical interpreter Audrey Biser gave a tour of the Governor’s Palace in Williamsburg, Virginia, and spoke about the role of the royal governor and the beginning of the …

The Constitutional Convention began in 1787 in Philadelphia. Virginians James Madison and George Mason found themselves on opposing sides regarding key components of the document. In an even…

Former Colonial Williamsburg interpreters talked about bringing African-American stories to life, and about how they felt compelled to tell their ancestors' stories appropriately. Panelists …

In a discussion hosted by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, a law professor and two actors who portray free and enslaved blacks at Williamsburg discussed the role compromises over slaver…

Colonial Williamsburg historical interpreters talked about portraying 18th century African American life. Colonial Williamsburg hosted this event.

Peter Henriques talked about George Washington’s life in retirement, and his conflicting desires to live a private life and to be an active political player.

Tom Hay gave a tour of the Courthouse building in Colonial Williamsburg and talked about the legal process in the colonial era, including the role of justices, clerks, and lawyers both befor…

Brenda Rosseau gave a tour of the Costume Design Center at Colonial Williamsburg, where all of the Colonial Williamsburg historic area costumes are researched and designed.

Ken Schwarz talked about James Anderson, who owned the blacksmith shop and public armoury in Williamsburg during the 1770s.

Harold Caldwell talked about slave life in colonial America.

Tom Hay gave a tour of the Capitol building in Colonial Williamsburg and spoke about politics on the eve of the American Revolution.

American History TV presented programming from Colonial Williamsburg. The program includes tours of the Governor’s Palace and Capitol Building, scenes from the historic district, and viewer …

Historian Peter Henriques talked about George Washington’s relationship with General Benedict Arnold. Professor Henriques spoke about how Washington’s response to Arnold’s failed plan to del…

History Professor Gordon Wood opened a conference on the “Origins of the Civil War.” Professor Wood talked about the emerging sectional split from the Revolution to about 1820 which for much…

William Hyland, Jr., talked about his book In Defense of Thomas Jefferson: The Sally Hemmings Sex Scandal (Thomas Dunne Books; June 9, 2009). In his book the former prosecutor argues that Th…

Bruce Chadwick spoke about his book George Washington’s War: The Forging of a Revolutionary Leader and the American Presidency, published by Sourcebooks. The author writes that George Wa…

Andrew Levy talked about his book The First Emancipator: The Forgotten Story of Robert Carter, the Founding Father Who Freed His Slaves, published by Random House. In 1791, Virginian Robert…