February 3, 2012
in Armoury

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A resource exploring the causes, character, and consequences of the American Revolution.

Students and teachers research current issues and discuss on the Virtual Republic.
February 3, 2012
in Armoury
February 3, 2012
in Colonial Williamsburg journal
Philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s interest in colonial Virginia buildings extended beyond the collection he and the Reverend Dr. W. A. R. Goodwin acquired, restored, and reconstructed in Williamsburg.
The opportunity of buying for himself Lower Brandon, an eighteenth-century mansion on the south shore of the James River, brought Rockefeller to Virginia in 1926. Two years later, he obtained the derelict home, a circa-1763, southside, story-and-a-half, four-room with central hall, and two-chamber-basement house.
See side-by-side photos of the house before and after its restoration.
February 2, 2012
in Connect
Join a discussion of the presidents and their attitudes towards slavery, and the sometime contrast between their words and their actions. How can we reconcile the idea of noble leaders and ignoble practices?
Join the discussion on Colonial Williamsburg Connect.
February 1, 2012
in History
Colonial Williamsburg celebrates black history this month and all year long with programs, resources, and exhibits that explore the lives and cultures of African individuals in 18th-century Williamsburg.
Learn more about the African American experience in Williamsburg.
January 31, 2012
in Podcasts
Have you ever wanted to make a comment or ask a question about the podcast? Ever wanted to easily share a link to an episode with a friend?
A redesign to the podcast page allows both, and one-click listening, too. Visit podcast.history.org to browse our updated features.
January 30, 2012
in History
Learn a new old word every morning with our Word of the Day feature.
Today’s word is “sweetmeats,” which are delicacies such as candied fruits and nuts or sugared pastries.
Visit the Word of the Day.
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