Posts Tagged ‘african americans’
in Podcasts
March 20, 2012
Adopted by the Shawnee
Runaway slave Elizabeth found freedom, family, and equality when she was adopted into the Shawnee tribe. After ten years, she returned to slavery. Hope Smith shares the heartbreaking story behind this selfless act.
in History
February 8, 2012
Meet Gowan Pamphlet
Gowan Pamphlet answered a call that set him on a path few would have imagined possible for an enslaved person in the colonial Chesapeake region.
Read the story of this singular leader.
in Multimedia
February 7, 2012
Watch new video: Interpreting African-American History, Then and Now
Colonial Williamsburg has a long legacy of exploring African-American history through story and scholarship. Our latest vodcast outlines the stories brought to life over decades of interpretation.
in Museums
February 6, 2012
Museum Tour: Discover Gee’s Bend Quilts
Explore the unique African American quilting traditions and history of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, while exploring two examples in the museum’s collection. Families then can discover their creativity with a hands-on activity. Admission is included in any Historic Area or museum admission pass. Tour offered 1:30 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24.
in Connect
February 2, 2012
Discuss now on CW Connect: What relationships did presidents have with their slaves?
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?
Leave a comment at Colonial Williamsburg Connect.
in History
February 1, 2012
February is Black History Month
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.
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