Posts Tagged ‘Connect’
in What's New
December 1, 2011
What echoes of the 18th-century Christmas still survive?
America cherishes its freedoms, among them the freedom to practice any religion or no religion at all.
The modern Christmas celebration may be the fullest expression of that right, with some choosing a religious observation, some enjoying a secular holiday, and others who do not mark the day in any way.
Learn more about the history of Christmas in America at Colonial Williamsburg Connect.
in Multimedia
October 20, 2011
Watch archived video of Tuesday’s webcast
If you missed Tuesday’s webcast, you can watch archived video of the event on history.org/connect.
In the one-hour program, you’ll see Patrick Henry discuss the role of protest with Professor of Law Hank Chambers. Gain a deeper understanding of how the right to protest was conceived, and how we exercise that right today.
in Multimedia
October 18, 2011
Watch a live webcast Tuesday at 2:00 EDT
Visit history.org/connect at 2:00 today to watch a live webcast. Professor Hank Chambers and Patrick Henry will discuss the role of protest in America in a conversation moderated by Cathy Lewis.
Be part of the debate: call in your questions, and talk with fellow viewers in the chat room.
in Multimedia
October 4, 2011
Tune in Wednesday for a live webcast with Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry
Watch Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry debate the role of religion in government during a live webcast October 5 at 2:00 EDT on www.history.org/connect.
Call in with your questions during the webcast, or submit one now, and it may be used on the air.
in What's New
September 28, 2011
Are we a Christian nation?
That’s this week’s discussion question on Colonial Williamsburg Connect. Share your thoughts on religion’s legacy in our government.
What do you think? Join the conversation.
in Multimedia, What's New
September 19, 2011
Connect with history
We’ve just launched Colonial Williamsburg CONNECT, a feature dedicated to opening a discussion with America about what citizenship and democracy mean in today’s world.
Visit CONNECT each week for new thought-provoking discussions, expansive print and audiovisual resources, and special features.
This week’s question: When are constitutional amendments necessary?


















