Posts Tagged ‘Connect’

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December 1, 2011

What echoes of the 18th-century Christmas still survive?

candleAmerica 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

connectIf 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.

Watch the video.

in Multimedia

October 18, 2011

Watch a live webcast Tuesday at 2:00 EDT

protest webcastVisit 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.

Watch it here.

in Multimedia

October 4, 2011

Tune in Wednesday for a live webcast with Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry

Jefferson and HenryWatch 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.

Learn more about the webcast.

Watch archived video and chat.

in What's New

September 28, 2011

Are we a Christian nation?

Thomas JeffersonThat’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.

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September 19, 2011

Connect with history

Colonial Williamsburg ConnectWe’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?

Join the discussion.


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