57 Results for tag "Founding Fathers & Nation Builders"
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Performance: Visit a Nation Builder
Step into the past with a Nation Builder. Through stories, discussion, and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges they faced.
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Conversation: Meet a Nation Builder
Find a Nation Builder, a significant figure of 18th-century Williamsburg, around Palace Green for some informal conversation.
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Performance: My Dear Madam
Mrs. Washington reflects on her life in the public eye and how her friendship with Mrs. Adams has shaped the role of the president’s lady.
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Conversation: Farming with George Washington
Meet George Washington at our Ewing Field where you can discuss farming practices, innovation, and the importance of agriculture to society.
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Performance: Nation Builders Discuss the Rights of Women
Join two Nation Builders to discuss how they viewed and debated women's rights.
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Performance: Pursuing Happiness
Witness imagined conversations between Thomas Jefferson, John Locke, and King George III to discover the ghosts behind Jefferson’s drafts of the Declaration of Independence.
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Performance: The Soldier and the Widow
Experience the first conversation between Colonel George Washington and Martha Custis that set them on the path to becoming the iconic couple that history remembers.
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Special Event: An Evening with the Presidents
Nation Builders discuss their experiences as presidents.
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For Donors: Visit a Nation Builder
Donors who have access to the donor reception center in the St. George Tucker House as part of their giving advantages are invited to meet with a Nation Builder.
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Performance: Kayewla: The Marquis and the Oneida
Join the Marquis de Lafayette, known as a friend of the Native Americans, in 1824 as he recounts his history with the Oneida Indians during his time in America.
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Performance: Finding Jane Vobe
A sneak peek behind the scenes into the research behind Colonial Williamsburg's newest Nation Builder Jane Vobe.
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Performance: Before Revolution: Fairfax Resolves
Join George Mason in 1774 as he reflects on the philosophies, conversations, and circumstances of others and witness how he uses these to create The Fairfax Resolves.
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Performance: Dance of Dissolution
In May 1774, the Washingtons must decide where their family will stand publicly and privately when the government of Virginia is dissolved.
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Presentation: Excavation to Programming
Join a Nation Builder and a Colonial Williamsburg Archaeologist as they discuss important sites in Williamsburg from the 18th century to today.
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Performance: Visit with Colonel George Washington
Step into the past with George Washington, Colonel of the Virginia Regiment. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.
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Performance: Visit with Ann Wager
Step into the past with Ann Wager, Educator of free and enslaved children. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges she faced.
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Performance: Visit with James Armistead Lafayette
Step into the past with James Armistead Lafayette, Enslaved Revolutionary Spy.
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Performance: Visit with Patrick Henry
Step into the past with Patrick Henry, the Revolution’s son of thunder. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.
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Performance: Visit with Thomas Jefferson
Step into the past with Thomas Jefferson, The Rebellious Philosophe.
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Performance: Visit with General George Washington
Step into the past with George Washington, father of the country. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.
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Film: Williamsburg – The Story of a Patriot
See the 1957 film, in its vibrant 70mm format, that tells the story of a Virginia planter deciding to join the patriot cause.
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Special Event: A Revolutionary Friendship
Frank Cogliano, University of Edinburgh, will discuss his newly released book, A Revolutionary Friendship, the first book-length study of Washington and Jefferson's relationship.
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Performance: Visit with George Wythe
Step into the past with George Wythe, teacher, lawyer, judge, and revolutionary. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.
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Performance: Visit with Jane Vobe
Step into the past with Jane Vobe, keeper of the tavern "where all the best people resorted". Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges she faced.
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Performance: Visit with Martha Washington
Step into the past with Martha Washington, our Nation’s first First Lady. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges she faced.
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Performance: Visit with Reverend Gowan Pamphlet
Step into the past with Gowan Pamphlet, revolutionary Black Baptist preacher. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.
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Performance: Visit with Marquis de Lafayette
Step into the past with the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of two worlds. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.
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Performance: Visit with George Mason
Step into the past with George Mason, father of American rights. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.
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Performance: Cost of War
Colonel George Washington discusses the Seven Years' War and its high cost to combatants and non-combatants alike.
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Performance: God is My Rock
Gowan Pamphlet, an enslaved man and popular local preacher, offers his perspective on slavery, religion, and freedom.
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Special Event: Mr. Jefferson and The Giant Moose
An amazing tale in which Jefferson obsessed over a very large, very dead moose that he believed could help quash early French arrogance toward the fledgling American republic.
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Meet Our Nation Builders
Meet a Nation Builder during your visit, one of the people who helped shape their time, and whose legacy continues to influence and inspire American ideals.
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Man in the Making
If you asked me 10 years ago if I could imagine myself portraying George Washington, I would have laughed.Fast forward to the present…I sometimes laugh at myself.I have the humbling honor and daunting challenge of portraying George Washington at Colonial Williamsburg. First President. General of the Continental Army. Leader of …
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Wythe 101
I will admit to you, gentle reader: before I accepted a job at Colonial Williamsburg and moved from my home in South Atlanta to Virginia, I had never heard of George Wythe. I’m certain I had seen or heard his name at some point in my life of, then, 24 …
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Wythe 102
George Wythe played a key role in the Declaration of Independence and is one of the most influential Virginians in American history. Read on to learn more.
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5 Things You Might Not Have Known About Martha Washington
Learn five things you might not have known about America's First Lady—Martha Washington was an incredible woman in her own right. Read on to learn more.
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“5 Things You Might Not Know About Thomas Jefferson”
Uncover the five things you might not know about Thomas Jefferson, the Founding Father of the United States of America. Read on to learn more about his life.
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Questions I Get About Gowan Pamphlet
Gowan Pamphlet was the first known ordained black Baptist preacher in America. Our Interpreter, Joseph Feaster, shares more about this influential man.
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Getting to know Clementina Rind
Clementa Rind was the first female printer in Virginia who earned a position in Virginia's colonial government in the 18th century. Read on to learn more.
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Nation Builder Book Recommendations
Combat quarantine boredom by learning more about Colonial America. Here are some book recommendations from our National Builders at Colonial Williamsburg.
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5 Facts About George Washington
George Washington is one of the most influential politicians in American history. Learn the facts about America's first president and debunk the myths.
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The Patron Saint of self-isolation
James Madison struggled with health throughout his life and at times went great extent to protect it. Learn how he chose to self-isolate over risky adventures.
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More than the Voice of the Revolution
Known for his famous speech Liberty or Death in 1775, Patrick Henry played a crucial role in American Revolution. Here are seven facts about this gifted orator.
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3 things you might not know about America’s Favorite Fighting Frenchman
Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat who volunteered his service to help win independence for the United States of America. Read on to learn more.
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Getting to know James
James Armistead Lafayette was enslaved spy during the American Revolution. Read on to learn more about his life in slavery and as a free man.
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Four Facts about George Mason
Writer of the first modern bill of rights, George Mason, is a lesser-known name in the founding father pantheon. Read on to learn more about Mason's life.
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Being Uncomfortable in Character
What does it mean to be a Character Interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg? Read on to learn from Nicole Brown as she shares the value behind her work.
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Freedom of the Press in the eyes of the Founding Fathers
The founding fathers understood the power of the press and its need to remain free of government control. Read to learn the history behind freedom of the press.
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America’s First Bromance
The 1791 trip taken by Madison and Jefferson played a role in the birth of America's first opposition party. A journey that also cemented their friendship.
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The Great Cake Debate
While portraying Martha Washington for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation there have been several constants. One is that inevitably guests all come with a base knowledge of who the Washingtons are (wooden teeth included) and another is that Christmas is always our busiest season of the year. Christmas, however,has sometimes proven …
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One Last Thing …
Dive deep into the letters shared between George and Martha Washington in the form of modern-day texts conversations. Watch the video to learn more.
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Flying thro’ the Air
Experience the hot air balloon mania in the 17th century that led to developments in modern aviation. Read on to learn about this exciting time in history.
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Creating an Embroidered Coat for George Washington
Delve into the details of creating an embroidered coat for George Washington interpreter, Daniel Cross. Learn about the design process from start to finish.
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Washington’s First War
Here are five things that you may not know about young Colonel Washington during his first baptism of fire, the French and Indian War.
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Myth Busting with Martha
Ever wondered if there's any truth to the myths surrounding the Washingtons? Uncover the facts from the interpreter known for portraying Martha Washington.
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The Race for Rights
James Madison and James Monroe remained life-long friends even after Madison's win in the election. Read on to learn more about their contribution to politics.
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The First President’s First 100 Days
Join Ron Carnegie, who interprets Nation Builder George Washington, as he reflects on our first President’s inauguration and early administration.