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Exhibits & Interactive
 Portrait of George WashingtonExplore Charles Willson Peale's famous portrait |
 Historic Threads: Three Centuries of ClothingExplore antique clothing and accessories from 1600-1860 in this online exhibit. |
 New in the CollectionZoom in close on the latest arrivals at the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums. |
 Conserving the Murray SistersWalk through the restoration of an 18th-century painting, a modern process that reveals
an ancient artist's hand. |
 Coins & Currency in Colonial America"Coins & Currency in Colonial America" examines the diverse types of money jingling
in the pockets and purses of our colonial ancestors. |
 Mapping Colonial AmericaExplore colonial maps from Colonial Williamsburg's collection in an online exhibition
that includes maps dated from 1587 to 1782. |
Video
 Fashion Accessories from Head to ToeThe accessories that graced the ensembles of history are on display at the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums. |
 Conservation: Where Art and Science MeetMuseum curators wage daily battle against 10 agents of decay. April 05, 2010 |
Slideshows
 Painters and Paintings in Early American Southfrom the exhibit Painters and Paintings in Early American South opening March 23, 2013, in the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. |
 A Letter from the Presidentfrom the article "Dear Eighteenth Century" in the Winter 2011 journal. |
 Coffee and Chocolate PotsCoffee and chocolate pots whimsical and ornate graced the 18th-century table. |
 New Life for the Carolina Room |
 Folk Art |
 Snapshots from a Williamsburg Collection |
 Medals Lasser Collection |
Downloads
 Wooden Decoy |
 Quilt |
 Dressing Up |
 DeWitt Wallace Museum |
Podcasts
Threads of FeelingMay 6, 2013 London’s foundling children were orphans in the midst of a crowded city. The exhibit Threads of Feeling tells their stories, as well as those of their mothers. |
Painters and Paintings of the Early American SouthMarch 18, 2013 Painters and Paintings of the Early American South is a new exhibit focusing on the interrelatedness of Southern artists and subjects. See it at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. |
Changing KeysFebruary 25, 2013 A 130-year span of keyboard instruments documents a revolution in colonists’ musical tastes. See the progression in “Changing Keys,” a new exhibit at the Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Curator John Watson describes the outlay. |
Making a 200-year-old supperFebruary 4, 2013 Setting the table for a 200-year old dinner takes research and clever re-creation. Antique plates and platters bear historic foods in dining settings that reflect the season and the host. Curator Amanda Keller works with a team from the museums to lay out authentic feasts. |
A Very British RevolutionAugust 6, 2012 The American Revolution came from an old British tradition. Hear how the English were in the habit of rebelling in “A Very British Revolution,” a tour at The Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums led by Emma Ross. |
Fire in a Crowded CenturyMarch 12, 2012 Old-fashioned fire engines had to do much the same jobs as today’s, but they relied on classic physics and plenty of manpower. Curator Erik Goldstein describes the fire engine at the center of a new exhibit at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. |
Conservation, Where Art and Science MeetApril 5, 2010 Museum conservators wage daily battle against 10 agents of decay. Exhibit Curator Emily Williams outlines the plan of attack in “Conservation, Where Art and Science Meet.” |
New in the CollectionMarch 15, 2010 Objects rare and poignant joined the Colonial Williamsburg museum collections in 2009. Chief Curator and Vice President for Collections, Conservation and Museums Ron Hurst describes the finds. |
Migrating CulturesMay 25, 2009 Foreign tools and family treasures came to America like stowaways in immigrants’ baggage. Trish Balderson retraces migration’s story through museum objects. |
Mourning ArtJanuary 26, 2009 Tangible expressions of grief keep lost loved ones close. Curator Kim Ivey explains the customs of mourning art. |
The Carolina RoomNovember 24, 2008 Modern-day curators focus on reversible restoration techniques. Conservator Shelley Svoboda describes the renewal of the Carolina Room. |
Captured ColorsAugust 11, 2008 Four flags survive through battle and time against equally long odds. Curator Erik Goldstein talks about a compelling new exhibit at the Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. |
Fakes and ForgeriesApril 14, 2008 Fakes and phonies are stopped with a squint. Curator John Davis discusses the subtleties of form. |
A Rarity RestoredMarch 10, 2008 Two artists collaborate across the centuries: one working with a brush, and the other with a micro spatula. Curator Barbara Luck and conservator Pam Young describe the restoration of a rare watercolor. |
Treasure KeepersMarch 3, 2008 Good as new isn’t always as good as old. Curator John Watson talks about conservation at Colonial Williamsburg. |
Mythical Beasts, Magical CreaturesJanuary 28, 2008 Dragons, mermaids and griffins lurk in the museum collections. Christina Westenberger leads the hunt. |
Pounds, Pence, and PistareensJanuary 15, 2007 Curator Erik Goldstein describes the antecedents of modern coinage in a new exhibit at the DeWitt Wallace Museum. |
Museum RenovationJanuary 8, 2007 Vice President of Collections and Museums Ron Hurst says refreshed exhibits and gallery spaces make two of Colonial Williamsburg’s museums warm, welcoming, and inviting. |
Curator of Historic InteriorsDecember 19, 2005 Curator Emily Roberts enjoys setting a proper Christmas supper for 10 in the Palace. |
Making Museum Exhibits Come AliveOctober 24, 2005 Christina Westenberger discusses creative museum programs for children, school groups, and families. |
