34 Results for "Spies and Scouts, Secret Writing, and Sympathetic Citizens"
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Who Was Agent 355?
The mystery behind the identity of a Revolutionary War spy
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The Botanist and Citizen Genêt
Frenchman André Michaux just wanted to discover American plants but was caught in international intrigue
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Music: When Nancy Geddy on the Spinet Plays
The Governor's Musick delves into the life of a young woman in Williamsburg who studied music to elevate her societal position.
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Honest Friend
Explore the life of James Lafayette, an enslaved person who risked his life for independence to gain freedom. Read on to learn more about James Lafayette.
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Tour: Poetry & Art
Join us on a family-friendly tour. We will explore the galleries, connecting objects on exhibit to favorite poems, and then enjoy a poetry-writing activity.
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Hands-On: Crack the Code
Investigate Revolutionary War events through secret messages to see if you can Crack the Code.
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Performance: The Frolic
The Jug Broke Theatre Co. captures the spontaneity and energy of multiple musicians who happen to be playing in the same space at the same time.
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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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Garden Secrets
Archaeological evidence uncovers clues to long-hidden landscape created by John Custis IV
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Trades Secrets
Preserving the methods and artistry of 18th-century occupations
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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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News Correspondents
Clementina Rind published letters opining about the events of the day in her Virginia Gazette
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Special Event: Secrets of the Chocolate Maker
Enjoy a demonstration of 18th-century methods of making chocolate.
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Virtual Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg is poised to break through with transformational outreach and educational programming during a time when students, teachers and citizens need accurate and engaging information about American history and citizenship the most.
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Much More Than A Secretary
If you’re inclined to buy the old adage that “behind every great man is a great woman,” then you should know the name Elizabeth Hayes. For 18 years she was the personal secretary to Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin, the “father of Colonial Williamsburg”—and like so many other women who toiled out …
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Quotable Revolutionaries
The enduring success of the American Revolution is rooted in the powerful words spoken and written by the leaders of the time.
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An Educational Experiment
The Brafferton Indian School’s goals of introducing English culture and religion met resistance
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Evening Program: Dancing at the Governor's Palace
"Virginians will dance or die" wrote an 18th-century diarist. What better time than the 21st century to learn a few "new" dance steps? Audience participation encouraged.
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Presentation: Two-Spirits in American Indian Life
Join a member of our American Indian Initiative as they explore the lives of two-spirit indigenous people who embody both female and male spirits.
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Commentary: Social Networking — How the Founding Generation Popularized Protest
Early in the morning on Feb. 20, 1766, handbills appeared around Boston inviting people to gather that cold winter day at the “Tree of Liberty” at Orange and Essex streets. There the Sons of Liberty would “make a public Exhibition” of “a Piece of Paper mark’d with America’s Oppression.” Everyone …
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Historic Site: Charlton's Coffeehouse
Temporarily Closed. Step back into the time of the Stamp Act and learn about the fashionable world of the coffeehouse, where Williamsburg's citizens and visitors met to share news, transact business, and debate politics.
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An Exercise in Revisionism: How Would You Change the Constitution?
In this column of last fall’s Trend & Tradition, you may recall that I explored America’s colorful history of Constitutional revision — the successful attempts as well the unsuccessful ones — and invited you to share how you might amend our seminal founding document, given the chance.The roughly 80 proposals …
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Teacher Resources
Colonial Williamsburg brings American history to life in the classroom. Resources for teachers, multimedia tools, and immersive on-site learning.
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Sales & Special Offers
Take advantage of our sales and special offers, updated throughout the year, to create lasting memories at the world’s largest living history museum.
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Youth Organization Tours
Find out how you can customize an adventure that invites boys and girls to march with the militia, follow the Fifes and Drums, take part in a criminal trial, and talk with carpenters, brickmakers, blacksmiths, milliners, cooks, and others who built a nation.
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Privilege and Responsibility
James Madison’s vision of civic participation
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Friends Divided
Two founders — one more celebrated than the other — forged an unlikely and ultimately unbreakable bond
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Prentis Store
18th-Century Gifts and Goods by Tradesmen - The Prentis Store showcases wares constructed using techniques of the 18th century. Available items include handcrafted leather goods, iron hardware, tools, reproduction furniture, pottery, writing instruments, and Native American crafts. Papers, ink, and seals are also available at Prentis Store.
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Learning About the School
Research is challenging the assumptions about the building that housed the Bray School
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Music: Governor's Musick at the Art Museums
Learn how the evolving and bombastic battle sonata helped shape an American musical identity separate from Britain.
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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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Presentation: The Path of Valor
Discover your Revolution in this immersive, theatrical experience that thrusts you into the role of a townsperson on the Eve of the Revolution.
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A Rare Rendering Showing Treatment of the Enslaved
Artist depicts a coffle, a common sight in 19th-century Virginia
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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.