5 Results for tag "Preservation"

• Painting The Governor’s Palace

  As of Feb. 1, 2019, we have finished painting the entry and stair hall at the Governor’s Palace to reflect the latest research discoveries. We began by painting the paneling in the entry hall in January 2018. This year we continued the painting into the back hall, up the stairs, …

• Monitoring and Treating for Pesky Pests

  What is a sign of summer? Insects! Nothing says hot summer days like bees, ants, and cicadas. Some of these critters are extremely beneficial to our environment, but some wreak havoc on our wooden structures.The Department of Architectural Preservation and Research relies on the expertise of our Integrated Pest Management …

• Maintaining Our Painted Surfaces in the Historic Area

  One of the major annual projects for the Department of Architectural Preservation and Research is our exterior paint program. Paint is the first line of defense for wooden surfaces, as it protects the wood from moisture. We have found that the integrity of siding and trim is greatly improved with …

• Giving an Officer’s Coat New Life with Death Head Buttons

  Although today we typically think of buttons as purely utilitarian objects, they can also be quite decorative, and their appearance can drastically change the overall aesthetic and interpretation of a garment. One officer’s coat in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collection has had numerous button makeovers throughout its lifetime. This summer, …

• Behind the New Behind-the-Scenes Architectural Preservation Virtual Tour

  Since our last look at the Colonial Williamsburg’s virtual building tours, we have been lucky enough to have professional 3D animator and consultant Rob Cloutier return to Williamsburg to continue his work. Over the last eight months, Rob has been developing more 360-degree virtual tours, each one expanding on the …