Autumn 2023

Inside The Issue

A Family Calling

How the Galts contributed to the history of Williamsburg’s Public Hospital

By Shomer S. Zwelling

| October 11, 2023

11 Minute Read

An Educational Experiment

The Brafferton Indian School’s goals of introducing English culture and religion met resistance

by Fallon Burner

| October 11, 2023

11 Minute Read

Privilege and Responsibility

James Madison’s vision of civic participation

By Lindsay Chervinsky

| October 20, 2023

10 Minute Read

‘The Shoes of Freedom’

When World War II broke out, Colonial Williamsburg enlisted in the cause

BY PAUL ARON

| October 20, 2023

6 Minute Read

Bird on Tree

Folk art provides the inspiration for this holiday ornament: A Project from the Art Museums

Photography by Brian Newson

| October 20, 2023

2 Minute Read

Seeking a more perfect union

A plan to promote civic engagement

By Jody Taylor

| October 27, 2023

7 Minute Read