Coopering
Marshall Scheetz, an apprentice cooper at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about coopering according to colonial-era practices.
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Marshall Scheetz, an apprentice cooper at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about coopering according to colonial-era practices.
Note: this podcast is no longer available. To view a transcript of the original podcast, click here.
The manager of African American history interpretation at Colonial Williamsburg, Harvey Bakari, talks about how interpretation of African American history has changed at Colonial Williamsburg over the past three decades.
Ken Schwarz, a blacksmith at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about smithing according to colonial-era practices.
Carolyn Wilson, an interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about the historical figure she interprets, Betty Randolph, and the work involved in interpretation.
Preston Jones, a silversmith at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about the process of making silver pieces according to colonial-era practices.
Christine Trowbridge, master brick maker at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about the process of making bricks according to colonial-era practices.
Pete Stinely, a printer at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about the work of printing according to colonial-era practices.
Ed Chappell, director of architectural research at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about the research required to restore buildings to their colonial-era state, and how perception of how a building should be restored and presented changes over time and with the appearance of new information.
Barbara Scherer, a journeyman tradesman in foodways at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about preparations for and participation in a formal colonial-era dinner.
Emily Roberts, assistant curator of historic interiors at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about the research involved in furnishing and re-outfitting rooms according to colonial practices.