Bill Barker, an interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about Thomas Jefferson, the historical figure he portrays. Barker focuses on Jefferson's beliefs and ideals as reflected in the Declaration of Independence.

Lance Pedigo, the drum major of Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums, talks about the place of the fife and drum in colonial- and Revolutionary-era militia and armies and the training needed to play for the Fifes and Drums today.

Marshall Scheetz, an apprentice cooper at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about coopering according to colonial-era practices.

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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.

Richard Schumann, an interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about the historical figure he portrays, Patrick Henry, and about the work involved in interpreting Henry.

Harvey Bakari of Colonial Williamsburg talks about the role of African Americans in the American Revolution, including Lord Dunmore's Raw Ethiopian Regiment and the Rhode Island Regiment.

Greg James, an interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about the Rhode Island Regiment, an all-black American army unit that fought in the Revolutionary War.