Jack Flintom, an interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg speaks as John Randolph, a loyalist in Virginia's climate of revolution.

Bryan Simpers and Bereni New, of Colonial Williamsburg, interpret the married couple Alexander and Barbry Hoy. As Alexander and Barbry, they discuss their struggles as a middling family adjusting to the changes brought by the Revolution.

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Garland Wood, Colonial Williamsburg's master carpenter, describes the work of a carpenter, both in the colonial era and present-day Colonial Williamsburg.

Tom Spear, historical interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg's Governor's Palace describes the history of the building during its years in service, 1716-1780, and the political contributions of its occupants.

Doc Hassell, Colonial Williamsburg's master brass founder, discusses the work of a founder during the colonial era.

Kelly McEvoy, Colonial Williamsburg peer teacher in the volunteer dance department, describes the social importance of dancing in colonial society, and the education of children in dance.

Gina DeAngelis, author of Colonial Williamsburg's interactive evening program, "The Gunpowder Plot," discusses the historical event on which the program is based. In the spring of 1775 in Williamsburg, VA, the royal governor of Virginia, Lord Dunmore, decided to remove the gunpowder stored in the Williamsburg powder magazine to prevent its being seized by colonists in the event of an uprising; the colonists learned about the plan, and the men sent to remove the gunpowder were met by armed militia. Click here to learn more about the gunpowder theft.

Ron Carnegie, who portrays George Washington at Colonial Williamsburg, discusses the American Revolution and the upcoming Siege of Yorktown in character.

Linda Randulfe, who produces and directs Colonial Williamsburg's Electronic Field Trips, outlines the North Carolina Cherokee nation's negotiations with colonists, including Chief Ostenaco's visit to England.

Chris Geist, a historic interpreter with the military program staff at Colonial Williamsburg, describes the historical function of the city's powder magazine, during the colonial era and the American Revolution.