Great Escapes
Description
Tom Hay, site supervisor in the Courthouse-Capitol-Gaol ensemble at Colonial Williamsburg, describes several notable escapes from the Gaol during the colonial era and the Revolutionary War.
The Frenchman's Map
Description
Architectural researcher Ed Chappell describes the 1782 Frenchman's Map, an overhead view of the town of Williamsburg referred to in the restoration and reconstruction of Colonial Williamsburg.
Love and Revolution
Description
Colonial Williamsburg museum educator Anne Willis discusses the youths and marriage of Edmund Randolph and Elizabeth Nicholas, a colonial couple, married in 1776, whose families stood on opposites sides of political and religious ideology.
Note: this podcast is no longer available. To view a transcript of the original podcast, click here.
The Jefferson Blog
Description
Bill Barker, a Jefferson scholar and interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, discusses the political philosophy of Thomas Jefferson, in relation to the launch of a new blog publishing Jefferson quotes on the Colonial Williamsburg website.
Note: this podcast is no longer available. To view a transcript of the original podcast, click here.
Captured Colors
Description
Curator Erik Goldstein talks about four Patriot flags known to have been captured by Banastre Tarleton during the American Revolution.
Recreating a Cannon, Part Two
Description
Revolutionary-era cannon are artifacts of war technology's evolution. Director of Historic Trades Jay Gaynor and Master Blacksmith Ken Schwarz describe the process of recreating a light infantry three-pounder.
Click here for part one of this podcast.
Recreating a Cannon, Part One
Description
Revolutionary-era cannon are artifacts of war technology's evolution. Director of Historic Trades Jay Gaynor and Master Blacksmith Ken Schwarz describe the process of recreating a light infantry three-pounder.
Click here for part two of this podcast.
Colonial Weapons System
Description
As important as the cannon is the vehicle to carry it: a two-wheeled cart that transports, supports, and stores the weapon and its accoutrements. Wheelwright John Boag has the task of construction.
Honey Springs Battlefield [OK]
Description
The Engagement at Honey Springs (called the Affair at Elk Creek by the Confederates) was the largest of more than 107 documented hostile encounters in the Indian Territory. The engagement took place on a rainy Friday, July 17, 1863, between the 1st Division, Army of the Frontier, commanded by Maj. Gen. James G. Blunt and the Confederate Indian Brigade led by Brig. Gen. Douglas H. Cooper. Cherokee and Creek regiments fought on both sides. There were approximately 9,000 men involved, including other Native Americans, veteran Texas regiments, and the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteers (the first black regiment in the Union army). The 1,100 acre site has six walking trails with a total of 55 interpretive signs.
The site offers occasional living history events and other educational and recreational programs.
Old Stone House [NY]
Description
The Old Stone House is a reconstruction of the 1699 Vechte-Cortelyou House, a Dutch farmhouse. The site interprets the role of the structure in the Revolutionary War and in shaping both Brooklyn, NY and the nation. During the August 22, 1776 Battle of Brooklyn, British forces seized the building, effectively cutting off American retreat. The Continental Army, outnumbered five to one, managed to regain control of the structure twice before finally losing ground. The bravery of the troops heartened George Washington and his men.
The site offers exhibits, tours, and 90-minute curriculum-based student programs. Pre- and post-visit materials are provided for all educational programs. Reservations are required for tours and student programs.