In this podcast, Harmony Hunter interviews James Ingram, member of Colonial Williamsburg's Nation Builders program. The Nation Builders program is about giving a voice to more than just well-known historical figures in America's history. Specifically, Ingram discusses his portrayal of Gowan Pamphlet, the first ordained slave preacher in America.

Interested listeners can learn more about Gowan Pamphlet by clicking here for biographical information on the slave preacher.

Or would you rather learn more about colonial religion in general? Colonial Williamsburg also offers an overview of various aspects of 18th century religious beliefs and practices.

Colonial Williamsburg's Harmony Hunter interviews William and Mary professor Jim Axtell to discover more about the Indian School, called Brafferton, that was build in 1723 on the campus of the College of William and Mary. Axtell discusses the school's primary function as a means to propagate the Christian faith among the Native Americans near Williamsburg.

The Bruton Parish graveyard is one of America’s oldest cemeteries. Listen as Anne Conkling—church guide at Bruton Parish Church—describes the church, its graveyard, and colonial burial practices.

Tony Williams, author of The Pox and the Covenant: Franklin, Mather, and the Epidemic That Changed America's Destiny, discusses the colonial-era smallpox epidemic that began in Boston in 1721.

Discover more about colonial germ warfare by reading this article by Harold B. Gill Jr.

Patrick Henry's passion for his beliefs comes alive in Colonial Williamsburg's Richard Schumann's interpretation of the patriot's thoughts on the importance of religious faith in daily life.

To listen to this podcast, select "All 2009 podcasts," and scroll to the April 20th program.

Bill Barker, an interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, discusses the work of interpreting Thomas Jefferson, and looks at some of the questions Jefferson would have been posed even in his own lifetime.

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.

Bob Doares, a trainer and interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about Karl Minnigerode, the historical figure he portrays, a German professor who lit the first Christmas tree in Williamsburg in 1842.