Portraying Thomas Jefferson
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, discusses the work of interpreting Thomas Jefferson, and looks at some of the questions Jefferson would have been posed even in his own lifetime.
Richard Schumann, who interprets Patrick Henry at Colonial Williamsburg, discusses Henry's role in and leading up to the American Revolution.
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.
Richard Schumann, an interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about the historical figure he portrays, Patrick Henry, and about the work involved in interpreting Henry.
Ron Carnegie, an interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, discusses his experiences portraying George Washington, and the research required to play the role.
Patrick Henry, as portrayed by Colonial Williamsburg interpreter Richard Schumann, defends the bill on religion he introduced to the Virginia General Assembly.
Colonial Williamsburg interpreters Bill Barker, as Thomas Jefferson, and Richard Schumann, as Patrick Henry, debate on whether Virginia citizens should be taxed to support religious institutions.
Ken Johnston, a historical interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, looks at the beliefs and actions of Benedict Arnold, arguing that Arnold never betrayed his own beliefs and values.
Ron Carnegie, who portrays George Washington at Colonial Williamsburg, discusses the American Revolution and the upcoming Siege of Yorktown in character.
Interpreters Steve Holloway and John Hamant discuss their views on the upcoming Revolutionary War in character as John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.