Rhode Island Regiment Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 01/28/2009 - 17:26
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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.

James Armistead Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 01/28/2009 - 17:11
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Richard Josey, an interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about the life of the historical figure he portrays, James Armistead, a slave who served as a double agent during the Revolutionary War.

Black Women and the Revolution Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 01/28/2009 - 16:59
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Hope Smith of Colonial Williamsburg talks about the work and fate of black women who followed the British army during the American Revolution, hoping to find their freedom.

Printer

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Pete Stinely, a printer at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about the work of printing according to colonial-era practices.

Dunmore's Proclamation

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Dennis Watson, who portrays royal governor Lord Dunmore at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about the governor's actions prior to and during the American RevolutionᾹincluding his removal of the powder from the Williamsburg Powder Magazine and his issuing of a proclamation promising slaves freedom if they joined the British in the war.

Architectural Research

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Ed Chappell, director of architectural research at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about the research required to restore buildings to their colonial-era state, and how perception of how a building should be restored and presented changes over time and with the appearance of new information.