Researching Revolutionary Citizens

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Corinne Dame, an actor-interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, describes the work involved in researching and portraying a variety of historical characters, including Frances Davenport, an upper-middling wife, married to Matthew Davenport, a clerk of the courts; Barbry Hoy, whose husband enlists in the Army during the Revolutionary War; and Elizabeth Maloney, who has two children with a slave.

The Liberty Pole

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Tom Hay, supervisor of the Courthouse at Colonial Williamsburg, looks at public protest and victimization of Loyalists in the period leading up to the American Revolution, including tarring and feathering, burning in effigy, and other public humiliations.

Benedict Arnold

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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.

Drummer's Call

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Lance Pedigo, drum major of Fifes and Drums at Colonial Williamsburg, discusses preparations for the fourth annual weekend of "Drummer's Call," as well as the use of the fife and drum during the American Revolution.

Martha Washington Remembers Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 01/06/2009 - 16:11
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Lee Holfelder, who interprets Martha Washington at Colonial Williamsburg, speaks in-character of Martha's experiences during the American Revolution.

Marquis de Lafayette

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Mark Schneider, a historical interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, speaks as the Marquis de Lafayette, giving a first-person perspective of this youthful Frenchman whose assistance helped the Patriots win the decisive battle of the Revolutionary War.