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Creating Colonial Williamsburg

Author : Anders Greenspan
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469625679
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (696 download)

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Download or read book Creating Colonial Williamsburg written by Anders Greenspan and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Creating Colonial Williamsburg, Anders Greenspan examines the restoration and re-creation of the structures and gardens of Virginia's colonial capital beginning in 1926. The restoration was undertaken by the Rockefeller family, whose aim was to promote a twentieth-century appreciation for eighteenth-century ideals. Ironically, those ideals, including democracy, individualism, and representative government, were often promoted at the expense of a more complete understanding of the town's true history. The meaning and purpose of Colonial Williamsburg has changed over time, along with America's changing social and political landscapes, making the study of this historic site a unique and meaningful entry point to understanding the shifting modern American character. In recent years, financial struggles and declining attendance forced a new interpretation of the town, extending the presentation into the period of the American Revolution, while adding new interpretive approaches such as street theater and a greater emphasis on technology. Over its eighty-year history, says Greenspan, Colonial Williamsburg has grown and matured, while still retaining its emphasis on the importance of eighteenth-century values and their application in the modern world.

Colonial Williamsburg

Author : Edward G. Lengel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780879352981
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (529 download)

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Download or read book Colonial Williamsburg written by Edward G. Lengel and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book, a companion to 'Colonial Williamsburg: The Guide: The Official Companion to the Historic Area,' recounts Williamsburg's 'story'--the events and circumstances that led to the town's founding and its community life and political importance up to and through the Revolutionary War. It offers a bit of postwar history as well, including Williamsburg's experience of the Civil War and the town's eventual restoration-all 301 acres of it. The history of Williamsburg is critical to the American story of who we are and how our nation came to be"--

History of Williamsburg

Author : William Willis Boddie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 678 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book History of Williamsburg written by William Willis Boddie and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Williamsburg, Virginia

Author : Robert P. Maccubbin
Publisher : City of Williamsburg, Va
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Williamsburg, Virginia written by Robert P. Maccubbin and published by City of Williamsburg, Va. This book was released on 2000 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commissioned by the city of Williamsburg, Virginia for the occasion of its 300th anniversary celebration, this collection of 23 articles draws a picture of the history of Williamsburg from prehistoric times to the present. Although a couple of articles touch upon the lives of Native Americans, African slaves, and others, the majority of the material is the predictable celebration of Williamsburg's prominent citizens; architecture; and governmental, religious, and academic institutions. A significant number of black and white pictures are included throughout. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Williamsburg Before and After

Author : George Humphrey Yetter
Publisher : Colonial Williamsburg
ISBN 13 : 9780879350772
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Williamsburg Before and After written by George Humphrey Yetter and published by Colonial Williamsburg. This book was released on 1988 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Yetter's informative text describes why Williamsburg was founded and flourished during the colonial period. He traces the deterioration that followed when the capital moved to Richmond in 1780, and concludes with the exciting story of how Williamsburg's past was saved. Old photographs, daguerreotypes, watercolors, sketches, and maps capture "pre-restoration" Williamsburg. Lovely color "after" photographs show that the vision and dream have been fulfilled.

Restoring Williamsburg

Author : George Humphrey Yetter
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300248350
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Restoring Williamsburg written by George Humphrey Yetter and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This up-to-date and comprehensive look at the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg illuminates the important role it has played in our understanding of 18th-century America.

Colonial Williamsburg

Author : The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher : Colonial Williamsburg
ISBN 13 : 0879352655
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (793 download)

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Download or read book Colonial Williamsburg written by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and published by Colonial Williamsburg. This book was released on 2014-12-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first all-new edition of the official guide since 1985, Colonial Williamsburg is the first guide to focus on the Revolutionary City. It includes a comprehensive history of Williamsburg's role in the Revolution, followed by site-by-site descriptions of what happened here and why it mattered and still matters. Also featured are: Photo essays highlighting key scenes from the Revolution, Biographies of Revolutionary figures, Architectural histories, Treasures of the Art Museums, Hotels, Taverns and Restaurants, Recreation, and Shopping. More than 500 color photos.

Historical Archaeology in the Twenty-First Century

Author : Ywone D. Edwards-Ingram
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 0813057930
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Historical Archaeology in the Twenty-First Century written by Ywone D. Edwards-Ingram and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is the first to offer an in-depth look at historical archaeology, public history, and reconstruction in Williamsburg through a comprehensive range of sites, topics, and analyses. Uniquely combining a historical landscape and a large town museum complex, Colonial Williamsburg has deeply influenced the discipline for 100 years through one of the nation’s longest continuously running archaeological conservation programs. Historical Archaeology in the Twenty-First Century illuminates the town’s history as an early capital of the Virginia Colony and home to the College of William & Mary. In the 1700s, Williamsburg was a center of political, cultural, and commercial life where people of African, European, and Native American descent interacted regularly. The case studies in this volume cover topics including animal husbandry, the oyster industry, architectural reconstruction, window leads, and an apothecary’s display skeleton. Contributors draw attention to the interactions between enslaved and free communities as well as African American burial practices. Using exemplary approaches and methodologies, this volume addresses key concerns in the field such as amplifying voices of the African diaspora, the development of ethically sound inclusive archaeologies, the value of environmental analyses, and the advantages of virtual models. The research highlighted here provides state-of-the-art examples of how historical archaeology can be used to inform, engage, and educate. Contributors: Dessa E. Lightfoot | Mark Kostro | Joanne Bowen | Patricia M. Samford | Irvy R Quitmyer | Peter Inker | Jason Boroughs | Ellen Chapman | Ywone D. Edwards-Ingram | Stephen C. Atkins | Martha McCartney | Kelly Ladd-Kostro | Andrew C. Edwards | Meredith Poole

The New History in an Old Museum

Author : Richard Handler
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780822319740
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book The New History in an Old Museum written by Richard Handler and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ethnographic exploration of the presentation of history at Colonial Williamsburg. It examines the packaging of American history, and the consumerism and the manufacturing of cultural beliefs.

The Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg

Author : M. Kent Brinkley
Publisher : Colonial Williamsburg
ISBN 13 : 9780879351588
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)

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Download or read book The Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg written by M. Kent Brinkley and published by Colonial Williamsburg. This book was released on 1996 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""The Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg" features twenty gardens in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Stunning photography complements the text and detailed garden plans identify the plantings in each garden. Experience the sights, colors, and textures found in Colonial Williamsburg's gardens each season of the year."--Book jacket.

The History of the First Discovery and Settlement of Virginia

Author : William Stith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History of the First Discovery and Settlement of Virginia written by William Stith and published by . This book was released on 1747 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers events from Columbus to 1621.

The Unreal America

Author : Ada Louise Huxtable
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781565844278
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (442 download)

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Download or read book The Unreal America written by Ada Louise Huxtable and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading American architectural critic examines Americans' peculiar passion for synthetic environments, such as shopping malls and Disneyworld, and charges today's architecture with being dehumanized and functionally out of tune with the environment.

Civil War Williamsburg

Author : Carson O. Hudson
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811727075
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book Civil War Williamsburg written by Carson O. Hudson and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In May 1862 the battle of Williamsburg was fought just outside of the quiet town. Union troops now occupied the city, and throughout the rest of the war, Williamsburg residents, who had enthusiastically supported the Confederacy, were forced to endure the indignities of living under Union military government. Civil War Williamsburg recounts the tragic, comic, and mundane events that made up life in Williamsburg during occupation.Back in print in time for the Civil War anniversaries Includes firsthand accounts and illustrations of the most important events and sites

Williamsburg

Author : Timothy E. Morgan
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738524733
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (247 download)

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Download or read book Williamsburg written by Timothy E. Morgan and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the days of the Powhatan Indians to the establishment of Middle Plantation nearly 400 years ago, from its rise to power for a hundred years as the capital of England's largest North American colony to its decline into as many years of obscurity, Williamsburg has been shaped by the forces of history. Beneath the remarkable surface of today's restored colonial city lies an even more fascinating glimpse into the life of a community that has weathered the full sweep of American history.

Family on the Loose

Author : Bill Richards
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615696539
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (965 download)

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Download or read book Family on the Loose written by Bill Richards and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pack your bags, hop a plane, and take a trip! Embarking on a journey with your kids can be a thrilling and rewarding adventure. Family travel is also a great way to expand your cultural horizons and help cultivate our next generation of global citizens. This book offers hundreds of easy-to-use ideas for:* Drumming up excitement for the journey ahead* Teaching your kids to pack themselves* Having fun at the airport and on the plane* Easing jetlag and schedule changes* Involving everyone in setting itineraries and expectations * Making museums and tourist stops engaging for everyone* Enriching your travel experience through journaling* Keeping the joy of the journey alive long after your return* Discovering cultural education in your own back yardThis book is intended for well-seasoned travelers and newbies alike who enjoy being with their children, want to enrich their education, and are excited to discover, as a family, the vast and unique experiences this world has to offer.

Official Guide to Colonial Williamsburg

Author : Michael Olmert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780879351847
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (518 download)

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Download or read book Official Guide to Colonial Williamsburg written by Michael Olmert and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extensive guide to Colonial Williamsburg contains more than one hundred color photographs of the activities and attractions available in Virginia's restored colonial capital. Color-coded maps identify things to see and do and locate places to shop and dine. Building-by-building drawings help people tour easily. Short biographies about eighteenth-century inhabitants bring colonial society alive. Information about the museums and modern lodging and dining opportunities is included.

History of Williamsburg

Author : William W Boddie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780893087548
Total Pages : 664 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book History of Williamsburg written by William W Boddie and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-23 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By: William W. Boddie, Pub. 1923, Reprinted 2021, 664 pages, Soft Cover, Index, ISBN #0-89308-754-8. Williamsburg County was created in A pine tree on the north bank of the Black River, called the King's Tree by an early explorer, became the focal point of settlement in what is now Williamsburg County, and gave the name to the county seat. This interesting history begins with an account of the first settlement under the Lords Proprietors and gives the names of everyone who had settled there by 1737. It is particularly rich in genealogical material, which is contained in sketches of individuals, lists of county officers, lists of ministers and members of churches, early documents, names of settlers and officials, wills with names if family members involved, sketches of Revolutionary War officers and lists of land claims and owners in 1788. Genealogical information is also found in the census of 1790; taxpayers and amounts paid in 1811; muster rolls of the Civil War units, with officers, deaths of soldiers and excerpts from diaries; lists of teachers, officers of banks and lists of soldiers in the Spanish-American War and World War I. The general history of the county is discussed under the topics of economic and agricultural conditions, churches, government, social life, wars, religion, roads and ferries, nullification, transportation, slavery, and Secession, Reconstruction, post-Civil War history, education and growth and development of the county in the 20th Century.