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Total Pages : 1 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (741 download)
Download or read book Eighteenth Century Life in Williamsburg, Virginia written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anders Greenspan
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469625679
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (696 download)
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.
Author : Williamsburg (Va.)
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Total Pages : 4 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (815 download)
Download or read book Eighteenth Century Life in Williamsburg, Virginia written by Williamsburg (Va.) and published by . This book was released on 1943 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Edmund Sears Morgan
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Total Pages : 99 pages
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Download or read book Virginians at Home written by Edmund Sears Morgan and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : George Bernardy
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Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (441 download)
Download or read book Colonial Williamsburg written by George Bernardy and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-25 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Colonial Williamsburg? To answer that question, we have to travel back in time to the years when Virginia was still a British colony. Williamsburg was both the area's capital and its cultural and political hub. This favored status also led it to be one of the major players in the United States' bid for freedom. Williamsburg got its start as a fortified site, which was vitally necessary for English settlers to heavily outnumbered by nearby Native Americans, many of which were at times hostile. Known originally as Middle Plantation, the site served as the capital of the colony for much of the 18th century, and it bore witness to seminal events in the history of Revolutionary-era America, including the Gunpowder Incident, which nearly coincided with the Battles of Lexington and Concord to the north. However, once the capital was again moved, Williamsburg lost much of its prominence, and by the end of the 19th century, it was best known for hosting the College of William and Mary. As fate would have it, a major initiative during the 20th century would restore Williamsburg to a place of prominence, literally. In one of America's most ambitious building projects, efforts were undertaken to reconstruct the main parts of Colonial Williamsburg and restore it to a more original appearance, whether it was constructing new buildings with the old architecture or renovating colonial buildings. In doing so, Williamsburg was transformed from a sleepy (albeit historic) town into the biggest tourist destination in Virginia, and America's most famous living-history museums. In the 20th century, it was used to teach students about American history and even current events, and naturally, it is now a place full of exhibits and historical reenactments. Put simply, there is no place else in the country that can provide modern Americans with a sense of what life was like in the 17th and 18th centuries better than Colonial Williamsburg, which is what makes it so popular nearly 400 years after it was founded. This book analyzes the history of Williamsburg and its transformation into Virginia's most visited tourist spot. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Colonial Williamsburg like never before, in no time at all.
Author : Prof. Edmund S. Morgan
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787204677
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (872 download)
Download or read book Virginians at Home written by Prof. Edmund S. Morgan and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2017-06-28 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1952, this is historian Edmund S. Morgan’s second book on family life in the American colonies. An informative, well-researched and well written book, Morgan sketches the day-to-day life of colonial Virginians. From the planters of the Tidewater to the Scotch-Irish and German farmers in the Shenandoah Valley, he explores such matters as childhood, marriage, servants and slaves, homes, and holidays in the complex society of eighteenth-century Virginia. An entertaining and enlightening book that allows the reader to glimpse into the world of 18th Century family life.
Author : Parke Rouse
Publisher : Good Press
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Total Pages : 49 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Printer in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg written by Parke Rouse and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Printer in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg', Parke Rouse delves into the history of printing in colonial Virginia, focusing specifically on the bustling town of Williamsburg. Rouse's detailed account of the challenges and triumphs of printers during this time sheds light on the importance of the printed word in shaping public opinion and political discourse. With a blend of historical facts and engaging narrative, Rouse captures the essence of the printing industry in a rapidly changing society. His storytelling is both informative and entertaining, making this book a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. Rouse's exploration of the world of eighteenth-century printing provides a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, communication, and culture during this pivotal period in American history. Through his meticulous research and captivating writing style, Rouse brings to life the printers whose work played a crucial role in shaping the emerging American identity.
Author : Linda Baumgarten
Publisher : Colonial Williamsburg
ISBN 13 : 9780879351090
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Eighteenth-Century Clothing at Williamsburg written by Linda Baumgarten and published by Colonial Williamsburg. This book was released on 1986 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antique clothing worn by men, women, and children in the eighteenth century offers a revealing glimpse into the lives of colonial Virginians. Accessories such as aprons, gloves, hats, handkerchiefs, fans, shoes, stockings, and undergarments are also illustrated.
Author : Anders Greenspan
Publisher : Smithsonian Inst Press
ISBN 13 : 9781588340269
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (42 download)
Download or read book Creating Colonial Williamsburg written by Anders Greenspan and published by Smithsonian Inst Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thousands of people each year experience life in eighteenth-century Virginia by visiting Colonial Williamsburg, one of America's premier historical restorations. That is not what the founders had in mind when they opened this museum in 1932. Their aim was to build a shrine to promote American values -- individualism, democracy, and representative government -- at a time when they felt these beliefs were being eroded. As Anders Greenspan demonstrates in this lucid analysis, Colonial Williamsburg's evolving presentation of history offers an excellent means of understanding many social and political changes in twentieth-century America. Greenspan begins with a detailed profile of pre-1926 Williamsburg and closely follows the continuing development of the restoration. As the century progressed, Colonial Williamsburg gently adjusted its staging of colonial history to address the varying concerns of the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War. But the combined forces of the Civil Rights movement, the women's movement, and the rising popularity of social history forced Colonial Williamsburg to incorporate African Americans, women, and the working class into its presentations at the risk of offending some of its strongest supporters. Greenspan brings his study up to the present by reviewing how financial constraints have caused Colonial Williamsburg to make controversial alliances with nearby entertainment theme parks. As its presentation of American history continues to evolve, Colonial Williamsburg remains a valuable source for understanding and interpreting American life.
Author : Marcus Whiffen
Publisher : Williamsburg, Va. : Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (43 download)
Download or read book The Eighteenth-century Houses of Williamsburg written by Marcus Whiffen and published by Williamsburg, Va. : Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. This book was released on 1960 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John J. Walklet
Publisher : Colonial Williamsburg
ISBN 13 : 9780879350710
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (57 download)
Download or read book A Window on Williamsburg written by John J. Walklet and published by Colonial Williamsburg. This book was released on 1966 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic glimpse of the restored eighteenth-century capital of Virginia
Author : James H. Soltow
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Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Economic Role of Williamsburg written by James H. Soltow and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Carl Bridenbaugh
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Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (66 download)
Download or read book Seat of Empire written by Carl Bridenbaugh and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (233 download)
Download or read book The Printer in Eighteenth-century Williamsburg written by and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : August Klapper
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Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (133 download)
Download or read book The Printer in eighteenth-century Williamsburg; an account of his life & times written by August Klapper and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Carl Bridenbaugh
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Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Seat of Empire written by Carl Bridenbaugh and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Wesley Greene
Publisher : Rodale
ISBN 13 : 1609611624
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (96 download)
Download or read book Vegetable Gardening the Colonial Williamsburg Way written by Wesley Greene and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Colonial Williamsburg garden historian outlines traditional methods for planting and tending 50 different kinds of vegetables, profiling such 18th-century utilities as shelter paper and fermented manure while sharing complementary weather-watching guidelines, organic techniques and seed-saving advice.
