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INFORMATION ABOUT COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS
MARCH
AARFAM
16, 2017
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Diamond
celebrates
VOL. 70, NO. 5
This publication is recyclable.
Anniversary
exhibitions
with programs,
tions about American folk portraits, such as
By CW Staff
When John D. Rockefeller
Jr. established
and folk music
that people
the museum.
aren' t smiling
and are portrayed
performances
throughout
A special lecture with Ken
Farmer, antiques appraiser, will be held at
in 1957 the museum that bears his wife Ab-
in the same or stock clothing or costumes;
by's name, he honored her and her leading
whether or not artists added heads after the
5: 30 p. m. in which he will discuss his expe-
role in the appreciation and study of American folk art. He may not have envisioned
that the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art
rest
riences
why male subjects often are depicted with
one hand in an opening in the subject' s
Museum (
waistcoat
AARFAM)
would
become
the
of the portrait
was
painted,
as well
as
in the United States dedicated solely to the
cessions to the collection, including John
James Trumbull Arnold' s portrait of Mary
Mattingly ( Maryland, 1850), William An-
exhibition
and
preservation
of
American folk art.
Nearly 60 years after the museum was
derson
Roberts'
portrait
founded with a core collection of 250 ob-
with Cat ( North
jects that Mrs. Rockefeller gave to The Colo-
Gauntt' s
nial Williamsburg Foundation in 1939, the
AARFAM is home to nearly 7, 000 objects
dating from the 1720s to the present. Todiverse cultural traditions and geographical
regions of the United States. In 2017, to cel-
of the Russell
Carolina,
portrait
1868),
of the
the collection
will be on
Portrait
of
Museum
opened
its
and Jonathan
Maine,
Adams
ca. 1835)
Bartlett' s Self Portrait
1841).
or of the anniversary as well. On Monday
afternoons in May and early June, visitors
said
can
L. Hurst,
Colonial
Williams -
join Art
Museums
staff in " Folk Art
burg' s Carlisle H. Humelsine chief curator
Focus,"
in which
and vice president for collections, conser-
lection
such
vation
and pottery, will be discussed. On Saturday
mornings in May and early June, visitors
and museums. "
The
exhibitions
and
programs planned for 2017 will brilliantly
showcase this stunning array of American art
in ways that will delight museum goers and
honor Mrs. Rockefeller' s pioneering vision."
Anniversary celebrations will kick off at
Colonial Williamsburg on May 6 with the
opening day of " We the People: American
Rockefeller
had
special
as quilts,
objects
in the col-
paintings,
sculpture
life
in ' America' s Folk Art" are Peaceable
her deep pride in the
of the American
people."
lonial Williamsburg.
Throughout the summer, family programs
and tours will be offered
a week.
Mondays
will
several
feature "
about Mrs. Rockefeller, her collection and how
present day. Among the highlights to be shown
American Folk Art, and none, I think, more
cultural
Visitors will also have an opportunity to learn
it has grown to the world -class assemblage of
more pleasure than her collection of
clearly demonstrates
grown dramatically, providing a breadth and
depth that was likely unimagined in 1957,"
Ronald
that Mrs.
mother' s many interests in art gave her
Special programs will be offered in hon-
of American
Rockefeller Folk Art Museum recognizes
Erastus Salisbury Field's
Wilkinson (
folk art has
doors, our collection
The 60th anniversary of the Abby Aldrich
for folk art. One of her sons, Winthrop
Rockefeller, said, " Few, if any, of my
Seth
yearlong schedule of festivities is planned.
Art
30 pieces of furniture, sculpture, paintings,
weathervanes and ceramics will be included.
New
Mrs.
Bullard Family ( Massachusetts,
Folk
tive introduction to this art form. More than
the passion
view as well, including Wilkinson Limner' s
York, 1827 -30),"
In the six decades since the Abby Aldrich
tion, the exhibition will serve as an informa-
of the
ebrate the museum' s diamond anniversary, a
Rockefeller
uled to open on July 1. Displaying a wide
array of folk art from the AARFAM collec-
Fami-
Smith ( Virginia, 1807).
from
America's Folk Art" is the third special
exhibition planned for 2017 and is sched-
Jefferson
Jennison
ly ( New York, 1838),
Smith Family," attributed to Capt. James
Favorites
collecting at every level.
Girls
and " Portrait
gether these remarkable works represent the
as a
tions about it are changing as enthusiasts are
The exhibition will highlight new ac-
collection,
Roadshow"
will discuss what folk art is and how percep-
or vest.
operating institution
oldest, continuously
on PBS' s " Antiques
folk art expert. Throughout the talk, Farmer
days
Colonial
Williamsburg Collects," a guided tour in
which visitors will learn about how and why
objects have been collected for the AAR-
Kingdom
by Edward Hicks ( 1830s), an early 20th -century decoy, a face -shaped jug ( ca. 1850), a
Pennsylvania
painted
chest (
1769),
a
stone
carved fox by Tim Lewis ( Kentucky, 1993), a
carved walking stick by Thomas Purkins ( Virginia,
1847)
and a weathervane
shaped
like
Lady Liberty ( 1900 - 1910).
To conclude the anniversary year, a richly illustrated, hardcover book long awaited
by museum -goers will be published by Co-
lonial Williamsburg. The first book about
FAM over the years. Fridays will be " Folk
the AARFAM collection in more than 25
play things in the popular exhibition " German Toys in America" and then drop in and
make a toy inspired by the antique toys on
Art Fridays," in which visitors can drop in
and create a piece of folk art inspired by the
years, it will feature 75 highlights including
view. Art Museums
from the 1830s to the 1950s to today. Saturdays at Bassett Hall will highlight " Abby's
L. Hurst
can explore
19th- and early 20th -century
programs
in the price of admission.
are included
Also on Saturdays
collection
and reminiscent
of crafts ranging
paintings,
carvings,
toys
and
needlework
and will be published in November. Ronald
will compile,
edit
the text with contributions
and introduce
from Colonial
Folk Portraits," an exhibition which will fea-
at nearby Bassett Hall, visitors can tour the
Art at Bassett
Hall," in which guests can tour
Williamsburg curators. The 160 -page tome
ture approximately 50 folk portraits in the
AARFAM collection reflecting the broad
house in a special program, " A Neighbor
will be available for $ 24. 95 in time for hol-
Stops By," in which they will meet the 1934
the house and then drop in at the cottage on
the property to learn about theorems and
appeal of artwork and the creation of images
mayor' s
make one of their own to take home.
of and for everyday people. "
ple" will also address
All
We the Peo-
common
misconcep-
wife,
Mrs.
George
P.
Coleman,
who became a close, personal friend of the
Rockefellers during their restoration of Co-
original productions open at
On June 3, an anniversary community
day will be held with special folk art tours
Play Booth
Guests can step back in time to see what' s
going on at the Play Booth Theater. " We' re
said Alex Morse,
of theatrical
performers
with the presenta-
tion ofa valid CW ID.
Theater this spring
individuals as they support the Revolution-
tertainment,"
Want to know more? Employees can view
exhibitions and programs
House.
creating 18th -century stories for family en-
iday gift -giving.
ary War at the industrial complex at the
blacksmith shop and public armoury. They
and
supervisor
interpreters.
These are all original shows that we wrote,
produced, directed and starred in."
Guests will witness the efforts of diverse
may
wander
the
site
and
trades of blacksmithing,
experience
the
tinsmithing
and
Not all of the programs take place in the
military leather working with the artificers.
Virginia' s colonial capital. " We have a sto-
On occasion they may encounter a person
ry of the first hot air balloon ride in France
during the production of `What Goes Up',"
of the past or the kitchen open making
he said.
there will be hands -on examples of simple
stew and bread to feed the army. At times
A Woman's History Month program, " A
Huntress,"
tells the story of Caro-
machines such as levers, pulleys, wedges,
Comet
inclined
line Herschel, a German astronomer. " She
where younger guests can learn and apply
changed how 18th- century astronomy was
these
viewed," he said.
While taking part in the daily activities
of the Geddy family, guests will understand
how the Geddy family and those they en-
We have an 18th -century musical revue
about a giant fish who performs
miracles
in the Chesapeake Bay," Alex said. For the
holiday season, " A Super Happy Fishmastide,"
will
return
to
the
all aspired
children
This
theater.
The Play Booth Theater is open Wednes-
screws,
wheels,
and
axels
principles.
slaved
their
planes,
is
to improve
through
a site
with
the lives of
education.
activities
specifical-
ly designed for families, which they can
days through Sundays. Colonial Williams-
explore
burg employees may present a valid CW ID
throughout the site will engage guests with
to see
the
Guests
performances.
will see — and be part of — busa
tling 18th- century town this spring. The
at
their
own
pace.
Interpreters
various games and toys, music, dance and
daily chores including gardening. Trades-
men and tradeswomen will be working in
focus of programming will be James An-
the Foundry which is located behind the
derson's Blacksmith Shop and Public Armoury, the Geddy House and Foundry, the
Guests will explore the paradox of the
Peyton
Randolph
House
and
the
Wythe
house.
See 2017 Spring programs, page 2
Photo by Penna Rogers
At the Play Booth Theater, Colonial Williamsburg' s theatrical performers will open with a series
of original plays. Here Chris Hartman ( Duck), Courtney Hurt (Narrator) and Luke Schares
Montauciel the Sheep) star in " What Goes Up," which centers on the first hot air balloon ride
in France.
�MARCH
16, 2017
2
2017 SPRING PROGRAMS
Martha, Thomas Jefferson
Governor, First
as
Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson will be hosting
guests at the Governor' s Palace.
Kurt Smith,
Lady at
Nicole
Jefferson,
Brown,
who
portrays
Martha
will give guests a tour through
the
eyes of the second governor and First Lady
of Virginia.
The new program
that will be offered
a London agent. Tidewater was her home."
Martha appears to have been a home-
body. " Monticello is as far out as she travelled,"
Most people
think of Thomas
Jefferson
in
Brown said.
The Jeffersons are moving into their
new home. " She is the manager of a gentry
household."
Thursdays through April at the Governor' s
Palace casts a new light on the Jeffersons.
Palace
ther was an attorney and a representative for
who portrays the young Thomas Jefferson,
and
appear
As part of her role, Martha
is track-
ing what items have arrived in the Palace
through
a notebook,
which
features
the
his presidential years," Brown said. " At this
authentic inventory of the Jeffersons' per-
time, he and his wife are building a family."
Smith and Brown are turning the Gov-
sonal property that was moved into the
Governor' s Palace.
Photo by Penna Rogers
ernor' s Palace into a home. " We wanted to
Martha and Thomas define the rooms
The Wythe House is one of four major sites that host new programming this spring. Guests have
create a living and breathing space," he said,
in the house by who uses them. " Different
the opportunity to meet People of the Past, visit historic foodways and talk to journeyman cooper
Ramona Hill about what projects the tradesmen are working on.
that shows the day -to -day operations of the
spaces in the house are for different people,"
Palace."
Brown
Smith is the first to speak to the guests.
Cooper
Shop' s
I receive
containers serve
to talk to them
The house says something
about
Martha would have overseen the dining
politics," he said.
several purposes in Historic Area
Colonial Williamsburg' s Cooper Shop
the guests
said. "
about the people as much as the objects do."
jects but repair existing ones as well. They
makes buckets, tubs, barrels and other sim-
are currently
ilar containers using 18th -century tools and
Shop serve a variety of purposes and were
the head of the table," Smith said.
Want to know more? Employees may present
a valid CWID
to see this new interpretation.
gram and the Palace Kitchen.
of Virginia
He takes guests upstairs, and they have
the opportunity to get to know Martha.
She grew up in this area," she said. " Her fa-
for the Armoury Kitchen, replacing a well
bucket from the James Geddy House, and
making a new sieve for the brewing pro-
used quite extensively in the colonial capital
room. " That' s where she would have sat at
According to Ramona, some of the specialty items made at the Cooper Shop in-
techniques.
Products
made
at the
Cooper
Trades people who work at the Cooper
Shop are journeymen coopers Jonathan
Hallman and Ramona Vogel Hill; apprentice
cooper
Bonnie
Roane;
and Sophie
Freiling, Cooper junior interpreter. Today,
the shop makes containers for many sites
around
town. The coach and livestock
partment,
all of the
historic
houses
clude
cannikins,
piggins,
tainers,
involved
which
and
in repairing
which
are small
coopered
are
wooden
tubs
mugs,
multi -purpose
sea
con-
chests.
The staff are also involved in producing
items for sale at the Prentis Store. On special
de-
occasions, such as holidays, Cooper Shop
and
products will be made available for purchase
at auction
at the new Market House.
many of the Historic Trades shops use items
produced by the coopers.
In addition to making containers for
vious location on Nicholson Street to its new
other locations within the Historic Area, the
venue in one of the outbuildings behind the
coopers also make items for other museums
George Wythe House at the end ofJanuary.
The Cooper Shop transitioned from its pre-
like the Jamestown- Yorktown Foundation;
Mount
Vernon;
Monticello;
Independence
Hall; Stamford, Conn., Historical Society;
Exchange Place in Kingsport, Tenn.;
the
Smithsonian; and the London Museum.
The tradespeople not only make new ob-
Want to know more? The coopers would be
happy to have you experience and explore their
new shop. The shop is open to guests Wednesdays through Sundays. Employees may view
the site with the presentation of a valid CW
ID.
Photo by Penna Rogers
Martha Jefferson, portrayed by Nicole Brown, and Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Nation Builder Kurt Smith, represent the Jeffersons during a new tour at the Governor' s Palace. Thomas and
Martha are depicted as a young couple during Jefferson' s role as governor ofVirginia.
2017 Spring programs
Continued from page
1.
2.
Photos by Penna Rogers
A rehearsal for spring 2017 programming was held in the Historic Area on March 8 -9. ( 1) Actor- interpreter David Catanese ( left) and Bill Rose ( right) greeted guests at the Market House on Market
Square. Guests were encourged to experience the bustle of the 18th - century city by interacting with townspeople. ( 2) Guests engaged with Native American interpreters adjacent to the Magazine.
Native American interpreter Kody Grant talked to guests about 18th -century diplomacy. ( 3) Guests explored the Randolph House, home to 28 enslaved people and Peyton Randolph and his wife,
Elizabeth. Guests examined the trade of candlemaking as well.
Randolph household, home to 28 enslaved
George Wythe —prominent attorney, avid
people and Peyton Randolph, the first Con-
scientist
tinental Congress President, and his wife
will
Elizabeth.
The
Randolph
household
em-
and
explore
mentor
the
to
aspirations
patriots —
and
of a nation whose emerging
guests
challenges
identity was
bodies the paradox of freedom and slav-
profoundly shaped by the Age of the En-
ery in America; for those in the Randolph
lightenment. This is a site to send guests and
household, the choices made affected their
particularly families who want to explore at
daily lives and created a house divided.
their own pace.
This is a site to send guests and particu-
the house and grounds to offer interpreta-
larly families who want to explore at their
tions and to engage guests in a variety of
own pace.
activities relating to science and the enlight-
Interpreters
are throughout
the
house and grounds to offer interpretations
Interpreters
are throughout
enment. Guests may also encounter Nation
and to engage guests in a variety of domes-
Builders, coopers and foodways staff cook-
tic activities. Guests can explore how im-
ing in the kitchen.
portant farm animals were along with talks
about rare breeds.
At
the
elegant
Georgian
mansion
of
Want to know more? Employees can see
new programs by presenting a valid CWID at
the entrance ofthe buildings and sites.
�MARCH
16, 2017
3
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Immerse
in 18th century
guests
during their visits to CW
EMPLOYEE
NAME:
POSITION:
WHAT
Bill Rose
Character
I DO:
interpreter
In this position,
I per-
form as different characters in the Historic
Area, most notably as William Drinkard, a
tavern keeper, and as Archibald Cary, who
served
in the Virginia
House
of Burgesses
and was the first Speaker of the Virgin-
ia Senate. New this year, I will portray an
impoverished
man named Elisha James ( an
actual resident of York County) using him
to explore the 18th century means of caring
for the poor. I have been a character interpreter for about a year but have been inter-
preting these historical figures for about 15.
Colonial Williamsburg photo
Caspari' s new Tobacco Leaf collection features playing cards and serving trays.
I also perform regularly in the Grand Medley of Entertainments as Percy Plunkett.
WHAT
WILLIAMSBURG
programs,
DO
porcelain dish in Colonial Williamsburg' s
leader in fine art paper products, released a
collections
collection
last year that has become a " box office" best
leaf" by collectors. It was actually inspired
by Asian plants as depicted on Indian tex-
seller.
tiles and was a fashionable import into the
of WILLIAMSBURG
Called
Tobacco
Leaf,
includes paper tableware,
products
the
collection
note cards, play-
ing cards, wrapping paper, gift bags and
serving trays inspired from a piece of Chinese porcelain made in the 18th century for
export
to western
is
popularly
called "
tobacco
American South in the late 18th century—
early global chic. Shards of similar design
have
been
excavated
at the Governor' s Pal-
Having products, especially ones as well
to $ 150 for the largest lacquer tray. The pat-
received as this, generates great publicity
for the WILLIAMSBURG brand and The
tern is sold nationally in gift and museum
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at the
national level and shows how 18th- century
design is still on trend for today," said prod-
Art, as well as major food markets such as
uct manager Susanne DeVore. " The vibran-
Gelson' s.
cy of the pattern and colors resonates with
people
of all
stores,
like the Metropolitan
from a Chinese
export
Museum
of
Wegman' s, Balducci' s, King's Supermarket
and many California gourmet markets like
Locally available at the Craft House in
Merchants
ages."
This vivid design
as a character
interpreter
Square,
as I am
YOU
HAVE
FAMILY
these items would
make
great Easter or Mother's Day gifts.
WHO
Lie ": Lecture
a
series
grams at the Magazine,
nity to meet Gen. Chuck Yeager, the first
barrier in 1947.
about 10 years ago, shortly before I married
INTERESTS /HOBBIES: My primary
interests include being a huge Star Trek /sci-
Lee Ann Rose. We were married in 2008,
the second marriage for each of us. I have
ence fiction fan of both movies and novels,
two children from my first marriage, my
and over the years, I also quickly developed
daughter, Janet, who volunteered in the past
at the Benjamin
Powell
House
and interned
a strong interest in learning more about our
and Carter,
nation' s early history.
in Foodways.
ADVICE
to museums this
This spring, the Art Museums of Colonial
spring
When
Williamsburg are hosting the Distinguished
in London, they eventually made their
way to Birmingham' s Soho house,
EMPLOYEES:
are the fourth generation of their families to
change during your career, and you will
those
plan
to make
a career
at Colo-
nial Williamsburg, is to be patient throughout your time here. Things and people will
work for Colonial Williamsburg.
MEMORABLE
who
need to adapt to these changes if you are to
EXPERIENCES:
I
succeed.
have several favorite memories during my
career here. First and foremost
I also urge new employees
to not be
has been
distracted by modern politics and current
meeting Lee Ann and later marrying her.
We actually were appearing as husband and
events and not become judgmental of the
history they interpret in Colonial Williamsburg. Our guests who come here want to
such as
in " Cry Witch" and for several years had a
become immersed in life in the 18th cen-
very popular
tury in this city. We should also desire to
make their visit to Colonial Williamsburg
program
where
we courted
as
a positive experience for them without our
While performing with military pro-
personal prejudices from present day life.
Thomas Jefferson visited John Adams
Scholar Lecture Series. They will be held at
5: 30 p. m. in the Hennage Auditorium.
NEW
My advice for new employees, especially for
we became husband and wife in real life.
nar Society and the Darwins."
FOR
Both of my children are now grown. My
son graduated from York River Academy in
Yorktown, and my daughter is a graduate of
Bruton High School in Williamsburg. They
William Drinkard and Ann Grant before
coming
I had the opportu-
person credited with breaking the sound
high school there. I moved to Williamsburg
wife in some of our performances,
I Cannot Tell
Bill Rose
WORK HERE? I grew up in Chesterfield
County, near Richmond, and attended
who volunteered
ace site.
Prices range from $ 4. 50 for place cards
markets.
I HELD:
now doing, and as an actor - interpreter in
various Revolutionary City programs.
Caspari Tobacco Leaf
Longtime licensee Caspari, an industry
HAVE
I began my career with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as a visitor aide.
Since then, I have performed in military
licensing
reaches national audience
with
POSITIONS
March 17, " Mount Vernon and AmerImagination."
ican
Lydia
Mattice
home
to that bastion
of enlighten-
ment thinking, The Lunar Society.
First challenge of 2017
Ahead Challenge
Brandt will discuss America's obsession
Erasmus
with the first president' s iconic home
the society. Today he is best known
for being the grandfather of Charles
of 2017
Darwin,
week challenge is designed to get you up
and moving by walking more.
as a symbol for the nation as seen in
prints,
advertising,
paintings
and
Darwin
who
was
a
member
revolutionized
the
of
sci-
popular literature for more than 200
ences with his theory of evolution by
years.
natural
Brandt
is assistant
professor
of
selection.
Here,
modern
evo-
art history at the University of South
lutionary biologist Lee Dugatkin will
Carolina.
use these connections
March 29, " I Cannot Tell a Lie': Myths
Society to probe Mr. Jefferson ( Colonial Williamsburg Nation Builder Bill
about
George
Washington
be Discarded."
to
examine
a
that Should
Peter Henriques returns
number
of
the
various
to the Lunar
Barker) on his thoughts about natural
history in general, and more critically,
myths that have developed and which
to explore Jefferson' s reaction when he
keep us from better understanding the
is
remarkable individual who was our first
earth shaking ideas on the history and
diversity of life on earth.
and
greatest
March
president.
30, "
The Duel between Alex-
introduced
Dugatkin
to
Erasmus'
is professor
grandson' s
of biological
sci-
ander Hamilton and Aaron Burr: The
thored numerous books and speaks all over
a look
the world about evolutionary biology.
Peter
at the musical, "
Henriques
Hamilton,"
examines
the
most
famous duel in American history and
examines
if it is possible to make sense
out of the seemingly contradictory ac-
counts of what actually happened.
Henriques is professor of history, emeritus, from George Mason University. He is
the author of "Realistic Visionary: A Portrait
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challenge,
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who
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4
WHAT' S HAPPENING
VITA
Azea
character
The
resonates
of service.
Healthcare insurance form 1095 -A,B, C
Bruton
Heights
Although
For almost
Virginia
Education
Teacher
Receipts
Federal
Bank
and
Heights
School
Tuesdays,
Education
5: 30 p. m.
30 p. m.
reached.
and
option
e - mail
Theatre
would
like to offer
all Colonial Williamsburg employees and
their dependents
free admission
to Walt
on Saturday, April 1 at noon.
Snow
and thoughts relevant in today' s world.
I also enjoy meeting with our many
visitors to Colonial Williamsburg who
ing to know and learn more about our
nation' s early history.
and receiving later a nice thank you
Through the years, I have also devel-
letter from him, which I now have
White
Dwarfs"
is
the first film in a yearlong Kimball film series
celebrating 100 years of Glorious of Technicolor. Free admission for employees and de-
Road.
extensively
in pro-
moting both the life of Patrick Henry
Teacher
Institutes
Williams-
in several
out of the area. I also
enjoy interacting with the many school
As is tradition
shoot
at the
in Colonial
Inn,
Williams-
some
quality
lights me
that fifth- graders never seem
to run out of questions. Teaching children about our nation' s early history is
an application form by Thursday, April 6 to
WHAT I DO TO IMPROVE THE
EXPERIENCE:
their honor at the Williamsburg Lodge.
This was a group that year that numbered 93 new members of Congress.
served basis. Employees are asked to bring
our nation' s governors at a meeting for
them which was held in the ballroom of
the Governor' s Palace. We later received
For
the
second
time,
Colonial
Wil-
issue
vouchers
to current,
full -time
receive the vouchers, you must have been
and
casual
employees.
In order
to
an active employee prior to Jan. 31, 2017.
Members of the human resources depart-
a receipt and present
with me during their stay. I especially
enjoy seeing the light go off in many
Employees can pick up their vouchers on
the following dates:
March 21, 3 -6 p. m., Taste Studio ( For-
connected
and
relevant
to
the
day. I also allow visitors the opportunity to ask questions at the conclusion of
each performance, which also helps me
I
have had many memorable experiences
during my 20 years in portraying Patrick Henry. Some of my most profound
memories include the following events:
Participating in the inaugurations
of two Virginia
governors,
Tim Ka-
ine in Colonial Williamsburg and
Robert
McDonnell
in Richmond.
Having a private audience with the
current and former Kings of Jordan
in the
Governor' s Palace
groups
that come
here
each
of the children who visit here, know-
modern
to connect with my audiences.
MEMORABLE
EXPERIENCES:
school
in 2000
ing that my portrayal of Patrick Henry has resonated with them.
During Black History Month this
burg interpreters who participated in
the production of "My Story, My Voice"
at the Palace East Advance Building, in
which we discussed slavery in the 18th
century. Mr. Henry did own about 77
ment
will
visit
family,
including
feller, about
David
Rocke-
10 years ago in the
Apollo Room of the Raleigh Tavern
throughout
March
to obtain
the
vouchers,
employees
must
sign
a valid CW ID.
28, 3 —
6 p. m., Taste Studio
p. m., Taste Studio
Vouchers should be presented at Colo-
nial Williamsburg' s Regional Visitor Center
in exchange for single -day admission tickets.
Vouchers have zero value and are not for resale.
the
Single day tickets are good for one day
and include: complimentary shuttle service;
city sites; 18th- century homes and gardens;
live re- enactments in the streets; Governor' s
Palace and Capitol building; two world class museums;
and
tours and evening
mer Craft House location)
10 percent
discount
programs.
Vouchers expire on Dec. 31, 2017.
FOR SALE: Four 5pc place settings Hartley -Green Creamware.
Each place setting includes: pierced dinner, pierced salad /dessert,
pierced b / b, pierced saucer and chocolate
available.
cup. Never used. Some
other pieces and pictures
planter' s society back then.
I was also honored recently by becoming an honorary member of the
Henry family -- the Red Hill descendants branch. They live all over the United States, but Red Hill, Henry' s final
resting place, is just south of Lynchburg.
They hold reunions almost every year,
FORRENT:Furnished, two bedroom, 865 sq. ft. apartment- $950/
and I have attended three of these in
of the Rockefeller
sites
Foundation to issue the vouchers. In order
CALL: Pam at ( 757) 328 - 6251.
FOR SALE: Evenfo " Aura Elite" stroller. Padded seat, storage,
tray and folds for travel. $ 200 new, $ 45. CALL: ( 757) 784 - 8002.
FOR SALE: Two Bailey Wood Planes with Stanley blades, used
but well cared for. A fully functioning
needs TLC.
Lightfoot
area -
a quick
10 - 15 minute
291 - 1979 or leave message
drive to CW.
CALL: ( 757)
FOR SALE: 2000 Cheryl Crow Limited Edition acoustic guitar.
In pristine
at ( 757) 565 - 2054.
FOR SALE: Pine desk, 44" wide X 30" deep with keyboard drawer.
played
puzzle
junkie,
and
have
829 - 1279.
uals and as such are not endorsed by The Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg
News is published by the Office of Internal Communications
spondence to: Colonial Williamsburg
seen me perform many times.
a crossword
CALL: ( 706)
Foundation or Colonial Williamsburg Company.
for Colonial Williamsburg
employees.
Send corre-
News, GBO 132, fax to 220 - 7702 or e- mail it to pragers@a tuff org.
Editor
am
Price $ 1, 600.
Medium color stain. Photo available upon request. $ 50. CALL, TEXT
Director, Public Affairs
I
condition.
Goods and services advertised in CWNews are offered by individ-
OR E -MAIL: ( 757) 869 - 8519 or prcheil@cox. net
however, although his descendants have
INTERESTS / HOBBIES:
antique wooden level, wood
CALL: ( 757) 565 - 4950.
month. Washer / dryer and utilities ( power, water, sewer) included. In
the past. I don't attend as Patrick Henry,
four generations
several
slaves toward the end of his life. It was a
other
Having a private audience with
or an application,
at 7272.
year, I was one of 12 Colonial Williams-
when I talked about guns, among
subjects.
Sophie
April 6, 10 a. m. —4
em-
ployees
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
For more information
contact
liamsburg' s human resources division will
a standing ovation at the conclusion of
BIGGEST
sale will take place. The rain date is April 9.
Ticket vouchers offered to employees this year
year have requested a private audience
ry in the hopes the two can somehow be
A truck
the sale has ended.
Sale locations are on a first -come, first -
founding principles understood to all of
day citizens. I tie the headlines of today
Veterans.
If it is raining the morning of the sale,
I have received many letters and certificates of appreciation from many
groups
through
the
years.
Many
with the headlines from the 18th centu-
American
call 220 -7272 for a message on whether the
During my
performances as Patrick Henry, I try to
be both entertaining as well as educational. My utmost desire is to make our
our visitors who come here as modern
Disabled
will pick up any unsold, donated items after
to participate to cover the cost of advertising
in the Virginia Gazette.
the debate.
very meaningful and important to me.
GUEST
and return
bers of Congress at a banquet held in
Barker) on states' rights in front of 35 of
spending
complete
burg, I addressed all newly elected mem-
each
and
a space,
Sophie Hart in GBO - 105. There is a $ 2 fee
groups that visit Colonial Williamsburg
year
ing limited to the first 400 guests.
the
To reserve
Finally, I participated in a debate with
Founding Father Thomas Jefferson ( Bill
time with them and their teachers. It de-
a valid CW ID.
items can be sold. Employees may park in
the Costume Design Center parking lot.
Employees may donate unsold items to
where she was quite flirtatious.
framed.
photo
who present
Admission is first come first served. No
to make change. No crafts, food or drink
satisfying
to me.
pendents
a mat or table to display items and money
Having tea with Paula Deen for a
with
and numer-
of Colonial
or
Colonial Williamsburg' s corporate and
magazine
relationships
burg and have participated
net
foundation relations department will spon-
ous donors, and this has also been very
and the programs
VITAwb@cox.
at 220 - 7163.
advance reservations will be available. Seat-
and the Seven
sor the Spring 2017 Employee Yard Sale
from 8 a. m. to noon Saturday, April 8 at the
corner of First Street and Capitol Landing
States
at
Spring Employee Yard Sale slated for April 8
Richard Schumann
come here from all over the world want-
traveled
3),
and the Seven Dwarfs" at Kimball Theatre
same time making Mr. Henry's visions
United
call the automat-
line at ( 757) 220 - 7029 ( press
piece, " Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,"
the
are unable to ac-
Employees get free admission to " Snow White
for Colonial
The Kimball
have
requires
ed message
contact Jane Lloyd
Disney' s first full -length feature master-
also
Preparers
For more information,
to our 21st - century visitors while at the
I
program
cess prior year information.
I enjoy presenting the views of one of
our nation's greatest Founding Fathers
throughout
software
before
Institutes
many of our repeat visitors
IRS
and state returns.
The site will close daily when maximum
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB:
personal
if
that taxpayers bring a copy of 2015 Federal
number of taxpayers who can be served is
Builders here.
close
check),
Identity theft PIN /letter ( if received)
Saturdays, 9: 30 a. m. —1 p. m.
Williamsburg. I am one of 13 Nation
oped
info ( voided
2015 Federal and State Returns
Cen-
Thursdays, 2 — 5:
Pat-
account
A new
2—
W2s / 1099s
for deductions
e -filing
on a first -come,
The schedule is as follows:
occasionally away from Williamsburg
as a good will ambassador
tax returns
Income
volunteers,
ter, Room 204.
20 years,
Area,
VITA
while- you - wait"
income
Bruton
rick Henry. I perform as Mr. Henry
the Historic
15,
ID ( driver' s li-
if received)
2016
first -served basis at one location only —
ini-
I have been portraying Nation Builder and Virginia's first governor,
April
picture
cense)
certified by the Internal Revenue Service,
Play Booth Theater and in some evening
programs, I have been performing as a
Nation Builder during the majority of
my career here.
groups,
Social Security card( s)
at
will complete "
tially performing as an interpreter at the
donor
Government
Through
Foundation in 1996 and now have more
throughout
Filers should bring:
days for this year' s tax season.
Nation Builder
I DO:
Assistance
Center on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
Patrick Henry
YEARS OF SERVICE: I began my
career with The Colonial Williamsburg
WHAT
Tax
free tax assistance to employees, retirees and
Schumann
than 20 years
Income
volunteers
NAME:
POSITION:
Volunteer
VITA) program, sponsored by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, will provide
Henry descendants
EMPLOYEE
Richard
filing
assistance and electronic
Schumann' s
with
free income tax
offers
Kevin Crossett, 7286
Penna Rogers, 7121
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