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Curse of the Sea Witch" haunts
31
Revolutionary City Oct. 28 2016 Employee Culture Survey
came
together
to
create
a
new
Halloween
return
The culture transformation
frights
and
fun
for
all ages
Williamsburg' s Historic
Oct. 28 - 31. " A Haunt-
statement for our organization. They
ald, our new VP of Human
promises family- friendly festivities early each
evening followed by spookier action for old-
is being sponsored by NicholeMcDon-
started with a seemingly simple ques-
Resources,
and activities
around
the Charlton
Stage,
a
costume contest, storytelling and a spooky
ing on DoG Street: Curse of the Sea Witch'
initiative
added to trick -or- treating registration for $ 15
and indudes a pirate carnival, games, plays
to Colonial
for four nights
Area
ture is one of my top priorities.
mission
perience, A Pirates Life for Me ticket can be
Public Affairs Coordinator
to define vision, path for CW
This summer, a group of your peers
For families seeking a full haunting ex-
By Anna Harry
haunted Raleigh Tavem until 7: 30 p.m.
At 8 p. m. the streets darken as the Curse
of the Sea Witch
descends
upon the iconic
tion: why does Colonial Williamsburg
and led by the Compass Team - 36 of
er — and bolder — souls once the sun sets.
exist, and why should anyone care?
Through a process of reflective dialogue,
your
This year's programming follows on the
success of Colonial Williamsburg's first - ve
has
er " Haunting on DoG Street" spectacular
in 2015. Thanks again to the generosity
Sea witches will curse the town searching for
they
from
across
tion. The Compass
the
organiza-
will
be work-
team
to
ing
our
this
came
the answer:
mission
peers
is
to
together
fall
to
feed the human
the
spirit by shar-
strengths
ing
our
America' s
talk
to
about
U
L
T
RR
U
plans
COMPASS
our
during kid -friendly nightly programming
from 5 -7: 30 p.m.
of
culture,
Our
spectacular
was
a
liamsburg, and most of all to the community's
and
T
E
A
enthusiastic
pathway for
our
M
as
an
year
organization.
Y
o
u
our culture.
ery single employee
When I joined Colonial Williamsburg
in 2014, my most important task was to
all of you so that we could grow
attract
new
audiences
and
en-
hance the experience of our guests. Supporting you is still my most important
essential
of
personal
values
as
well
as
laboration
can expect
accompanied by
Street with a free Mars
with the Teal
Pumpkin
Project,
young guests with food allergies may claim
a special trick - r -treat bag and collect allero
See President' s Message, page 2
gen - free treats
at designated
Historic
Blackbeard'
Area
Area. A sea witch
s
source of otherworldly
severed
head — a
power in her hands.
Captain' s elusive
head,
sum-
moning his ghostly crew to do their bidding
and refusing to release
head is found.
the
curse
unless
the
Highlights of the nightly 8 -10 p.m. programming— recommended for guests ages
13
and
older — include
an interactive
macabre
a Tavem
experience
of Terror,
at the Gaol
and a
Dance with the Dead at the Capitol
featuring live music and libations in the belly
of the beast. Charlton Stage will also screen
the 1926 classic silent film " The Black
rate," starring Douglas Fairbanks,
Pi-
accompa-
nied by live commentary by undead pirates.
Tickets
for " Curse of the Sea Witch"
are
25. The night of the event guests must redeem
ticket
vouchers
at the Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg Regional Visitor Center, where
they will receive a glow in the dark wristband
which
chased
values
you see and wish to see at Colonial Wil-
task , which is why transforming our
and guests
trick -or- treating bag provided by Colonial
Williamsburg. Through a continued col-
to gather
the
better,
Gloucester ( DoG)
your input. This survey will ask about
your
and
the historic sites and shops along Duke of
of this effort,
survey in October
Currie
an adult can collect free Mars candy from
which is why we will be conducting an
employee
bigger
Registered children
ev-
and volunteer — is
for the success
Robert
amazing programming."
voice — the
voice
said
new fun, spooks and surprises to top last year' s
r
ant initiative to
response,"
Colonial Williamsburg director of entertainment. "A Haunting on DoG Street is back this
desired
and an import-
together,
Halloween
the creativity of the team here at Colonial Wil-
vision
for 2017,
support
first
success thanks to the generosity of Mars, Inc.,
culture
our
transform
12- and - under
and to define
EE
mission
statement,
ages
a
C
town
new
guests
weaknesses,
On Monday
Oct. 3, I will be
hall meetings
greatest
preregistered
as well as its
enduring story.
holding
for
of the Historic
stolen
the infamous
of Mars, Inc., free trick -or- treating returns
understand
buildings
will
grant
admission
to
pur-
programs.
Concession offerings such as hamburgers,
hotdogs,
cider
and
popcorn,
hot
pretzels,
chocolate
will
beer,
hot
be available
See Curse of the Sea Witch, page 2
sites.
Historic " Freedom Bell"
makes final journey to ring at opening
of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
By Joe Straw
a service featuring the Rev. Jesse Jackson
Public Relations Manager
and
First Baptist
for
Church,
which tolled
to Washington,
made
History and Cul-
simply
to worship
free — who
4, 000
available
and
for vis-
President
and CEO
cial American story that parallels our entire
nation' s. The
Freedom
Bell
embodies
both
our shared history and our nation's found-
sought
as they wished,
Bell remains
Colonial Williamsburg
Our congregation was formed secretly
in a plantation wood by our brothers and
and
than
that month,
Mitchell B. Reiss. " First Baptist' s is a cru-
on Sept. 24.
enslaved
More
them
For 90 years Colonial Williamsburg has
interpreted history, but together with First
Baptist Church we've made history," said
ture attended by President Barack Obama
sisters—
follow
itors to ring.
D. C., and
rang at the dedication of the National Museum of African American
luminaries.
would
the Freedom
this year
the first time since segregation,
a final journey
other
people
The Freedom Bell of the city's historic
ing values as we work toward ` a more perfect
just as
union. "'
our
new
nation
asserted
citizens'
unalien-
For this bell to ring at this moment in
history closes an arc in fitting, even poetic
able rights," said First Baptist Church Pastor
Rev. Dr. Reginald
F. Davis. " Their
courage
fashion.
and our unwavering
First
Baptist
faith have sustained the
Church
war, segregation
and
since
1776
the ongoing
struggle
for equality."
Just
last year
we set out to restore
our
long -silent bell so that it might ring out
during our 240th year in a call to the nation
for healing and justice," Davis said. " That
it will ring on such a day in the presence
of our nation' s first African - American
dent,
is a glorious
have
shared
our wildest
First
the
first
advent
presi-
that we could
in our prayers
or imagined
not
in
dreams."
Baptist
black
is believed
Baptist
church
to be
organized
our institutions
are honored
this momentous
Photo by Dave Doody
The Freedom Bell from the First Baptist Church in Williamsburg began its journey to Washington, D. C., on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The van carrying the bell, as well as a bus carrying members
from the First Baptist Church congregation, Colonial Williamsburg staff and media, traveled to
the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D. C., for the
dedication of the new museum.
event," Reiss said.
The Freedom
Bell will complete
its final
journey and return to First Baptist Church
before
Oct.
16 observances
of the congrega-
tion' s 240th anniversary.
Additional
information on the Freedom
Bell and its journey will be made available
at LetReedomRingChallenge. org and by visthe church's current sanctuary during its
called
construction
ic church during Black History Month
and @colonialwmsburg
on Twitter and
in February
Instagram.
on
due
in 1956,
to architectural
ciencies.
Church
Both
and gratified by the Freedom Bell's role in
through
Colonial
operations
In 2015,
and
under
Williamsburg
team,
but soon fell silent
on
the
nation
to visit
the histor-
mechanical
defi-
the guidance
of a
justice, peace and racial healing. Rela-
conservation
and
tives
and
and
the bell was
restored
2016
descended
Sally
and ring the bell for
from
Thomas
Hemings — an
entirely by African Americans, for African
Americans. Acquired by the congregation in
the church belfry and vestibule renovated so
can- American
that it could ring anew.
owned — were
1886, the Freedom Bell was installed above
The Let Freedom Ring Challenge
woman
the
first
Jefferson
enslaved
whom
members
Afri-
Jefferson
of
the
public to ring the bell Feb. 1 following
iting Colonial
Williamsburg
Information
on Facebook
the
Nation-
al Museum of African American History
and Culture and its opening is available at
nmaahc.
si. edu.
The Let Freedom Ring challenge was
made possible in part by a generous grant
from
the Ford
Foundation
of New York.
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SEPTEMBER
29,
2016
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Dogs of DoG Street"
return to benefit Heritage Humane Society
showcase
By Joe Straw
Public Relations Manager
The "
Dogs
of DoG
our adoptable
dogs, have resulted
in many of our adoptable dogs finding their
Street"
return
forever homes.
for
With a new costume
contest
a second year on Saturday, Oct. 15, when
and the same great partnership
they will trot down the Revolutionary City's
main drag to benefit the Heritage Humane
lonial Williamsburg, we are confident this
year' s event will surpass
The fun begins
Society — this time porting their spookiest
Colonial
Williamsburg
George
mascot
Washington,
Liberty,
and
the
Market in Merchants
Heritage Humane Society again lead the
charge,
which
this year follows
first - ever canine
costume
A
the event' s
streamlined
from
contest.
The streets and sidewalks
last year."
at 8 a. m. when
gourmet
dog treats prepared by Colonial Williams burg's apprentice chefs are available —while
they last —at the Williamsburg Farmers
Halloween finery.
her human,
with Co-
Square.
event
9: 15- 10: 45 a. m.
check - in
on the
is
Palace
open
Green
where guests can present their donations
of the Histor-
to
ic Area are among the area's most popular
Heritage Humane Society. There they can
destinations
also pose with their pets for a photo, watch a
for our four - legged
neighbors
and the humans holding their leashes," said
Jessica Hann, Colonial Williamsburg director of social media and engagement. " They
turned out by the hundreds last year at our
canine agility demonstration and learn about
first ` Dogs
judges will select finalists
of
DoG
Street'
event
to
We hope they' ll join an even bigger pack to
year,
down Duke of Gloucester
The costume
on
meet
Liberty, then just a pup, and to support the
good work of the Heritage Humane Society.
march
the Historical Hounds greyhound rescue.
Street
this
Photo by Dave Doody
At last year' s Dogs of DoG Street event, Liberty, Colonial Williamsburg' s mascot, was introduced
during a carriage ride wth George Washington ( Ran Carnegie) down Duke of Gloucester Street
during the event.
the
contest
Market
ity and execution.
winner,
who
kicks off at 10 a. m.
Square
stage.
will
A panel
of
based on original-
Applause
receive
a
determines
special
the
selection
of dog goodies and more.
At 11 a. m. George Washington
and Lib-
erty greet the " pack" and lead participants
in costume."
Disinfecting
Participants are asked to bring a donation from one of the following items on
Heritage Humane Society's wish list:
Creamy low - peanut butter
fat
Large Kong -brand dog toys
was
wipes
Bleach
Soft and chewy dog treats / Pedigree
Dentastix - brand
Chicken broth
Canned
cat and
kitten
food ( non - fish
Yesterday's News -brand cat litter
flavors)
Paper towels and toilet paper
Last year' s ` Dogs of DoG
Street'
a huge
success
for Heritage
Humane
up Duke of Gloucester
Street
to Capitol
Society, with hundreds of attendees offering
financial support and donating supplies to
Laundry detergent (HE preferred)
event
Circle. Later, from 1: 30 to 3: 30 p. m. back
our shelter," Heritage
will feature modern and 18th- century -in-
Humane
Society Ex-
ecutive Director Kimberly Laska said. " This
event has become a must- attend for dog
owners or lovers in Williamsburg. The money and supplies collected as a result of Dogs
of DoG Street,' as well as the opportunity to
at the Market
spired
pet
Square
stage,
a live auction
products.
Information
is available
at colonialwil-
liamsburg:com/dags, on the event Facebook
page or by visiting Colonial Williamsburg
@colonialwmsburg on Twitter and Instagram.
Art Museums brim with exciting
programming in October
The Art Museums of Colonial Williams-
burg brim with ancient rites, pirates, witches and murder during programming in the
Hennage Auditorium in October.
Samhain and Halloween, 4:30 p. m.,
Tuesday, Oct. 18. Guests explore these
Irish roots of Halloween.
Spooky Tunes, 4:30 p.m., Tuesday,
Oct.
25.
Guests
join John
Turner
and
Gary Whaley for compositions by John
Turner, inspired by " all Hallow's E' en."
Murder
Death
or
Misfortune?
of Robert
The
Routledge,
Tragic
5 p. m.,
Friday, Oct. 28. Guests join historian
Carson
Hudson
for an interactive
rec-
off
share
orized
controversial
and
stories
about
glam-
Things that Go Bump in the Night,
4: 30 p. m., Sunday, Oct. 30. Henley
Fork performs a spooky Halloween concert of songs
and tales.
Nevermore! 4:30 p. m., Monday, Oct.
31.
The
Poe
is paired
poetic
Halloween
world
with
to send shivers
of Edgar
historic
music
Allan
sure
down your spine.
Fun
with Wayne
and Ste-
phen, 4: 30 p. m., Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Guests join Wayne A. Hill and Stephen
Christoff for fun and spooky tunes,
stories
reation of the most
songs
outlaws.
and
songs.
crime
The
in 18th - century Virginia.
Witchcraft in Colonial Virginia, 11: 30
Art
Museums
of Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg also offers tours within its galleries.
a. m., Saturday,
Oct. 29 and Monday,
Oct. 31. Historian Carson Hudson discusses
how
a common
witches
with
colonial
belief
their
Virginians
in
the
northern
shared
existence
of
neighbors.
Photo by Tom Green
Pirates,
Gypsies,
and
Highwaymen,
4:30 p. m., Saturday, Oct. 29. Gabe
Stone, Wayne Hill and Stephen
Christ-
10: 30 a. m., Mondays,
Oct. 3 — 31. Guests explore mourning
customs.
Wild,
Weird,
Thursdays,
A book signing follows.
The headless horseman rode John, a horse painted to look like a skeleton for the " Haunting on
DoG Street" last year. The horse and rider will roam the streets again during this year' s Halloween
In Memoriam,
Spooky,
10: 30
Oct. 6 — 27. Guests
a. m.,
discover
strange, interesting and spooky objects.
Museum
admission
is required
for these
programs.
programming.
Curse of the Sea Witch
Continued
from page 1
nightly behind Shields Tavern and from
preregister online. Free parking will be avail-
carts
able at the Colonial Williamsburg
on Duke of Gloucester
ter the festivities,
guests
Street. Af-
are encouraged
to
Regional
Visitor Center and a free " spooky bus" ride
stay and enjoy colonial hospitality at the
Chowning's Tavern garden, where regular
menu offerings will be served —including
beer in souvenir skull mugs —until 11 p. m.
to the Haunting
throughout October.
able online or by calling 866- 921 - 8546.
Ticket and free trick -or- treating registration availability are limited, and free trick or- treating is available only to guests who
on DoG Street events will
be available until 11 p.m. Costumes are not
permitted
and
after 7: 30 p. m. Program
trick -or- treating
Want
to
know
registration
mare?
Visit
tickets
are avail-
https: / /www
colonialwilliamsburg. com/ do/ special- events/
haunting.
President' s Message
Continued
from page 1
liamsburg. The results will help inform the
more information about our new mission
work of the Compass
statement,
Team.
I ask that you
each take the time to complete this survey,
and I assure you that your responses will remain 100%
anonymous
and confidential.
Please attend next week' s Town
Halls for
the Compass
team' s efforts,
and
the employee survey. You can also reach to
Sharon Dorsey, Director of Diversity and
Inclusion, or your AO with any questions
or
concerns.
Colonial Wdhamsbu, g phot
This gold band with skull and crossed bones highlighted in black enamel is a mourning ring
made in America or England, ca. 1752. Mourning rings often incorporate abbreviations for Latin
phrases. Obitus ( perished or died) is typically shorted to " OB" and JEvum ( age at the time of
death) is rendered as "! E." The inscription reads " D Coney ob. 4 June 1752 ./E 17."
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SEPTEMBER
29,
2016
BOSS THE FOUNDATION
Guests say bonjour to French presence at the Peyton Randolph House
On
Sept.
15,
1781,
St.
George
Tucker
wrote to his wife, Fanny, that Washington' s
Quarters
are at Mr. Wythe' s house — Aunt
Betty has the honor of the Count Rochambeau to lodge at her House."
Elizabeth
Randolph
invited the Comte
de Rochambeau and his staff to use the Peyton Randolph
House
as their headquarters
during the siege of Yorktown. As employees and guests
tour the Peyton
Randolph
House, they will notice the French presence
throughout
the house.
Kim Ivey, curator of textiles and historic
interiors,
Amanda
of historic
Keller,
interiors,
and
assistant
Mellon
curator
Founda-
tion intern Rose Gallenberger
were charged
with creating this installation
for the Ran-
dolph
House.
Rose researched
French
ma-
terial culture for the project. " We had never
presented
fore,"
Rochambeau
in
the
house
be-
Kim said.
From the research, they developed a furnishing plan for the house. " Typical of the
18th century, Mrs. Randolph would have
given up the best chamber in the house for
Rochambeau,"
Kim said.
Rochambeau
used
the
upstairs
bed-
chamber. His clothes are on display and include
a coat,
hat,
boots
and
sash, which represented
of King St. Louis.
red silk moire
the Military Order
It's likely that Baron Ludwig von Closen
shared the bedchamber
with Rochambeau.
Photos bylamo Copes
In the upstairs parlor, a table is set with
a game
of chance. "
Rochambeau
liked his
men to keep busy," Kim said. " One of the
ways they kept busy was by playing cards."
In the bedchambers,
Revolution
in Philadelphia
are on display. Journeyman military artificer Jay Howlett created these leather goods.
The dining room illustrates how Rochambeau may have entertained after the
Battle
would
of Yorktown. "
have
used
dolph left behind,"
The table
It' s possible
dishes
that
that Betty
he
Ran-
Kim said.
is set for six. Faux food
made
for the dining room represents rolled beef
with roasted beets, sweet potato pudding,
meat
roasted
tarts,
roasted
chicken
The French
military maps in the downstairs parlor. Two reconnaissance maps were created. One shows the British troops occupying fortifications in the city of
Portsmouth. ( Photo right) The presence of French soldiers gave museum staff an opportunity to talk about Catholicism. This is one of two rosaries
Rose made for display in the Peyton Randolph House. The rosaries represent the Catholic faith of the French soldiers.
copies of valises like
the ones that were sent to the Museum of
the American
The Peyton Randolph House now reflects the presence of the Comte de Rochambeau and his staff. ( Photo left) Guests can review reproduction
quail
with
garnished
with
celery
and
tion," Amanda said. " The maps show Hampton, York, Williamsburg and Portsmouth. If
you look dose
Gloucester
Two
enough,
you can see Duke
of
reconnaissance
maps
were
and ham
created.
One shows the British troops occupying
fortifications in the city of Portsmouth. The
other map depicts roads, important buildings, landmarks and topography of the area
between Williamsburg and Yorktown.
Colonial Williamsburg tinsmiths created
The addition
of the French
Randolph' s slaves went to other plantations,
examples
some
sist of seven
stayed
on.
The
French
also
some slaves with them. Closen
brought
wrote
about
In Mrs. Randolph' s doset,
Abolition
a pamphlet
in
the
to
Room. "
The
trinkets,
scalps
was
and mocca-
at the Randolph
House
tation. " With this installation we can talk
diers were Catholics,"
about diversity," Kim said.
rosaries
In the downstairs
parlor,
guests
tasty
can
see
It is probable, that while some of the
Junior volunteers receive five -year pins
stayed
pied
of the fleur- de - lis.
who was widowed
when
her
in the house
husband,
while
six
Peyton
the French
occu-
did not reveal
it. " Our research
where
created
rosaries
based
on
the home
as his head-
that she moved
to her
next door," Kim said.
Want to know more? Employees
interpretation
of the house."
the two
used
It' s possible
Mrs. Randolph may also have taken
valuable belongings with her induding the
family silver and a spice container.
said Rose. " We placed
in two bedrooms
Rose
quarters.
tenement
sins by the Iroquois."
the Randolph House expands the interpre-
were
earlier
baroque
Rochambeau
Kim said. " Rochambeau
with
squirrels
made
too," Kim said.
and
Betty Randolph,
years
con-
coral beads
filigree
Betty Randolph relocated during the time
with,"
but did not care for beef. " They also said
pets
Maltese
trade
also gives interpreters an opportunity to talk
about Catholicism. " Many of the French sol-
good
The rosaries
to eight millimeter
French were told to bring red blankets to
presented
The installation
officers
Lumber
she researched.
silver - toned
Randolph, died suddenly, would not have
of Slavery, 1780," was placed.
Special focus also can be put on Native
Americans
and
crosses that have elements
Peter, a free black, who was his servant.
from Pennsylvania, " An Act for the Gradual
Street and area plantations:'
the map case for the display.
asparagus.
had a taste for chicken
military maps. " We had reproduction maps
made from the Library of Congress collec-
with
the presentation
can see the
ofa
valid
coy ID through January 2017
Applicants sought for Fall 2016
Professional Development grants
The Education,
Research
and Historical
meat
Interpretation division ( ERHI) is seeking
applicants
for Fall 2016 Professional
Devel-
activities.
Opportunities for continuing education
can indude,
opment grants. Front -line staff have the op-
nars
portunity
programs,
to pursue
opportunities
that
continuing
will
education
enhance
the
guest
experience.
Last spring, 15 employees received the
opportunity to study in the areas of their
specific fields including:
Kenneth
masonry
Tappan,
trades,
apprentice
who attended
in
the
a three -
and
but
are not limited
conferences,
research
to,
courses,
projects,
semi-
lectures,
presentations
related to current or planned programming,
exhibits and interpretive sites and museums.
Covered
expenses
museum
or
indude
park
tuition,
admission,
travel,
performance
admission, meals and lodging.
Applications should be submitted by
Oct. 17. A selection committee of rep-
day flat wall plastering workshop at
resentatives
from
Eastfield Village in New York.
will
award
Actor - interpreter Kody Grant who visited the Cherokee History and Cultur-
committee
members are: Cathy Hellier, chair; Mary Carter; Susan Gilliam;
select
qualified
al Institution in Cherokee, N. C.
Stewart
Actor- interpreter Jamar Jones who ar-
departments
recipients.
Current
Jason Whitehead.
Pittman;
The Douglas
Karen
Watson;
D. and James
and
S. Watkinson
ranged to attend the four -day Association for the Study of African American
Photo by 1-. 1 Whit
Mitchell B. Reiss and Elisabeth Reiss hosted a Junior Volunteer Reception on Aug. 2 a
Educational
Life and History ( A,SALH) conference
liamsburg supports the Education, Research
in Richmond, Va.
and
Character
interpreter
Fmily Doherty
Endowment
Historical
fessional
at Colonial
Interpretation
Development
Wil-
division
Pro-
grants.
the Woodlands Conference Center. Four junior interpreters were presented with five yea
who will take a four -day trip to New
pins. They are ( left to right) Kendall Resnick, Sarah Foster, Mitchell B. Reiss, Emily Craw
ford and Michaels Bradshaw. Colonial Williamsburg' s junior volunteers interact with
guests to bring a youth' s perspective to the guest experience. After training, junior volunteers are assigned to various sites in the Historic Area to play games with children, give
tours, perform in programs, talk with guests and actively demonstrate what growing up
was like in 18th -century Williamsburg. Volunteer opportunities are available for residents
of the City of-Williamsburg, James City County and the Upper District of York County.
York to visit the New York Historical
Education,
Society
pretation division can review the Frequently
murder
Regular,
to research
an
18th - century
more? Employees from
Research
the
and Historical Inter-
Asked Questions and download an applica-
case.
non -exempt,
TVant to know
non- superviso-
ry staff members with direct interpretive
contact with guests are eligible to apply for
grants of $ 1, 000 for professional develop-
tion on the Intranet at hup:// intranedhistoricarea/
RHI /ndex. htm.
i
Applications
should
be submitted to Brenda Leek through inter-
office mail at BHS or bleek @cwf org.
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SEPTEMBER
29,
2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
kota
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iy
Save the dates for biometric
Weathers teaches guests about
screenings, seasonal flu shots
importance of colonial history
The Wellness Team invites employees
EMPLOYEE NAME:
POSITION:
Actor- interpreter
Revolutionary
in
the
Employees
The
Colonial
performed
throughout
regular
as
Williams-
six
perform
in
10
Woodlands
in 2017.
Biometric Screenings
Fife and Drum Building.
10 a. m. — 2 p. m., Thursday, Oct. 13,
Group Arrivals Conference
Room. Must
be 4 years or older to receive flu shot.
scenarios
Robert
2 p. m.,
Friday, Nov.
Conference
18,
Center. Must
to receive flu shot.
A valid Colonial Williamsburg
or dependent
Seasonal Flu Shots
roles
a. m. —
be 18 years or older
9 a. m. — 2: 30 p. m., Tuesday, Oct. 11,
I also performed
different
to get a $ 25 per pay
reduction
weeks."
and
10 a. m. — noon, Saturday, Oct. 29, WilMust be 4 years or older to receive flu shot.
this entire time. Prior to my
I DO: " I serve in various
be 18 years or older to receive flu shot.
biometric
liamsburg Lodge — Liberty Room A& B.
with the American Family Theater
group and toured with them for about
WHAT
their
check ($ 650 annually) healthcare premium
an actor - interpreter
employment,
get
the three requirements
burg Foundation in January 2008 and
have
should
screening completed by Dec. 1. It is one of
YEARS OF SERVICE: " I began my
with
9: 30 — 11: 30 a. m., Wednesday, Oct. 26,
Goodwin Building — Board Room. Must
ric Screening and Flu Shot sessions.
City
career
to
mark their calendars for upcoming Biomet-
Robert Weathers
ID is required
employee
to receive
a flu
shot and biometric screening.
Want to know mare? Contact Amy Gold schmiedt at agoldschmiedt@ for' or 220g
7026 with any questions.
Weathers
during my regular five -day work week
on Tuesdays
through
Saturdays.
of my primary characterizations
of Richard
the
Charlton,
Charlton's
of Gloucester
Coffeehouse
Street.
One
is that
the proprietor
on
of
Duke
I usually perform
twice a week as Mr. Charlton.
the
barkeep at the Raleigh Tavern and Royal
Dunmore
his troops for the Siege of
I direct
this
scene
and
also
at the Governor' s
have
also directed
Storming
other
the Palace,' `
scenes,
the People.'
and
At least one of these scenes
is performed daily in the Revolutionary
City."
MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES. " Sever-
peared
al years ago, I was involved in the daily
reading of the Declaration of Indepen-
as Peyton
Randolph
in various
dence,
which
took place
Many of our guests were very moved by
characterizations
this
the Revolutionary
once
or
twice
a
on
one
week."
a father came up to me
scenarios
the
that I am involved
average
citizens
to increase
Employees
you
consume,
you
award
yourself
one
challenges
point
on Oct.
5 point maximum per day).
Your goal is to reach 100 points throughout the challenge. Employees who reach the
who
in.
inhab-
ited 18th -century Williamsburg and
who were often overshadowed by some
of the better known Founding Fathers.
We all bring our various characters to
life each day in the Revolutionary City
and I especially enjoy the opportunity to
portray individuals from different class-
can
register
from
Sept.
29
Oct. 14 at wwwmyviverae. com under the
section. The challenge
10 and goes through
For
more
kicks off
Nov. 6.
information,
contact
Amy
Goldschn, iedt at 220 -7026.
Spa discounts offered to employees through October
performance
ity industry.
more spa experiences and 10 percent off at
and he would
read
home. This was very meaningful for me.
I also find it very rewarding when our
visitors tell me that they have been enlightened by their trip here and have
learned more about our nation's early
history. We make a sincere effort every
day to open windows on how our visitors learn history. I frequently find my-
of
a raf-
Farmers Market tokens.
designed
daily consumption of fruits and vegetables.
For each serving of fruits and vegetables that
sive 30 percent
it more thoroughly
tion
into
is a four - week challenge
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg is offering employees and volunteers an exclu-
and told his son who was with
have a variety of roles that I perform in
the Revolutionary City, and I love the
I love giving a voice and an interpreta-
be entered
occasion
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: " I
different
goal will
him that he had a copy of this Declara-
afterward
City.
Finally, I also lead ghost tours in the
evenings
that I remember,
and
100 point
fle to win a slow cooker and Williamsburg
tion at their home,
ety of street scenes and scripted scenes
throughout
experience,
Revolution' s final challenge
for the year is here! The 5 A Day Challenge
at the Capitol.
have different costumes for each of my
and perform in a vari-
The Wellness
such as
For Cause
Palace. I have, on occasion, also apscenes, as well as General Henry Knox,
who served in the Continental Army. I
Add more fruits, vegetables to your diet
prepare the cast during rehearsals. I
Country' and An Officer's Message to
I also portray John ` Jack' Burgess,
Governor
ton prepares
Yorktown.
when they returned
self in conversations
with our guests and
discount
on 60- minute
or
ing the most innovative, service- centric and
Known for transforming spas into highly
profitable
Saturdays.
at spas such as the Guerlain
757)
To
book
220 - 7720.
valid through
an
This
appointment,
special
call
discount
is
Oct. 31.
businesses
es of society, whether it be a gentry or
working lass.
One of my favorite characters that I
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS: "
portray is Richard Charlton
tually most like me, personality wise. I
Equestrian
the world' s fin-
Spa in the Tow-
ers of Waldorf Astoria New York, the first
Sisley - Paris Spa in North America
Trilogy is a professional boutique spa
management company dedicated to operat-
Carlyle, A Rosewood
at The
Hotel and Well &
Be-
ing at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
Remembering Friends...
buildings
pretation
Williamsburg
in 1945,
and
then
in historic
tion. She was supervisor
when
interpreta-
of historic
inter-
in 1988.
She is
she retired
working as a hostess in interpretation. In
survived by two sons, a daughter and two
1954,
grandsons.
liamsburg Foundation which will allow
me to take riding lessons at Drinkwater
am
able
to
relate
to
our
who is ac-
customers
visit the Charlton' s Coffeehouse
who
and en-
joy serving them hot coffee, hot chocolate and tea when I am serving as the
proprietor
there.
enjoy
experiences
their
Our
guests
when
seem
to
they visit
recently
received
opment
Award
a Professional
Devel-
from The Colonial
Center
I
within
est properties, Trilogy has achieved success
career at Colonial
ant colonial history."
spas in the hospital-
the salon. Restrictions apply. Reservations
are based on availability and do not include
Mrs. Ruth Waters Berry died Aug. 2
in Williamsburg. She began her 20 -year
try to teach them about the importance
of Williamsburg in our nation' s import-
optimized
in Lightfoot.
as a hostess
in exhibition
I por-
tray a number of characters in the Revolutionary City where I will need additional training on the handling of horses
and this grant will be a huge help. Some
of my roles will include that of Theodor ick Bland Jr. who was the Commander
my coffeehouse.'
she served
Wil-
I often will portray two or three differ-
some wide mouth apes. and pls. Please bri,
bag or box for carrying.
FOR SALE: Orienml
umner medallion,
to
say, every day is different and interesting and my appearances keep me busy
throughout the day."
Continental Army. I will receive 10 lessons
at the Equestrian Center on horsemanship
in late summer or early fall. I am also proud
WHAT I DO TO IMPROVE THE
of the fact that I have been able to maintain
GUEST
myself
for several hours at a time. Needless
EXPERIENCE: " As
tor- interpreter
in
the
an
ac-
Revolutionary
City, I personally consider myself to be
an ambassador
for both
the
18th cen-
tury as well as for Colonial Williamsburg. We try to make the history of our
country relevant to our many guests by
bringing history to life each day. We
promote the universal themes of duty to
one's country and duty to one's family in
fulfilling our roles as actor -interpreters.
Rug: 5 X7, deep red, navy, cream, be utlul
great condition.
a professional
arts degree
from Valdosta
be missed when visiting Colonial Williamsburg. I am also involved in the direction of various scripted scenes in the
Revolutionary City, including ' On To
Yorktown and Victory,' a well- attended
performance
where General Washing-
State
Universi-
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chair
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coaster
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actor
ing in 2007. I enjoy performing at Colonial
Williamsburg every day as I expand my
acting horizons. I have a bachelor of fine
I also engage our visitors on a person-
performances
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as
al level by suggesting and recommending to them various dining venues and
certain
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and the First Continental Calvary Unit
and that of Henry Knox, who served in the
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Cash only. CALL ( 757) 258 - 37a5.
of the First Virginia Lighthorse Division
ent colonial characters each day, often
FOR SALE: Canning jam. 12 for $ 5. Some regular qrs. and pica,
We travel
all over the
and visit various
amuse-
ment parks that have roller coasters.
We
post our experiences on Facebook, Ins tagram
and YouTube
as ' Off the Tracks
Reviews.' We have many followers and
we still have many roller coasters yet to
be ridden. Most of my vacation time is
spent riding roller coasters but we both
enjoy this immensely."
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<p>The <em>Colonial Williamsburg News</em> was the official newspaper of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Publication began November 1940 under the title <em>The Restoration News</em> and was published under that name until February 1942. The title changed to <em>The News of Colonial Williamsburg</em> from February 1942 to May 1950. The name changed again in May 1950 to <em>Colonial Williamsburg News</em>. It is often collectively referred to by the abbreviated title <em>CW News</em>. Production switched to a digital-only format in 2018. The newspaper ceased production in 2020.</p>
<p>When using the <em>CW News</em>, it is important to remember that it reflects the realities of its time. For example, columns in the 1940s issues reported on the “News of the Colored People.” Separate reporting of African American and white social events was indicative of the segregation that was the legal norm in Virginia at the time.</p>
<p>The number of issues published every year varies. No papers were published between January 1943 and June 1, 1948. From August 1979 through May 1992, a supplemental publication titled <em>Colonial Williamsburg News Extra</em> was sometimes published to include additional information for staff, especially during those periods when the paper was published every other month. There are occasional Public Relations-style news releases published as <em>CW News Telenews</em> or sometimes just as <em>Telenews</em>.</p>
<p>The publication was produced principally for employees to inform them of important and relevant goings-on in a timely fashion. Although distributed fairly widely at CWF properties and now online, the paper covers topics including Restoration (and later Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) building openings, new programming, Historic Trades, special events, historical and architectural research, archaeological discoveries, new employee hires and retirements, employee activities and achievements, employee profiles and personal milestones, employee benefit and charity concerns, donor activities, museum exhibitions and acquisitions, film productions and book publications, educational initiatives, celebrity and VIP guest visits, restaurant and hotel news, product and reproductions releases, Merchant’s Square shopping, and relevant local area news.</p>
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