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INFORMATION
OCTOBER
ABOUT
27, 2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
69, NO.
18
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First major exhibition of 19th- century wooden toys
made in " the Toy Center of the World" opens Oct. 29
the turn of a small handle. These toys from
By CW Staff
In today' s world of advertising, what you
see in a mail order or a sales rep' s catalogue
the 1800s also offer a window into what de-
lighted children of that era; by the turn of
the century, tin and cast iron toys became
is usually what you get. In the 19th century, however, ordering toys to be sold in an
American store meant perusing 200 -page,
hardcover "
ored
catalogues"
engraved
more
filled with hand - col-
images
of more
than
prevalent
somewhat
and
wooden
toys
became
old- fashioned.
Colonial Williamsburg
owns a spectacular collection of 19th - century German
2, 400
toys that were hand- crafted in Germany, the
so -called Toy Center of the World. A ram
toys. Colorful and imaginatively detailed,
they never fail to command the attention of
example of such a catalogue from the 1840s
those who see them. In this age of electronic
along with approximately
playthings,
50 toys from the
these
des
hibition, " German Toys in America," which
not so young,"
will open on Oct. 29 at the Abby Aldrich
Foundation' s Carlisle
Rockefeller
curator
Folk Art Museum.
and papier
mache
toys,
on these
will
figures
can still
and
and
H.
Humelsine
president
chief
for collections,
museums.
Colonial Williamsburg phut
This swan squeak toy demonstrates the popularity of animal toys in the 19th century. This toy wa
manufactured in Germany between 1840 - 1880. It is made out of papier mache, wood, leather
paint
and
firm of Gi Mohrhard
Father &
the more - than - 2, 400 toys represented
Thuringia,
while
others
in Bavaria
and
Saxony,
many ( primarily Thuringia, Erzgebirge and
Nuremberg) where the toys were made, the
families
the world."
static
of wood or wood
that made the toys and the German
The
toy markets. There was a thriving cottage
industry where each toy was carved by one
person and painted by another; the finished
toys
with-
in the rare volume were probably made in
wire.
brightly colored with charming characteristics. They provided ample opportunity
for a child' s imagination to bring otherwise
in Ger-
Son, Nurem-
berg, Germany, ca. 1840. The majority of
toys were brought by an agent to a central
location, such as Nuremberg, and assembled into play sets and shipped all around
regions
vehi-
imagina-
Among the highlights of "German Toys
in America" is the toy sample book of the
be on
In reading newspapers from the late
19th century," Jan Gilliam, Colonial Williamsburg' s associate curator of toys, states,
I noticed that almost every December
there were articles about the Toy Center
the specific
the
said Ronald L Hurst, the
vice
conservation
view through August 2018.
of the World,
animals,
stir
tions of our visitors, both the young and the
The exhibi-
tion, the first major show focused
wooden
and
handmade
Colonial Williamsburg collections that directly relate to it is the basis for a new ex-
themselves —
Noah' s Ark sets,
soldier sets, animal squeak toys, Jump ing Jacks, dolls and more — are simple but
toys
to life.
Some
of the
toys
could
move, such as a small soldier on a rocking
horse or a drummer in full uniform whose
the toys
to be displayed
between
1840
have paper
and
came
from
regions
Germany.
with
1880.
Most
and papier
and a few indude
All of
it were
are
mache;
made
made
a few
leather (
the
bellow of the squeak toys). Each of the toys
See 19th -century Wooden Toys, page 4
arms moved up and down on his drum at
New, enhanced CW Explorer mobile app introduced
One -tap directions: One tap generates
map -based walking directions to a se-
By Joe Straw
an app" — with purchase of an entree at any
Public Relations Manager
the most of their visit to the 18th century' s
Colonial Williamsburg restaurant.
Guests visit the Revolutionary City to
immerse themselves in the 18th century,
Revolutionary City, an enriched, fully inter-
yet they still look to their mobile devices
active experience is just a tap away via the
new Colonial Williamsburg Explorer mo-
to guide
bile app, now available for free download.
burg executive director of marketing. " We
listened to what they want, and we're confi-
locations
dent this new app will add fun and efficiency to an authentic trip back in time."
load a copy of the map for offline use.
For 21st -century guests looking to make
Fun
mobile
tool
features
like "
photo overlays
to track
and
Colonial
Camera"
and a location - based
meet
favorite
characters
at Colonial
and enrich
Sardone,
their
burg restaurants via OpenTable.
Through Nov. 1 guests who display the
new app qualify for 10 percent off purchas-
Williams-
ticketing,
enabled
message
based on their location
will
see
a
photo
The new Colonial Williamsburg
ernor' s Palace,
is available
for free download
via the Apple App Store and Google Play.
The
tion shortly before favored events begin.
Explor-
er mobile app, displayed on the user's homescreen with an icon depicting the Gov-
and
Favorite events: Users receive a notifica-
es at Colonial Williamsburg
retail stores
and receive a free appetizer — " an app for
new
features
in
the
CW
Explorer
mobile
app are accessible via a home -screen icon depicting the Governor's Palace.
For users of the legacy Colonial Williamsburg Explorer app, the new application
downloads
as an update.
Explore your options during Open Enrollment 2017
Open Enrollment only happens once each year. Open Enrollment for 2017 begins Oct. 31 and runs through Nov. 18. For eligible employees, this
is your annual opportunity to engage and learn more about your benefit choices for next year. Each year, the array of benefits is evaluated to ensure
that reasonable cost- sharing is maintained between the Foundation and plan participants, and that the benefits are competitive with those offered by
other
employers.
Look for Open Enrollment packets to arrive in your work unit around Oct. 28 with the information you need to understand changes for 2017 and
to make personal decisions on any benefit enrollment adjustments you need to make. Please review your packets for benefit changes that may impact
you and your family.
In addition
to your Open Enrollment
packet,
there are several
other sources
of information:
The Benefits section of the Colonial Williamsburg Intranet site will be updated with new information by Oct. 31.
Open
Enrollment
information
sessions
will be held:
3- 6 p. m., Tuesday, Nov. 1 in the Williamsburg Lodge, Virginia Room A
8 - 11 a. m., Wednesday,
Nov. 9 in Bruton Heights School, Room 117
10 a. m. —2 p. m., Friday, Nov. 18 in the Woodlands Conference Center
Are you confident
you' re enrolled
in the benefits
that best meet your needs?
rec-
for the user to visit.
Downloadable map: Users can down-
relative
to or in the Historic Area.
and " Near Me," which
ommends and displays three nearby
include:
services
site or event.
Utility button: In the map, a quick -access button displays key locations by
category: parking, bus stops, restrooms,
Location -based greeting: When the
app opens, users with location -based
Williams-
lected
experience,"
Colonial
Other functionalities
like official mascot Liberty add to function alities like wayfinding, program information and reservations
them
said Andrea
seolr, rl'l!llr,. y
rall
Take a new look this year, explore
your options
and ask questions.
Whether
your questions
are about
existing benefits or new changes for 2017, the Benefits team is available to help on extension 2265 or via e -mail at benefits @cwforg. For more information on benefits, see page 2.
�OCTOBER
EMPLOYEE
27,
2016
NEWS
Six CW employees awarded Gonzales Field Experience Fund grants
This
fall, six grants
were
awarded
to Co-
lonial Williamsburg employees from the
Mary and Donald
Gonzales
Field Experi-
ence Fund.
The
fund
provides
individual
up to $ 5, 000 for continuing
grants
education
portunities for non - management
of
op-
employees
within the public history, historic trades,
historic sites, historic events, coach and livestock,
and
conservation,
landscape
collections,
departments
museums
to pursue
Nathaniel
Barbara J.
edu-
Brett
Christina
R.
Cari
Walker
W tenberger
Lasky
Swanson
cational
Alexandra
Kreidinger
Mullins
opportunities.
Recipients
are:
Barbara J. Swanson, orientation
terpreter,
acter
and Nathaniel
interpreter,
in
the
research
and
division
for the 2016
ciation
historical
Christi,
Albert
Asso-
cuses
Conference,
Nov.
7—
Museum,
London,
England,
Cori
Nov. 11 - 15. " It's exciting to find a
weeklong program that specifically fo-
interpretation
Texas,
we can better inform our guests."
national Training Course at the Victoria
education,
National
of Interpretation
Corpus
in-
Lasley, char-
on
museum
It' s limited
12.
education,"
she
to 15 participants,
technician,
and
said.
and I am
States."
programs
resent Austria, Australia,
Williamsburg.
she said. " If
er in the education,
ical interpretation
the two
research
fields." Lasley also has an interest in developing programs that are inexpensive
and easy. " I want to study how people
are interpreting science for the average
project, "
guest
the H. M. S. Invincible
and
ager,
museum
conservation
Innovative
Learning
creates
spring
2017.
interactive
games
of African- American
made
a
computer
game
Quilts,"
that
Shoes,"
screen block by block with designs from
Trust,
the 12 colorful and stunning quilts on
Dockyard
exhibit. When
finished,
guests can post
their creations on Facebook.
Alexandra
that sank in the
Mullins,
in the education,
interpretation
research
musician
and historical
Edinburgh
Inter-
land, March
us so
selection
committee.
Since its initial award
in the spring of 2007, the fund has provided
grants to 70 employees conservation
toric Area;
29 in collections,
and museums;
and seven
In
2006,
ceived
a$
34 in the His-
in landscape
Pulliam
Colonial
250, 000
services.
Williamsburg
gift
of Castine,
from
re-
Deborah
Maine,
a
S.
longtime
friend of the Gonzales family and former
Colonial Williamsburg
employee,
to estab-
29 — April 14, 2017. "
Pulliam established the fund in memory
of the late
Inter-
national Harp Festival, Edinburgh,
them,"
he said. " It better informs
side of performing."
Eligible employees apply for grants in the
spring or fall, and grants of up to $5, 000 per
person are determined by a three- member
lish the fund.
itinerant
division,
the largest festival for folk harp," she said.
It's going to help me with the technical
allows
players to design their own quilts on a
making line drawings and cataloging
for Creative
Programme
and histor-
English Channel in 1758. " We' re studying the technical aspects of the shoes,
collections,
and museums,
is available
Century
for a research
Invincible
Historic
course,
for exhibitions. For the display, " A
Kent, England, early 2017. Walker will
study footwear that was salvaged from
assistant man-
education,
H.M. S.
Chatham
children."
ChristinaWestenberger,
Finland, Nor-
division
online
Development,"
created by Michigan State University.
she
I' ve always wanted
audio - visual
conservation
an
and
Kreidinger
rep-
Brett R Walker, journeyman shoemak-
kids don't like history, they like science.
to integrate
attendees
for
Design
The course
way, Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland.
at Colonial
I've always loved science,"
Other workshop
senior
collections,
museums,
Game
the only representative from the United
Swanson is looking for ways to develop science- and history -based children's
Kreidinger,
ScotThis is
Donald
nial Williamsburg
Gonzales,
retired
Colo-
senior vice president,
and
his wife Mary, a musician and community
activist,
who died in 2011.
FSA vs. HSA: How to Make the Best Choice during Open Enrollment
With Open Enrollment beginning Oct.
Health
Plans
vides both the Medical
Foundation
Care Flexible
pro-
Spend-
until
you
reach
plans,
premi-
need to pay for medical expenses you incur
The
health
paycheck
benefit
choices.
other
lower
ums
plan
than
have
31, it is time to start thinking about your
the annual
but you will
deductible.
To
ing Account ( FSA) and the Health Savings
help you set aside money to pay for your
Account ( HSA) to help you pay for health
medical
care with tax free money. Both are good
options to save money on your health care
able with enrollment
to understand.
Your
an HSA account
With
the Health
Savings
HSA account
Account,
you
it will continue
to roll over
balance
health
when
you retire,
care expenses
you
can use it for
The Medical Care flexible spending
account has been available
to Foundation
employees for many years. With an FSA,
you can use up to $ 2, 550 of pretax dollars
to pay for medical expenses. You can enroll
expenses. An individual age 55 or over may
make an additional $ 1, 000 catch up con-
you are a benefit
tribution
can make
Health Plan. An advantage of the FSA is
a medical FSA and a HSA at the same time.
contributions to your HSA account, change
If you are currently participating in a med-
your contribution
that you can withdraw money up to your
annual
contribution
amount
for a valid
in a High Deductible
ical FSA,
you will need
to have
a zero
bal-
ance in your FSA account by the end of this
year to participate
The
Deductible
offer
it
in the HSA next year.
Foundation
introduced
Health
again
in
Plan
the
last year
2017.
High
High
and will
Deductible
to their account.
amount
You
at any time or
one - third
of U. S.
consum-
eligible
you are not enrolled
Account
employee
expense
not
been
er tiers plus $ 45 to cover the annual
in advance
and once you have
amount
contribute,
account
fee. That is free money! It can never be for-
yet
During
even
if the
contributed
to
your
medical
amount
into
Open Enrollment,
to predict
if
and if
in a High Deductible
medical
you
the
has
FSA.
you will need
care
If you have
expenditures
chosen
cannot
the
modi-
contribution
amount
that
will spend.
You will start
the savings,
and
predict
it will
you
know
to benefit
be much
you
from
easier
to
the next year.
You will save on taxes with both the FSA
and the HSA through
pretax
contributions
and tax free withdrawals. The money you
contribute
to the HSA can be invested
all of the investment
used for medical
to do the
to determine
and tax savings
and
are tax free if
expenses.
It is important
the math
earnings
which
plan will
research
and
health
plan
be most beneficial
to you.
Wog to know mare ? Attendan
educational
session scheduled for Friday Oct. 28 from 1 2 p. m. at the Lodge — Virginia Room A.
W& M freshmen launch into community service work on
SHOW Day
401( k) account online
than
Care Spending
contribute nothing. The Foundation will
contribute to your HSA plan with each pay
period, an annual total of $500 for employee only HDHP coverage or $ 1, 000 for oth-
Protect your Vanguard
More
in the Medical
or it will be forfeited.
never had an FSA, start out with a smaller
in retirement.
can save up to $ 3, 400 a year for an individual or $ 6, 750 for a family for medical
Health Plan. Additionally, you cannot have
With the FSA, you will need to use
the money during the plan year and grace
To enroll in a Health Savings Account,
you must participate
stances.
period
Benefits
team is here to help.
fy it unless you have a change in circum-
year after year indefinitely, and if you have a
is avail-
in the High Deduct-
ible Health Plan.
expenses, but they are different and can be
complicated
expenses,
feited. If you do not use the money in your
ers experienced a computer virus, hacking
to receive the code each time you log on
or only when logging on from an unrec-
incident or other cyberattack in the past
ognized
12 months according to a recent survey by
Zogby Analytics. Online fraud leading to
code online ( in addition to your user name
theft of money or property was experienced
on
device.
You will need to enter
rm
this
3 ti
and password) in order to complete the log process.
To secure your account:
by 18 percent of those surveyed.
The privacy and security of your financial
1) log on at vanguard. com/ ret rement plans;
and retirement accounts is very important.
2) Select " My Profile ";
Vanguard, Colonial Williamsburg's 401( k)
Plan
Administrator,
hensive
maintains
Information
with a Security
Security
Program
Center that works around
the dock to keep your 401( k) account safe.
Vanguard
hires
continuously
computer
reviews
specialists
intelligence
7J
3) " Overview ";
a compre-
and
data col-
4) Under " Security Preferences"
click on se-
curity code.
A Vanguard
financial
representative
will
be available to provide assistance setting up
your security online, enrolling in the 401( k)
lected by private security companies, the
plan, or answering
FBI, the Department
ing Benefits Fair. The Benefits Fair is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 18 from 10 a. m. to 2
p. m. at the Woodlands Conference
Center. Additionally, Vanguard will host a free
of Homeland Security
and other government agencies to keep your
account
secure.
Recently
Vanguard
added another
secu-
rity feature that you as a participant can set
up. It is a security code authentication log on. If you elect to set up this feature, you
will
receive
a
text
message
with
an
online
401( k) investment
at the Woodlands
session prior to the start
Conference
Center.
Want to know mare? Ifyou have any ques-
security code when you attempt to log on
to your Vanguard
extension 7020.
You can choose
at the upcom-
of the Fair, from 9: 30 to 10 a. m. on Nov. 18
tions, please
account.
questions
contact
Christina
Beitzell
at
Photo by Trish Bame
On Aug. 23, 14 freshmen from the College of William and Mary painted fences on
SHOW Day, a service program for incoming students. Students joined one of nine corn
munity projects each designed to illustrate a unique element of Williamsburg while hav
ing an impact through service. Volunteers worked alongside other incoming students,
upperclassmen leaders and community members. William and Mary students also had the
opportunity to work with other organizations including Head Start, Waller Mill Park, the
Arc of Greater Williamsburg, Activism in Action, Mattey' s Garden, Heritage Humane Society, the college's Student Environmental Action Committee and Swem Library's W&M
Lemon
Project.
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27,
2016
BOSS THE FOUNDATION
Navy veteran makes a gift to Liberty Lounge for operating expenses
A Navy veteran donated $ 15, 000 to cover operating expenses at the Liberty Lounge,
a popular new space where active duty and
ley Hamer, community affairs manager.
Liberty Lounge is part of a much larger
military outreach initiative that encourages
retired military as well as military veterans
service
can relax and recharge during their visit as
Williamsburg.
ticketed guests to Colonial Williamsburg.
Jim Sacra served in the Navy for more
than 20 years and retired as lieutenant
com-
men
and women
to visit
Colonial
Expanding military outreach is both
our duty and privilege, and this promotion
plays an important role in that outreach,"
said Elisabeth Reiss, wife of Colonial Wil-
mander. During his career, he served in
Vietnam, working on the A - Intruders
6A
while aboard the USS Coral Sea.
Reiss. ` All of us here at the Foundation
toormi
liamsburg President and CEO Mitchell B.
In addi-
look
tion to serving in Vietnam, Mr. Sacra was
also called up to serve in Desert Storm. After his military career, Mr. Sacra worked for
forward to hosting our brave members of
the military and their families."
the Department
military
Mr. Sacra
followed
of Defense.
has
in their
two
sons
who
have
father' s footsteps
also
through
Liberty
Lounge
guests
offers
a place
can sit and talk,
where
get refresh-
ments — and see framed pictures of military
leaders on the wall welcoming
them.
Liberty Lounge is staffed by Colonial
military service. One son is a major in the
Army and has served two tours in Iraq. He
will retire in May /June 2017. His other son
Williamsburg
is a lieutenant commander in the Navy. Mr.
oversees the daily operation of Liberty
volunteers.
Joe Garcia,
su-
Sacra swore in both sons in at their commis-
7
I-
Lounge. He said a team of 65 volunteers
sioning ceremonies.
The Sacras have been
ports Lounge operations.
the Foundation. "
My wife,
donors
Sandy,
to
and I
wanted to do something extra for Colonial
Williamsburg,"
Mr. Sacra said. " Supporting
the Liberty Lounge was a natural fit."
Situated
behind
the
Margaret
Hunt-
er Workshop just off Duke of Gloucester
Street, the Liberty Lounge offers amenities
for relaxation induding hot and cold beverages and a children' s activity area.
We have hosted nearly 20, 000 guests
since the Liberty Lounge opened," said Les-
Volunteers
tell
Garcia
that
-
teer told me a World War II veteran came in
his service,"
and shared
i
military
guests come in and swap stories. " A volunwith his granddaughter
N+
g
u
many with a military background - supfaithful
I
i•
pervisor of orientation in the Historic Area,
stories
of
he said.
Photo by Perna Rogers
The Liberty Lounge offers amenities for relaxation including hot and cold beverages and a chit
dren's activity area. ( Above) Guests at Liberty Lounge reviewed menus for the dining taverns and
read other materials available there.
Liberty Lounge is open to service mem-
bers and their families with Single -day,
Multiday, Annual, Good Neighbor, Collegiate and service - related complimentary
passes. Proof of military service is required
at time of purchase to gain access to the Lib-
erty Lounge.
Corporate
and
The
week and is open the same hours
sponsors
Fresh
Market
Lowe' s, Royal Cup
also
contribute
to
Liberty Lounge.
Liberty Lounge is open seven days a
as the His-
toric Area.
Want to know more about military outreach
and
discounts?
Visit
hops: / / wwwcola-
nialwilliamsburg. com/ military
Dogs of DoG Street raise awareness of Heritage Humane Society
The " Dogs of DoG Street" returned for a second year on Saturday, Oct. 15. Hundreds of dogs trotted down the Revolutionary City's main drag to benefit the Heritage Humane Society - this
time sporting their spookiest Halloween finery for the event' s first -ever canine costume contest. ( 1) Apprentice joiner Amanda Doggett sketched a dog bone with the name of Colonial Williams burg' s mascot, Liberty, emblazoned in the center. ( 2) The fun began at 8 a. m. when gourmet dog treats prepared by Colonial Williamsburg' s apprentice chefs were available at the Williamsburg
Farmers Market in Merchants Square. Karen Watson, supervisor of stable operations, watched as her golden retriever, Chelsea, sampled a gourmet dog treat. ( 3) George Washington, portrayed
by Ron Carnegie, arrived with Colonial Williamsburg' s mascot, Liberty, in a carriage. ( 4) Moxy, who wore a Black Widow costume, and Duke, who was dressed as spaghetti and meatballs,
were two of the contestants in the pet costume contest. ( 5) Jesrica Wanbop, social media content strategist, Kim Laska, executive director of the Heritage Humane Society, and communication
coordinator Sheri Wood ( left to right) totaled the scores for the top five runners - up in the pet costume contest. The audience chose the winner. Duke won first place as spaghetti and meatballs.
6) The march of Dogs on DoG Street ended at the Capitol. Gen. Washington thanked the crowd for its participation.
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27,
2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
CW salutes military service
14
Veterans Day Weekend Nov. 11 Colonial
Williamsburg
honors
the sac-
Colonial
Williamsburg
and most daytime
rifices and dedication of U.S. active duty
programs. The ticket also includes free park-
military personnel, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their immediate depen-
ing at the Visitor Center, access to the short
movie, " Williamsburg —
The Story of a Pa-
dents during special Veterans Day programs
L1ea
ry Lov
triot," and complimentary
on Friday, Nov. 11.
On Veterans Day, an afternoon
Williamsburg shuttle buses.
A valid
march
and ceremony honoring America's veterans
highlights the day. The event kicks off at 4
p. m. and features the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums, Military Programs
Photo by Penna. Rogers
staff and members
of Williamsburg
and
A commemorative
to
service
be-
will be held after the
march.
Williamsburg
No Colonial
guests each day and provide them with a
supervisor
I have
Colonial
very positive and educational
18 years
Williams-
burg Foundation, which follows my
honorable discharge after serving a little
over 20 years of military service with the
experience
when they visit the Revolutionary
City.
We try to make our early morning briefings each day very upbeat and positive
in order to set the tone each day for all
of our staff. This is very important since
U. S. Navy. I have been in my present
our costumed interpreters are often the
position as an orientation
very first Colonial Williamsburg staff
that our guests encounter as they begin
their day at Colonial Williamsburg.
supervisor for
the past 14 years. Prior to that, I was
a costumed
interpreter
on the Court-
house staff as well as performing in oth-
Lastly, I also
er venues throughout the Historic Area.
wonderful
WHAT I DO: I directly supervise orientation interpreters each day, and they
Williamsburg. They are many and varied
work
in
front
locations
such
and
as the
ernor' s
of our
at
Courthouse
Palace.
interpreters
Historic
exhibition
These
are
Trades
buildings,
and
the Gov-
all
costumed
but do not portray any spe-
cial colonial
characters,
such as Found-
ing Fathers Thomas Jefferson
and James
from
enjoy meeting
the many
guests who come to Colonial
all over the world
and make
each
I DO TO
IMPROVE
THE
GUEST EXPERIENCE: As mentioned
earlier, we begin our day with morning
briefings
preters
to ensure
have
the
that all of our interlatest
information
on
terviewing, hiring, training, supervising
and scheduling
interpreters
need
information
on Colonial
I am also involved in the in-
of our orientation
inter-
preters.
to have
a wealth
of
Williamsburg
On any given day, we will have 25 or
induding the events of the day, dining
more costumed interpreters
establishments
with
our guests
interacting
at various
locations
in
the Historic Area including at the Market House bus stop when guests first
arrive. Our orientation
sider
the
themselves
18th
meet
interpreters
the ` Bridge
greet
our
guests
con-
Between
and 21st Centuries'
and
as they
and
provide
and the different locations
that will be open that day. At the end
of the day they report any issues and /or
problems that may have surfaced during
the day to the supervisor. What I enjoy
the most, however, is getting into costume myself and interacting directly with
the
guests
to
create
a
great
experience.
them with information that will make
MEMORABLE
their
working the day that Tim ' Caine was in-
visit
to
Colonial
Williamsburg
EXPERIENCES:
I was
been
as-
supervis-
ing the Liberty Lounge, Colonial Williamsburg' s new venue for hosting our
active duty, reserve and retired military
cludes
and their families.
the monthly
many volunteers
This
also in-
scheduling
of the
who staff the Lounge
here
commemoration
of Jamestown
was also
Meeting many of the celebrities who visit Colonial Williamsburg, such as David
McCullough,
John
the
Adams,"
author
has
BIGGEST
pleasure
of the
also
been
book,
participated
occasions.
in — and
marathon
the
challenge
of completing
races. Just completing
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: I
thon is an accomplishment
love
INTERESTS / HOBBIES:
interpreters
are very
a mara-
As
tioned above, I love to run in my spare
time. I also love to watch my favorite
team, the San Antonio Spurs, during
the
er interpreters
careers before
standpoint,
have already had other
coming here. From my
our interpreters
must first
basketball
I were
involved
season.
as actors
San
Antonio,
Spanish during the filming and share my
in-
terpreter. They must love to engage our
through
aimed
all
the
to offer
as little
pages.
toys
While
at all price
as a few cents
RY
on the lower
toward
end
the middle
Featured
Toys
be purchased
were
and targeted
The mounted
man
will be a 24-
wood Noah' s Ark ( the largest
toy to be on view) that comes with approximately 80 pairs of animals. A staple for a
Toys
seemed
soldiers
featured
and
wars
from
boys recognized
of prices.
could
came with Noah
and
while
the
all of his sons
numerable
pairs
to elephants.
and their
of animals
wives
from
detailed
armies
and in-
while
world
of armies
their
own version
popular
and
in battle
and countries
so
and
of events.
toy of the period was
the squeak or bellow toy. The duck featured in the exhibition
ladybugs
the
uniforms
re- create
Another
largest ark carried Mr. and Mrs. Noah along
with
in " Ger-
more
around
engravings
was available in a variety of sizes for a range
arks
are
to be based on actual
to as the " universal
Small
to be shown
in America"
others were more general. Newspapers reported
his wife and a few pair of animals
sets could
on.
than some and are expertly painted. Since
Germany shipped toys all over the world,
many uniforms were represented.
Some
child' s nursery throughout the 19th century, a Noah' s Ark was sometimes referred
toy of childhood"
and added
During the 1800s, toy soldiers were one
class.
in the exhibition
inch, painted
one set wasn' t enough, additional
of the most popular toys for boys, and they
are probably also best in large sets as it is
hard to fight a battle with only one or two.
than $ 50),
in America"
of the scale
or 60 structures that form a walled city. If
merchants
points ( from
to more
also represents
the
popularity of animal toys, which have natural appeal for children to this day. While
It was also the perfect Sunday
toy: Noah and his family and animals could
the shelves
entertain
inspiring
sets of wooden animals, representing the
wild beasts of a jungle or the mild man-
came
nered
young
children
while
them with the famous biblical tale.
Many
toys
in the catalogue
sets — after all, you can't construct
farmer
pieces
wooden
as
a village
another
packaged
and in-
together
A wood - and - paint village
ual
of toy shops
creatures
animals
were filled with
of the farm,
were
mounted
large individ-
on
wheels
or
on
a bright
in
child
pressed
could " talk." When
on the bellows,
to
seemed to speak. ( In reality, many sounded
in America"
is
just alike and emitted a one -note squeak.)
in
Toys
shaped piece of wood
color and dotted
Some,
like
this
movement:
with black
as
duck' s wings
windows. Building sets could be as small as
a few buildings for a village or as large as 50
SALE:
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Robin."
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German
duck,
the
also
sound
incorporated
came
out,
the
flapped.
Toys
in America"
was
gener-
ously funded by Don and Elaine Bogus.
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highlight.
painted
no animals —
were
boxes.
be shown
with
C.mnulbuors:
want
orientation
has a corresponding image in the catalogue,
and a digital copy of the entire book will
be shown so exhibition visitors can flip
early EFT productions called " Freedom
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individuals
for me.
young who are just beginning their caFoundation,
admission
burg exhibition sites, the Art Museums of
FOR
burg.
the
The " Honoring Service to America" ticket provides
on three
still enjoy
with
Visitor
locations
complet-
Marathon
started to run when I was in my 30s and
day. We have a wonderful staff from
many and varied backgrounds. Some
depen-
sales
All 26. 2 miles of it. I
joying their visit to Colonial Williams-
of our orientation
Regional
ticket
eventful
military personnel and their families en-
each
immediate
on - site
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
separate
I work with
their
and
including the Lumber House Ticket Office
for me.
ed— the Richmond
who
Williamsburg
or William Pitt Store in the Revolutionary
City or ticket window in Merchants Square.
and
dents with proper identification.
this set is a simple,
very special to me.
military veteran myself, it gives me great
to see the many
of Virginia
of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip
I have
the people
These tickets are available only at the
Colonial
dividual
as Governor
each day, seven days a week. As a retired
and satisfaction
present
Being able to bring my family to the visit
in 2007 during the 400th anniversary
veterans
10 and over must
ID.
in the colonial capital.
tions our guests may ask.
Since mid - August, I have
of
through
ages
valid dependent
in that the animals
historical character or building, they are
free to answer any and all types of ques-
responsibilities
Wil-
bellows. These bellows toys were charming
Since they are not tied to any specific
the
of the of-
or a have
augurated
signed
may take advantage
or manage a farm with only one building
a positive experience for each family.
also
If the
deployed,
Center
the toys in " German
day special and unique.
WHAT
what is happening during that particular day, such as any special events, programming changes, etc. Our orientation
Madison.
Friday
be
Guardsmen
EMPLOYEE NAME: Joe Garcia
with The
weekend,
to
Tuesday, Nov. 11 - 14, to all active duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans, National
in contact with in Historic Area
OF SERVICE:
Day
to this program.
happens
fer without their service member. An adult
liamsburg is offering free admission during
Veterans
of service
dependents
dependents
As part of this tribute, Colonial
OIs are first people guests come
member
must accompany minor dependents, and
admis-
sion ticket is required.
YEARS
free admission.
Direct dependents of military person-
hind the Courthouse
Orientation
to receive
com-
encouraged
Co-
lonial Williamsburg official ticket locations
service
welcome
photo
at one of the official
munity veterans groups. All armed forces
participate.
Pe&
4,
POSITION:
must be presented
nel also are entitled
are
of Defense
ID, DD Form 214 or Report of Separation
veterans
Orientation supervisor Joe Garcia also manages the Liberty Lounge.
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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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