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Thank You!
On
behalf of the
ees of The
Board
of Trust-
Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation,
I want
to thank the
employees, volunteers, donors, city
officials,
and
members
of
the
com-
munity for another outstanding
year for Colonial Williamsburg. This
past
year,
we
have
changes — all
new
made
J
Beginning renovations
Williamsburg Inn and
Introducing The Griffin Hotel,
with
and
of this
special
place
and
Only
Colonial
to
preserve,
restore,
precious
assets
ship and
about
and
in
educate
the
our
new
role
share
the
Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO
Mitchell B. Reiss gave remarks during the ceremony at First Baptist Church during Black
History Month in 2016.
Culture
fine
of Williamsburg
Creating
a new
Foundation
sion statement: "
To feed
of 2016
a Strategic
William &
with
College of
Mary
Instituting
reach
Partnership
the
a new Military Outincluding
the Liberty Lounge, which has
more
than
30, 000
mil-
itary guests and their families
since it opened
Hitting
nual
ond
our
in May
straight
targets
and
an-
for a sec-
year
Library
for
President
Bell at First
then
Barack
of African
Obama
American
His-
program;
candle
making in the Historic Area; a Native
a $ 40
American
expansion
of the
Welcoming
visitors
Making
toric
for
more
than
and program
and two
American
Aldrich
of Af-
Quilts"
at
Rockefeller
Art Museum
We
new Nation
could
success
not
without
will visit
and
attained
We
hope
advances
in His-
preservation
work,
including paint- and - repair projects for nearly 130 buildings
Colonial
Musket
experience
at Kimball
Theatre
prior to PBS release
regional
premiere
of a new
docu-
Maya
Angelou
head-
lines Colonial Williamsburg's Films of Faith
and Freedom series in February at the Kim-
ball Theatre to commemorate Black History
Hank C. Wolf, Chairman
Steven
L. Miller,
Catharine
Coblitz,
Mitchell
Month.
B. Reiss,
O' Neill Broderick, Mark A.
Thomas
Gordon - Reed,
E Farrell II, Annette
Antonia
Hernandez,
er,
Cynthia
Leslie A. Mill-
11. Milligan,
Thurston
R
Partnering with Marriott to brand
Joseph Christopher Simmons, Sheldon
the Williamsburg
M .Stone, Y Ping . Sun
an Auto-
documentary premieres
ican poet and activist
Co-
lonial Williamsburg for yourselves.
Range
Lodge,
release.
mentary on the life of iconic African -Amer-
Jr., Judith A. McHak,
the
to its PBS
dais
Jo Ann Jenkins, Anthony M Kennedy, Mark J. Kington, John A. Luke,
Opening
prior
you
Builders: young Thomas Jefferson and
Washington
10,
Maya Angelou
The
have
you.
often
on Feb.
the
Folk
young Martha
28, 000
Halloween
major
Area
encampment
interpretation;
at
Decorative
A Century
rican
Area, with: ox cart rides and an
Completing the fundraising for
million
Independence"
and
Culture
carriage
to
Colonial Williamsburg' s Kimball Theatre
premieres the first documentary about Maya
Angelou
Abby
Introducing new programming in the
Historic
adopting a new
Introducing "
transport-
First Lady Michelle Obama to ring at
the official opening of the National
Museum
and
Arts Museum
Freedom
and
Tradi-
of Colonial
the DeWitt Wallace
ing the bell to Washington, D. C.,
expanded
Art Museums
olution
Baptist Church during Black His-
tory and
quarterly
financial
the
tory Month,
Program,
hosted
Restoring
Magazine
Exhibiting " We Are One: Mapping America' s Road from Rev-
Setting a new record for annual giving
Launching a free, online Educational Resource
Signing
Agreement
The
Strategic Plan
story "
accomplishments
Team to rede-
culture
Writing
spirit by sharing Americas enduring
Major
Wil-
Williamsburg
mis-
tion — and the responsibility
of our
fellow
citizens to preserve
it.
a new Colonial
Compass
our
tion:
the human
in the founding of our great na-
include:
access
Introducing Trend &
steward-
generations
Wings
liamsburg Explorer App
Establishing a cross -foundation
Photo by Darnell Vemie
its en-
with
your
support can
Williamsburg
continue
Gold
wireless
troducing
enter-
during role in our American story.
and
throughout our campus and in-
tain our guests, and instill a lifelong
love
Green
Improving
to attract
engage
on the
Golden
Horseshoe Golf Course
significant
in an effort
audiences,
graph Collection Hotel
Moore,
Thomas K Norment, Jr.,
An exclusive one - time showing of " Maya
Angelou: And Still I Rise" at 7 p. m. on Feb.
10 at the Kimball Theatre in Colonial Wil-
liamsburg' s Merchants Square precedes its
national broadcast on PBS. The film captures
the exuberant
life of a woman
referred
to as " a redwood tree, with deep roots in
American
culture,"
from
Depression - era South
inauguration
Other
her youth
in the
to her speech
at the
of President Bill Clinton.
highlights
and Freedom
of the
Films
of Faith
series indude 2016' s " Loving"
and the 2017 Golden
Motion Picture -
Globe- winner
for Best
Drama: " Moonlight."
Loving" celebrates the story of interracial couple Mildred and Richard Loving,
who waged
minated
Reiss joins UK Independent Reporting Commission
Dear Colleagues:
a nine -year legal battle that cul-
in
1967
before
Court, which affirmed
the U. S.
Supreme
their right to live as a
Emily in their Virginia hometown. " Moonlight" chronicles the life of a young black
See Black History Month, page 2
A number of you have asked questions about a recent newspaper story about my participation, on behalf of the U. K. government, as
a member of the Independent Reporting Commission. While this part - time appointment falls outside the scope of my official duties as
Colonial Williamsburg's president and CEO, I can understand how it might generate questions at the Foundation. I hope the following
information provides useful clarification.
As you may know, I have spent much of my career in the field of diplomacy, including as U. S. Special Envoy to the Northern Ireland Peace
Process from 2003 -2007. This experience led U. K. officials to ask me to serve as their nation's representative on the Independent Reporting
Commission, which is charged with combating paramilitarism and organized crime in Northern Ireland. Ireland and Northern Ireland are
also appointing representatives to this independent panel, which the United Kingdom and Irish governments established this past September.
With the support of our Board of Trustees, I accepted the post in the belief, as expressed by Board Chair Henry Wolf, that the panel' s
mission aligns with the Foundation's own core values of civic engagement and good citizenship. This appointment will also introduce me
to influential Irish -American communities and international leaders, enabling me to spread the word about Colonial Williamsburg, and its
inspiring stories of courage and freedom.
From a more practical standpoint, serving on the commission is expected to claim no more than a few weeks a year, and includes an annual salary of $21, 700. I plan to donate these funds to the Foundation and to one or more organizations in Northern Ireland that promote
cross - community
tolerance
and understanding.
Your Benefits Team
Wants to Know!
What
benefits?
do
you
What
like
about
could
be
your
better?
What is missing?
If you are a benefits eligible employee, expect an e- mail on Jan.
with a link to participate
efits Opinion
Survey.
20
in a Ben-
Your input is
appreciated and will help us design
a benefits
package
that is the best fit
for you, our Colonial Williamsburg
employees.
Sincerely,
And, survey participants will
automatically be entered into a
drawing for five laptop computers.
Mitchell B. Reiss
Don' t miss out.
President &
Watch for the e - mail coming on
Jan. 20. The survey will be open
I hope dais additional detail answers many of your questions.
CEO
Colonial Williamsburg
through
Feb. 17.
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JANUARY
ACROOKS
19, 2017
ItHE FOUNDATION
Parking policy limits impact on Historic Area, guest experience
Colonial Williamsburg has made significant investments
over the past several years
to improve the guests' experience as they
visit us. The majority of our guests visiting
the Historic
Area,
and restaurants
the Foundation' s hotels
and the shops in Merchants
parking areas can be found at the Intranet
at http: / i/ntmnet /.
Blue f ight Emergency Telephones
There are Blue Light emergency telephones in the following locations:
Block 44 ( north
and south
sides)
1 " 7:7e: 717'.
2 tunas
3 c. e
4 `""",
Square,
visit in cars and as such, expect
venient parking.
In order to ensure
both
con-
employees
and
guests have a safe place to park their vehide
Bruton Heights School Parking Lot
Bruton Heights Wallace Building Parking Lot
Bruton
Heights
Pedestrian
Tunnel
7 tomutsss tor,
9 e^ e
PALACE art NI
while at work and to preserve the character
north
o 767''
end)
and quality of the Historic Area by limiting
and controlling
motor vehicle access, Colo-
Palace Employee
Parking Lot
nial Williamsburg has designated parking
areas accordingly
to adequately
maintain
spaces for both employees and guests.
11 scriTs7or
Capitol/ Tavern Parking Lot
Block 5 ( east and west sides)
The Security and Safety office, in conjunction with representatives
visions
across
from other di-
the Foundation,
12 wgitg tVicT
Palace Farms Parking Lot
Visitor Center Parking Lot ( north section of main lot)
has updated
the employee parking policy and will be implementing it effective Jan. 23. Security and
Art Museums
Colonial Williamsburg
Parking Lot
Group Arrivals
Employee Parking
Bus Parking Lot
safety will assist managers and supervisors
Blue Light telephones operate on dedicat-
in identifying employees who do not comply with the parking policy by monitoring
parking lots across Colonial Williamsburg.
The new policy and a map oudining
ed lines and ring down to the 3911 emer-
phone it provides hands free two -way com-
pushes the call button to help the respond-
gency telephone
munications
with the safety and security
dispatcher. The telephones have blue strobe
The light continues
control
in the safety and security
center. When
someone
pushes
the
call button on the control panel of the tele-
lights on top that turn on when someone
ing officer identify where the call originated.
resets
to flash until
the officer
it.
Black History Month
Continued from page 1
man struggling to find his place in the world
while growing up in a rough neighborhood
of Miami.
The other
features
and Freedom
in the Films
series are " Rejoice
of Faith
and Shout,"
a 2010 documentary on the roots, history
and
influence
of American
gospel
music,
Black Girl," a classic 1966 French- language
film about a Senegalese woman working as a
servant
in France,
and ` Free Angela
and All
Political Prisoners," a 2012 documentary
on the political activism
and prosecution
of
scholar Angela Davis.
Employees
and
dependents
with
ID
ceive their Kimball $ 6 movie employee
count
redis-
for both.
Live Performances
God is My Rock, 2 — 3 p.m., Thursdays,
Feb. 2 - 16; 2 — 3 p.m., Sundays, Feb. 5
and 19; 2 — 3 p.m., Mondays, Feb. 6— 27;
and 4 -5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28. Gowan
Pamphlet,
local
an enslaved
preacher,
offers
man and popular
his perspective
on
slavery, religion and freedom.
Journey to Redemption, 2 — 2:45 p.m.,
Fridays, Feb. 3 — 17; 4 —4:45 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 7 — 21; and 2 — 2:45 p.m.,
Saturday, Feb. 11. Telling the story of
enslaved people takes commitment
and
a calling. Guests witness the conflicting
emotions and challenges experienced by
the actor- interpreters
who portray
the
enslaved and their enslavers.
Faith,
Hope
and
Love,
4—
Photo by Lad White
atrinah Lewis, Hope Wright and Deirdre Jones ( left to right) prepare for an event during the program, " A Gathering of Hair," during Black History Month in February.
5 p. m.,
Saturdays, Feb. 4 and 11. An uplifting
can -American
musical places guests in the heart of the
Governor' s
enslaved community for an uncommon love story.
p. m. Guests hear these important
Historic
Kimball
Area
Theatre
programs
are
held
included
in
at
the
Colonial
Williamsburg admission. Employees may
present
a valid CW ID to see Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg' s programs at the Kimball Theatre.
Historic
grams
Area
explore
challenged
next
Art
the story
the political
to affect a better
the
and
Museums
pro-
of a people
and societal
who
norms
future for themselves
and
Daily Programs
George Wythe House, 9 a. m. — 1 p. m.
Guests explore this original building
and learn about daily lives of the free
enslaved
hold
and
members
of the house-
the Enlightenment
ideals
on
Slavery and the Law: Capitol Tour,
of the
enslaved
at
a. m. —
the
4: 30
4: 30 p. m. On this tour
Capitol,
guests
discover
African- Americans
how
fought
Palace. Guests meet Elizabeth, a free black
during the tours of the Palace.
The Job They Didn't Choose: Resis-
To
woman,
tance,
22.
Community
a. m. —
House.
and Healing,
9: 30
4: 30 p.m., Peyton Randolph
Freedom
in one hand
and slav-
Be
Seen
as
an
Guests
meet
three
Randolph
18
and her enslaved
Katie Marie was educata lack of resources
person' s
they incorporate
Artists,
to
10: 30 —
Guests
discover
the talent
ican
artists
and
and explore
of African -Amer-
artisans
in
the
18th
and
legislature,
both enslaved
Seat
of
Afri-
and free.
Power:
Afri-
A Century of African- American
and
learn
about
three
Byrd
Baker
centuries,
fought
opening
Quilts,
Feb. 6 - 27.
a century
quilts
of quilt
styles and techniques. They also enjoy
a hands -on activity.
Agnes
doors and providing new opportunities
for the next generations.
What is a Family? 3: 30 — 4: 30 p. m.,
Wednesday, Feb. 15. Guests discover
the
ties
that
bind
us together
in this
18th - century
Ashby, who with her children escape
the bonds of slavery through the efforts
of her free black husband, uniting their
family in freedom.
Additional programs
A Gathering of Hair, 2 - 2:45 p.m.,
the
of how
p. m., Tuesdays, Feb. 7 — 28, and Friday,
Feb. 24, 4 — 4: 45 p. m., African - American Religion
of Ann
and
Lessons with Ann Wager, 11 — 11: 45
a. m., Sundays, Feb. 5 — 26; 2 — 2:45
Ann Wager
the situation
story
their own voice into a
voice from the past.
as she
explores
22; 2 — 2:45
actor - interpreter' s exploration
moving program by Valarie Holmes,
through 20th centuries.
10: 15 — 11 a. m., Mondays,
spanned
Clara
to
en
11: 15 a. m., Thursdays, Feb. 2 — 23.
others.
an
for equal rights in the 20th century.
The work of these Williamsburg wom-
African American
friends,
p.m., Saturdays, Feb. 4, 18 and 25;
4 — 4:45 p.m., Mondays, Feb. 6 -27;
4 — 4:45 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 17 and
24, Secretary's Office. Guests hear one
to become
House built community and resisted in
of Colonial Williamsburg
Governor' s
and Lydia, as they prepare for a gathering.
My Story; My Voice, 4 — 4:45 p.m.,
teach
Art Museums
and 25,
Wednesdays, Feb. 1 —
ed, and overcame
Peyton
3: 30 —
women
Feb.
ia rose from enslavement
entrepreneur.
at the
black
Saturdays,
who didn't accept society' s limits: Lyd-
the
enslaved
American,
4: 30 p.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 8 and
ery in the other. Guests discover how
the exhibit of African- American
courts
and learn how slave code affected
the
Wednesdays, Feb. 1 - 22; 4 - 4:45 p.m.,
Thursdays, Feb. 2 -23; 4 - 4:45 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 3 and 10; and 4 - 4:45 p.m.,
from distant shores to become our music.
the
Behind
and Mu-
sic, 3: 30 — 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 7
and 21. Guests enjoy music that has come
sto-
Young guests and their families explore
can- Americans,
Years of Cigar Box Instruments
the contributions
obtain their freedom by petitioning
Virginia
America' s Music: Outside the Box: 150
of free and enslaved African- Americans
ries and learn about
the accomplishments
which our nation was founded.
9: 30 a. m. —
9: 30
a time of Revolution.
generation.
and
Contributions
Palace,
Exhibition.
and learn
and her aspirations
students.
Guests
about
for herself
meet
her work
and her
What will you uncover
in the
18th - century classroom?
Want to know more? Employees may present a current Colonial Williamsburg
these programs.
ID to see
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JANUARY
19, 2017
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Liberty's Ice Pavilion introduces first ever season pass
days and noon -10 p. m. Fridays, except
By Anna Harry
for extended
Public Relations Coordinator
Locals,
students
enjoy unlimited
Pavilion
and
guests
alike
can
ice skating at Liberty' s Ice
through
Feb.
20 with new
sea-
noon - 1 a. m. on New Year' s Eve for late -
son passes, just $ 29 for adults and $ 25 for
night celebrating.
youths ages 3- 12.
Liberty' s Ice Pavilion
In addition:
to a generous $
Military, Annual,
Collegiate
pass
Good Neighbor
holders
and
receive $
3 off
daily admission weekdays 10 a. m. -5
p.m. through Feb. 20.
Guests receive $ 3 off daily skating admission with a same -day Merchants
Square
et
receipt or Kimball
Theatre
tick-
January,
Colonial
burg pass holders who purchase Liberty's Ice Pavilion daily admission can
bring a friend for free.
During
February,
college
students
re-
thanks
of Dominion
Resources.
Dominion
Re-
sources is the parent company of Dominion
Virginia Power.
The
new seasonal
passes
are scanned
at
Liberty's Ice Pavilion for admission, allowing full-day access thereafter. Skate rental
discounts
Williams-
is possible
150, 000 grant from the Do-
minion Foundation, the philanthropic arm
is not included
stub.
During
A reward for a job well done
hours;
10 a. m. to 10 p. m., Valentine' s Day and
Feb. 19 ( Presidents Day weekend); and
in these special
cannot
be
offers
combined.
and
Colonial
Williamsburg hotel guests receive free skate
rentals during their stay.
Liberty's Ice Pavilion is located in front
of the John Blair House at 311 Duke of
Gloucester
St.
just
east
of
Merchants
ceive $ 4 off Liberty's Ice Pavilion daily
Square' s
admission with a student ID.
ed music accompanies skating daily, with
live performances by various local groups
Daily admission to Liberty' s Ice Pavilion
is $ 12 for skaters ages 13 and older and $ 10
for ages 3- 12. Skate rental is available for
4.25. The rink is open:
noon -8 p. m. Sundays through Thurs-
shops
scheduled
and
restaurants.
throughout
nial Williamsburg
sible to guests
hot chocolate,
the season.
concession
Record-
Photo by Jenrdfer A. Lyon
Sophia Hart, director of corporate and foundation giving, worked with the Dominion
Foundation,
the
philanthropic
arm
of Dominion
Resources,
to secure
funding for Liberty' s Ice Pavilion. For all of her hard work, she took a spin on a
zamboni across the ice. The ice rink will be open through Feb. 20.
A Colo-
stand acces-
wearing skates serves coffee,
tea and cider, cookies, warm
pretzels, popcorn, nachos and a variety of
fern mittens,
sandwiches
er apparel
and wraps.
The stand
also
of-
scarves
and other cold weath-
and necessities
for purchase.
2016 holiday decorations winners named in pro, amateur categories
Residents
Revolutionary
in Colonial Williamsburg' s
City homes received awards
jamin Waller Kitchen.
for the best holiday decorations.
Awards
were
given
amateur categories.
a collaboration
in professional
and
Professional entries were
between
the resident
and
a
Colonial Williamsburg landscape staff person
or florist
professional.
Amateur
entries
were fashioned by the residents themselves.
The
2016
award
winners
in
Kitchen; Don Moore and Lindsey Torres,
James Moir House; and Jenny Lynn, Ben-
the profes-
More than 100 sites in Rev City are decorated for the holidays during a period of
five to seven weeks, beginning the week of
Thanksgiving. Dried materials used in creating holiday decorations are ordered in early September and are combined with locally
harvested
All
sional category were Cathy Howard and
Preston
Horn.
Armstead (
The 2016
designer),
award
winners
Unicorn' s
in the am-
ateur category were Michael Ramsey and
Sarah
Woodyard,
John
Crump
Karen Sclilicht, George Davenport
en;
Debra
Lees,
Greenhow
House;
Kitch-
Tenement
fresh materials
natural
throughout
idences,
plant
Colonial
offices, stores,
for the designs.
materials
are
used
Williamsburg' s restaverns
and
trade
shops using a generous supply of pine, boxwood, Frazier fir, holly, magnolia leaves,
dried
flowers,
and
assorted
fruits
and
ber-
ries.
Designer Preston Armsread used pomegranates,
Photo by Jessica Waldrop
apples, berries, safflower and cedar for the dec-
orations on the Unicorn' s Hom doors. Preston and resident Catby Howard captured the professional blue ribbon.
Photo by Jessica Wauhop
Cotton, apples and magnolia leaves adorned the grapevine wreath at the John Crump House.
Debra Lees, who has won more than 10 blue ribbons for decorations,
in the shape of an eagle on a background
Photo by Jessica Wauhop
created a door decoration
of stars for the Greenhow Tenement Kitchen. Pine cone
scales comprised the body. The beak and shield were constructed from leather from the Shoemaker Shop. The eyes were formed with small acorns. Shrewsbury cookies served as the stars.
Photo by Dm Moore
Photo by Jessica Wauhop
Photo left) Egg, holly berries and whole nutmeg highlighted the green wreath at the George
Davenport Kitchen. ( Photo right) Don Moore and Lindsey Torres adorned the wreath at the
Apprentice tinsmith Jenny Lynn created ornaments using recycled tin from the Tin Shop and globe
James Moir House with cotton bolls, lotus pods and chili peppers.
the top of the wreath were constructed with handles from gill cups. This was her first blue ribbon.
Photo by Jessica Waldrop
amaranth on a green wreath at the Benjamin Waller Kitchen. The flower - shaped tin pieces near
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JANUARY
19, 2017
WHAT' S HAPPENING
koea
Early American craftsmanship
Pe&
celebrated at the 69th Antiques
iy
Ashby helps care for collections
Forum, Feb. 24 - 28
at CW' s Governor' s Palace
By Joe Straw
EMPLOYEE
YEARS
more
and Collections
OF SERVICE: "
than
35 years
Colonial
Williamsburg
and
served
have
throughout
in
Care
positions
scholars,
winter,
collectors
the 69th
Early Southern
Decorative
Lisa Minardi,
Co-
of
Arts, Kentucky
and
noted scholar on Pennsylva-
nia- German
burg curators will also speak on a broad
range of topics ranging from " Two Nations
Divided by a Common Craft: Silversmithing in Britain and America" to " The Swords
from Feb. 24 -28.
I began my ca-
reer on the housekeeping staff at the
Williamsburg
each
Lu-
ises to uphold its tradition of sharing recent
findings and insights in " Early American
Craftsmanship:
Influence and Innovation"
Foundation
my tenure.
June
of research at the Museum
lonial Williamsburg Antiques Forum prom-
with The
various
curators,
aficionados
director
indude
Art Historian Estill Curtis Pennington
attracts
and
I now have
of service
speakers
cas,
that
NAME: Lisa Ashby
Interiors
Scheduled
Renowned as one of the leading annual decorative arts gatherings in the country
POSITION: Collections technician,
Historic
in the arts.
Public Relations Manager
Through a series of fascinating programs
and lectures, attendees will delve into a dy-
Inn in 1981. I worked in
of George
culture.
Colonial
Washington."
formal program,
Williams-
In addition
to the
Forum guests may register
for optional hands - on workshops
with the
in the Histor-
namic aspect of American material culture
ic Area and then went to Carter' s Grove
focusing on the heavy influence of home
Colonial Williamsburg
cultures
vate tours of historic homes in the region.
the custodial department
Plantation
for seven years.
I returned
to
on immigrant
artisans
French,
Foundation
department
are
and
collec-
produced
super-
taneously, America's distance from the Old
further
to
professionals
World,
to
tions
changed
historic
care.
vise
our
interiors
I began
to train
and
of
historic
collections
some
our
evidence
and
of these
from
other
its access
trade
influences
Maine
in
the
to different
interactions
where I am now."
created a fertile environment
employees
goods
and pri-
Antiques
receive a 50 percent
the full registration
Simul-
materials
attend
Forum
is
650 per person. Colonial Williamsburg
practices
to Louisiana.
staff, primarily at the Governor' s Palace,
WHAT
German,
fee
the different venues again. In 2009, the
African
British,
The
the Historic Area and began working in
name
over generations.
and con-
sumers
collections
and
between diverse cultural groups
for innovation
discount
fee and is limited
per qualifying
information
off
to two
institution.
and to register,
For
visit co-
lonialwilliamrbutg: org / louted or call 1 - 800c
603 -0948; Monday -Friday, 9 a. m. to 5 p.m.
I DO: " I am a technician
for collections care. I help supervise the
aides
staff assigned
to
the
Governor' s
Palace. Our day begins at 6 a. m. as we
clean, dust, vacuum and empty the trash
receptacles
before the Palace even opens
for guests.
Most
the
scenes,
aspect
as
of our work is behind
we
must
complete
of our responsibilities
this
before
the
Palace opens at 9 a. m. My primary responsibility
the
ata by Fmoo. angers
Collections
technician
Lisa Ashby
enjoys working with Leroy Graves in
the upholstery shop at the DeWitt
Wallace
Collections
and Conservation
Building
at Bruton
antiques
and art work
on
Heights.
pride
in that.
When
I am involved
the re- upholstering
sented
eventually go on display, I also want to
to the public very authentically
with
an
excellent
Before my lunch break, I may be in-
historic
collections
of staff in the
department.
From
MEMORABLE
in the DeWitt Wallace
May 28 - 30,
1983.
leaders
the
Conservation
at Bruton
and Collections
Heights.
Building
We are involved
in
trialized
Nations
from
Ronald
stayed
dence House.
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB:
to spend in the conservation
department' s upholstery
shop. Working
with Mr. Graves has been especially rewarding and fulfilling for me.
I also like working with the antique
furniture
and
the
other
items
that
are
on display each day in the Governor' s
Palace. I love the opportunity that I am
given of ensuring that all of our historic
collections
on
any expectations
public
that
view
exceed
our guests
might
have during their visit to the Governor' s
Palace. Visitors are only able to observe
our collections
Summit
was
held
Most
seven
Reagan
Reagan,
part of my day that I enjoy the most."
I especially enjoy the time of day that
7375 for all general calls.
Center' s emergency
telephone.
number
should
be
used
for
emer-
gencies only. Please continue to use 220-
Marine re- enlistment ceremony held at Courthouse
of Indushere
from
of the world
nations
stayed
at the Williamsburg Inn but President
the re- upholstery of antique chairs, sofas
and other antique furniture. This is the
I am able
ately.
This
EXPERIENCES:
when the Economic
and
Our emergency lines are answered immedi-
When I first began my career with Colonial Williamsburg, I was an employee
11 a. m. until 2: 30 p. m., I work with
Leroy Graves in the upholstery shop
Collections
can
tic for our guests to see."
volved in the interviewing, hiring, training and the scheduling
employees
of furniture that will
make sure that it looks nice and authen-
appearance.
Williamsburg
in
display at the Governor' s Palace are preand
Colonial
now reach Security and Safety quiddy using
their cell phones. By dialing 220 -7511, the
call will ring directly to the Security Communication
and Collections
is to make sure that all of
precious
New security number can be dialed from mobile phones
and First Lady Nancy
at
the
adjacent
I happened
Provi-
to be assigned
as his housekeeper during his stay and
was responsible for keeping his living
quarters spotless when they were here. I
was actually
able to meet the president
when he and the First Lady arrived and
was
also
able
to
wave
goodbye
to
them
as
they were departing. This will always be
a special memory for me.
I also received
years
of service
a Silver Bowl
to The Colonial
after 25
Williams-
burg Foundation and was honored with
a dinner along with the other recipients.
Now, after 35 years,
three
weeks
of
vacation
BIGGEST
I am also enticed
each
to
year."
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
but cannot touch them.
As I mentioned earlier, part of my day
My staff and I take great pride in making sure that our articles are dean and
Anna by Penner Rogers
SSgt. Edward Davila ( left) re- enlisted in the Marine Corps during a ceremony at Colonial Williamsburg' s Courthouse on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Captain Geoffrey Lancaster swore
in Davila for another four years of service. Davila has served 13 years in the military
service. As part of the ceremony, his wife was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation for
her support and sacrifice so that Davila can serve his country. Davila is stationed at the
in the afternoons is spent working with
Mr. Graves in the upholstery shop at
Naval
Weapons
Station
in Yorktown.
Bruton Heights. He is one of the world' s
spotless."
WHAT I DO TO IMPROVE THE
GUEST
EXPERIENCE: "
As
men-
leading experts on upholstery conservation and recently wrote a hook entitled
tioned earlier, we normally do not deal
directly with the guests to Colonial Williamsburg. However, when the guests to
published by the Foundation. I was very
the Governor' s Palace walk in the build-
hook. We get along very well together,
comparesdesk, lrwide x24. 5 " deep. Has pullmo keylvarddrawer,
ing each day, we want to be sure that the
artifacts on display look their very hest.
I have a checklist that I use daily
which guides me when I do my inspec-
and I have
one
tions
members
and
allows
I have covered
workers
and
me to
make
sure
that
all of the areas that my
I are responsible
for. If a
particular area or item on display needs
attention, we try to address and correct
the situation before the Palace opens.
We
from
receive
many
positive
both staff and guests
comments
on the phys-
Early Seating
honored
to
Upholstery'
be
been
mentioned
pleased
which
in
his
to work
was
new
at his
side for many years."
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I have three grown children — one boy
and two
girls — who
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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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