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COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG' S PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS
Vol. 72, No. 6
DECEMBER
Online at http:/ intranet/
2019
Chairman' s Message
CliffFleet Joins Colonial Williamsburg as Ninth President and CEO
On behalf of the board, it is my pleasure
to introduce Colonial Williamsburg' s
next president and CEO, Cliff Fleet.
A corporate executive, college professor and native Virginian, Cliff has deep
ties throughout our region. He brings to
the position a wealth of leadership experience and strong business acumen,
along with a lifelong passion for history.
His appointment,
which takes effect
Jan. 1, follows an extensive search for
a leader of the highest caliber who will
build on Colonial Williamsburg' s rich
legacy in history education and preservation while continuing the work of
improving its financial health.
Cliff served most recently as president
and the CEO of 22nd Century Group, an
innovative biotechnology company dedicated to reducing the harm caused by
tobacco products. He had previously
served for 21 years at Altria Group, a
Fortune 500 company and one of the
Colonial Williamsburg' s creative,
compelling work to share America' s
enduring story with the world has long
largest companies in Virginia, where he
efforts for decades. Today, our role in
Though the holiday season is upon
us, I know Cliff is looking forward to
introducing himself around the Foundation in the coming weeks and months
and getting to know all of you better. I
held a variety of senior leadership roles.
He retired in 2017 as president and CEO
of Philip Morris USA, which he led
along with another of Altria' s operating
the national discourse about America' s
encourage you to share your thoughts
founding principles and system of
self - overnance is more important than
g
and ideas for the future with him as the
ever, he said. He sees a bright future
impressed Cliff, who has followed our
opportunity
arises — and in the mean-
companies, John Middleton; together,
ahead for the organization, with exciting
the two had thousands of employees and
opportunities " to pursue our core edu-
time, I want to thank all of you for your
patience during what I know has been
a challenging time of transition. Every
produced over $ 8 billion in operating
cational mission and expand our reach
member of the board appreciates the
income.
as we approach the nation' s 250th anni-
dedication and true professionalism you
Cliff also teaches business part time
at William & Mary, where he earned his
bachelor' s degree in history and religion
as well as graduate degrees in history,
versary and the Foundation' s centennial
have shown to ensure Colonial Wil-
in 2026."
Cliff may already be a familiar
face to some of you, as a busy career
liamsburg' s continued success. We wish
you the happiest of holidays and look
forward to a very promising new year
business
has never slowed his involvement
for us all.
administration
and law. He
in
is one of just 14 alumni who hold as
many degrees from the college. As he
told his alumni magazine last year,
American history is his first love. It was
the community. A triathlete, he has
coached several youth athletic teams.
this appreciation
Virginia
that led Cliff in 2009
He also serves on the boards of the
William &
Mary Foundation, the
Business
Higher
Education
Sincerely,
Thurston
Thurston
R. Moore
to join the board of the Jamestown -
Council and Virginia Repertory
Chairman
Yorktown Foundation, where he has
Theatre as well as the Chamber RVA,
served as board president since 2014.
of which he is a vice chair.
Board of Trustees
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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Behind the Scenes at the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library
Left: John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Library and Historical Research
staff: Standing, from left: Carl
Childs, Jenna Simpson,
Schutt, Donna
Melissa
Cooke, Tracey
Gulden, Doug Mayo, Peter
Inker. Seated, from left: Sarah
Nerney, Marianne Martin, Kelly
Arehart, Cathy Hellier, Mary
Ann Goode. Below: Volunteers
Carol Kozek and Elizabeth
Tegenborg
Like most libraries, the John D. Rocke-
All library employees are
feller Jr. Library is typically quiet, with
cross - trained and work at the
an atmosphere
browse the shelves.
front desk assisting with reference questions and checking books in and out.
that inspires reverence
for the vast stores of information housed
within. That quiet can be misleading,
however, because " The Rock" is actu-
ally a hive of scholarly activity with a
dedicated staff' serving equally passion-
What' s inside
ate patrons.
other media one might
Leading the charge to preserve and
In addition to the books and
expand the resources available in the
expect to find, the library is
also the repository for a number of other
library is its executive director, Carl
specialized collections related to Wil-
local historians or genealogists. These
files were compiled by librarians, archi-
Childs.
liamsburg and the Foundation itself.
vists, historians and interpreters over
We aren' t just sitting around waiting
for researchers,"
Childs said. " There is
always plenty for us to do." Those tasks
include purchasing and acquiring new
materials, responding to reference ques-
tions and requests, licensing photographs for textbooks and other uses,
preparing new exhibitions, and cataloguing materials so they can be easily
the past 90 years and are still being
Special Collections and
expanded with new findings.
Visual Resources
Users can look up the name of an indi-
The Rockefeller Library houses many
valuable items, including rare books and
manuscripts,
historic documents
and,
thanks to the help of generous donors, a
recently acquired collection of Virginia
Gazette issues that may be the only ones
vidual, type a row or drawer number
into the Lektriever — a space - saving,
automated carousel of shelving — and
the corresponding drawer will rise from
the cabinet.
retrieved.
still in existence. Two of the oldest man-
Oral History Collection
It isn' t just a matter of having a
resource. It' s also a question of making it
uscripts in special collections date from
One library function that is largely
1609. Written by the King of Spain, they
refer to the " pirates" settling James-
dependent on the work of volunteers is
discoverable,"
Childs said. " We need to
make it easy to find when it' s needed."
town. These were donated to the Foun-
its oral history program. Volunteers
develop research and assist in creating
dation by author Patricia Cornwell.
audio recordings of interviews with
Employees
subjects with firsthand experience
The library offers the services of nine
employees in the library and the Bruton
Local History
Foundation work. Volunteers then tran-
A Lektriever storage system houses files
scribe the interviews
Heights School. Historians Peter Inker,
of research resources
Kelly Arehart and Cathy Hellier report
to Childs too, as part of the Department
ments highlighting real residents of
18th- century Williamsburg. This
resource is often used by interpreters
who need to know details about the people they portray. Other users include
transcripts with photos into a bound
book that becomes part of the library
of Historical research and Digital His-
tory with offices in William Finnie
House.
and other docu-
in
and compile the
collection.
Among the many interviewed: Wesley
Greene, who established the Colonial
Garden, and Ed Chappell, former direc-
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Behind the Scenes continued
tor for Architectural and Archaeological
Research.
The oral history project traces its roots
to the early days of the Foundation.
Some of the collection' s oldest records
are from the 1930s, when Columbia
University sent members of its Linguistics Department to Williamsburg to
record examples of the Tidewater
regional accent.
new and challenging is the amount of
presidential correspondence that is sent
via email rather than as a printed letter.
We are working closely with our colleagues in IT to develop a process for
efficiently archiving email, something
that archival repositories
the world over
struggle with. Paper is a relatively easy
format to store and preserve. Digital
documents present a new challenge and
require a different process."
Foundation Corporate Archives
The library also serves as the repository
for the history of the Foundation itself,
including Mr. Rockefeller' s 1926 telegram authorizing the purchase of the
first building to be restored, as well as
records of every board of trustees meeting since the beginning. If you are a
Foundation employee, you are part of
that history and your work is duly noted
Interpreter
Ronald Potts uses the research files
in the Lektriever
at the John D. Rockefeller
Jr.
Library.
Media Collections
The recently launched Media Collec-
marking the 40th anniversary of Afri-
tions Online makes Colonial Williams-
can American interpretation, includes
burg' s professional photography available to the public for purchase through
footage from this collection.
simple transactions that can be com-
Research and Fellowships
pleted online.
The library maintains and manages
The Source, a large collection of photography, video and other media that is used
for Foundation publications and other
Facilitating research is a major role of
the library. Research compiled over the
past 90 years by current and former his-
offices from the Goodwin Building, the
needs. In offices in the Bruton Heights
programming and interpretation. This
Archives' material was moved from that
School, Tracey Gulden, the media col-
research continues to contribute to our
building' s basement to its current home
in the library. Those records will be
kept permanently and provide documen-
lections manager, and Jenna Simpson,
mission as we refine and refresh the sto-
the media collections assistant, maintain
ries we tell — and there is always more
the large collection of media housed
to discover.
tation to those interested in the Founda-
there. While some of the collection is
tion' s history.
A current project for this area is determining what should be kept from Mitch-
digital, a refrigerated area preserves
film, photos and video that would other-
Historically, the Foundation has
enthusiastically shared its research and
wise degrade over time. The video fea-
audiences including cultural institutions
ell Reiss'
tured in the Raleigh Tavern exhibition,
and museums.
in the Archives.
When the Foundation
moved its
tenure as the Foundation' s first
completely digital president. "
torians and other Foundation employees
serves as the basis for Historic Area
lessons learned with a wide range of
The historians often serve as consul-
These
documents were ' born digi-
tal' and that' s very different
from previous presidents,"
tants, including recently assisting a children' s book publisher in fact -checking
and verifying that images were accurate
Childs said. " What is also
and appropriate for the content.
In November, their research on
LGBTQ individuals in 18th- century
Williamsburg was featured in the Washington Post and several other media
outlets.
Interpreters also use the library to
research 18th- century life and to discover details they might incorporate
into their interactions with guests.
Childs says Nation Builders " often dive
Tracey Gulden, ( left) collections
manager for media collections,
and
Jenna Simpson, assistant collections
manager, pull film and a slide in the
cold storage room for photographic
film, slides, transparencies,
and master
prints in Bruton Heights School.
in and camp" at the library as they
research those they portray.
The library and the historians also
work with those completing history fellowships in Williamsburg and in the
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Behind the Scenes continued
creation of 3D maps and models of the
Historic Area. These fellows spend up
to two months dedicating themselves to
of buildings but needed people who
would interact with guests and tell our
stories. These stories would breathe a
images that may be saved to a thumb
drive and can even " clean up" poor
images. " The software is miraculous,"
their work to support CW- based initia-
Childs said. With the new readers, users
tives or research.
may scan and save digital images from
the analog film, eliminating the need to
print them. The readers give improved
access to existing sources in a modern
and much more convenient way.
Records Management
Records Management is another func-
tion the library oversees. At the Foundation' s Packets Court facility, just off
U.S. Route 60, the Records Center
Childs has worked at the Foundation
and it helps support the soul of the
Foundation by keeping the past alive
while adding new research to our base
of knowledge.
The Soul
houses document
soul into this place.
The Rockefeller Library, Childs said,
is " the center for learning about colonial
America and Colonial Williamsburg"
boxes filled with
records that must be kept for a pre-
scribed period of time for legal or audit
reasons before being shredded.
for
six years, the last four in the library. He
finds joy in sharing Colonial Williamsburg' s history with others.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library
by the Numbers
Library Collection
Circulating Books
67, 000 volumes
CW President Kenneth Chorley wrote
to employees in January 1942. The
Reference Books
3, 900 volumes
Video Recordings
1, 664 VHS/ DVD
work volunteer their services. In fact,
letter discussed the need to continue the
Sound Recordings
202
the Foundation' s first volunteers worked
Foundation' s important work, despite
in the Rockefeller Library (and the cur-
the challenges of World War II that lay
ahead. Chorley acknowledged staff fears
but kept reminding them that, " We Shall
He told about a 1942 letter that then-
Volunteers
Many of those essential to the library' s
rent Volunteer of the Quarter Carol
Kozek serves in the library). These
important individuals work throughout
Carry On." This, just three weeks after
the building, greeting and assisting visitors, scanning and filing documents, and
shelving books.
Special Collections and
Visual Resources
Rare Books
12, 000 volumes
Manuscripts
50, 000 items
Pearl Harbor.
Our volunteers are vital to our work,"
500, 000 ( all
Another of his favorite documents,
New Additions
Thanks to the generosity of donors,
letter from the Rev. W.A.R. Goodwin
two new digital readers for microfilm
to John D. Rockefeller
have recently been added to the library.
the idea of an interpretive program —
that CW could not just be a collection
These machines can create digital
photo formats)
Childs said, " shows that the Historic
Area and robust programming we
know today was not a foregone conclusion but was conceived by many talented people over many years." A 1935
Childs said.
Visual Resources
50, 000 items
Architectural
includes Library
Drawings
and School)
5, 550 cubic feet
Corporate
and 1. 4 million
Archives
electronic files
Jr. introduces
Items loaned ( ytd)
Items loaned
3, 792
747
to W& M ( ytd)
Most checked out title: Journal &
letters of Philip Vickers Fithian,
1773- 1774: a plantation tutor of
the Old Dominion ( 21 times in 2018)
Book that has traveled the farthest
interlibrary loan): Aspects of
ceramic history: a series ofpapers
focusing on the ceramic artifact as
evidence of cultural and technical
developments (
loaned to La Trobe
University in Melbourne, Australia)
Visual resources librarian Marianne
digital microfilm readers.
Martin assists publications
editor Amy Watson in using the
Number of "Williamsburg Area
Residents" files documenting
people who lived in 18th- century
Williamsburg: 1, 925
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Melissa C. Schutt
by Chuck Reusing
POSITION: Cataloging and Acquisi-
experience is indirect, however. We are
tions Librarian in the John D. Rockefel-
a primary resource for our own cos-
ler Jr. Library
tumed interpreters, curators, conservators, archaeologists
YEARS OF SERVICE:
I have three -
plus years with the Foundation. Previously I served as Collections Development Manager for the Richmond Public
Library in my hometown.
and historic trades,
whose research informs all programming in the Historic Area and Art
Museums. Our Nation Builders, for
example, spend many hours learning
about their characters before they actually appear in public. Our curatorial
staff uses the resources
in the Rockefel-
WHAT I DO: My primary responsibilities include purchasing and cataloging
materials for the circulating and refer-
ler Library in planning its exhibits. It' s
gratifying to attend programs and
ence collection at the John D. Rockefel-
observe how CW' s talented staff trans-
ler Jr. Library.
I also manage our periodical sub-
late their research into relevant, histori-
gesses. We discovered that her family
had a very colorful history, including a
kidnapping and a connection to George
cally accurate experiences for guests.
Washington' s mother. She was so excited
scriptions to online databases and other
member of the Virginia House of Bur-
by the information we discovered.
electronic research tools and oversee
MEMORABLE
inter -library loan arrangements, which
The Rockefeller Library maintains a ref-
BIGGEST
allow us to borrow materials from
erence file on most of the residents who
feel a sense of accomplishment
libraries all over the world.
lived in Williamsburg in the 18th century. The first time I consulted this
amazing resource was when I assisted
DeAndre Short who had just been hired
to portray John Hope, a barber who had
a shop on Duke of Gloucester Street in
ever I am able to connect someone to a
The Rockefeller Library is a specialized research library. We receive many
requests for information each week.
We have approximately 65, 000 materials in our circulation collection which
can be checked out of the library by
Colonial Williamsburg staff, retirees
EXPERIENCES:
the 1700s. The file was thin, but it con-
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
I
when-
helpful resource, but it has been particularly fun and rewarding to work with
several members of the research team
investigating the history of LGBTQIA
people in early America. I am proud to
work for a public history organization
committed to uncovering complex stories and hidden lives, and it' s exciting be
involved from the beginning in a new
to borrow materials from Swem Library
tained citations referencing Hope in the
historic record and in a lecture profiling
free people of color in Virginia. I felt
like I was standing on the shoulders of
giants because I knew this information
and the Wolf Law Library.
was available because Colonial Wil-
added several new online databases.
WHAT I DO TO IMPROVE THE
liamsburg' s historians, librarians and
volunteers over the past decades had
tains digitized versions of all the C05
VISITOR EXPERIENCE: In addition
done the work to find it.
files from the UK' s National Archives
and volunteers.
We have a partnership with William
Mary libraries that enables our users
to assisting library visitors with
research, I lead behind -the -scenes tours
for annual passholders and hotel guests.
My main contribution to the guest
I had another memorable
experience
when I helped a visiting member of the
Burgesses Society with genealogical
research into an ancestor who was a
research area.
I am also pleased that the library has
The " Colonial America"
database con-
and is a treasure trove of primary source
material. Another popular new addition
is ProQuest' s " Dissertations &
Theses
Global," expanding our access to scholarly work.
INTERESTS/ HOBBIES: Unsurpris-
ingly, I enjoy reading! I also enjoy knitting and am always on the lookout for
Williamsburg' s Leicester Longwool
sheep. I' m active in my church and volunteer with the Historic Rivers chapter
of the Virginia Master Naturalists. You
may sometimes see me walking my dog,
Emma, on DoG Street or the Bassett
Trace Nature Trail.
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Christmas on the Home Front at The Rockefeller' s Bassett Hall
by Amanda Keller
Left: Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
would listen to The Army Hour on a radio much like this one in an effort to keep up with the movements
of U. S. troops.
Center:
The Rockefellers hadfive sons involved in the war effort, four in uniform and one serving in the State Department. Right: Mrs. Rockefeller made packages of
supplies and treats to send to those serving overseas.
Christmas on the Home Front, a new
soldiers was not limited to Williams-
burg, and it continued after the war's
how World War II changed the celebra-
Eustis, and the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station to Colonial Williamsburg.
Soldiers would watch an introductory
tion of Christmas for Americans and
film about the Foundation' s work before
and plans for the new Veterans' Center
how the Rockefellers supported the
touring the exhibition buildings. The
aim of the training program was to
installation
at Bassett Hall, highlights
troops in Williamsburg and beyond.
The couple was instrumental in the
inspire the soldiers and connect their
town' s efforts to welcome members
modern- day mission to the Revolutionary War and the defense of democracy.
of the military during the holidays.
For this program, Bassett Hall is
presented as it may have appeared in
December 1944, during the Battle of
end. In 1944, she described her hopes
at the Museum of Modern Art in New
York City. She believed deeply in the
healing power of the creative arts and
that average men could be helped to for-
the troops, assembled packages to send
get the destruction, ugliness and horror
they had known by designing and constructing things beautiful and useful.
to soldiers overseas and had special con-
Her work to create the War Veteran' s
the Bulge, the bloodiest battle for Amer-
cern for those soldiers who might be
ican troops during the war.
lonely or forgotten." She sent her son
Winthrop, who was serving in the
Art Center was no doubt inspired by
Winthrop' s recovery from injuries sus-
Mrs. Rockefeller knitted scarves for
Each room features objects that highlight how the Rockefellers
supported
the
war effort during WWII.
The Rockefellers had four sons in
uniform and a fifth was appointed assis-
tant secretary of state. Abby Aldrich
Rockefeller often wore a five- star pin to
special events during the war, showing
her pride in her contribution to her
country, and as a bond with other mothers making similar sacrifices.
Mrs. Rockefeller privately funded the
construction and furnishings of a USO
in Merchants Square. The USO was a
complement to the already popular Williamsburg Soldier Training program that
brought troops from Camp Peary, Fort
Pacific, extra supplies and treats to share
I shall
with his fellow soldiers, writing, "
enjoy my vision of you sitting under
some kind of tropical tree opening my
boxes, exclaiming over the good things
to eat, and distributing my presents
among all your friends, from the General down."
Mrs. Rockefeller entertained soldiers
and their wives for luncheons and din-
ner parties in the beautifully furnished
dining room at Bassett Hall. She met
with as many servicemen as she could
and used this opportunity to learn more
about the war and what was happening.
Mrs. Rockefeller' s work to support
tained when a suicide bomber struck his
ship in Okinawa.
Bassett Hall will offer one last eve-
ning program on Dec. 27 to celebrate
Christmas on the Home Front. Visitors
will have the rare chance to see the
house and property after dark, interact
with actors portraying servicemen and
women, examine vintage military vehicles and enjoy live music. This installation will end on January 6, but Bassett
Hall will continue to celebrate the
75th anniversary of the end of WWII
throughout 2020. In addition to this spe-
cial program, Bassett Hall is open on
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.
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Workplace Safety and
Community Care
Director of Museum Theater Cheryl Ruschau
shared this helpful list of reminders that are use-
ful for all employees when considering their colleagues' safety.
Be mindful of disclosing personal information.
Don' t give out the location of our break rooms
or the location of a staff member to a guest.
This includes tagging co- workers without their
permission on social media fan pages.
Be cautious about sharing your personal
information.
Volunteer ofthe Quarter
Carol Kozek was recognized for her attention and diligence to
her volunteer work at the Rockefeller Library by awarding her
the Volunteer of the Quarter. She was nominated by Marianne
Martin and Jeff Klee because of her relentless work ethic and
dedication to her projects. Carol is an asset to her team not
only because of her great work but also because she brings a
cheerful smile every day.
If you see something, say something.
If you had a weird encounter with someone,
chances are they will have weird encounters
with others — let your supervisor or the
supervisor on duty know so we can be on
the lookout.
Call Public Safety ( x2600) to make a report if
appropriate.
If you see a colleague who seems uncomfortable with a guest or in a situation you feel
uneasy about — trust your instinct and give
them an escape option. They may be perfectly
fine, but s/ he will still appreciate the support.
Here are some options that have worked well
in the past:
Ask a question that can be used as a
is
graceful exit ( I understand Mr.
here to see you); if they choose to deny
the escape and continue the conversation,
you know they are fine.
Hover nearby until they see you and have
a chance to call out to you or give you a
signal if they need an escape.
Share with one another the actions that
have worked in a situation.
Reason to Celebrate
Liberty Lounge recently celebrated an impressive milestone:
200, 000 visitors! At a special reception at St. George Tucker House
in October, volunteers and friends gathered to mark the occasion.
Remember, you' re empowered to look out
for yourself. If a polite response doesn' t
work and you need to walk away from a
guest, please do. If you need to take a
break to take care of yourself, please do
and let your supervisor on duty know so
that they can cover your assignment.
Colonial Williamsburg News is published by the Office of Internal
Communications for Colonial Williamsburg employees. Send
correspondence to: Colonial Williamsburg News, BHS V181, or email to
Sometimes even a seemingly small encounter/
event can trigger feelings; please make use of
the resources available for more care as needed:
kalbertson@a, cwf. org.
Editor in Chief Catherine Whittenburg, x7726
ERHI employees may contact their Peer
Editor Kerri Albertson, x7174
Support Team at x7988
Contributors
All employees may access the Employee
Katie Appel, Chris Beitzell, Nealla Champagne, Carl
Childs, Trish Collupy, Anna Cordle, Thomas Green, Tracey Gulden,
Amanda Keller, Jody Macenka, Chuck Reusing, Wayne Reynolds, Melissa
Schutt, Angela Taormina.
Assistance Plan ( EAP)
Talk to supervisors ( any of us)
Contact
Human
Resources
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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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Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 72, number 6, December, 2019
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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2019-12