2
25
1822
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/54ee5cba447899ce0b452c7b725a8471.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=K610Y8%7E4-yjy0EgMJ1hbEjQws90jck-XJJ6qJrebSWmVzzKjhJ4BlBe7jqmiZDJMowv3BVx8y0%7EpvzzLTA0J4Xrg2NDfQ3SUNsnEuaAFgdvt0iXt1YqFjBR3d98LbzWA0tCUBJsAmBCKG%7EGh3K9Kogf-rfdWNcRCOF2DXNm402YOlKiqZbBwh64lDqHjJHdEdwmsf25GdqhuS%7E1SuVPfvh3LnY-gwN1GVYYRwEGTjTB%7E%7E7P3o-zlVb1t6vYzexmwhS3a5vCrt98bhv-44Czi9YAK6JweFrFdUDPABhB3PnQPP9mMZyQH2zQRxBa5fJcJfjC99TdeAo92P73aio1CQg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
5beb69770f25c84bd61c81dd79c1620b
PDF Text
Text
nniinnnnu)
INFORMATION ABOUT COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS
MARCH
First
exhibition
By CW Staff
In the 18th and early 19th centuries,
early printed textiles with their luminous
colors and attractive designs were widely
sought for fashionable clothing and home
furnishings. Eighty examples of these stun-
ning printed cottons and linens, many of
9, 2017
Online at \ \ netapp2 \PubRelations \Public \CW News_ Online \cwnews \current.pdf
of
exhibition
VOL. 70, NO. 4
early printed textiles opens March 25
provides
an opportunity
effects rivaling prints on paper. Experiments
to employ
with
many of those beautiful objects to tell these
very human stories."
The history of printed textiles may
sound
Linda
This publication is recyclable.
chemicals
yielded
pencil
blue
and
china blue techniques to solve the difficult
challenges of pattering textiles with indigo
blue.
modern to today' s consumers,"
says
Baumgarten,
Colonial
Williams -
Printed Fashions" will include a variety
of objects dating between 1700 and 1820
burg' s senior curator of textiles and cos-
which have never been exhibited before, will
tumes who organized the exhibition. " Trad-
from India, England, France and colonial
go on view in " Printed Fashions: Textiles for
ers shipping goods from the other side of
the world in ships, domestic workers trying
America. Among them will be men' s and
lace Decorative Arts Museum on March 25.
The exhibition will illustrate the design,
their best to respond to foreign competition,
doll dressed in original clothing from the
people making the effort to dress in up -to-
1770s,
history and techniques of printed textiles
date styles despite their limited means and
bedcover in brilliant colors, a trunk linked
during this formative era; these objects
the importance of chemistry and mechani-
with
played their own important role in history,
cal expertise
for chairs, curtains
not just for their obvious aesthetic qualities,
er goods: All of these concepts could easily
Clothing and Home" at the DeWitt Wal-
but also for their economic importance
as
trade goods and as examples of technolog-
Textiles are among the most fragile objects that survive from the past. They also
afford us particularly detailed views into
the lives of our forebearers,"
said
Ronald
quilts
rare,
and
early printed
case covers
for tall -
developing competing technologies as early
as the 17th century, it was during the 18th
from India as the center focus. This pan-
textile
production
today as well as
fashionable
had inspired
century
European
Indian
printers
that most of the technical
chintzes
corporated
into which
el, or " palampore,"
advances
is a printed
panel
was too small for the
and
chemical fixatives known as mordants and
borders and then quilted the whole with
then dyeing the textiles, Europeans developed laborsaving techniques to expedite the
chief
curator
and
conservation
on the part of our textile
curator
Blocks,
lowed printers to apply pattern at a faster
and Home"
complete collection of printed textiles. This
rate, often with delicate and intricate linear
al-
closely spaced running stitches. The flowering tree at the center of the palampo-
and expensive cotton from India.
Aedes'
and rollers
Colonial Williamsburg photo
This gentleman' s banyan on display in the
Foundation is home to a remarkably large and
110/
M
copperplates
er enlarged the bedcover with fine silk
process.
Printed Fashions: Textiles for Clothing
exhibition
is made
of stylish
Exhibit celebrates
90year anniversary
ofFoundation
birthday
It's almost here ... get ready for the grand
re- opening ofthe Williamsburg Inn!
Despite
the
snow
weather challenges,
the Foundation
and
other
The John
both
winter
on - time
our guests, the commu-
Williamsburg Inn —just in time for its 80th
birthday this spring.
and reimagined
Inn will
Corporate
recapture many beloved traditions of gracious hospitality while ushering in plenty
of new ones.
ly efforts to enlist John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s support for restoring
When the Inn' s doors open
Virginia' s colonial
are:
with
a
fountain
and
Challenge,
com-
fire
pit
of
Photo by Penna Roger
dining option. These outdoor spaces
The Williamsburg Inn, seen here in 2014, will re -open in April after the second part of a multi
will extend the Goodwin and Terrace
phase
a breakfast
retreat
that will
continue serving food and cocktails
throughout the day.
Restoring the elegant traditions of the
Rockefeller Room. Once a fine dining
room,
the
Rockefeller
Room
will
re-
claim that legacy to serve as the Inn' s
signature dining venue. We have partnered with the Puccini Group' s culinary experts to develop a sophisticated menu celebrating the evolution of
American cuisine. Offerings here will
include
traditional
Southern
dishes
elegant
authorizing
the
Ludwell- Paradise
Rockefeller
liamsburg Town Plan presented to
ture
we are making today respond to the needs
craft
cocktails.
Giving the grounds a facelift. The beautiful
new reflecting
pool
at the center
Jr.
Make
no
mistake,
2017
guests'
we will
be able
expectations --
to meet
in a way that
respects the glorious past of this Colonial
Williamsburg gem.
launches
an
Mr. Rockefeller. Also documented
Sincerely,
Mitchell
President
Queen
Charlton's
Elizabeth' s
B. Reiss
and CEO
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1957
Coffeehouse
in
visit
2009
along with many other key events.
Want to know more? The John D.
Rockefeller Jr. Library is located at
313 First St. in the Bruton
School Education
an expanded
important new era for Colonial Williams-
and a reproduction of the first Wil-
bring to the hospitality market. With these
our
adding
changes
to Williamsburg, the opening of
enhancements,
we are
The
are
matic statement, while other landscaping upgrades breathe new life into the
hotel' s pastoral surroundings.
themselves.
and demands we know today's consumers
of the Inn's front oval will make a dra-
Queen's Terrace with adjoining wedding pergola and event lawn.
another
of the
ting, along with local beers and signa-
plates and snacks in this intimate set-
Creating the Regency Ballroom. Formerly the Regency Dining Room, this
yet
telegram
purchase
David' s
include "
Goodwin's early attempts to interest automobile magnate Henry
Ford in funding the Restoration
Enhancing the Restoration Bar. Guests
will be able to enjoy a variety of small
upgrades,
provide
exhibit
House, a series of letters telling of
affairs.
from far -flung regions.
to our venues for social and
the
Father"
burg' s original flagship hotel. But it is one
that we have planned carefully to honor the
Inn' s tradition of grace, style and luxury, as
first conceived by Mr. and Mrs. John D.
corporate
and flavors brought to the New World
will
the exhibit tells our sto-
renovation.
Creating a marquis destination for
weddings. Along with these and other
addition
through
ry through documents. Highlights
lounge, will offer guests an al fresco
Rooms,
capital
2016- 2017's Let Freedom Ring
Inviting them to relax outdoors. A new
bar and social terrace,
Archives.
From Dr. W.A. R. Goodwin' s ear-
in April, guests will discover, for example,
outdoor
Jr. Li-
Years. Located within the library' s
lobby, the exhibit highlights the
rich history of Colonial Williamsburg and offers visitors an opportunity to view rarely seen items from
the library' s Special Collections and
nity and all of you to the much -enhanced
renovated
Rockefeller
lonial Williamsburg Celebrates 90
and
on- budget. We are now looking forward
to reintroducing
D.
brary is pleased to announce the
opening of a new exhibit titled Co-
this critical project for
remains
re is patterned with a large tree bursting
with floral blooms, growing from the hilly
See Printed Textiles, page 2
i
a‘
Renovated Inn re -opens in time for 80th
space
cotton,
and valances
to begin
represent
it did centuries ago."
Linda Baumgarten and her predecessors, the
plete
palampore"
Thanks to decades of effort and
scholarship
we
an Indian "
a
vice
Humelsine
museums. "
that
accessories,
finished quilt, so the unknown quilt mak-
president for collections,
The
women' s
were realized. Rather than using the Indian method of painstakingly hand -painting
L. Hurst, Colonial Williamsburg' s CarlH.
of consum-
garments,
post beds plus study documents that show
printing techniques, advances in printing
chemistry and trends in design. Among
the exhibition' s highlights is a stunning
bed quilt, never previously exhibited, in-
Although
ical advances.
isle
in the production
women' s
Center.
Heights
The exhibit
is free and open to the public during
library hours Monday - Friday from
9 a. m. — 5 p.m. and will remain on
display untilJanuary 2018.
�MARCH 9, 2017 2
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
AEC formed to
identify key areas
Hotel,
Dear CW Hospitality Team Members,
of improvement within
the Call Center, Golf, Spa, Sales, the
areas, sub - committees were created to brain-
courage
each
and
every
one
of you
to ac-
Williamsburg Lodge and the Williamsburg
storm ideas and create action plans.
Following the results from the 2014 and
2016 Employee Surveys, the Hospitality
Division leadership team agreed that im-
Inn selected employees to attend the first
tion plans created would drive the division
tively be a part of how we treat each other
and how we create lasting memories for all
meeting of the newly formed AEC.
to meet tangible results that would improve:
of your guests.
Employee Recognition, Social Events and
done and will do to make Colonial Wil-
mediate action was needed. Thus, the As-
Culture,
liamsburg the best place to work and visit.
fying key areas of improvement and devel-
50 employees representing more than 25
job titles across Hospitality. On the first
meeting the AEC conducted an exercise to
discover what employees felt the key areas
oping a clear action plan to improve these
areas.
Management from every area of Hospitality including: the Taverns, Huzzah!, the
Recognition,
cations were areas that needed to improve.
leaders to learn more about the exciting
Woodlands, the Governor' s Inn, the Griffin
To focus the committee on improving these
plans from today moving forward. We en-
sociate Engagement
Committee ( AEC) was
formed. The AEC was tasked with identi-
The committee consists of more than
The ac-
hospitality
and Communications.
I am pleased to announce
that the plans
have been finalized, and we began our jour-
Sincerely,
of improvement were for the division. The
ney to grow our culture, communicate better, recognize more frequently, and celebrate
Florencio
results of the exercise showed that Employee
together
Social
Events
Please talk to your department and unit
and Communi-
Vice President
Hospitality
announced
Sara Garringer
Basheer Al Ruaye
Ferrao
on Feb. 27.
Members of the 2017 Associate Engagement Committee
Justin Addison
Thank you for all you have
Darryl Glover
Melissa
Alexander
Danquia
Cheryl
Baker
Griggs
Linda Hand
Kara Barbie
Patricia Harris
Mark Benjamin
Justin Haynes
Brian Bent
Tracey Haynes
Mike Hornby
Demeisha
Blackwell
Adrian Bonney
Brenda Houlden
Natalie Bonsell
Latachia
Lynn Braxton
Dennis Jenkins
Jackie Brewington
Bonnie Johnson
Jenkins
Jackie Bridgeforth
Kostadin
Travis
Mike Kirby
Brust
Richard
Buel
Michael
Kapendelov
Kranich
Glen Byrnes
Christopher
Lindsay Codekas
Edwinn Cosby
Ledia Lane
Ladria
Thomas
Lamberson
Crystal Leaver
Cowles
Lewis
Mary Crowell
Rebecca Little
Sandra
Vonda Lowden
Dearment
Mario Evans
Brad Maynard
Florencio
Erick Mellott
Ferrao
Mark Florimonte
Leslie Noble
Michael
Ford
Christine Nord
Michael
Foster
Stephanie
Brian Fothe
Damion
Pace
Piotrowski
Patricia Frantino
Dotty Porter
Pamela
Members
Ali Potts
Garrett
of the Associate
Engagement
Committee
include: ( back row, left to right): Glen Byrnes,
Photo by Penna Rogers
Cole Wallace, Mark Florimonte, Sara
Garringer and Lynn Braxton; ( middle row, left to right) Chris Nord, Dotty Porter, Eric Mellot, Jackie Brewington, Grenda Green, Mary
Crowell and Jackie Bridgeforth; and ( front row, left to right) Brenda Holden, Kara Barbie, Karen Pruden and Sheri Wall.
New home and garden store opens in Merchants Square
Boxwood &
Berry, Merchants Square's
Southern favorite continues to be magnolia.
newest home and garden store, will hold its
The pineapple, the 18th -century symbol
of hospitality, is favored in the 21st century
as well. Products with the images of pineap-
grand opening March 10.
Gardens
were
status
symbols
in
the
18th century and the restoration of our city
ple include lanterns, plates, spoon rests, tree
involved not just the buildings but the gar-
ornaments, cheese boards and door mats.
dens and greens as well," Melissa Fraley Agguini,
executive
director
of products,
retail
and licensing. " Every item we sell — whether
it be in the Historic Area or in our modern brand stores — is somehow connected
to our city, collection or timeframe. While
our Colonial Nursery connects guests more
directly with the 18th century, Boxwood &
Berry allows us to expand that offering with
a more
contemporary,
chandise
and
seasonal,
mer-
mix "
Top sellers in Boxwood &
Berry are
five -finger vases and flower bricks make it
easy to add floral arrangements to any home
with faux flowers from the store or fresh
from the garden. Wreaths that can be used
inside and outside also are popular. The
Boxwood &
Berry features several door
mats that coordinate with garden flags and
mailbox
covers.
A metal
squirrel
with
an antique
bronze
finish and a real working lantern light the
way in any yard. Additional statuary that
can added
to landscape
includes
herons
and cats. Colonial Williamsburg' s garden
books add 18th -century inspiration to any
garden.
For guests who enjoy Christmas year Boxwood &
Berry carries holiday
round,
products 365 days a year.
Photo by Darnell Vennie
Boxwood &
Garden Sale, April 19 — 30
Berry will hold its grand opening on Friday, March 10. The new home and garden
store in Merchants Square features a variety of products including faux botanicals and soaps.
Historic Garden Day in Williamsburg,
Tuesday, April 25
open 10 a. m. —
Upcoming events include:
Want to know more? Boxwood eT' Berry is
6 p. m. daily. Employees can
enjoy their 25 discount with the presentation
ofa valid CW ID.
Printed Textiles
Continued from page 1
ground. Later known as a " tree of life," this
must -see object in the exhibition;
ily Fund of the Silicon Valley Community
thur Museum; Susan Greene, author and
design
and American
to reveal more than seven feet of swatches
Foundation;
independent
appliqued quilts for a century after the first
with 430 samples in all. The colorful print-
Colonial Williamsburg; and Mr. and Mrs.
palampores
ed cottons were available for sale in a single
Jay E. Frick. Ellan and Charles Spring fund-
generously sponsored by Windham Fabrics,
Inc.; Philip Sykas, research associate, Man-
year by a Manchester, England, printing establishment. In less than a century, British
manufacturers went from rudimentary early
attempts at copying Indian imports to becoming a major printing industry.
ed the
chester
influenced
Another
Fashions"
entered
English
the West.
featured
object
in " Printed
is a gentleman' s banyan made of
stylish and expensive cotton from India. The
delicate floral design was mordant- paint-
ed- and -resist -dyed, creating a colorful yet
comfortable garment suitable for relaxing
at home. By donning his imported chintz
banyan,
the man at leisure signaled his
Printed
Fashions"
will remain
it unrolls
exhibition
was
made
of mannequins.
School
and Barbara
of Art,
Brackman,
ar and researcher.
whose
United
lecture
Kingdom;
independent
In addition,
is
schol-
20 scholars
from the United States and England will
on view
nationally known scholars from March 2628. Guest speakers will include Rosemary
Crill, honorary research associate, Victoria
present juried papers on all aspects of textile
possible
and Albert Museum;
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. For
more information, please see http:/ /history.
org/history/ institutefinstitute_ about. cfin.
wealth and fashion sense. A textile swatch
through the generosity of Mary and Clin-
or sample book from
ton Gilliland
1783 is yet another
purchase
To celebrate the opening of " PrintFashions,"
The Colonial Williamsburg
researcher
Foundation will host a symposium of inter-
through March 2019.
This
ed
the DeWitt Wallace Fund for
and the Turner - Gilliland
Fam-
Linda Eaton, John L.
Marjorie P. McGraw director of collections &
senior
curator
of textiles,
Winter-
printing and usage. The program will take
place in the Hennage Auditorium at the Art
�MARCH 9, 2017 3
EMPLOYEE NEWS
Experience the best
For the second year, National Theater
Live performances return to Colonial Wil-
British theater at the Kimball
of
the lively conversation soon turns into
a revealing power game, further complicated by the return home of two
fer's iconic play. Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives
in
Square.
world. Awestruck by his genius, court
sinister younger
composer Antonio Salieri has the pow-
er to promote his talent or destroy his
name. After winning multiple Olivier
and Tony Awards when it had its pre-
tion- and - answer
from theaters
in London,"
said Robert Currie, Colonial Williamsburg
director of entertainment. " When I first
music
capital
of the
vited to Neverland, where Tinker Bell
will be followed by an exclusive ques-
performances
the
Captain
liamsburg' s Kimball Theatre in Merchants
These are internationally broadcast stage
Vienna,
him to reattach it. In return, she is in-
came here, this is what I wanted to bring to
Amadeus
Theatre."
National Theatre Live offers many dif-
was
adapted
into
session
with
the
Rosencrantz
cast
production
await. A riot of magic,
and
Guildenstern
Are
Dead,"
July 2017. Daniel Radcliffe
Harry Potter "), Joshua McGuire
The Hour ") and David Haig ( " Four
Obsession," 7 p. m., May 11. Jude Law
The Young Pope ") stars in the stage
an Acade-
Hook
music and make - believe ensues.
and director Sean Mathias.
miere at the National Theatre in 1979,
the Kimball
the fairy, Tiger Lily and the vengeful
men. The broadcast
of " Obsession."
No
Weddings
van
and
a
Funeral ")
star
in
my Award -winning film.
No Man' s Land," 7 p. m., April 15.
Following their hit run on Broadway,
of Luchino Visconti' s 1943 film. Gino is
Tom Stoppard' s brilliantly funny situation comedy. Against the backdrop
a drifter, down -at -heel and magnetically
of " Hamlet," two hapless minor char-
ence a unique opportunity to experience
world -class theater right here in Williams-
Ian McKellen
handsome. At a roadside restaurant he
acters,
in Harold
encounters husband and wife, Giuseppe
take center stage. As the young double
burg," Currie said. " The National Theatre
Live screening events have proven to be very
Pinter' s "
broadcast
and Giovanna. Irresistibly attracted to
stumble act their way in and out of the
live to cinemas from Wyndham' s The-
each other, Gino and Giovanna begin a
action of Shakespeare' s iconic drama,
atre, London. One summer' s evening,
two ageing writers, Hirst and Spooner,
fiery affair and plot to murder her husband. But, in this chilling tale of passion
and destruction, the crime only serves to
they become increasingly out of their
depth as their version of the story un-
ferent types of productions to choose from.
These broadcasts offer our Kimball audi-
popular
with
our
core
audience,
and
we
hope that they will be just as excited as we
are for this year' s upcoming schedule."
This year' s lineup includes:
Amadeus,"
cian
Thrones ")
It' s
plays
Luther," "
Salieri
18.
Lu-
Game
in Peter
of
Shaf-
to the West
meet
in
Stewart
End stage
Man' s
Land,"
a Hampstead
pub
and
re-
con-
Shifler - Jones
engraver
available
their stories increasingly
his shadow, headstrong Wendy helps
or at the Kimball Theatre Box Office.
day in
Tickets for the National Theatre Live
Peter Pan," 2 p. m., June 10. When Pe-
unbelievable,
the
WHY I LIKE WHAT
I DO:
MEMORABLE
the way the customer wants it. It's a matter
the
all- important
employee
I also use the computerized
engraving machine to make annual cups for
the Golden
Ball.
In 2017 we're featuring
Jones,
the Tailor Shop.
WHAT
of personal pride that I'm able to do it.
DO
POSITIONS
HAVE
I HELD:
In 1981, I started here as a cart driver in
coach and livestock. When I was hired for
the position, I took orientation that lasted
YOU
HAVE
HERE?
FAMILY
My husband,
journeyman
silversmith,
com
EXPERIENCES:
I lit-
erty." I was at the Wythe House early in the
morning grooming my horse. Mr. Alda was
standing near the barn, and I needed something for grooming. I walked by him to go
times it's a real challenge to engrave a piece
WORK
Kimball7heatre.
possible location for his movie, " Sweet Lib-
thing a little bit different each day. Some-
and
at Fandango,
erally tripped over actor Alan Alda when he
was scouting Colonial Williamsburg as a
It' s some-
awards
broadcast at the Kimball are $ 15 and are
Engraving Shop"
expanded my job skills there.
WHAT I DO: I currently work on the
Engraving Shop' s pantograph machine. I
engrave jewelry, hollowware, plaques for
name badges.
Guildenstern,
folds.
apart.
an opening in the Engraving Shop and have
Pantograph
and
ter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, loses
each
them
Rosencrantz
tear
Area retail stores. In 1987, I learned about
NAME:
POSITION:
No
Patrick
tinue their drinking into the night at
Hirst' s stately house nearby. As the pair
become increasingly inebriated and
little bit different
a
EMPLOYEE
Donna
March
7 p. m.,
Msamati ( "
turn
and
Hove directs this new stage adaptation
into the barn and bumped into him. He just
WHO
Preston
smiled and walked on by.
INTERESTS / HOBBIES:
works
We have two
here. My father -in -law, Preston Jones Sr.,
dogs — Gordo and Sage. Gordo is a golden
worked in landscape.
retriever mix and is a therapy dog. We go
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
BIGGEST
to Paws
to Destress
sessions
with
students
We' ll get something from the President' s
Office, engrave it, clean it up and put it in
from the College of William and Mary. Sage
a nice box. Sometimes we' ll get a call about
She' s a holy terror.
Develop ( if you don't already have one!) a
I worked at the Williamsburg Inn, in the
a guest who wants something engraved but
has to catch a bus in 30 minutes, and I' ll say
yes. I try to do a little bit more. Exceeding
landscape department and in the Historic
the guests' expectations has never left me.
a week.
It was
similar
to the
Orientation
Tour guests got, only it had more history
with it. One of the main focuses of training
was
to
meet
and
exceed
guest
expectations.
is a boxer, pit bull and chocolate
ADVICE
FOR
NEW
lab mix.
EMPLOYEES:
sense of humor and don't take yourself too
Donna Shifler Jones
seriously.
Employees celebrate 20 -year, 25 -year service anniversaries
1.
2.
3.
Photos by Darnell Vennie
Mitchell B. Reiss, president and CEO of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and his wife, Elisabeth Reiss, hosted the 20 -year Club on Feb. 13 in the Virginia Room at the Williamsburg
Lodge. ( 1) Members of the Fifes and Drums marched into the Virginia Room to kick off the festivities. ( 2) Twenty- eight employees were inducted into the 20 -year Club. Reiss congratulated
Nation Builder James Ingram on reaching his milestone anniversary. (3) Following the ceremony, guests were invited to enjoy refreshments. ( 4) Guests to the Milestone Dinner on Feb. 14
dined at the Lodge Virginia
Room. ( 5) Norma
Cross'
Milestone
Bowl waited
25th anniversary.
5.
on a table to be presented
to her. ( 6) Reiss presented
the Milestone
Bowl to 18 employees
who celebrated
their
�MARCH 9, 2017 4
WHAT' S HAPPENING
VITA
Azta
free income tax
offers
filing
assistance and electronic
The
Volunteer
Income
Tax
Assistance
Filers should bring:
VITA) program, sponsored by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, will provide
Government
free tax assistance to employees, retirees and
Social Security card(s)
volunteers
at
Bruton
Heights
picture
ID ( driver' s li-
cense)
Education
Healthcare insurance form 1095 - A, B, C
Center on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
if received)
days for this year' s tax season.
Through
April
15,
VITA
2016 Income
volunteers,
Receipts for deductions
certified by the Internal Revenue Service,
will complete "
Virginia
while- you - wait"
income
tax returns
Federal
Bank
and
Heights
School
Education
if
IRS
software
program
requires
that taxpayers bring a copy of 2015 federal
2—
5: 30 p. m.
2 — 5: 30 p. m.
Thursdays,
check),
Identity theft PIN /letter ( if received)
A new
The schedule is as follows:
info ( voided
2015 Federal and State Returns
Cen-
ter, Room 204.
Tuesdays,
account
e -filing
on a first -come,
first -served basis at one location only —
Bruton
W2s / 1099s
and state returns.
Preparers
are unable to ac-
cess prior year information.
Saturdays, 9: 30 a. m. —1 p. m.
For more
information,
call the automat-
ed message
line at ( 757) 220 - 7029 ( press
number of taxpayers who can be served is
option
e - mail
reached.
contact Jane Lloyd
The site will close daily when maximum
3),
at
VITAwb@cox. net
or
at 220 - 7163.
Photo by Penna Rogers
Every day is different for the security staff as we are involved in both historic preservation
and community policing," said security officer Herb Williams.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation' s
Hospitality & Courtesy Committee and the
Public safety is paramount
for security
EMPLOYEE
NAME:
YEARS OF SERVICE: I am a new
vehicles
when
they
are
parked
on
our property, and we often become involved in reuniting families who become
separated during the course of their visit
to Colonial Williamsburg. If a medical
with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation last May. Prior to my employment here, I was employed by the James
City County Department of Parks and
situation
Recreation
I do have the opportunity to interact
with many of our guests who might be
dining with us in one of our colonial taverns, shopping in Merchants Square, or
for three years, and I also
served in the U.S. Army for seven years,
time at Fort Eustis.
I also
did one tour in Iraq for one year as part
of Iraqi Freedom.
con-
and we do have law enforcement powers
while serving the public, our staff and
while preserving
steps --
reg-
donation of blood and refreshments. There
is now a Rapid Pass option available to help
and protect-
occurs,
we
are
also
contacted
Conference
Appointments
Center.
are encouraged.
To make
save lives in less time! Visit redcrassblood.org/
at
RapidPass and follow the instructions. There
220 -7025 or jtarr@cwforg. Walk -ins are
is also a free Blood Donor app available on
the App Store or on the Google Play— store.
an
appointment,
contact
Jessica
Tarr
also welcome.
Spring Employee Yard Sale slated for April 8
to render any assistance that our visitors
Colonial Williamsburg' s corporate and
a mat or table to display items and money
may need, including bee stings in the
foundation relations department will spon-
to make change. No crafts, food or drink
spring and summer.
sor the Spring 2017 Employee Yard Sale
from 8 a. m. to noon Saturday, April 8 at the
corner of First Street and Capitol Landing
items can be sold. Employees may park in
the Costume Design Center parking lot.
Employees may donate unsold items to
attending
I am a special
servator of the peace for the Foundation,
volunteers
approximately
of four
drive from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. March 15 at
their
I DO:
takes
istration, confidential health history, actual
visitors who might need help in locating
employee, having just begun my career
WHAT
blood
and consists
the Woodlands
POSITION: Security Officer, Security, Safety and Transportation division
of the
Donating
one hour
American Red Cross will sponsor a blood
staff
Herb Williams
most
Blood drive slated for March 15
some of our evening programs
after our normal operating hours. Public
safety is paramount for all of the security
staff. I will certainly try to help our visitors in any way that I can to make their
visit to Colonial Williamsburg a very
ing the buildings and properties in the
positive experience for them and their
Historic
Road.
the
To reserve
a space,
complete
and return
an application form by Thursday, April 6 to
Disabled
American
Veterans.
A truck
will pick up any unsold, donated items after
the sale has ended.
Sophie Hart in GBO - 105. There is a $ 2 fee
If it is raining the morning of the sale,
to participate to cover the cost of advertising
call 220 -7272 for a message on whether the
in the Virginia
sale will take place. The rain date is April 9.
Gazette.
Sale locations are on a first -come, first -
served basis. Employees are asked to bring
For more information
contact
Sophie
or an application,
at 7272.
families.
Area,
Merchants
Square,
Bru-
ton Heights, the Regional Visitor Cen-
ter, Group Arrivals Building, Art Muse-
MEMORABLE
EXPERIENCES:
owned by Colonial Williamsburg. It is
Since my career with Colonial Williamsburg has thus far been very brief, I have
few instances to recall. One day, howev-
a very expansive
er, I did receive a call about an injured
ums
and
other
neighboring
properties
area to monitor,
and we
do use foot patrols, bicycles and vehicles
baby squirrel that apparently had fallen
as we perform our daily duties and re-
out of a tree. When
sponsibilities.
the local wildlife rehabilitator who sub-
responders
We are also trained first
and each
officer
is required
to be certified in both CPR and first aid
sequently
I arrived,
took the squirrel
I contacted
to an animal
as we do provide humanitarian services
care center. While I was waiting for them
to arrive, I was able to feed the baby an-
when required to do so.
imal with an eye dropper and care for it
WHAT
I LIKE ABOUT
MY JOB:
as best I could. It was all in a day' s work,
I consider my job to be both challenging and rewarding. Needless to say, every day is different for the security staff
will always be focused on our visitors
as we are involved in both historic pres-
properties
ervation and community policing. The
Mr. Ivor Noel Hume died Feb. 4 in Wil-
the
1986
as
liamsburg. He worked as an archaeological
a bus driver. In 1989 he was promoted
Foundation
and
returned
in
to
research records writer from 1957 to 1964,
assistant manager and then manager of bus
when he became director of archaeology. In
operations.
1982, he was named resident archaeologist
of service. He is survived by his wife, two
and Foundation
sons, one daughter, five grandchildren
retired
archaeologist
in 1987 with
more
in 1986.
than 30 years
He
of
Mr. William J. Maurer died Feb. 8 in
Dornsife,
Pa. He began his Colonial Wil-
liamsburg career as a night auditor in income accounting in 1977. He subsequently
12 years
and
seven great grandchildren.
Ms. Marianne Hull died Feb. 11 in Wil-
service. He is survived by his wife, Carol
Grazier, also a Foundation retiree.
He retired in 1999 with
liamsburg. She began work for Colonial Williamsburg in 1981 as an escort in group visits.
In 1983 she transitioned
tation
as an interpreter.
to historical interpreShe
was
supervisor,
These are all private properties and we
safety and security of our visitors
Remembering Friends...
are responsible for keeping them secure
and
staff, as well as the protection of our historic buildings
and artifacts
contained
although
our
primary
responsibilities
and staff and the historic buildings and
at all
in Colonial Williamsburg.
worked
as
night
audit
coordinator
and
su-
pervisor of night audit until 1981. He left
historical interpretation, when she retired in
2002. She is survived by her husband, a son, a
daughter and eight grandchildren.
times.
BIGGEST
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
therein, are of primary importance for
all of us. We are able to respond to any
This past December was a very event-
type
an associate degree in criminal justice
of
situation
with
a
moment'
s
no-
tice. We receive considerable training
before we assume our duties, including
ful month for me. First of all, I received
ing where we serve one month on each
from the American Military University.
Secondly, I completed the Community Emergency Response Team training
course offered by the City of Williamsburg. The training was based on the re-
of our three daily shifts. We are given all
quirements
of
several
three months of in house training, followed by another three months of train-
the
resources
to
perform
our
public
established
months
to
complete.
acoustic guitar.
In pristine condition. Price $ 1, 600. CALL: ( 706)
829 - 1279.
Lightfoot
area -
a quick
10 - 15 minute
drive
to CW.
CALL: ( 757)
Goods and services advertised in CW News are offered by individ-
291 - 1979 or leave message at ( 757) 565 - 2054.
uals and as such are not endorsed by The Colonial Williamsburg
FOR SALE: Evenflo " Aura Elite" stroller. Padded seat, storage,
Foundation or Colonial Williamsburg Company.
tray and folds for travel. $ 200 new, $ 45. CALL: ( 757) 784 - 8002.
Deadline for Marketplace
text is Monday at noon one week prior
FOR SALE: Two Bailey Wood Planes with Stanley blades, used
to publication. Ads must include employee's name and personal
but well cared for. A fully functioning
telephone number. Ifyou would to run the ad again, please submit
needs TLC.
antique wooden level, wood
CALL: ( 757) 565 - 4950.
the ad in person or through e- mail to progers@cuf org.
able
ment professionals in our local jurisdic-
THE
law
FOR SALE: 2000 Cheryl Crow Limited Edition
now
The security zones that I am responsible for change daily. I also enjoy working in a different zone each day.
I DO TO IMPROVE
other
I am
safety responsibilities.
WHAT
to supplement
FEMA and took
FORRENT:Furnished, two bedroom, 865 sq. ft. apartment- $950/
month. Washer / dryer and utilities ( power, water, sewer) included. In
enforce-
tions should any emergency situations
Colonial Williamsburg
News is published by the Office of Internal Communications
spondence to Colonial Williamsburg
for Colonial Williamsburg
employees.
Send corre-
News, GBO 132, fax to 220 - 7702 or e- mail it to pragers@a cwf org.
arise.
INTERESTS / HOBBIES:
I do en-
GUEST EXPERIENCE: I am always
joy fishing when I get the opportunity.
available to assist our visitors with any
I also enjoy recreational shooting on
situation that might require my involve-
occasion but have yet to visit Colonial
ment. Quite frequently, we will assist
Williamsburg' s musket range.
Director, Public Affairs
Kevin Crossett, 7286
Editor
Penna. Rogers, 7121
Contributors: Tracey Gulden, Anna Harry, Jane Lloyd, J. A. Lyon, Chuck Reusing, Joe Straw, Darnell Vennie
This publication
is recyclable. ©
View Colonial Williamsburg
2017 Colonial Williamsburg
News online at \ \ netapp2\ PubRelations\
Foundation
Pnblic \ CW News_ Online \ cwnews \ current. pdf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 70, number 4, March 9, 2017
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2017-03-09
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/48bd7e6c862e1083ca7247bf82a6ecb3.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=gaKrsYO87lVBeC0DxO6l4rE4scLSA22cI6JX4EbHL6uHxmRDJISfw1vG7WVUdvOhFINhZqZ237bZE0f59hWPUTaXIDMJY2laNWt%7EiglJFsuwPZ5DKFqD5HFZcs12VdjcDEhDNqvJAWVo8jc5shn%7EfeEKpf2ZIIE1nldUV5ZvnIWSGecpHIi81DqWWKagUXP1ei4jb1cbm2eZ%7ELVFieH-oZnQe1TXcru490a2Jvq0bl6Rc5BQ8HAPdYtLpuI1Wq3%7EtL8-3FOX0VFZf5tCzYu35YzV775WlcHurXCCU9CuZCNiZs1ccMRCVqFXX0vRt0Unrlp4WDccEEpTuexvzhxzVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
b13a4cd60a9ac458a408e3c557bb7ce5
PDF Text
Text
nnniinnnnu)
INFORMATION ABOUT COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS
FEBRUARY
23, 2017
VOL. 70, NO. 3
This publication is recyclable.
Online at \ \ netapp2 \PubRelations \Public \CW. News_ Online \cwnews \current.pdf
Bounce" between
centuries
at
CW, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
New Historic Area programming brings
families
face -to -face
and
hands -on
with
18th -century life; guests can enjoy a Spring
Getaway stay with a Williamsburg Bounce
Ticket featuring multiday admission to
Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens
Williamsburg.
This Spring Break, families are invited to
travel through time to the 18th - century city
and enjoy an enriched Colonial Williamsburg experience, then " bounce" into modern thrills at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
popular
The
Williamsburg
spring
Bounce
Ticket
offers
admission
to
Busch
Gardens Williamsburg in addition to Co-
lonial Williamsburg sites, programs and the
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg,
plus parking for seven consecutive days
March 25 through May 14.
The Bounce Ticket is included
in the
Spring Getaway package for guests who
book their stay at a Colonial Williamsburg
Photo by Darnell Vennie
Michael Twitty performed a cooking demonstration in the Peyton Randolph kitchen on Feb. 11.
He made Madeira ham.
hotel, including Colonial Houses, the Williamsburg Lodge, the Griffin Hotel, and the
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel and Suites.
The package
Michael
of
Twitty
brings a taste
rian, author,
interpreter
and " Afroculinaria'
Bounce Ticket is also available online for
Michael worked in the Randolph kitch-
en on Friday and Saturday. " On Monday,
blogger, visited Colonial Williamsburg on
Feb. 10 -11 to demonstrate cooking and talk
he worked at the Powell House kitchen with
with interpreters.
In addition to his skills as an interpreter,
Michael brought his skills as a cook. Four of
Michael is the first in a series of Revolutionaries
in Residence,
a two -year pilot pro-
gram that will provide entertaining, educational and immersive experiences for guests
group interpreters," Marvin said.
his recipes will be served in Colonial Wil-
liamsburg's taverns:
Chowning' s Tavern is currently serving
barbecued ribs with sauce.
and employees.
He met with interpreters as a group
and other staff members to talk about best
practices, history and how to best interpret
Shields Tavern will serve a vegetari-
an black -eyed pea soup beginning on
March
1.
said Mar-
King' s Arms tavern will serve an appe-
vin-Alonzo Greer, site supervisor at the Pey-
tizer portion of Madeira ham and sweet
African
and Southern
ton Randolph
foodways,"
See Twitty page 2
House.
free breakfast
Colonial Williamsburg photo
mistress of Colonial Wil-
Whitacre,
liamsburg' s
guests
Milliner
Shop,
shows
young
18th- century clothing.
daily with rates starting at $ 159 /night. The
Africa, South to CW' s taverns
Michael Twitty, acclaimed culinary histo-
also includes
Jana
Acquisitions, loans herald importance
99 and $ 79 for youths ages 6 - 12.
This year Colonial Williamsburg unveils
new, multifaceted programming at sites in-
cluding the Geddy, Wythe and Randolph
houses and Anderson' s Blacksmith Shop
and Public Armoury. Along with other
shops
and sites
like the historic
Raleigh
Tavern, guests of all ages can meet the na-
them play along as they learn never ceases to
be rewarding, and we hope new and returning guests will join us this spring for new,
fun experiences in the Revolutionary City."
Busch Gardens Williamsburg opens
March 25 and 26, March 31- April 23, then
Fridays,
Saturdays
and
Sundays
through
May 21 before opening seven days a week
May 26 through Labor Day. Colonial Wil-
tion's founders, enjoy period stories, music
or military drill, and even try their hands at
liamsburg is open seven days a week.
historic trades and games, with a focus on
information are available at Colonial Wil-
fun for young revolutionaries.
liamsburg ticketing locations, online at co-
Tickets,
reservations
and
additional
Colonial Williamsburg offers a setting
lonialwilliamsburg.com /spring - reak and for
b
like no other for families to immerse them-
the Williamsburg Lodge, which is a mem-
selves in our shared history," said Colonial
Williamsburg actor -interpreter Michelle
Smith. " We admire, and even envy, the ease
ber of the Marriott Autograph Collection,
with which kids transport themselves into
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is available at
this 18th -century world we craft. To watch
buschgardens. com / va.
of
at marriott. com /phfak or by calling 855 -2966627
toll -free. Additional
information
on
African- American heritage
American
With its mission to tell America' s endur-
plane
ing story through its material culture, the
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
have actively diversified its collections over
maker,
of
1683 - 1753)
Francis
Wrentham,
Nicholson
Mass.,
and
eventually became his apprentice. Chelor
later became a plane maker in his own right
recent years and have bolstered efforts to
as did Nicholson' s son John. Upon the el-
increase
der Nicholson' s death, he willed Chelor his
their holdings
of African- AmeriIn the past
freedom, 10 acres of land and the tools and
six months, the Art Museums have acquired
materials to continue his work on his own,
by purchase, gift or loan several significant
thus making him the earliest known Afri-
pieces that further this goal.
can- American
Colonial Williamsburg has long believed that art and artifacts speak loudly
Of the more
about the people, places, and events of the
liamsburg collection now owns more than
one third of them. This new group of almost
can works
of art and artifacts.
toolmaker
in North America.
than 700 Chelor
and Nichol-
son planes known to exist, the Colonial Wil-
past. Because we strive to tell the broader
250 planes was amassed over several decades
American story, it is important that we continue to seek out those objects that speak to
by the late David V. Englund of Seattle; it
the African- American experience during the
colonial and early national periods. These
was Englund' s longtime vision that his col-
newly acquired works address that mission
where the tools could be shared and studied.
handsomely,"
said
Ronald
L.
Hurst,
foundation' s Carlisle Humelsine
lection should go to Colonial Williamsburg
The
the
Englund
collection
encompasses
Chief cu-
the spectrum of woodworking planes craft-
rator and vice president for collections, con-
ed by the first dynasty of truly American
servation,
toolmakers,"
and museums.
The Art Museums
have just
received
curator
Erik
Goldstein,
arts
senior
and numismatics.
Spanning the middle quarters of the 18th
century, it is highlighted by the products of
the country's most extensive collection of
pre -Revolutionary woodworking
made by African- American artisan Cesar
Chelor. Prior to receiving his freedom, Chelor was owned by the earliest documented
said
of mechanical
planes
Colonial Williamsburg photo
The Art Museums have just received the country' s most extensive collection of pre -Revolutionary
woodworking planes made by African- American artisan Cesar Chelor.
Caesar
Chelor,
Francis
Nicholson' s manu-
mitted slave, and latter free tradesman. This
See African- American
art, page 3
�FEBRUARY
23, 2017
2
EMPLOYEE NEWS
Continuing
Development Award winners in the Education,
Research
tion Division
continuing
their
Chris
and Historical
Interpreta-
allow 14 employees
education
areas
opportunities
within
of
Standards
SOLs
Chris Brown
the
seums are doing," Chris said. " Many of the
museums are from bigger markets."
James Jolly of group interpretation reto
She
so
made in between periods of inspiration.
It would
around
wanted
the
she
Nicole Brown
could
weaver Jason Hille-
in
Md. "
National
Anthropological
gas took a weaving
Ar-
theory and drafting
Suiteland,
class on Feb. 17 -
I will study
different
moccasins
said.
for
things
I can
up
create
ry museum in Fair-
a
going to be learning
clothing by hand. I'm hoping the collections
about
can give me insight into sewing techniques."
ipate in competitions
stress," she said. " I have made some of my
as
the
Historic interpreters Warren Taylor and
and
History and Cultural Institute in Chero-
James Jolly
kee,
group outreach."
Jamie
Mesrobian
both
tion,
to
are
the
Science
year
Boston.
with
the
Jamie Mesrobian
Team," Jamie said.
They
want
tional
ation
ture,
ogy
to
and
inen
of
school
and
tours. "
STEM
staff," he said.
fle Association
said. "
fo-
Joseph Wixted
We
also have a lot of science and math teachers
coming to see what Colonial Williamsburg
offers."
Character
interpreter
Nicole
Brown
at-
tended three fashion workshops with Burn-
Turnbridge in Williamsburg.
covered
making
The
18th - century
He also will be able to perform
ties
potatoes with a biscuit beginning on
Campbell'
s Tavern will serve
man — wanted
to see the guns and
cannons. All I wanted to see was cooking. I
remember going to the Governor' s Palace,
and the interpreters brought a peacock that
was covered in beautiful blue, green and red
feathers, and began plucking it. My father
out
of range
safety
and general
expenses.
comprised
of six represen-
Jason
Whitehead,
son and Brenda
Layne
Ander-
Leek.
The Douglas D. and James S. Watkinson
Endowment
at
Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg supports the Education, Research
and Historical Interpretation division Professional Development
grants.
Want to know more? Employees from
who portrays young
Thomas
Jefferson,
Adrienne Lotto of performing arts is
learning how to play the baroque guitar.
It's a very interesting instrument," she said.
I want to be able to accompany other instruments or accompany myself when I'm
Interpretation division can review the Fre-
is learning how to
play
violin
on
a
pouchette or kit vi-
singing."
There
Kurt Smith
the
Education,
Research
and
Historical
quently Asked Questions and download
an application on the Intranet at http: //
intranet /historicarea/ RHI /ndex. htm. Api
plications should be submitted to Brenda
olin.
Adrienne has been taking lessons from
many
are
so
possibilities
Leek
through
interoffice
mail at BHS
b leek @cwf.org.
Professional Development grants
Michael has toured plantations including
of there."
When Michael attended college, he had
the opportunity to meet August Wilson,
Pulitzer Prize -winning author of " Fences."
Wilson told him that he would find his cu-
linary roots by " going back to the South and
find Africa through your grandmother."
He found his roots in Alabama, North
Carolina and South Carolina. " I had to relearn what African- American
means,"
to study African- American foodways. " It was
The
Education,
Research
and
His-
he
torical Interpretation division ( ERHI) is
the place of origin of my ancestors' food."
He not only discovered his ancestors but a
way to honor them as well. " My art is built on
travel,
seeking applicants for Spring 2017 Pro-
the ground of the slave quarter,"
Michael
said
Families can learn from their ancestors,
Michael said. " Our ancestors had gardens to
grow their own food."
Lack
of access
produce
has
caused food deserts today. `African- Americans want to build better diets and become
healthier," he said.
and the Southern
Foodways
Alli-
ance, and as a 2016 TED fellow he delivered
the TED Talk " Gastronomy and the Social
Justice Reality of Food." He is the author of
The Cooking Gene: A Journey through African- American Culinary History in the Old
South," scheduled for release later this year by
The Revolutionaries
said. " It was such a big surprise. I'm part of
gram
Grainger
is generously
Foundation
grants.
Front-
or
park
Applications
should
of six representatives
continuing
departments
will
ents.
Committee
will
enhance
Last fall,
the
guest
opportunities
that
experience.
15 employees
received
the
Current
Susan Gilliam,
Whitehead
non- super-
pretive
contact
with
guests
are
eligible
to apply for grants of up to $ 1, 000 for
submitted
from the qualified
select
award
recipi-
members
are:
Stewart
Pittman,
Jason
and Layne Anderson.
The Douglas
the story below.
non- exempt,
be
Cathy Hellier ( Chair), Mary Carter,
specific fields. For more information, see
Regular,
per-
by March 1. A committee comprised
line staff have the opportunity to pursue
education
admission,
son Educational
D. and James
Endowment
S. Watkinat Colonial
Williamsburg supports the Education,
Research and Historical Interpretation division Professional Development
professional development activities.
grants.
Want to know more? Employees from
Opportunities for continuing educa-
the
Education,
Research
and
Historical
tion can include, but are not limited to,
Interpretation division can review the Fre-
seminars and conferences, courses, lec-
quently Asked Questions and download
an application on the Intranet at http: //
intranet /historicarea / RHI /ndex. htm. Api
tures,
programs,
research
projects,
pre-
sentations related to current or planned
in Residence
pro-
sponsored
by The
of Lake Forest,
Illinois.
programming, exhibits and interpretive
plications should be submitted to Brenda
sites
HarperCollins.
history."
Development
visory staff members with direct inter-
Twitty's past projects include a presentation with the Center for the Study of Southern Culture
fessional
museum
formance admission, meals and lodging.
opportunity to study in the areas of their
to fresh
or
Smith,
Kurt
like channeling something," he said. " I found
As a Revolutionary in Residence, he talked
about his first visit to Colonial Williamsburg
at a inaugural REV Talk on Saturday, Feb. 11.
My dad brought me here begrudgingly after I saw an ad," Michael said. " My father —
me
current
Historic Brattonsville in McConnells, S. C.,
a catfish stew beginning March 14.
got
the du-
officer.
Va.
music teacher Tim Olbrych at the Col-
to
Applicants sought for Spring 2017
March 2.
a military
Michelle Watson
from page 1
Christiana
meals
Educational
Na-
seum in Fairfax,
tyConiue
tman,
As a training counselor, Jeff will work
Ri-
related
tee members are: Cathy Hellier ( Chair),
Mary Carter, Susan Gilliam, Stewart Pit-
Jeff Thomas
planning a day trip
has
presentations
select award recipients. Current Commit-
Colonial
with instructors. " I will be able to work with
group
intense
Twit
in-
Trades and Skills is
more
workshops
an
be
to the National
and
tatives from the qualified departments will
musket range," he said.
Historic
been give more and
ley &
a
Williamsburg' s
Du-
tional Firearms Mu-
she
as
into
can
incorporated
cus,"
at
con-
Applications are being accepted for the
Spring 2017 grants by March 1.
structor, I will teach
history,"
Van
ects
admission,
and training coun-
guests
seminars,
limited to, travel, tuition expenses, museum
instructor
As
including
Associ-
courses
selor. "
geol-
said.
Katie
Technology, Engineering and Math
opment activities
ferences, courses, programs, research proj-
A committee
Warren Taylor
anthropology,
Michelle
Rifle
ry staff members with direct interpretive
contact with guests are eligible to apply for
grants up to $ 1, 000 for professional devel-
tive sites. Awards may be used for, but are not
programs
firearms
cul-
archaeology,
know how Science,
STEM)
different
and take fiber arts
classes, among other activities.
non exempt,
non- supervisoRegular,
planned programming, exhibits or interpre-
of
is pursuing two Na-
speakers
storytelling,
Ed-
Thomas
military
topic areas such as
Resource
ucation
Jeff
it. " Con-
discuss
lege of William and Mary since October 2016. Currently, she practices at the
toric home.
recom-
ference
of
We are going to
work
and
mended
traveling
in
tar since October 2016.
Wythe House while guests tour the his-
attended
the July event last
of
Museum
Kody
Grant,
interpreta-
group
Their
N. C.
colleague,
and Joseph
Wixted,
Photo submitted by Adrienne Lotto
Adrienne Lotto has been learning baroque gui-
Michelle Watson will attend the Cherokee
blacksmith,
school
and
Hillegas
Wool Festival. She will be able to partic-
I' m
history, trades such
Jason
Apprentice weaver Aubrey Moog will
attend the May 6 -7 Maryland Sheep and
Felicity
Nottoway Indian. " My character is a seam-
interpreting
education,"
to the next level."
Mary
W.Va. "
our
that will help me get
portrays
Squirrel,
weaver
he said. " It's a class
here and how I can
She
Prickett s
Master
Karen Clancy encourages us to keep
and
she
looking
I'm
18. "
objects
leggings,"
and " Hot Cross Buns."
Apprentice
with the millinery.
Fort, a living histomont,
be great to create a program
that."
Colonial Williamsburg musician Wayne
Hill will teach Kurt how to play the violin.
To date, Kurt can play " Mary Had a Little
ba-
interpret them."
award
When
on the first, second and
Lamb"
such
The main idea is to see what other mu-
go
Powell,
know
chive
including social science and history.
said. "
third drafts, we can see changes that he
Jefferson
Smithsonian
ment in grades K 12 in several topic areas
to
Independence,
Actor -interpreter Felicity will visit the
pectations for student learning and achieve-
an
portrays
relationship
in April.
Kurt
programming,"
talk knowledgeably
about 18th- century garments, as well as the
commonwealth' s ex-
ceived
with
Clementina
sics
of
describe
and
characters —
Rind.
to
Learning ( SOL) to
Museums"
Nicole
three
and
of
guest experience
Jefferson was writing the Declaration of
Hannah
Museums workshop
on " Applying Virginia
stays
better
employees create a
hats.
Martha
interpretagroup
tion will take a Virginia Association
jackets,
to pursue
of expertise.
Brown
helps
education
Leek through
and museums.
Covered
expenses
include
tuition,
bleek @cwf.org.
interoffice
mail at BHS or
or
�FEBRUARY
23, 2017
3
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Did
New Year' s
your
include health,
2017 is here!
wellness?
There' s no better time to
start a path to improved health and wellness
Good
simple!
Here is what you can experience
or to continue building on good progress
that you've already made. Join the Wellness
An
updated
URL:
Revolution!
More
resolutions
web
portal
with
a
new
www. WellnessRevolution -
CW.
both CW employees
600
than 400 qualified
of your
colleagues
EMPLOYEE
par-
Beginning in February, earn badges
for your wellness successes through the
for
New
employee
look for
information
on
the
first one in March.
congratulations!
made
year,
it
even
Just
er.
your
And don't for-
we' ve
complete
physical
i
or
Revd
well -woman visit by
Dec.
1 to receive a
25
reduction
care
on
premiums
get our health
options,
es, and
ution
As
peer challengthe Wellness
in 2018.
annually).
appointment,
EOB (
position, primarily the cleaning of pots and
pans, for about 10 years. I have also worked
years.
in the kitchens at the Williamsburg Lodge,
ESTS/
Cascades and the Williamsburg Inn, as well
BIES:
as in the clubhouse
spare
or
of
Benefits)
from your insurance company. It's that
the CW Intranet
under
In
my
I
time,
worked for the Williamsburg Pottery for 28
years.
enjoy decorating my rock
discount
In-
CW.com.
the Benefits
at both the
HOB -
and
structions for registering can be found on
Explanation
INTER -
also
The incentive
www. WellnessRevolution-
been
cars
If you have any questions, please contact
Amy Goldschmiedt at extension 7026.
visit
kitchens
have
married for 35
and
To register for the Wellness Revolution,
A physician' s note stating the date of
An
We
ships,
active employees, and is not a cash payment.
your
continuously since 1991, all in the food service area. I have been working in my present
model
will need to self report the visit on our updated wellness website www. WellnessRevo-
either:
employed
Colonial
by
Williamsburg.
you
is a reduction on CW health care premiums for
simply uploading
rela-
love
Once you've had your appointment, you
lution -CWcom or the free Viverae app by
tives
by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
DO
in order to be eligible for
the premium
and
other
Gold and Green Golf Courses. Prior to my
employment with Colonial Williamsburg, I
ble employee by Dec. 1,
each
no
eligi-
a reminder,
must be a benefits
pay period in 2018
650
coach
Fair in June!
r
health
CW
your
r
easi-
children,
WHAT I DO: I have been employed
challenges —
you were among our
Wellness participants,
David Becker
Arms Tavern
web portal.
If
reduction.
NAME:
POSITION: Utility worker at King's
the health care pre-
This
and guests
com.
than
ticipated in the program last year, and more
mium
Be polite to everyone,
advice:
in 2017:
section
YOU
HAVE
FAMILY
WHO
WORK HERE? I was born and raised in
the
Miami,
Fla.,
area
and
attended
build
garden and do-
David Becker
Hia-
ing landscaping
leah High School in that city. I moved to
Virginia in 1977, and my wife and I now
around my property.
live in King and Queen County where we
My advice to new employees is to try to
have approximately two acres of property.
My wife, Karen, works as a cook at Chown ing's Tavern, and we both work on the same
days. She has been working at Chowning' s
for almost six years. She is originally from
get along as best you can with your fellow
the Poquoson area in Virginia. We have no
of the Human Resources page.
to
ADVICE
TO
NEW
EMPLOYEES:
employees and be polite to everyone, both
other staff and our guests. Work hard and
follow the instructions
of your supervisor.
Don't be afraid to ask questions if you have
any concerns and issues.
African American art
Continued from page 1
unique
assemblage
of
colonial
planes
will
serve as a core of Colonial Williamsburg' s
woodworking tool collection."
Another exceedingly rare addition to the
Art Museums'
collections
is a pair of silver
teaspoons marked by Peter Bentzon, examples from the less than two dozen known
objects bearing his touchmarks (of either his
initials or " P. BENTZON ").
Bentzon, a free
man of color, was born about 1783 in the
Danish
Virgin
West Indies ( now the United
Islands)
to a mother
States
of African
and
European descent and a Norwegian father.
Trained as a silversmith in Philadelphia, he
worked both there and in St. Croix, moving
several times between these locations prior
to his death sometime after 1850. The two
teaspoons
were made in either
or St. Croix between
Philadelphia
1815 and 1830.
Colonial Williamsburg photo
An exceedingly rare addition to the Art Museums' collections is a pair of silver teaspoons marked
by Peter Bentzon, examples from the less than two dozen known objects bearing his touchmarks.
though
deplored,
Few objects survive to bear testament
this jar, which stands almost
17 inch-
es in height and includes distinctive features,
to the work of enslaved and free people of
As human
color as silversmiths in early America. We
blot,
five -gallon capacity, does not include any of
Drake' s poetry it is, however, signed " Mr.
Chains him, and tasks him, and
Miles Dave" and dated October 15,
exacts his sweat.
Miles refers to Lewis J. Miles, who owned
On loan from Mazy Jo Case
Margaret Carr ( b. ca. 1909), an African- Amer-
David Drake from about 1840 to 1843 and
ican
again from 1849 until Emancipation.
made
or
house
pattern
such as five incised punctuates to indicate its
nature' s broadest, foulest
are very pleased to share these spoons as ex-
amples of the diversity of craftsmanship on
these shores," said Janine E. Skerry, senior
curator of metals.
Another exciting addition to the collections is a pale pink silk drawstring work-
With stripes, that mercy, with a
The work of David Drake is import-
bleeding heart,
bag made in 1827 by the Birmingham
England) Female Society for the Relief of
British Negro Slaves. English and American
1849.
ant for many reasons: It speaks to the role
Weeps when she sees inflicted
of utilitarian wares in 19th- century South
Carolina; it helps to illuminate some of the
This small work bag shows the very ac-
complexities of that system; and most of all
books, handkerchiefs and even keys. While
tive role that Female Societies took in work-
it gives us a glimpse into the life of this man
often embroidered
this
ing toward the abolition of slavery during
and the world he inhabited," said Suzanne
workbag takes a more political and moral
the 19th century. While many fancy work-
Findlen
conviction. The Female Society for the Re-
bags survive from this time period, these po-
glass. " This storage jar relates directly to the
Hood,
curator
of ceramics
and
lief of British Negro Slaves, established on
litically and morally charged women' s acces-
attributed,
April 8, 1825, produced literature, printed
sories are seldom found and make this piece
been in the collection since the 1930s and
albums,
a unique
will allow us to more fully interpret the life
purses and workbags
for sale to
acquisition
to the Colonial
help raise awareness of the cruelty toward
liamsburg's collection,"
enslaved Africans and to provide money for
their relief. The workbag' s central roundel
associate
curator
said
of costumes
Neal
and
teacher
inherited
in
this
from
Rogersville,
quilt
with
her mother,
Tenn.,
a school-
Lema
Carr,
between 1940 and 1960.
enslaved labor played in the manufacture
on a
beast.
women of the day carried workbags as a
fashionable accessory to hold their pocketwith floral motifs,
school
Wil-
Hurst,
textiles.
From roughly the same time period as
but unsigned
and work of David
These
example
that has
Drake."
stoneware
vessels
were
refined
By
1990).
the
typical "
schoolhouse"
the
exhibition,
which
pattern
remains
on
joins
on
view
through April 2018. According to family
tradition, Margaret Carr ( b. ca. 1909), an
African- American school teacher in Rogersville, Tenn., made the quilt or inherited
it from her mother, Lema Carr, between
1940 and 1960. The quilt features eight
houses facing each other on either side of
a central vertical band. Shiny synthetic fab-
the workbag, comes another extraordinary
of these
acquisition:
stoneware
turning and coiling techniques in which he
storage jar made in 1849 by the enslaved
turned the bottom portion of the pot on a
charming embroidered flowers around the
shows a group of slaves being whipped by
African- American
wheel and then coiled clay ropes around the
foundations
their master. The reverse is also printed, but
often known as " Dave," who worked for
top of its walls. This enabled him to create
doors and rooflines.
with a stanza from William Cowper' s poem
various owners in the Edgefield district of
vessels of remarkable height and diameter.
on slavery printed in " The Task" in 1784.
South Carolina for more than 50 years. This
The stanza reads:
is the first signed piece of Drake pottery to
In 2016, " A Century of African American Quilts" opened in the Abby Aldrich
The charming ` schoolhouse' pattern
seems especially appropriate for a woman
Thus man devotes his brother, and
join the collection.
Rockefeller
destroys;
illegal for slaves to be literate, David Drake
claim and features 12 quilts created by Af-
not only signed many of his pieces but also
rican- American quilt makers in the years
was known to inscribe verses on them. Al-
following the abolition of slavery ( from
copper plate image of a slave kneeling and
chained
to
the
ground.
The
foreground
And worse than all, and most to be
a
signed,
ash - glazed
potter,
David
At a time when
Drake,
it was
Folk Art Museum
make
approximately
some
he
To
to
loan, this colorful variation
of art in their
containers,
right.
1870s
generous
works
or decorative medallion) is printed with a
own
the
combined
to great
ac-
rics in bright solid colors create the houses,
each of which is further embellished with
and bordering the windows,
who was a teacher,"
ten, senior
We
are
curator
indebted
said Linda Baumgar-
of textiles
to
and costumes.
collector
and
scholar
Mary Jo Case for lending us this bold and
colorful example of Tennessee quiltmaking."
�FEBRUARY
23, 2017
4
WHAT' S HAPPENING
VITA
Azea
history to
life
The
and
candle
maker
I now have
Education
Thursdays
and
ID ( driver' s li-
Healthcare insurance form 1095 - A, B, C
Satur-
if received)
April
15,
VITA
2016 Income
volunteers,
while- you - wait"
income
tax returns
Federal
Heights
School
Bank
5: 30 p. m.
2 — 5: 30 p. m.
IRS
software
and state returns.
program
requires
Preparers
are unable to ac-
cess prior year information.
Saturdays, 9: 30 a. m. —1 p. m.
For
The site will close daily when maximum
number of taxpayers who can be served is
more
automated
information,
please
call
the
message line at ( 757) 220 - 7029
press option
3), e - mail at VITAwb @cox. net
or contact Jane Lloyd
reached.
making,
if
that taxpayers bring a copy of 2015 federal
2—
Thursdays,
check),
Identity theft PIN /letter ( if received)
A new
The schedule is as follows:
info ( voided
2015 Federal and State Returns
Cen-
ter, Room 204.
Tuesdays,
account
e -filing
on a first -come,
Education
W2s / 1099s
Receipts for deductions
and
first -served basis at one location only —
Bruton
landscaping department and then became involved in learning various doas shingle
on Tuesdays,
Virginia
room experience with three years in the
such
Heights
picture
cense)
certified by the Internal Revenue Service,
approximately 38 years of service with
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. I began my career in 1979 by
working in the dish room at the Williamsburg Lodge. My career here has
been quite varied as I followed my dish
crafts,
Bruton
will complete "
House
mestic
at
Through
Historic
Area, primarily at the Peyton Randolph
YEARS OF SERVICE:
Filers should bring:
days for this year' s tax season.
interpretthe
Assistance
Social Security card(s)
Center
in
Tax
free tax assistance to employees, retirees and
Robert Watson Jr.
Historic
Income
Government
volunteers
NAME:
POSITION:
Volunteer
VITA) program, sponsored by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, will provide
Peyton Randolph House
EMPLOYEE
er
filing
assistance and electronic
Watson brings
at
free income tax
offers
at 220 - 7163.
candle dipping, spinning and weaving,
and other colonial skills.
Judges
I have also worked at the Carter' s
Grove
Plantation
when
it was
owned
transferred
Plantation
to
the
Great
and was involved
tial construction
Robert Watson Jr.
will take place at a new location, the Virgin-
candles to take with them. This was a
middling plantation for our guests. We
very positive and interactive
used 18th - century
for our guests and I tried to make this
tools in construct-
experience
ing Great Hopes when it opened about
program as honest and real as I could. I
2007. I then became an African- Ameri-
like to teach by showing living history,
and the candle making program did just
can interpreter
in various
Historic
Area
programs and locations, but I have been
that.
MEMORABLE
working primarily at the Peyton Randolph
House
WHAT I DO: Presently, I am a costumed
the
African- American
Peyton
Randolph
interpreter
House
and
at
am
involved in the candle making program
taking place in the scullery and laundry
building in the slave quarters on the
Randolph property. Mr. Randolph was
a leading citizen in Williamsburg and
served as the president
of the First Con-
memorable experiences throughout my
38 -year
career
with
Colonial
Williams-
burg. Chief among them was building the Great Hopes Plantation on our
property. Transforming what was once
an overflow parking lot into a middling farming plantation, all while using
18th - century tools and techniques,
a very rewarding
and
challenging
dents will compete in regional competitions
a. m., prior to the actual judging.
to be judged for the opportunity to repre-
To ensure the highest quality of judging, it is imperative that all judges attend
this meeting. The students will be anxious
sent Virginia in the National competition in
to receive
June. One of the requirements is that three
return for time and effort, the Virginia His-
highly qualified historians, history profes-
tory Day events offer coffee and breakfast,
catered lunch during judge deliberation, a
will bring their historical research projects
sionals or educators judge each entry.
EXPERIENC-
I have had several interesting and
ES:
since 2011.
p. m. Most judging ends
at 2 p. m. Awards presentation ends at 4
p. m. An orientation session will be held at 8
first to qualify for the state level, where they
in its inito a
cussion with fellow judges will take place
between 8 a. m. —4
ia Historical Society in Richmond. The stu-
Hopes
and its adaptation
for Virginia History Day
On April 22, Virginia History Day, the
state competition of National History Day
by the Foundation and supervised the
Slave Quarters there until its closing.
I then
sought
The Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest is a series of competitions on
vahistorical. org/ virginiahistoryday.
Evaluation
of student projects and dis-
of professionals.
judge thank you gift, endless gratitude
positive
local, state and national levels. This year stu-
dents have focused on the theme " Taking a
Stand in History." More information about
the competition can be found at http.• /www.
/
the evaluation
perspective
Employees
In
and a
on Virginia' s youth.
who would like to serve as
judges are asked to complete the registration
form for judges, https: / goo.gl forms /GFlt5Z/
/
51p -ibHm781K2.
For any additional questions, contact
cgrodek@vahistorical. org or ( 804) 342 -9672.
was
expe-
He did own 27 slaves
rience for all staff who were involved in
when he lived here, and I try to bring
history to life as I both show and explain
cAPitel (04,
e,dol
this project. This endeavor took almost
tinental Congress.
to our visitors the art of candle making
eight years to complete
and was truly a
One Foundation effort and involved carpenters,
other Historic Trades
personnel,
in colonial times. My normal work days
are Tuesday- Saturday, and I consider
African- American interpreters and rural
myself to be a teacher of Historic Trades.
farmers.
WHAT
I LIKE ABOUT
MY JOB:
I love being an African- American interpreter and being able to bring history
to life at the Peyton Randolph House
and at the other locations where I am
assigned. I take pride in the opportunity
I am given each day in conveying and
explaining to our guests the normal day
When
opened
the
Great
to visitors,
Hopes
and presented
in the
to our guests
what it was like to be taken from your
in the life of the enslaved population
homeland, placed on a slave ship, sur-
in the 18th -century capital of Virginia.
vive
Guests
our work and see with their own eyes
large ocean and then end the journey by
becoming a slave in the New World and
how people actually lived and worked in
being sold at an auction.
are able to see our work,
colonial
times
and how
capable
touch
people
I DO TO IMPROVE
middle
BIGGEST
passage
of crossing
a
THE
service
to
the
Foundation
was
certain-
ly one of the highlights of my career. I
er myself to be a hands -on interpreter
also take great pride in helping many of
and apply my trades at both the George
Wythe House and the James Geddy
more competent and knowledgeable
House,
their
dolph
EXPERIENCE:
in addition
House.
In
I
to the Peyton
addition
to
Ran-
candle
making, I have also been involved in the
making of pitch forks, rakes, brooms,
baskets and other items, all while using
18th -century tools and techniques. I
buildings.
In 1983,
her job title was changed to historical interpreter. She was then promoted to senior in-
adult visits
terpreter in 1985. She retired in 1986 with
tive manager
13 years of service. She is survived by two
is survived by a son, a daughter and three
sons, a daughter and five grandchildren.
grandchildren.
coordinator
and was
when she retired
administra-
in 1993.
16
Ms. Ethel Blount died Jan. 24 in Rich-
She began her 19 -year
mond, Va. She began her 17 -year career at
career at Colonial Williamsburg as a room
attendant at the Williamsburg Lodge. In
Colonial Williamsburg as a flatwork finisher in the laundry in 1965. She transferred
to the Williamsburg Inn in 1970 to work
Ms.
Poksu
in Newport
Cavanaugh
News.
1993, she transferred
Inn
Design
Studio
died Jan.
to the Craft House
as
a
fabricator
and
as a relief housekeeper.
In 1983, she trans-
ferred to the Upholstery Shop and worked
as a seamstress until her retirement in 2004.
Design
tailor. She was a costume
Center
maintenance
as a
tech-
She is survived by her husband, two sons, a
nician when she retired in 2012. She is sur-
daughter and a host of grandchildren and
vived by a son, sister and brother.
great - grandchildren.
my new and younger colleagues become
presentations
to
our visitors
in
and
guests. I want to teach others many of
the skills that I have learned over the
years in the hopes this will enhance their
careers
with
Colonial
Williams-
burg.
FORRENT Furnished, two bedroom, 865 sq. ft. apartment- $ 950/
wooden handles, draw knife, hanging scale, tin snips, wood chisels,
month.
own
sharpening scone, large wooden pulleys and heavy natural fiber rope.
Washer / dryer and utilities ( power, water, sewer) included.
In
Lightfoot area - a quick 10 - 15 minute drive to CW. CALL: ( 757)
291 - 1979 or leave message
20. CALL: Jim at ( 757) 784 - 1651.
at ( 757) 565 - 2054.
Goods and services advertised in CWNews are offered by individ-
want to teach our visitors about the lives
INTERESTS / HOBBIES: I love be-
of the enslaved population and how ca-
ing able to travel and visiting other small
pable and skillful they were as they lived
towns in the Commonwealth of Virgin-
and worked for their masters and mis-
ia. I especially enjoy the mountains sur-
rounding Charlottesville and other rustic
tresses.
Last year I was involved
in the candle
making program on Duke of Gloucester
Street which had just been re- instituted
in the Historic
absence.
Many
even adults,
Area
after a prolonged
youthful
were thrilled
guests,
and
with the idea
of making and dipping their very own
FOR SALE: My grandfather' s old barn tools used at the turn of
uals and as such are not endorsed by The Colonial Williamsburg
the 20th century. Includes brace drill bits, rat tail files and some
Foundation or Colonial Williamsburg Company.
Colonial Williamsburg
settings where I can just relax and take in
the scenery. I love making walking sticks
and weaving baskets in my spare time
and enjoy spending time with my fami-
ly, including my wife, two daughters and
two grandchildren,
a grandson who is 16
and my granddaughter who is 10.
She
Foundation' s Costume
consid-
GUEST
liamsburg in several positions in the Historic Area, beginning in 1971 as an escort in
group visits. In 1981 she was promoted to
then exhibition
worked several years before working for the
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Receiving a Silver Bowl after 25 years of
had to be to live in this time period.
WHAT
the
Ms. Irmalee S. King died Jan. 20 in
Plano, Texas. She worked for Colonial Wil-
tions,
development of a tour of the property,
which was entitled " Working the Soil,
Healing the Soul" which focused on
slavery all over the world from Africa
to America
Ms. Mutter Woodward Hageman died
Jan. 8. She came to work for Colonial Wil-
liamsburg in 1968 as a hostess in presenta-
Plantation
I was involved
Remembering Friends.. •
News is published by the Office of Internal Communications
spondence to: Colonial Williamsburg
for Colonial Williamsburg
employees.
Send corre-
News, GBO 132, fax to 220 - 7702 or e- mail it to pragers@a au( org.
Director, Public Affairs
Kevin Crossett, 7286
Editor
Penna Rogers, 7121
Contributors: Tracey Gulden, Anna Harry, Jane Lloyd, J. A. Lyon, Chuck Reusing, Joe Straw, Darnell Vennie
This publication
is recyclable. ©
View Colonial Williamsburg
2017 Colonial Williamsburg
News online at \ \ netapp2\ PubRelations\
Foundation
Foblic \ CW News_ Online \ cwnews \ cureent. pdf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 70, number 3, February 23, 2017
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2017-02-23
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/d95e7c44673c4ff13487443fe6d4147a.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=qukodPfK7PaMx-AEVx-ZVD846hC51Icod3TyOA9vDUYbF1ckEMg3yH4fvuiXwSGqDRJYyRI8Wyu3q4o%7EWyUoDH4Nkqh548SOnckXgqsSRoon9UnthpZPONxg%7EoWdUumjo5F3dVMs-hirlL2eYZDwPVfB0Qk-ppQ4%7EVQ0nOhSj38-NsJ3PagUtAOtSoscDoBobV9TskuOXh1kWxa6jPrKCORS285zeK0aTfsmAFHHJsX2I9sPPh87TIu5fcwja9T613oohUQV0%7EEhDIFPMbHBNj-zfCN1UvBf8-uP-pcyJJHz0Xn7gLd4VVt2XJFkPS55v1LdDWe2KvGCexcAoumazw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
3590ed4f042f440fc5e5ad4e522bcf61
PDF Text
Text
INFORMATION
FEBRUARY
ABOUT
9, 2017
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
70, NO.
2
This publication is recyclable
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News _OnlineAcwnews \currentpdf
Culinary historian named CW's first Revolutionary in Residence
the Study of Southern Culture and the South -
By Joe Straw
em Foodways
Public Relations Manager
terpreter
and ` Afroculinaria'
Twiny launches
blogger
Michael
in Residence
program,
in the Old South,"
in which Virginias 18th -century capital hosts
modem -day innovators to engage the nation
with fresh perspectives
that capture
the spirit
in Res-
my presence
p.m. Feb. 11. The event, in which he shares
and
fields
audience
questions,
approach
co-
series and
place.
original live dramatic programming like
Journey to Redemption,"
Theatre
in Merchants
During
City
visits
through February, Twitty is also scheduled
to provide demonstrations and training for
Historic
preters,
Foodways
staff and historical
to engage
guests,
and
to define
and
Michael Twitty's work takes him throughout the country to preserve, prepare and promote African- American foodways along with the culinary traditions of Africa, the African diaspora and
the American
South.
us today," said Colonial Williamsburg
ident and CEO Mitchell
Pres-
B. Reiss. " With
aspects of our shared history that too often
have been overlooked."
the Revolutionaries in Residence program,
culinary offerings
and at Traditions
our lives
Photo courtesy of Michael ' May
inter-
to collaborate
we
Restaurant in the Williamsburg Lodge.
Colonial
Williamsburg
explores
the
events and ideas of the 18th century that
continue
the incredible
400th year anniver-
The
Historic
Triangle
has
incredible
is
at its heart and I'm excited to help illuminate those stories."
The
Revolutionaries
gram is
generously
in
Residence
sponsored
pro-
by The
Grainger Foundation of Lake Forest, Illinois.
with Colonial Williamsburg's hospitality
team on authentic new
in the Historic Taverns
to
stories to tell and Colonial Williamsburg
all at the Kimball
Square.
Revolutionary
will attract a wider audience
sary of African arrival in mainland British
America, there needs to be a homecoming
of all African Americans to this very sacred
incides with Colonial Williamsburg' s Black
History Month 2017 programs inducting
the Films of Faith and Freedom
for release later
the pleasures of lifelong learning, exploring
our past and moving forward into the future
with purposeful vision," Twitty said. " As we
idence program, Twisty delivers Colonial
Williamsburg' s inaugural REV Tallc at 5: 30
insights
scheduled
this year by HarperCollins.
Colonial Williamsburg has been a part
of my life for almost four decades. I hope
and relevance of its founding era.
As part of the Revolutionaries
and as a 2016 TED fel-
and the Social Justice Reality of Food." He is
the author of " The Cooking Gene: A Journey
through African - American Culinary History
Colonial Williamsburg' s
new Revolutionaries
Alliance,
low he delivered the TED Talk " Gastronomy
Acdaimed culinary historian, author, in-
challenge
engage
tion
and
thinkers
capture
who
the
question
conven-
disruptive
spirit
Twitty' s work takes him throughout the
country
of
America' s founding generation. I can think
of no one better suited to begin that journey
than Michael Twitty, who illuminates huge
to preserve,
prepare
and promote
African- American foodways along with the
culinary traditions of Africa, the African diaspora and the American South. His past projects indude
a presentation
with the Center
for
Admission to Twitty's REV Talk is $ 5,
and seating is limited. Program schedules,
tickets
and more
information
about
History Month events are available
Black
at Co-
lonial Williamsburg ticketing locations
including the Kimball Theatre box office,
online at colonialwilliamsbu>g com or by
calling 855 -296 -6627 toll- free
Revolutionaries in Residence hosts modern -day innovators to engage guests
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
has initiated
a
two - year
Revolutionaries
pilot
program
will
torian,
author,
interpreter
will conduct at least one staff training.
The goal is not only to enhance the
provide
entertaining, educational and immersive ex-
activities throughout
periences
formation, please see the article on this page.)
This
for guests
and employees.
program
is
intended
the public' s understanding
to
of our
REV
nation' s
reach
out
to
wider
audiences,"
Revolutionary/
Educa-
to Colonial Williamsburg
ing the experts in a public setting, such
expe-
with
staff
talk
said
will
condude
with
audience
Experiences.
Colonial
in a more
casual,
conversa-
revolutionaries
give
hour time periods.
Wil-
liamsburg will host events where the
The
and
Revolutionaries
in
Residence
gram is generously
sponsored
Grainger
presentations
interact with the audience.
en-
guests
or the Governor' s
tional atmosphere during one- to two -
Donor
of topics at the Kimball Theatre. Each
of Lake
Foundation
pro-
by The
Forest,
Illi-
nois.
gagement
Penny Young- Carrasquillo, director of development
Talks (
tional /Visionary). The visiting revolutionaries will give talks on a variety
founding principles and again position Co-
we
development
members.
lonial Williamsburg as a vital center of education, citizenship and bipartisan dialogue
as
Palace, and allowing them to interact
riences
Components of the new program are:
bolster
as the Raleigh Tavern
a -kind professional
the year. ( For more in-
olutionaries in Residence involve plac-
guest experience but to provide one -of-
and " Afroculi-
naria" blogger, is the first Revolutionary in
Residence and will participate in a variety of
in Residence,
that
swer
services.
through
a question- and -an-
Guest
session.
To
provide
even
more of an educational and immersive
Staff Training. Each resident expert
Michael Twitty, acclaimed culinary his-
Interaction.
experience
for guests, events with Rev-
Additional
tionaries
in
throughout
participants
Residence
the
in
will
the
be
Revolu-
announced
year.
Sotheby' s Museum Network adds CW' s Art Museums to prestigious roster
By Colonial Williamsburg
The Art Museums
work that includes the 60th anniversary of
Staff
the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
of Colonial Williams-
Folk Art Mu-
burg are pleased to join the list of esteemed
seum, " From Forge and Furnace," "
international
Toys in America," " Pieces of American His-
museums
theby' s Museum
that
Network,
comprise So-
a new
German
tory: The Restoration of Colonial Williams burg's Historic Area," " A Century of Afri-
online
destination that makes videos from leading
museums accessible to a vast global audience
can- American Quilts," " Silver from Mine to
of art collectors
Masterpiece"
and
aficionados.
The
Art
This content
Museums will be added to a select group of
museums that presently indudes The Metropolitan
Museum
of Art and Met
in New York City, the Los Angeles
Museum
in London,
and " Lock Stock and Barrel."
will continue
videos
are
to be updated
as
produced.
We are thrilled to welcome the Art Mu-
Breuer
seums
County
of Art, Tate and the Victoria
Albert Museum
additional
of Colonial
Williamsburg
to Sothe-
by's Museum Network at such an exciting
and
time for the renowned
Grand Palais in
institution,"
said An-
Paris, Ullens Center for Contemporary Art
thony Calnek, Sotheby's senior vice- presi-
in Beijing, Garage Museum
dent, worldwide
of Contempo-
Their
rary Art in Moscow, Museo Tamayo in Mexico City and The Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice
among
others.
Launched
in
September 2016 with more than 150 videos
from
to
18 museums,
grow
to
indude
the network
more
than
is expected
100
of
the
Colonial Williawsburgphow
This
weathervane
of
iron,
pine,
paint
and
gilt,
comes
from
the
exhibition,
Voices of the Past: Objects from the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums." It will be added to
Sotheby' s Museum Network, a new online destination that makes videos from leading museums
accessible
to
a vast
global
audience
of
art
collectors
and
Sotheby' s Museum
Network
offers
a
audience,"
said Ronald
L. Hurst,
wonderful opportunity for The Colonial
institution' s Carlisle H. Humelsine
Williamsburg
rator and vice president
Foundation
to share its out-
standing cultural collections with a world-
servation,
chief cu-
for collections,
and museums. "
We
the
con-
are honored
to join
this
august
assemblage."
The Art Museums will initially share
video
content
exhibitions
based
on
recent
and
of media services.
historic
collections
will be showcased alongside those of many
of the world' s leading art institutions on a
platform
that
exposes
a global audience
to
art and collecting."
The Sotheby's Museum Network content
can be seen by visiting Sotheby's digital platforms, which currently indude its website
aficionados.
world' s leading cultural institutions.
wide
director
distinctive
events
on the Sotheby' s Museum
and
Net-
museumnetwork.
sothebys. com) and Sotheby' s
AppleTV app. Amazon Fire will offer the
content
in the future.
�rdLO„„„/
1
1 - /
FEBRUARY
9, 2017
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Presidents Day programs trace political careers of Founding Fathers
During
18 —
Presidents
19,
guests
Feb.
ident, Thomas Jefferson, 1: 45 — 2: 30
of the
p. m., Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. President Jefferson ( Bill
Barker) looks back over his long career
Day weekend,
discover
the
roots
political careers of Patrick Henry Thomas
Jefferson,
George
Washington
and
James
Madison.
in public service. A free separate ticket
Saturday
is required.
Feb. 18
The Great Men of Williamsburg,
a.
A Public Audience with the First Pres-
11
ident, George Washington, 3 — 3: 45
12:40 p.m., Capitol. George
m. —
Washington (
Ron
as Jefferson (
Bill Barker)
Carnegie),
Thom-
p. m., Courthouse.
Bryan
Madison ( Bryan Austin) were shaped
by their experiences in Williamsburg,
events
that
Capitol.
In the
President
James
occurred
House
at
recounts
Washing-
in the House of Burgesses, the Ameri-
Room, President Washington
the years
discusses
Patrick
Henry (
the
er in Chief
War
Sunday Feb. 19
11: 15 a. m., Art Museums
relations
ident,
Richard
friendships
George
Williamsburg.
he has had over
Ron
with General Washington,
looks
tion that led to his election
10: 30 —
president
of Colonial
President
Carnegie)
over
in the
of the United
as the first
States.
A free
separate ticket required.
Washington
back
forces
and his leader-
ship in drafting the Federal Constitu-
with the First Pres-
Washington,
serving as Command-
of American
for Independence
his
Salute to the President, 4 p.m., Market
Square. Fifes and Drums and cannon
separate ticket is required.
salute
tal Army, James Madison,
towards both the
long career in public service. A free
Commander in Chief of the Continen-
of faction and the impor-
A Public
the
in Williams-
Governor' s Council,
Jefferson,
burg and the new Federal Government
just elected
in Philadelphia. In the General Court
rick Henry
Room,
member
and
of
Thomas
to succeed
as president,
as the next Governor
Audience
President,
Pat-
James
1 p. m., Art
Williamsburg.
Virginia.
Jefferson
Schumann
ticket is required.
A Public Audience
discusses
Thomas
A separate
Governor
and political
old Colonial Government
Richard
p.m., Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. In the year 1779, retiring
how
Schumann)
tance of compromise
Carnegie
Jefferson.
From a Virginia Governor, 1: 45 — 2: 45
the small city of Williamsburg played
a pivotal role in developing his earliest
ideas of liberty. In the Joint Conference
the challenges
Ron
can Revolution,
the
of Burgesses,
Madison
Bill Barker
Austin
sion ticket is required.
and the roles that each played in momentous
President
ton ( Ron Carnegie) reflects on his years
and James
of
James
with
the
Madison,
Bryan
Austin)
nation' s presidents.
Jefferson
and Madison
Washwill
in attendance.
with
Evening
Peaceful
as he
be
No ticket required.
An
12: 15 —
Museums
of Colonial
Guests join President
Madison (
the
ington,
Fourth
the
Transition
Presidents:
of Power,
8: 30 p. m., Kimball Theatre.
7: 30 —
Guests
reflects back upon his family's long as-
Palace Concert: From Coronation
sociation with the Capitol in Williams-
burg and how, during the Revolution,
Inauguration, 7: 30 and 9 p. m., Governor's Palace. An elegant evening of
vention of the Executive Branch of the
he helped
about how they as presidents inter-
music in the home
United States government. A free sep-
acted
arate ticket is required.
gresses
to introduce
of revisal
a radical system
to Virginia' s colonial
code of
ernors
laws. A Colonial Williamsburg admis-
to
discusses
of the first two gov-
of the new Commonwealth
present
of the union,
of
Virginia -- Patrick Henry and Thomas
affairs
and
and reflects
A Public Audience
the state
join presidents
on the in-
with the Third
son
Pres-
and
Washington,
Madison
and
in
negotiated
a
Jeffer-
discussion
with
the Con-
of their times. A separate
paid
ticket required.
Journeymen, masters recognized for their hard work in historic trades
Seven
Historic
Trades
employees
were
recognized
tion became available, I applied, they hired me, and I have
loved every minute of my, now, over nine years in the trade.
for
promotions to journeymen and masters during the annual
dinner on Dec. 12, 2016, at the Fife and Drum Building.
Journeymen
Mrva,
who
historic
received
gardener;
certificates
Aislinn
Lewis,
were:
One
of the biggest
things
I love about
what
I do is the fact
that I can say that I am one of only a handful of people that
can do this trade, in this method, in the country, if not the
Jennifer
blacksmith;
and
Debbie Turpin, wigmaker.
world."
Jennifer came to Colonial Williamsburg four years ago.
We essentially have three planting seasons in the Colonial
Garden. In February in hot beds, we begin planting cab-
the Wig Shop do is to answer
bage, lettuce,
June,
fruit
radishes,
we plant
trees
beets,
beans,
and
which
peppers,
would
carrots,
have
been
berries,
a typical
gentleman's garden in colonial times.
In the fall, we will plant cabbage,
Debbie
kale, lettuce and vege-
tables. Many of the vegetables we plant eventually find their
way into some of the many recipes prepared by our Colonial
Williamsburg
chefs and served to our guests. In addition to
things the tradeswomen
questions. "
People
at
can re-
late to the need for fashion," she said. " The fashion of wig
wearing is quite foreign to so many people that it is a great
opportunity to draw people into great discussions about the
changing fashions and the need to stay current."
celery and peas. In May and
tomatoes,
flowers,
One of the most important
Senior master and master blacksmith
Photos by Ixl Whim
K Schwarz ( left) and
vegetables, the Colonial Garden also grows various plants,
Mitchell
fruit trees and flowers, including roses and tulips, all of
burg, presented jenniferMrva with her journeyman certificate.
B.
Reiss,
president
and
CEO
of
Colonial
Williams -
is proud
of the
accomplishments
she
has
had
while working here that include working on the Winchester
Wig, a project that was worked on solely by women in the
trades; working on journeyman shoemaker Brett Walker's
handmade wig, which was her first independent large -scale
piece.
which are sold in our Colonial Garden Shop. Everything we
She has had the opportunity to travel to Copenhagen,
Denmark, and several locations in Germany in September
grow is appropriate to 18th -century Virginia."
In addition to practicing her trade, Jennifer also interprets to guests. " I love working outdoors and learning more
2013 in order to study original wigs from the 17th, 18th
and early 19th centuries. " My final journeyman project is a
reproduction of one of the wigs I studied while in Germany,
about colonial gardening and sharing this information with
our guests. Engaging our guests and seeing them get excited
about what we do in the Colonial Garden is especially re-
which is my absolute biggest accomplishment."
warding
cana, joiner; and Karee Loftheim, cabinetmaker.
New masters who received certificates were: Karen Clan-
cy, weaver;
to me."
Karen
Jason Whitehead,
began her career
masonry
as a casual
trades; Ted Bos-
employee
in Historic
Aislinn began working as an apprentice blacksmith in
2012. " We have a training curriculum with six levels," she
Foodways in 1987. Afterward, she worked for Shirley Flora
said. " Once you' ve developed
at the Sign of the Rooster
and Carter' s Grove gift shops.
returned
Foodways
the next level projects
the skill set you have
sessment
with
your
skills
in one level you move to
that correspond
developed.
supervisor
Each
on
to that and build
on
where
you
are
and
where
you need to go. At the end of the apprenticeship you make
locks
and more
acquired
complex
projects
that use the skill sets you
programs,"
One of her favorite projects has been making hardware
for folding furniture for the Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia,
Pa. Working with other
Williamsburg trades, they reproduced campaign
to George
Washington. "
Desks,
Colonial
fumiture
beds,
program
Senior master and master blacksmith K Schwarz ( left) and
Mitchell
B.
Reiss,
president
and
CEO
of
Colonial
Williams-
burg, presented Aislinn Lewis with her journeyman certificate.
she said. " I oversaw
of different people doing a lot of different stuff."
Following that, she moved to human resources to become
a compensation
analyst.
Karen
has
weaving so she took a job as an apprentice
four - poster
tice weavers — Annie Goode, Jason Hillegas
down
In her
on the bed
how
to
accomplish
how to record
something
the
physical
it from
project,"
the original
she
product.
the certificate at the December
2016
position
as
master,
she oversees
three
appren-
and Aubrey
Moog. The Weave Shop currently is creating osnaburg linen, a fabric used to make slave dothing, for Black History
She studied surviving examples of folding furniture at
Mount Vernon and one in Fort Wayne, Ind. " It's a way to
I learned
for
dinner.
itself."
learn
a passion
weaver when she
had the opportunity. In December 2015, she was named
tables
master and received
folded
of evening
300 people on staff. It's a lot
and chairs were designed to fold up so you could move it
more easily," Aislinn said. " The bed we know that Washington owned folds up into a fairly small box. It was a small
bed, and the four posts
She
to work with
at the Visitor Center. " Then I became manager
over the apprenticeship."
that belonged
to the Historic
Rosemary Brandau. Her career path led to the Costume
Design Center where she became responsible for assigning
costumes and inventory. Karen became a business analyst
year you have an as-
Month.
Jason began work at Colonial Williamsburg as a summer casual at Tarpley's Store in May 1995. " I worked two
said.
It' s
years in products
that goes into our records in our shop."
Debbie started working for the Foundation Dec. 1,
2000, in school and group services, and at the Wig Shop
Oct. 27, 2007. " I became interested in the Wig Shop during
tern with
my very first tour of the Historic Area," she said. " As a new
and then worked
for two years as an in-
2015."
hire in school
and groups,
we were taken on tours,
the Wig Shop that if there was ever a trade shop I would
absolutely love to work in, it would be that shop. I had no
no experience,
but when
the apprentice
posi-
in the
apprentice
Mitchell
B.
Reiss,
president
and
CEO
of
Colonial
Williams-
burg, presented Debbie Turpin with her journeyman certificate. Debbie' s supervisor, master wigmaker Betty Myers gave
her a porcelain replica of the Wig Shop.
brickyard
and conservation
in the
fall
in 2002, a journeyman
He jokes
as if we
were students on a visit. I remember thinking after leaving
background,
began
the collections
that
the brickyard
of 1999.
department.
I became
I
an
in 2008 and master in
is compatible
for him be-
cause it's the perfect job for someone who is a history major
who loved playing with Legos as a kid. " I enjoy seeing the
tangible work of producing bricks and then using them in
See Historic " trades,
page 3
�rdLO„„„/
1
1 - /
FEBRUARY
9, 2017
EMPLOYEE NEWS
Wilmarth divides his time between
grocer, bakery and rink
EMPLOYEE
NAME: Greg Wilmarth
WORKS
POSITION:
Cashier
I
at Raleigh
Tavern
HERE?
am
originally
Bakery. Seasonally, I am also a cashier in the
food booth at Dominion Presents Liberty' s
Ice Pavilion from November until February.
Marketing and IT employees worked together to create Colonial Williamsburg' s next generation
digital experience on www. colonialwilliamsb g.
com.
from
WHAT I DO: Although I began my career with The Colonial Williamsburg Foun-
kes
dation
Navy for four years
following my grad-
in December
upgrade of CW website
liamsburg website, hups:// wwwcolanialwilliamsburgcom,
transforms
is now online. This upgrade
our aging web presence into a
we
site
couples
strides
as
a responsive
our
new
design
CW Explorer'
the culmina-
The new website introduces
so
offerings
that
to
view
several ma-
projects
Our new website, the
mobile
of
our
application
WiFi
and our
network
customer.
Employees
to
and Smartphone
multiple
click
what
com-
are invited to take a moment
around
the
the
site
foundational
and
layer
experience
of Colonial
Promotions
perience.
System
Digital Experience employees who assist-
System
ed with the project are: Brian Nesslage, Ivy
Interactive map that allows users to
determine
what is shown
Garrenton,
based on the
Cameron
Dolak and Rachel
West.
choices
IT employees
New booking flow that makes use of
third party booking engines provided
by Marriott and iHotelier
Enhanced search functionality
are: Anthony
designed
uation
from
school.
Greg Wilmarch
I
high
was
sta-
tioned at Naval Sta-
have no children.
at the Huzzah
in March
restau-
2006 to work
Smithfield
few years before leaving again. I retumed
are employed at Colonial Williamsburg.
2012
and have
been
here
in
advice
two sites wherever I am needed.
YOU
HAVE
no other
relatives
who
ing computer games in my spare time.
ADVICE TO NEW EMPLOYEES:
a ca-
shier at both the Raleigh Tavern Bakery and
at DuBois Grocery, alternating between the
DO
have
INTERESTS /HOBBIES: I enjoy play-
continu-
ously since that time. I am presently
and
I have a sister who lives in
in the kitchen at Chowning's Tavern for a
to new employees
is to always
My
be tol-
erant of any changes that may occur in your
FAMILY
WHO
respective
work
areas.
Judges sought for Virginia History Day
to:
provide the services across the Founda-
cussion
On April 22, Virginia History Day, the
state competition of National History Day,
with fellow judges
will take place
Emily Bollinger,
Huelskamp,
Ryan
Pinto,
Josiah
Dunn,
Chris Leber, David Jenner, Sharon Der -
will take place at a new location, the Virgin-
between 8 a. m. — 4 p. m. Most judging ends
at 2 p. m. Awards presentation
ends at 4
p.m. An orientation session will be held at 8
dents will compete in regional competitions
a. m., prior to the actual judging.
first to qualify for the state level, where they
will bring their historical research projects
to be judged for the opportunity to repre-
ing, it is imperative
sent Virginia in the National competition in
to receive the evaluation of professionals. In
June.
return
One of the requirements
The Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest is a series of competitions on
vahiswricalorg / virginiahistoryday.
Evaluation
of student projects
Dunn,
Rick Todd
and
Mike Lapping.
His -
positive perspective on Virginia's youth.
This year stu-
Employees
who
would
like
to serve
as
judges are asked to complete the registration
form for judges,
about
hops:// goag1forms/ GF1t5Z-
51 pbHm781K2.
the competition can be found at http: / wwve
/
For
and
the Virginia
judge thank you gift, endless gratitude and a
dents have focused on the theme " Taking a
Stand in History." More information
for time and effort,
tory Day events offer coffee and breakfast,
catered lunch during judge deliberation, a
sionaLs or educators judge each entry.
levels.
that all judges attend
this meeting. The students will be anxious
is that three
local, state and national
Bryan
To ensure the highest quality of judg-
highly qualified historians, history profes-
Corman,
payment processing solutions
Colonial Williamsburg has embarked on
program
U. S.
and then retumed
in the kitchen
ricotte, Verna Nye, Nancy Plummer, Carol Marley, Kimberly MacMillan, Katie
Palmer, Mary Stutz, Kim Spruill, James
King, Bob Hodges, Ed Johnson, Chad
with our new ticketing and
a digital transformation
who worked on this project
Conyers,
Andrew Winfree, Jonathan Dryden, Paul
Enhanced Analytics
Integration
and
the
is Historical Society in Richmond. The stu-
Williamsburg's next generation digital ex-
patibility
Content Management
area
in
rant. I left Colonial Williamsburg in 2005
March
involves
Barre
served
I have also had
in
Scranton Wil-
lay the foundation for a single 360 degree
new features:
s
our
guest ` MakeHistory@CW'
jor enhancements that include the following
user'
align
experience platform.
effort.
Full PC, Tablet
better
preferences
that are built upon our new digital customer
delivered
tion of over a year of design and development
can
The program
web-
by a new customer experience (( x) platform. This launch represents
customer
to
and
their needs.
The Marketing and ITS divisions have
significant
have come
from a first - class destination
capture
modern, immersive experience.
made
that our customers
expect
the
tion Norfolk while in the military and decided to remain in the area after my discharge
from active duty. I am not married and
worked
tion
Pennsylvania
several short interruptions of service during
my time here, leaving for brief periods and
then returning later. I began my career as
a dishwasher at the Williamsburg Inn, then
transferred to the Commissary and later
Employees assist with major
A major upgrade to the Colonial Wil-
1988,
northeastern
any additional
questions,
contact
egrodekwahistorical. orgor ( 804) 342 -9672.
dis-
Historic Trades
Continued from page 2
project
that
separated
the carpenters
and the joiners,"
he said. " That was the first of the big three projects I
was
involved
in. The other
son Blacksmith
Shop
two were
the James
and Public Armoury
Ander-
and Market
House."
The variety of his trade is what appeals to Ted. " We work
on both
architectural
and furniture
projects,"
he said. "
We
currently are building a corner cupboard for Ferry Farm,
George
Washington'
s
childhood
home,
near
Fredericks-
burg."
Kaare joined Colonial
worked
nine months
Williamsburg
in landscape. "
ble for the Inn," he said. " We had
The first snow was 16 inches
21 inches.
wood
I stayed
and other
two snows
and the second
up all night knocking
trees
in June 1979 and
Our crew was responsia week
snow
apart.
reached
snow off of box-
and shrubs."
He was looking for a position at the Cabinetmaker Shop.
Senior master and master blacksmith K Schwarz ( left) and
Senior master and master blacksmith K Schwarz ( left) and
Mitchell
B.
Reim,
president
and
CEO
of
Colonial
Williams-
burg, presented a master certificateJason Whitehead, masonry
trades.
restoration work all over town. I also love finding that `aha'
moment when guests make the connection
makes a difference
in preserving
that what we do
the Historic Area," he said.
His accomplishments to date include being the first
journeyman
and master
of masonry
trades. "
I have also
Mitchell B. Reim, president
and CEO of Colonial Williams-
burg, presented master certificates to Kaaren Clancy of the
Weave Shop ( above) and Ted Banana, Joiner Shop ( below).
A spot opened in the shop as an interpreter,"
Interpretation
Before
Kaare said.
was a change for me."
he became
an apprentice
the
director
of trades
tested him. " He wanted me to make something to demonstrate the potential of being an apprentice so I made a Chippendale
mirror."
Kaare's apprenticeship lasted about six years. " During
that time, I made a large mahogany desk reproduced from a
Virginia
piece and completed
a set of Virginia
chairs."
had the chance to travel and teach brick firing to our
One of his biggest accomplishments during his 35 years
in the shop has been the opportunity to engage the public.
friends in the United Kingdom. However, my biggest accomplishment at Colonial Williamsburg was meeting my
excitement can't help but carry through to the visitors. We
wife 20 years ago."
mid- 1990s.
He served as an apprentice
Garland
Wood. " My journeyman
about what we do," he said. " That
have guests who have been coming back to the shop for de-
Ted started working at the Foundation as a casual employee in 1989 before joining the Historic Trades in the
penter
I think we are all excited
under master
project
car-
was the
cades."
The Cabinetmaker Shop also has had the opportunity to
participate
in the " Working with Wood in the 18th Centu-
backup kitchen at the Peyton Randolph House," he said.
Ted developed the Joiner Shop as its own trade during his
ry" for 18 years. " We have access to an amazing collection of
period pieces we can study firsthand," he said. " Because we
work for Colonial Williamsburg that often gives us access to
career here. " The R. Charlton Coffeehouse was the first real
other collections
across the nation."
�dLOi2uLG
i
'
3
,
1
FEBRUARY
9, 2017
WHAT' S HAPPENING
kota
Sign up for Active Shooting training
Pe&
The annual training for Active Shooter
iy
and
Wright educates our guests on
EMPLOYEE
NAME
Willie
H.
Actor- interpreter,
Research
pretation
and Historical
Ed-
ing many of
our
Division
but
I left
the
in 2008
staff
Mount
at
when
George
Vernon
I served
for two years.
there, I portrayed
to
Colonial
and
been
an
will
to
any
questions
that
our
itors
on
ed scenes
These
in the
scenes
in four script-
Revolutionary
include "
Love
City
and
Loyal-
ty," " What Holds the Future," "
Hated
1 — 2 p.m. and 2: 30 — 3: 30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10
1—
Employees
2 p. m. and 2: 30 — 3: 30 p. m.,
Thursday, Feb. 16
this training before
1—
on one of these dates:
Thursday, Feb. 23
Friday, Feb. 10
2 p. m. and 2: 30 — 3: 30 p. m.,
Employees should contact Walt Troy at
wtroy @cwf.' rg to make reservations.
o
Thursday, Feb. 16
Noel Hume remembered for
archaeological contributions to CW
archaeologist
Ivor Noel Hume
and
historian
College in England. During World War R
Noel Hume served with the Indian Army.
died Feb. 4. He was 89.
In 1949, he joined
the staff of Guildhall
is perhaps best known for his work at Mar-
In connection
didly with them any issues and concerns
that may have been raised during the
tin' s Hundred
Noel Hume was responsible
scripted scenes in the hopes that they
will gain a better understanding
about
ry Wolstenholme Town. He published the
III
discuss
I DO: As an African - Amer-
classes.
the lives
of free and enslaved
izens of Williamsburg.
and
can-
black
cit-
directed
book, "
Noel
this
based
his
Hume
From
search
became
chief archaeologist
as
Institution.
hon.)
for the Smithsonian
for Colonial Williamsburg in 1957. From
I am out in front of the James Anderson
1964 -73, he served as the director of ar-
of the United Kingdom
House
chaeology. He was resident archaeologist
an
from
OBE is awarded
gen-
I have
different
and
roles
have
in
free and enslaved
black
times.
Holds
In " What
each
of these
portrayed
man
both
a
in colonial
the Future,"
play the part of an enslaved
with
man at the
while
con-
there.
have had several very memorable experiences during my time as an actor -interpreter,
I
in meaningful
them
MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES: I
erally are of 20 -25 minutes duration.
scenarios
and engage
versations
both at Colonial Williamsburg
tion
Many involve
special
with Colonial Williamsburg.
When not performing in the scripted scenes,
I often can be found in front
of the James Anderson
House engaging
On
one
with
occasion,
after
in colonial times. I was in costume, ob-
viously, and this man and I talked as we
day and depicting the life of an enslaved
black man in the Revolutionary City. I
will normally appear in at least rwo of
the scripted scenes each day and will ap-
walked
from the Capitol
derson
House,
ios
each
conversation.
I also met a former law enforcement
officer
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB:
to the James An-
We were able to connect and became very
friendly during this special walk.
in all four scenar-
week.
on another
indicated
that
a different
occasion,
and he later
I had provided
perspective
him with
on the
enslaved
First and foremost, I am given the opportunity as an African- American in-
population that he had previously not
terpreter
considered
to
give
a
voice
to
the
people
whom history has chosen to ignore, for
the most part. Visitors
that
approximately
here soon learn
52 percent
of the
or thought
about.
While
an
enslaved interpreter at George Washington' s Mount Vernon, I also had many
other
similar
encounters
with
the
visitors
population in Williamsburg during co-
there,
lonial
ences and enhancing their knowledge of
times
descent
were
and
played
of African- American
a major
role
in the
an historical
early history of our country.
Performing
as
a
cast
member
in
excellent
opportunity
to
educate
many
positive
experi-
I consider myself
interpreter
and
take
pride
in giving voice to this particular group.
a variety of scenes each day gives me
an
providing
enslaved populations.
Reaching children and interacting
with school groups is also very import-
our guests on the slave society in early
ant to me. They are the future of our
America
country.
BIGGEST
and
helps
understanding
that
black
them
gain
a better
on the important
men
and women
roles
played
in
our nation' s early beginnings.
I also enjoy working with our other
For me, I am still working on my biggest
accomplishment. Although many of our
actor - interpreters
have
had prior
theat-
joy meeting our many and varied guests
who come here hoping to learn about
time between Trenton,
Colonial Williamsburg.
phy has always been that when you focus on the history of a nation, you need
ington, D.C. Many of the staff here have
been helping me become a better actor
in my various roles here which is making
my job easier. I become a better actor
everyday with their guidance, direction
to present all sides and all aspects
and
WHAT I DO TO IMPROVE THE
GUEST
EXPERIENCE:
My philoso-
of co-
Founda-
1986
until
his
re-
Bom in London
of the British
cultural interests.
He is author many books including
Here
College and St. Lawrence
Empire ( OBE).
to people who serve British
Lies Virginia," "
1775:
of the Field," " Historical
in 1927, he was educat-
ed at Framlingham
Officer
Guide to Artifacts
Another
of Colonial America"
cAieet
Remembering Friends..
Ms. Donna
in Lanexa,
E Hartman
Va. She worked
died Nov. 30
for the Founda-
in 1972
Lodge,
as a cook at the Williamsburg
then
assistant
chef and sous
assistance.
In
ter for six years.
manager at Chowning's Tavern, chef
She retired
in 2013.
She is
1977,
survived by her husband, three children and
in
three
Mr. Charles
Jan.
Thomas ( Tom) Allen
4 in Greensboro,
Ga.
Colonial Williamsburg
vironmental
and
died
He worked
for
as a manager of en-
health
programs
in secu-
1979
he
managed
grandchildren.
and
was
promoted
manager
in
to
assistant
1986.
He
Campbell' s and Shields
HOBBIES:
I
spend
during his 24 -year tenure. He retired in
2004. He is survived by a son, a daughter
and
four
grandchildren.
Mr. Arthur E. Fleming died Jan. 13 in
Hayes,
Va.
He
worked
as a maintenance
years and retired in 2010. He is survived by
Hampton,
his wife,
Va. She began
at Colonial
Williamsburg
at the Costume
1972,
her 22 - year career
Design
she transferred
Inn as a waitress.
in 1967. In
14 in Williamsburg.
He began employment
in 1962 as a buffet runner at the Williams-
to the Williamsburg
She returned
son, Melquan,
who
to the Cos-
tume Design Center at the end of 1972 to
burg Inn. He subsequently worked there
as a pantry helper and apprentice cook. In
work in positions as office clerk, tailor / fitter
1970
and assistant
liamsburg Lodge, and held positions as first
supervisor.
She was an inven-
he transferred
1987, he transferred to the Commissary as
acting head butcher. He was head butcher
Mr. Manfred Roehr died Jan. 7 in New-
port News, Va. He began working for Colonial Williamsburg's Hospitality division
when
he
cook
retired
in
and
to the Wil-
1992. She is survived by a daughter, four
grandsons and three granddaughters.
second
as a cook
cook,
broiler
2000
with
cook.
36 years
FOR SAIL: My grandfailas
he tad, aoumy.
Includes
old hull took used at the umu or
brace
dell bla, rat all files and some
wooden handles, dnw knife, hanging sale do snips, wood chisels,
sharpening
CALL:
stone, large wooden
Jim
a ( 757)
7114-
who
is 17, and both
them about our nation's early history.
tend Warwick
High School
Whether you may agree with me or not,
News.
As mentioned
also a retiree.
pulleys and h ® ry natural
fiber rope.
uals and as such are not endorsed
by The Colonial
Foundation. on Colonial Williamsburg
D eadline fin Marketplace
m publication
Ads
mew
trilliamsburg
Company.
sees is Monday at noon one meek prior
include
employee'
name
a
d persomd-
1651.
I hope that I have at least planted
Hope,
is also
here
at Colonial Williamsburg. I do play
the drums at my church, and I played
here in Williamsburg in the 18th cen-
in
bands
in Washington,
tury, even though I am unable to vote as
Colonial WIIliamsburg
D. C.,
gfered by indebid-
rfyoumouldm
me nd in person on
nun
dread
again,
ugbe - mad mpnoge"
pleasesubmis
@ forg.
while
News is published by nhe Mice of haernal Commend © dons for Colonial Williamsburg. employees. Send come-
spondenee
my wife,
an actor- interpreter
CWNewsare
at-
in Newport
earlier,
Goods and servieesadveasein
Di, srar. Public
Lo: Colonial
WIIliamsburg
News, CBO 132, lit. Lo 220 - 7702 orenuil
k urprngers,,,,
Alld rs ................................................................................. ............................... ..........................
C n Whurars: ' Ducey Culde,
g.
Kevin
Fdkor........................................................................................................... ............................... ...........................
Penn
Cro.
enn.
Rogers.
72x6
7121
Anna Harry, Jane Lloyd, J. A. Lyons Chuck Reusing, Joe Snrvav, Darnell Vennie
growing up.
TlJS
publicul
rs recyclable.
View Colonial Williamsburg News online aL.
02017
sempp,
In
of
service. He is survived by his wife, Prince
Wallace,
is 15, and a daugh-
ter, Quantaija,
importance of the enslaved population
for 20
two sons and a daughter.
Mr. Davis " Curley" Wallace died Jan.
as a seamstress
Center
service worker in Hotel Maintenance
a lot of time with my family. I have a
been the hest approach
out to them and teaching
about the role and
also
Taverns
rity and safety for 20 years. He retired in
2008. He is survived by a son.
Ms. Gloria C. Whitby died Jan. 6 in
20.
INTERESTS /
this has always
in someone' s mind
chef.
tion as a tailor at the Costume Design Cen-
telepbonenumben.
a seed
A
and
All the Best Rubbish."
N.J., and Wash-
lonial history. I approach all of our visitors with love and respect, believing that
in reaching
Part
Archaeology," "
tory control specialist when she retired in
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
rical training before they came to Colonial Williamsburg, I have no such hack ground. While growing up, I divided my
actor- interpreters each day, who have
helped me in my career here. I also en-
as
made Noel Hume
a
our guests in the conversations of the
pear as a cast member
served
from
archaeologist
to me and started asking me questions
about the life of an enslaved black man
all in polite
He
archaeologist and curator for the Winthrop
Rockefeller Archaeology Museum.
reading of the Declaration of Independence, a very large white man came up
also an actor- interpreter
visitors.
interactions
our
Hope Wright,
1986.
in 1978.
In 1992, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
tirement in 1988. He was the consulting
and while working at Mount Vernon.
Governor's Palace along with my wife,
1973-
for the recov-
He was reappointed
scenes are generally performed on either
the Governor' s Palace stage or on the
and
archaeologist.
1959- 77, Noel Hume served as re-
associate (
Spy" and " Faith, Hope and Love." These
stage
an
with the work at Guildhall,
ery and recording of antiquities revealed as
a result of wartime bombings in London.
dis-
site.
London
when
Coffeehouse
and families
at
where he
of the 17th- centu-
Martin' s Hundred,"
coveries
I often talk to a
groups
at Carter' s Grove,
the excavation
in
lot of school
Charlton
last year' s train-
and dates:
Museum
H. Wright
here.
as a cast member
two
times
During his 30 -year career, he virtually
invented historical archaeology. Noel Hume
Willie
eight years of service
WHAT
be
Renowned
the
itself
form
on these
vis-
performance
ever since. Collectively, I have about
ican actor interpreter, I generally per-
will
who attended
ing will take the one - our refresher course
h
will take a two -hour class from 9 — 11 a. m.
might
have
2010
actor- interpreter
Employees
mem-
answer
While
in
cast
remain
I returned
Williamsburg
have
on
William Lee, one of
Washington' s manservants.
There
I
bers
Washington' s
is part of the man-
who have not attended
and the other
This
Thursday, Feb. 23
sched-
perfor-
mances,
YEARS OF SERVICE: I initially
began my career with The Colonial
Williamsburg
Foundation
in 2006,
been
Reiss.
a black man.
Inter-
has
datory training established by Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO Mitchell B.
Follow-
POSITION:
ucation,
Awareness
Lane Auditorium.
the slave society in early America
Wright III
Situational
uled for February at Bruton Heights School
Colonial
Williamsb,
PubQdasions \ 1M6[ ie%CW Nem_ On.lineMnewArzirrent.
Foundakm
pelf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 70, number 2, February 9, 2017
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2017-02-09
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/3a7b9d97077b7ca7a14a042118ce2c5c.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=AGLCF325DKPL42hFUcq4tXtxyBgDvwWDfmzJsckp0ggwKaMvxPbwX2BqlUwRPce2Vu8TJVZo6SeQd1YMP%7EJ7Zv2e1n0cTDSzCbV7YEIxdhXtPGEy4dl2bvDAk39sQSgzySv7u9gqgbnpJH3WFQZyftHVMCPxghNwo-Fx8b5%7Exua%7EBo%7EN8WhUMztRsL2rJdlNITvfNZEjNkIw5Lpu6EPT4EdDTtLvvLWCKWpFc5FaZZNcC0kfwQibozZ6LRlcrdOtAmtOHSTAGQZP7c0Xsa98SUcU5Dgrls6tHytby-Q5zWpqRqDLnB-JkHR2w%7EifRHJQ5cmlNLcIZ9sC9AuycZFteA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
87e630f572d17c80968ad99eaf042917
PDF Text
Text
INFORMATION
JANUARY
ABOUT
19, 2017
COLONIAL
Online
WILLIAMSBURG
al AAnetapp2 \ PubRelations\
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
PublicA CW _ News_ OnlineAcwnews \
This
current. pdf
70, NO.
publication
1
is recyclable.
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.
�dLOi2uLG
i
.,
,
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
�rdLO„„„/
1
1 - /
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
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
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."
FOR
SALE
Two
light
oak
deep. Each has 6 adjustable
pendl
drawer,
and
hooks
shelves
one
shill: $
cases
F
12. 5"
They are $ 50 each; oneligh
oak
65.
30,
CAL,
ide
F 84 " high
Sue
I love to
1sand..
or Colonial
l
book
Pd. $
125
will
x@midmnakexm,
,
sell
for $ 70.
CAL,
offered by ineEvid-
by The Colonial
Williamsburg
Deadline fin dLnkerpLoe
dons
in CWNewsare
meh are not endorsed
Wilb, msbarg
Compa, ry.
al 870. 1262.
FOR SALE Neves used, small Singer sewing marline
INTERESTS / HOBBIES: "
Good andservieesaduertised
AlmMurion
2231308
w / insuuG
o, E - MAIL
so pmblioatio,.
mbrpbo,
Ad,
m nmm
m, mr
ben. IJyom
u im pemm or ' bra,*
n
gee, is Monday at noon one meek prior
include
mould
employed
ro mm
name
and
persona
dre ad agv in, please
snbm4
e- mail go pnagem @em/. org.
travel and have been able to visit family
who live all over the world, but
mostly in the United States. I have relatives living in Florida, California, Mississippi,
Texas
and North
Carolina,
Colonial Williamsburg. News is published by the Mice of lmernal Commmdcadoms
spondena
and
Di mein,.
Public
for Colonial Williamsburg. employees. Saul cone-
io: Colonial W4Iliamsburg News, CRC, 132, lax io 220- 7702 or e- mail k ropngen.,,,, .
All: drs ................................................................................... ............................... ..........................
Kevin
Cmssen,
7286
try to visit them as often as I can. I also
love to cook and do interior decorating.
I have three grown children — one boy
and two
girls — who
Eli
ror............................................................................................................................................. ..........................
Calmribmors:
ical appearance of the Governor' s Palace
News.
each day, and my staff and I take great
I also have one grandson
and love
Dave ( body, Tom Cieen, Tracey Culden, Lesley Hamer, An.
Chuck Reusing, Joe Sum ,
all live in Newport
Pen, u Rogers,
7121
Harry, lane Lloyd, J. A. Lyon,
Darnell Vennle, Jessica Wauhop L,el ` Wilke, Sheri Wood
spending time with all of my family."
This
publlculon
View
is recyclable.
Colonial
Williamsburg.
02017 Colonial Williamsburg. Foundalon
News online err \ \ neupp,
Pub2dationAhbl,
CW Nem_ Oulirv\ omrmm\
wnnew. plf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 70, number 1, January 19, 2017
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2017-01-19
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/0ab9d70a90f6a78a218f135e4c215001.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=OAG7cqtCaUELrf6ie78mtQLYDv7SkceB518MdrIFS07rnHi284Lw0ed7tYnY6R4UEvazqDPGkh%7EAlExkv2DezfQ-e0rzCThWS2DGjXtFyG-cch71t9KsO0Ps2uJoU8gsSO70amkt1cJ6GxO3CvPvdbtxa9kv8s1sJB0F6rFTg4pUawDZZoh7oARjHB-x7Zj4GjUZNCvpPn5UE30GBtccRZ3WXcVMUcrraqP4me86At2rbZzFDA8p4OOniejWXxRV8KLdsVV2I2PTM4rXKMxC4%7Ebg4%7Ed1kf027poLnRvZIqK13xMBG9r6h6AlraAPABwcb2pzvx9PF09ZrPaiMjz9Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
e408bc64d504c4aaf02611879c7dd432
PDF Text
Text
cAem
INFORMATION
DECEMBER
ABOUT
19, 2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
69, NO.
This publication
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAovnews \currentpdf
21
is recyclable.
AARFAM selected as the featured loan exhibition at the 2017 Winter
Antiques Show to launch museum' s 60th anniversary year
preservation
By CW Staff
The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art
Museum ( AARFAM),
which will commem-
of American
folk
art — and
to
tion
to be invited
to present
inspire its continued collecting and acquisi-
the loan
bition at the Winter Antique
tions
exhi-
was an avid art collector. While
the past 25 years.
process.
The
orate its diamond anniversary in 2017, will
Winter
Antiques
Show
celebrates
Show twice in
and Oriental
European
art were among Mrs. Rocke-
feller' s early collecting interests, American
works
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is deeply honored to
came
to
attract
her
attention.
She
launch its celebratory year in New York City
its 63rd year as America' s
as the special loan exhibition
leading art, antiques and
design fair, featuring over
participate
70
second time since 2001,"
New York. Stimulated by visual analogies
between
Antiques
Show
to be held
enue Armory, Jan.
at the Winter
at the Park Av-
20 - 29. " Abby Aldrich
Rockefeller Folk Art Museum: Revolution
Evolution" will offer a selection of some
renowned
fine
from
and
decorative
All
net
the
arts
said
world.
the
proceeds
from
show
ings,
Side
paintings,
ervanes,
quilts,
The
in the museum' s collec-
fraktur,
utilitarian
toys
furniture,
objects,
weath-
needlework,
exhibition
will
a
benefit
House
nationally
honor
Mrs.
Rocke-
ganization
folk art collec-
tion. It will
also salute her vision,
which
exhibition
is
I,(i P11 \
by Bessemer Trust.
It is also noteworthy that the Colonial
institution
Williamsburg
Foundation, which operates
the AARFAM, is the only cultural institu-
in
to
the
United
the collection,
States
dedicat-
exhibition
and
and
chief
vice
cu-
David' s Father" telegram launched CW' s
Restoration
art and American
circle of influential
president
conserva-
tors and scholars,
It is
1960),
and the modernist
ofAmer-
Isabel Carleton
1882 - 1946).
FAM
its 60th anniversary at the
critically acclaimed Winter Antiques
folk art,
folk art dealers,
including
Halpert ( 1900- 1970),
ican folk art will celebrate
i 117,Al: 1
:
sponsored
continues today to guide the evolving AARFAM — the oldest, continuously operating
ed solely
Humelsine
modern
she began building a collection of the latter
in 1931. Mrs. Rockefeller was advised by a
finest collection
tiques Show's 2017 loan
of the museum' s American
Hurst,
fitting that the nation's
RTM V
City. The Winter An-
recognized contemporary artists and was a
founder of the Museum
of Modern Art in
the
tion and museums. "
in the South
Bronx area of New York
is the nudeus
collection
for
L
for collections,
or-
folk art and whose
Ronald
rator
recognized
feller as one of the early female collectors of
in the Winter
Show
foundation' s Carlisle
H.
East
Settlement,
community -based
and more.
Antiques
in
the
around
tion induding ceramics, sculpture, draw-
of the finest pieces
experts
enjoyed discovering and patronizing un-
was
upon
over 420 objects
Show in the
Cahill ( 1893-
Wilde ( 1877 - 1951)
in
1957,
a core
the AAR-
collection
that Mrs. Rockefeller
to the Colonial
city where Mrs. Rockefeller's remarkable
Holger
sculptor Elie Nadelman
Opened
built
collec-
Edith Gregor
Williamsburg
of
gave
Foundation.
Today it is home to more than 7, 000 examples of American folk art, induding works
dating from the 1720s to the present that
philanthropy remains in evidence today."
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller ( 1874- 1948),
wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr. ( 1874 - 1960),
Please see Winter Antiques
Show, page 3
Culture Compass Team announces
changes in sick leave policy
liamsburg' s sick leave policy will be updat-
Williamsburg' s culture. This initiative
is co- sponsored by Nichole McDonald,
ed.
vice president
Beginning
Jan.
Eligible
their
accrued
and other
1, 2017,
employees
sick
leave
medical
Colonial
Wil-
will
be able
to use
for
doctor,
dental
appointments
Hileman,
for them-
Forrest,
of human
general
resources,
counsel,
chief of staff and
selves as well as their family members. The
tion of Mitchell
policy
and
Mark
Davelin
is at the direc-
CEO.
will
also
allow
eligible
employees
to
The
use accrued sick leave not only when they
Culture
are ill, but to care for family members who
prised
are
Foundation.
sick
as
This
the
well.
change
Culture
is
the
Compass
result
Team
of feedback
received
B. Reiss,
Compass
of 32 employees
Hurst,
president
Team
from
Team members
Shelley
Svoboda
and Museums;
dedicated and hardworking employees, as
and
Stephanie
is
com-
across
the
include: Neal
Westenberger, Collections,
from
and
Christina
Conservation
Hasselbacher,
well
as
ques-
KaCey
tions
and
com-
son, and Janelle
ments
during the most
Hall
De-
velopment;
Town
recent
Jack -
Wilson,
received
Bryan
Austin,
Chanchee-
meetings.
Approximately
ta "
one - third
Coggin,
Carl
Childs,
Pam
of the
dialogue
for
called
a change
our
sick
C
in
leave
it
is
still
employees
mediate
T
Walking Tour, about the significance of the " David' s Father" telegram to The Colonia
Williamsburg Foundation. 2016 marks the 90th anniversary of the beginning of the
Restoration of Williamsburg. On Dec. 7, 1926, John D. Rockefeller Jr. sent a telegram to
Dr. W.
A.R. Goodwin authorizing the purchase of the Ludwell- Paradise House on Duke
of Gloucester Street. The telegram marked Rockefeller' s first property purchase in Williamsburg and effectively began the Restoration. In order to honor Rockefeller' s request
for anonymity, the telegram employed vague language — the " antique" referred to was
E
Douglas,
lia
E
A
Greer,
M
in advance
of time
workplace
coverage
guest
off to
and
Woodard
and Marilyn
ucation,
Research
Younger,
on how the Foundation
can
Jane Petro, all of Human
Resources;
ing other
and
Marianne
Johnston,
benefit
Catherine
Whittenburg,
will
policies
explore
new
options to indude long -term care and pet
The Culture
Compass
Team
was created
Kenny Gulden, Operations;
Redding,
President' s Office;
Culture
the house itself, and " David' s Father" was, of course, Rockefeller. The telegram was sent
earlier this year. The team of 35 employ-
in response to Goodwin' s Dec. 4 letter to Rockefeller notifying him that the house was
about to come on the market. The telegram was recently conserved and was on display at
the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library or on digital display.
ees—
izes in measuring
representatives
levels,
and
of all
tenures,
roles — is
tasked
backwith
leading an initiative to transform Colonial
West
Strategic
and
Com-
Compass
Team
is
also
working dosely with expert consultants
from THRUUE,
grounds,
Rachel
munications.
The
insurance.
David
Jenner, Information Technology; Joanne
months, Human Resources will be review-
and
Interpre-
Hospitality, Chris Andrews, Trish Banner,
Sharon Dorsey, Troy Mothershead
and
Chapman,
Rhiannon
Foundation - wide
Buck
all of Ed-
and Historical
tation; Fern Chever, Finance; Jeff Metcalf,
experience.
who gave such excel-
collectively meet one of its strategic objectives — making Colonial Williamsburg
a first choice employer.
In the coming
procedures
Lisa
Whit-
ney Thornberry
positive
feedback
FosMarvin
ter,
Austin,
supervisor
a
Ju-
Eccleston,
Lindsay
im-
Kudos to everyone
Photo by Poona Roger
Chris Brown, a school and groups interpreter, told guests on a Christmas Decoration
R
Heuvel,
appropriate
provide
lent
U
to
their
ensure
T
for
essential
inform
L
COM PASS
policy.
As a reminder,
U
Cheyney"
tional
thrive.
culture
Inc.,
a firm
that special-
and changing organiza-
so that
every
employee
can
�o
1 /
Lt/
DECEMBER
19, 2016
LOYErNEWTS
Employee questions from Oct. 3 Town Hall meetings answered
Nichole
human
questions
ings.
McDonald,
resources,
from
her
the Oct.
Questions
president
team
3 Town
of
answered
Hall meet-
we
have
more
merit
of Native Americans
to representing
before, and we are expanding
rather
than
award
them
impact
bonus for eligi-
ble employees is being reviewed for 2017.
is meant
to focus
improvement
and divisions
all employees
in
all
different
of the organization.
the
than ever
the presence
of our Native American
pro-
All
can- American
theatrical
programs
a wide range of Afri-
individuals
and experiences,
and we' re planning on expanding our emphasis on African- American perspectives at
are good for the employees
but
Were
here
Christmas,
Easter
and
365 days a year.
Volunteers are greatly appreciated and
our
paid
time
languages
and ethnic
identities
than
Intersexual
TIA) perspectives
and Asexual ( LGB-
and furthers
our
goal of
one in Greenhow
The Costume Design Center eyeglass vouchor the cost for the higher index
lenses that is requiredfor those ofus with worse
vision. We shouldn' t have to pay out ofpocket
velopment,
it.
and we will communicate
at the
any additional charges due to their prescrip-
tion. The only additional fees result from
add -ins requested by the employee. The
Design Center is in the process
of
time.
Will there be raises or increases due to the
reviewing the fees and agreements
Rosser and Premium
compensation
study in 2016 -2017?
are the eyeglass
The compensation study is complete.
agreements
with Dr.
Health Optical
vendors.
are in place,
who
Once the new
employees
will be
For more information, please speak with
notified
your
Administrative
Officer
who
will
be
able to speak to the plans for your particular
division going forward.
Is there differential pay for employees that
work from midnight
There
for
to 8 a. m.?
are some positions
a differential
between
midnight
and
of the changes.
Is it possible to turn the hundreds of sick
hours ( like many have) into personal time to
go to doctor appointments
or take kids to doc-
tor appointments
school
or when
vacation
6
a. m. Please see your supervisor to determine
if your position is one that receives the dif-
The current sick pay policy is being
revised and using sick time for doctor appointments
is induded in the coming
changes. Please see the story on page 1 that
Diversity / Indusivity
outlines the changes that are effective Jan. 1.
What is the Foundation doing to help tell a
Is there any plan to add benefits that sup port growing families such as
Mitchell
B. Reiss
team
formed
in December
of
best
in class.
To date
this
team
has made major changes to the daily map
as well as new wayfinding signs with even
more to come. We launched a brand new
mobile app that will improve the guests'
ability to navigate our complex. Regarding
new events, we are always trying new things
to draw in new audiences. This past June we
hosted
a three - night
music
festival
on the
museum lawn that was headlined by Bruce
Hornsby. We welcomed
more than 20, 000
guests during Halloween weekend for our
trick -or- treating
and "
Curse
of the
Sea
Witch" event.
their
families
can
We offer a " sampler ticket" for budget
conscious guests for only $ 25. 99 that
is good for one day. It allows access to
two trade shops, one family home and
the shuttle
service.
General Pricing.
1.
We
have
not
raised
our
prices
in two
high - end experience
2.
In 2014 we had a consultant
pricing
and
in
review our
make
recommendations
which we currently
are using in our
structure and pricing.
Hiring
Is there any definitive word on ending the
hiringfreeze and the standstillfor casual employees lookingforfull-time work?
Colonial Williamsburg has constantly
had positions posted and are recruiting to fill
vacancies currently. Each division has looked
critically
at the number
of positions
they
have posted and determined
in some cases to
delay posting. All employees, induding casual employees, may apply for posted vacancies.
Layoffs
Why do you have to look forjobs when kid
offknowing that you are returning to work?
I understand the need to emphasize the
for the 1 - 5 percent
since
Maternity break room for breastfeeding
stories we tell in ways that are more inclu-
mothers
Day care — especially on weekends
who
return
to
that is where the money is. However, what is
being done given the huge and growing inequality to keep some of the experiences affordablefor the 95 percent ofAmericans who have
very little extra money?
Thank you for your question.
important
of the
Paid leave for mothers and fathers
The Foundation has taken a major step
forward in the past year in expanding the
work ( there cur-
that we balance
Foundation
with
It is very
both the health
outreach
to the
community. To do this we have developed
several ways guests can affordably visit us:
Free Admission.
1.
In the second week of August each year
This
is
a
requirement
of the
Virginia
Employment Commission, not a Colonial
4.
Williamsburg decision.
Retirement
Are employees that retired eligible to come
back now?
Employees who retire are eligible to apply for a new position with the Foundation
after they have been separated from the
Foundation
for at least four months.
Will early retirement be ofBred again?
No,
there
are no plans
to offer
another
retirement incentive program.
1
Grand Illumination kicks off holiday season
3.
and
time?
ferential.
more inclusive story including the story ofLGBT
and sexual minority people of Colonial Virginia?
3.
that
2014 focused solely on making the guest
is closed due
to bad weather, etc., instead of having to use
that are eligible
and CEO
experience
Employees should not have to pay for
Costume
appropriate
come during our Homeschool Days programs for only $ 8 and $ 10 respectively.
Retired military and veterans get in for
2015 in our general admission.
a cross - foundational
Show us the money in the form ofa raise.
The 2017 budget is currently under de-
Homeschoolers
Improving the overall guest experience
is a top priority at the Foundation.
So
much so that Colonial Williamsburg Pres-
tiple people,
as an employee.
Deep Discounts.
1.
years after taking a price reduction
need it. I have heard this complaint from mul-
Compensation
Any child under six is free all year.
property?
nually at the Volunteer Reception. Paying a
teer
can visit
as Veterans Day weekend.
4.
assis-
ater befeasible ?
More interactive use ofhistoric
sites property? .Sponsored festivals on museum
/
volunteer,
but no one knows how to address
resi-
free on Memorial Day Weekend as well
improve guest experience and compete with
ident
a volun-
8, 000
Retired military and veterans
can take the Historic Area's unique nature to
to cover the difference. Just a $ 30 -70 increase
classifies
If you need
active elements to Colonial Williamsburg
in cost would cover the fee for those of us who
a bonus,
than
50 percent all year.
an-
even
there is
What is being done to bring more inter-
that
across
more
We offer free single day admission to all
active duty military all year long.
and
representative.
of hours
for the thousands
are volunteered
and
3.
Guest Experience
the Foundation
recognized
Vira free
2.
tance in identifying a space, please contact a
Resources
from
with
2.
Currently,
West.
Kent
dents take advantage of this.
We are
off policies
residents
to New
single day ticket for everyone in their
other museums in the area? Would a 4D the-
Employee Benefits
er does not
center
can certainly consider your suggestion for
maternity /paternity leave ( outside of FML).
Maternal breakrooms are being updated
Human
what about the volunteers? Are we really appreciated?
reviewing
child care
a discount.
views,
being America' s Williamsburg.
behind the scenes.
CW employees
across the Foundation.
Transsexual,
potential return visits, or helping to manage
YMCA
local
Beach
household
time,
can use paid time ( sick/ vacation)
several key sites next year. In addition, we're
considering new directions in programming
that reflects a greater diversity of religious
guests and influencing
their experience and
FML is unpaid
ginia
during the same time frame as FML. The
offers
courageous
ever before. Finally, we are examining ways
that we might include programming in the
future that reflects Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Bonuses
employees
R. F. Wilkinson
positions play a role in Colonial Williams burg's success whether they are directly responsible for bringing in revenue, satisfying
expenses
tion of a child. While
gramming next year. We have unveiled a
of
we welcome
rently isn't one in the Historic Area).
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
provides Family Medical Leave ( FML) for
mothers and fathers upon the birth or adop-
number
across
As for true merit pay, our financial situaThe $ 50 incentive
are
interpret-
dedicated
perspectives
the
this year representing
financial
full- time
er positions
and
tion over the past few years has not allowed
levels
now
bonuses,
the board?
The bonus
all Americans
around
Would it not be better economy to base bo-
on
that
benefits
and
for this.
the goal
centered
experience.
on
with
able to find their story here. For example,
Bonuses
nuses
sive,
employee
compensation,
guest
vice
and
Photos by Fenno Rogers
Colonial Williamsburg' s annual Grand Illumination kicked off the holiday season on Sunday, Dec 4, when guests were invit d to enjoy a full
day of fun culminating in free fireworks. Guests had the opportunity to tour exhibition sites and trades shops. Christmas Decorations Walking
Tours were offered. ( 1) Guests took a spin around Dominion Presents Liberty' s Ice Pavilion. ( 2) Guests toured the Revolutionary City by ox
cart. ( 3) For the first time, food trucks were invited to sell food to guests in the Historic Area. ( 4) Eve Omar showed off etched glasses that were
auctioned off during a reserve sale. ( 5) Fireworks were launched at three different places in the Historic Area.
Photo by Tom Green
�dLOi2uLG
i
DECEMBER
19, 2016
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Building, program schedules established for January 2017
Colonial Williamsburg
Historic Area programming
Jan. 27, 2017.
rants
and
schedules
Hotels,
taverns
as
retail shops,
also
have
restau-
adjusted
Houses
and Griffin
Hotel takes
Governor' s Inn dosed
through
March
3, 2017.
The Williamsburg
Inn dosed after
check - outs Jan. 22 — April
21 for ren-
ovation.
Taste Studio is dosed.
Williamsburg Lodge, Traditions and
Sweet Tea & Barley are open.
Colonial
Houses,
and Williamsburg
Suites remain
Griffin
Merchants
Square
stores ( Craft
House,
Woodlands
WILLIAMSBURG
Celebrations,
Everything WILLIAMSBURG
and WILLIAMS-
Hotel &
for the
Bassett
open
The following Colonial Williamsburg retail stores are open: The Williamsburg Lodge
Gift Shop, The Museum Store, Greenhow
Store, Tarpley's Store, Prentis Store and William Pitt Shop.
Everard
House
on Jan.
Continuing
28.
The
Everard
House
programs
during Winter
2017 hiatus
Dominion
Presents
Liberty' s Ice Pavil-
ion is open through
Limited
carriage
Feb. 20.
Market
season
opens
on
Tickets
All restaurants
The
the
Merchants
The Lumon
Duke of Gloucester Street, is open from 9:45
and
and shops will be open
Presents Liberty' s Ice
ride tickets will be sold at the ice rink
the Lumber
House.
sold at the Museum
House.
Theatre.
Winter
and
will be closed.
ber House Ticket Office, which is located
Closed
Jan.
1—
31.
Tickets
for the Art
While
For
Farmers
Market
is
open
Store and the Lumber
the Wm.
Pitt Shop
remains
open, no tickets will be sold there.
Opens Feb. 1.
burg will remain open during normal operating hours. Bassett Hall, Wetherburn' s
Center
Office
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg will be
during the pause.
Kimball
Visitor
Carriage
Chowning's Tavern
Williams-
The
Square Ticket
Pavilion tickets will be sold at the skating rink
In Merchants Square
All others are closed.
of Colonial
11.
March 4.
a. m. - 5 p. m. Dominion
rides
Spa of Colonial Williamsburg
Museum Schedule
The Art Museums
Feb.
are
Hall and Wetherburn' s Tav-
opens on Jan. 31.
BURG At Home) are open.
Hotel
open. Registration
and the Thomas
ern
Retail
their
Tavern
dosed.
place at the former Orrell Kitchen.
well.
Hotel schedules
The
Colonial
will pause its
from Jan. 3 -
more
information
on
the
winter
2017 pause, visit the Making History Blog.
New map and guide makes
CW honors service to America during Veterans Day
wayfinding much easier for guests
Welcome
tal. Explore
to
Virginia' s
the complex
colonial
world
capi-
also feature
of the 18th
locations
to purchase
tickets.
A daily schedule called Today's Pro-
century and meet the diverse people who
grams
helped shape the America of today!"
programs that change from day to day," Susie said. " Today's Programs highlights guid-
This is how the new Colonial Williams -
burg's Map and Program Guide begins.
It has been reformatted for ease of use by
employees
and guests.
The brochure
named the Colonial Williamsburg
was re-
Map &
will be issued with special
ed tours,
museum
programs
events
and
and
evening
programs.
The map provides straightforward navigational tools with an easy -to -read key. Un-
Guide.
der
The format and redesign help employees more easily direct guests to Art Muse-
new Colonial Williamsburg
ums of Colonial
Williamsburg,
buildings,
trades
shops
said Susie
Davis,
Employees can also refer guests to any
of the ticket outlets to pick up a brochure.
The CW Map and Guide and Today' s Pro-
and
program
exhibition
retail
stores,"
and events
ad-
grams
ministrator.
The new guide
into the Palace
Photo by lael White
Winter Antiques
divides
Zone,
its historic
sites, historic
can
access
the
Explorer app to
will
be distributed
through
interofProgram
fice mail to replace the Map &
Guide.
trades, shopping,
and Market
guests
Area
House
and food and dining with short descriptions. The Palace
Connected,
Zone
the Historic
Market
and the Capitol Zone. Each zone highlights
The Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums and military programs staff led a march of
Williamsburg veterans groups honoring America' s veterans to the Courthouse on Friday,
Nov. 11. A commemorative service was held at the Courthouse following the march.
Get
navigate the Historic Area.
House zones
Want to know
regular updates
more? Employees
can find
of the CW/ Map and Guide
and Today's Programs on Colonial Williamsburg's Intranet
Show
Continued from page 1
represent
the diverse cultural
geographical
traditions
and
regions of the United States.
son David, a number
of these works,
in-
duding the delightful portrait " Baby in Red
The objects to be seen in "Abby Aldrich
Rockefeller Folk Art Museum: Revolution
Evolution" are artifacts of 18th -, 19th -
Chair,"
were
reunited
with
burg collection in 1956. Another featured
object in the exhibition
images of children at a time when infant
colorful
mortality rates were high.
of execution,
however,
amples
maker'
the Williams-
will be a yellow pine
Washington
and Lafayette at the Battle
cheeks,
of
the
costume
s
detail
and
resemble
work,
style
other
some
of
ex-
which
of Yorktown," by Ruben Law Reed ( 1860-
are identified by other inscribed names and
1880),
some of which remain untitled.
an oil and gold paint on canvas, is
A number
of these
were made and used by everyday people,
blanket chest painted by Johannes Spitler, a
furniture decorator working in Shenandoah
another of Mrs. Rockefeller' s works that will
take center stage
certificates,
and they make strong aesthetic statements,
County, Virginia ( 1795- 1807). His colorful
of the artist fought at the battles of Lexing-
been
a guiding principle in American folk art
appreciation. The exhibition will reflect dy-
designs
on
ton and Bunker
and
cupboard
namic
as well as naturalistic motifs reflecting his
by his grandson as having " an ardent and
life -long interest in historical matters." This
rative color and pattern. Purely decorative
pieces such as this may have been created as
gifts or simply for personal enjoyment.
painting shows the American and French
generals surveying the land segment of the
seum:
and
20th - century
periods
material
culture;
of collecting
that
Mrs.
blanket
chests,
often
tall
Swiss- German
heritage
his neighbors.
This particular
was amassed;
there was a significant
orated
with
a design
case
induded
but also for
Rockefeller' s collection
the 1950s, when
occurred
a
the 1930s, when
not only for this institution
American arts in general:
they
docks
cultural
and that of most of
chest is dec-
that echoes
the shape
single
most
in the exhibit. Ancestors
Hill,
and he was described
decisive
engagement
of
The
is said
grace
while
executed
birth
others
out
and
of sheer
to
love
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
Revolution &
baptismal
appear
have
of deco-
Folk Art Mu-
Evolution"
will be cu-
rated by Laura Pass Barry, Juli Grainger
curator of paintings, drawings, and sculp-
of a tall case dock pediment surrounded by
American
Revolution.
push in the study of American art across
the country; the 1970s, when the Bicen-
geometric and cultural motifs. A salt - glazed
to
with
ture; Tara Gleason Chicirda,
curator
stoneware water cooler, made by Henry
furniture;
Hood, cu-
tennial heightened anew the country's
Lowndes (
given by an eyewitness who later congratulated Reed on the likeness. The Beardsley
interest in the revolutionary period and
Americana; and the 21st century, in which
another
Limner's " Portrait of Oliver Wight" ( Mas-
committee.
sachusetts,
by Jeff Daly of Jeff Daly Design, New York.
the
otic eagle
geographical
regions
and
of the AARFAM' s collection
time
periods
expanded.
Red
Chair,"
an oil on canvas
Pennsylvania (
Rockefeller
began
Folk Art Museum:
Rev-
Evolution" will be: " Baby in
olution &
1810- 1830),
acquired
collecting
was featured
painted
which
in 1931,
in
Mrs.
the year she
folk art. The painting
in the landmark
bition, " American
1932
Petersburg,
highlight
and
exhi-
Folk Art: The Art
of
with
as a potter
orative
The
grated
trait of Amanda
presented
collection
the same
to Colonial
time,
later
shared
itan Museum
eration
since
cooler
bedec-
evokes
in which
portrait
most
he used
the
a series
This
work,
pic-
of triangles
compositions. (
is of Harmony
iver' s wife.)
effective
The
other
Childe Wight, 01to be shown
at the
rator of ceramics and glass. Barry chairs this
The exhibition
In addition
the Art Museums
will host a lecture series during the Winter
Antiques
Show. All lectures
emi-
Winter Antiques Show, illustrates the artist' s
expert and president
Por-
emphasis
LLC,
Clayanna
Armstrong,"
a
on his sitter' s features:
a carefully
the hair and the modish
bea-
will be given
at
2 p.m. in the Park Avenue Armory. On Saturday, Jan. 21, Nancy Druckman, folk art
England. "
face,
itself,
of Colonial Williamsburg
his father
painted
will be designed
to the loan exhibition
will
present "
of Nancy Druckman,
Pioneer
nent: The Abby Aldrich
and
Pre - Emi-
Rockefeller
Folk
carved sculpture by Asa Ames ( 1847), is
ver hat contrast with the sketchy painting of
another
the coat buttons. The Pennsylvania - German
Folk Art)." On Sunday, Jan. 22, Barry will
tradition
speak about " Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk
object
that will be featured
his
Carved
subject
in upstate
was
in the
New
three- and - a-
in
the
of fraktur will also be represented
loan
exhibition.
One
excellent
ex-
of American
ample to be seen is " Exselenc Georg Gen-
Art Museum."
years
eral Waschingdon
berly Smith Ivey, Colonial Williamsburg
ing what was, most likely, her own, fash-
of her
54 pieces
of Modern
folk
museums
ionable,
At
costume,
of folk
the coopand
old at the time),
art
Art, which
of Art. Through
two
this
applied
and
of
half years old, Ames ( who was barely 23
Rocke-
the gift with The Metropol-
of these
strongest
to be the
Findlen
Mrs.
Williamsburg.
she gave
art to the Museum
s
is one of a pair of
that are considered
and Suzanne
Rockefeller' s
Mrs.
In 1939,
a portion
artist'
of the battle
Art Museum ( and the World
when
feller
some
in Virginia
and
from Staffordshire,
exhibition.
from
on
Lowndes' s heritage
York
collection.
vessels
molded
technique
loan
anonymously
who produced
a description
1786 - 1793)
oils on canvas
to structure
stoneware
1850.
at the Museum of Modern Art,
personal
Henry
tures
fore
all
drawn
patri-
mented
of which
were
This
molded
of the most ambitious and lavishly orna-
organized
object
a
13 stars confirms
the Common Man, 1740- 1900," that was
but one
Va., 1840 - 1842) is
of the exhibition.
decorated
Lowndes
Among the highlights of " Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
cooler
accord
picture
the
figures
her
her
late
1840' s
Amanda' s
outstretched
of spontaneity
likenesses.
An
for the carver,
showed
frock.
relaxed
hand
her
The
wear-
familiar
stance,
provide
and
a degree
not seen in more academic
exceptional
the sculpture
of the importance
Americans
achievement
reminds
us
attached
to
sic],
attributed
and Ledy Waschingdon"
to The
Artist ( Pennsylvania,
Sussel- Washington
ca. 1780),
a watercol-
curator
On Monday, Jan. 23, Kim-
of textiles
and historic
interiors,
will
expound on " The Abby Aldrich Rockefel-
or and ink work on laid paper. ( In keeping
ler Folk Art Museum' s Collection
with
From the Chesapeake to Apple Pie Ridge &
tradition
and
practice,
the unidentified
of Quilts:
certainly a man
Beyond." On Tuesday, Jan. 24, Hood will
and most likely a schoolteacher.) Identified
by the artist as George and Martha Wash-
present " Collecting American Made: From
a Tennessee Face Jug to a New York Cof-
ington,
feepot."
watercolorist was almost
the subjects'
stiff, frontal
stances,
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
DECEMBER
19, 2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
book
Gifts for the boo
koea
A book is a gift you can open
Pe&
4,
again,"
Andrews helps guests understand
said
Garrison
Keillor.
again
And
front
interpret-
groups
carpentry
Education,
Research
terpretation
in the
division
and Historical
past
and
2010, so I now
this
groups
entire
The patterns
extraordinary
traordinary
Colonial Williamsburg
her to attend the Close - Up Foundation
grades,
and we are
ex-
tremely busy during the months of Oc-
Professional
tober
Washington,
and April.
for
I also lead
adult
groups
and
Christmas Decoration Walking Tours.
I also
Development
Program
in
D. C., from May 29 June 5.
This foundation
school
allowed
students
teaches middle and high
about
Va. He began
in mechanical
in 1969.
been
trained
Historic
at several
Area.
I have
House,
programming
months,
assist
I assist
at the Benjamin
who
supervisor
I am
at the Benja-
and
House. I coordinate
interpreters
Williamsburg.
In 1984,
schedules
Pamela
with
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
there
that
was
Development
of the Historic Area while their
Want to know more? Books are available
at Colonial Williamsburg
retail outlet and at
shop. cwf. org.
his 20 -year career
tired in 2006. She is survived by a son, seven
at
grandchildren
and maintenance
he was promoted
of automotive
offered
to
and
Education,
employees
Research
division
and
six
great-
grandchildren.
Ms. Mary Stewart died Nov. 22 in Williamsburg. She began her 10 -year career at
as an auto mechanic
to act-
Colonial
1987
maintenance.
Williamsburg
and
as a custodian
promoted
two
daughters,
13 grand-
and
M.
that allowed
great -
great -
grandchildren.
D. Kilrnon
died
Nov.
Va. She began work at Colonial
She
Redpath
died Nov.
16 in Yorktown, Va. She began work at Co-
lonial Williamsburg in 1963 as an escort
in the tour office and later in group visits.
year career, she worked as an inspectress at
She was an historical
the
the Inn, in telephone operations
retired in 1985 with nine years of credited
liamsburg Lodge and as a telephone operator
service. She is survived by two sons and five
in office
grandchildren.
me to
Williamsburg
in 1946 as a telephone
services
opera-
at the Wil-
for the Foundation.
She re-
interpreter
when
Profes-
sional Development Program in Wash-
with
ington, D. C. This occurred from May
a variety
middle
Open Enrollment concludes with Benefits Fair
29 June 5. This foundation works with
geared
to young
children and is a very popular visit for
many families.
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB:
schools
and
high
schools
from
across America, teaching them about cit-
izenship and being involved in their government. I was able to stay in the same
I love being able to communicate with
hotel
the school groups and families with chil-
and shadow their classes
dren during their visits to Colonial Williamsburg. I take great pleasure in pro-
learning and the methodology they use
in enhancing the learning experience.
to our visitors and
as the students
and
their
teachers
on experiential
During the summer before my senior
helping them understand what it means
year in high school,
to be an American
National Institute of American History
and Democracy ( NIAHD) at the Col-
and
the importance
of Williamsburg in our nation's early
history.
I also enjoy leading the wide variety
of groups
that
was recently
I am assigned
I
time with
able to spend
to lead.
a
group of pre - schoolers and later with a
group of retirees. All of our groups have
a maximum capacity of 26 individuals,
including children and their chaper-
ones. This allows us ample opportunity
to get to know our groups
personal
level,
on a more
as we will often
EXPERIENCE:
cater
interpreter,
the visits
of our
in the Pre- Colle-
came to love Williamsburg and wanting
to become
a part of Colonial
Williams-
burg. This was a special experience for
me.
After my senior year of college at
Gettysburg
College,
I also participated
in the Teacher Institute offered by Colonial Williamsburg. All of these experiences have helped me immensely as a
group interpreter.
During one semester while attending
Gettysburg College, I studied abroad in
Florence, Italy. While over there, I re-
WHAT I DO TO IMPROVE THE
and groups
involved
giate Summer Program in Early American History. It was at this time that I
at
some of our groups all day.
GUEST
in the
I am with
least several hours with them.
spend
I participated
lege of William and Mary. I was here for
three weeks
As
a
school
we essentially
school
groups
to
where they want to go during their time
ceived
at Colonial Williamsburg.
Photo by WRRam Sullivan
Colonial Williamsburg held its annual Fall Benefits and Wellness Fair for employees and
their dependents on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Williamsburg Woodlands Conference Center.
Representatives of organizations including American Family Fitness, the YMCA, Vanguard 401( k), Health Savings Administrators
and Optima' s EAP were on hand to provide
wellness, health and financial information. Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield and Optima
Health representatives were at the fair to answer questions about selecting the medical
plan that best meets the needs of employees and their dependents. Seasonal flu shots were
available to employees
and dependents age 18 and over with a valid 2016 Colonial Wil-
liamsburg I.D. Nov. 18 was also the last day to turn in Open Enrollment forms.
excellence in academics and appreciation
Our respon-
the CoLuccio
Salvitate
Award
for
sibilities are to ensure that the people in
of the Italian culture. I am also getting
front of us are able to see the sites that
more involved
they came here to see. Our most pop-
ucation
ular sites in the Historic Area seem to
staff, which
be the Governor' s Palace, Capitol, Goal,
ary, where I was involved in teaching my
fellow staff members about the daily life
of our
in the training and edcostumed
was evident
interpretive
this past JanuFOR
Magazine,
Armoury
and
the
Anderson
and Blacksmith
Public
Shop. Other
venues may also he visited, such as the
Historic Trades,
when our school groups
are here.
We also
know
when
various
scenes
are being re- enacted and at what times,
so we may
elect
these
or simply
areas
to take
the
groups
go around
to
them,
in the near
in close cooperation with our actor in-
enrolled
in
terpreters,
University on American history. It is a
non -credit class, but I enjoy learning
interpreters
and
orien-
and tour groups
to have
the best expe-
light
oak
Imola
shelves.
cases
x
12. 5"
They are $ 50 each; onelight
31rwidex
N4 " Iriglr
oak
an
brture.
online
Fonada, ion on Colonial Williamsburg
Deadline fin dLnkepbwe,
wide x24. 5" deep. Has pullout keyhoarddrawer,
publirv,
one
mail
drawer,
and
one
shell: $
Goads and servieesulvnasd*,
uals and assuch
rently leading a book club with some of
my colleagues. I have also started working on some crafts for our Colonial Williamsburg Craft Fair later this year.
I have also recently purchased a
hike and hope to start hiking with my
husband
site
Two
65.
CALF
Sue
at
871-
class
I have also
from
arena,
CW News are gferedby
endorsed
by Zbe Catania[
br.
Ads
mus,
Comp.,
ee, is Monday a, anon one week prior
include
employees
name
and
personal
1262.
evphare
I am cur-
depending on their schedules. We work
tation interpreters to enable our guests
SALE
deep. Each has 6 adjustable
compalerdesk4r
of a notable housewife.
INTERESTS / HOBBIES:
B
is sur-
granddaughters.
Ms. Jeanette ( Jean)
19 in
1997.
in
In-
in
and Historical
attend the Close - Up Foundation
eight
Evelyn
in
custodian
vived by three sons, two grandsons and two
sons,
She retired
to
in
four
1989.
was
tor at the Williamsburg Inn. During her 18-
Award
their training. The Powell House has
of programs
Blount
ceive a Professional
terpretation
Powell
for junior
volunteer
viding information
the
Ghost
He retired in 1989. He is survived by his
Mathews,
BIGGEST
In May, I was fortunate enough to re-
the summer
Powell
On
wife,
citizenship.
rience possible when visiting Colonial
to give tours at all the ex-
one of 10 coordinators
min
are
Williams -
serve as a cos-
interpreter
hibition sites.
During
gardens
collection.
operations
ing foreman
children
in the
Williamsburg
Hauntings."
Official Colonial Williamsburg
Mr. Donald H. McLain died Nov. 13 in
fifth
locations
and oc-
Remembering Friends...
Photo In Perms Rogers
Toano,
On occasion,
spitting
time.
Sarah Andrews recently received a Profes-
tumed orientation
screaming,
casionally shooting at each other.
the
in this book
in Colonial
sional Development Award that
tours
again.
guide tells stories of spirits who still call
burg. I specialize in groups between the
specialized
Think partisanship
so bad? Think
Williamsburg home.
burg's
interpreter
tours when they visit Colonial Williams-
and March
been
Walk, guests can wander the streets and
from quilts
bility is leading various school groups on
eighth
Feuds."
never
smearing,
relevant.
structure.
WHAT I DO: My primary responsi-
and
partici-
disciplines defined by lines, borders and
lonial Williamsburg Foundation. I have
throughout
to make
s Palace,
Founding Feuds shows the founders
audienc-
The Art of Quilting." Both coloring
career here in October
school
and gardening,
drum-
regulating the
and quilting tap into creativity within
have six years of service with The Co-
a
hostile
In-
YEARS OF SERVICE: I began my
been
has
es; and how they use a variety of techniques, from storytelling and acting to
Sarah Andrews
and
and sometimes
of the Governor'
Founding
often with little documen-
tary evidence; how they connect with
EMPLOYEE NAME:
School
Experienced
book of
and
pating in special events and marching
up Duke of Gloucester Street.
ers discuss how they research and create
characters,
fifers
loading and firing of artillery, drilling in
American
Interpretation.
This elegant
presents
mers in their many roles
publications:
diverse
group interpretation
photographs
could be better than getting a Colonial Williamsburg book? Here' s a selection of 2016
the importance ofWilliamsburg
in the nation' s early history
POSITION:
Fifes and Drums."
what
The Art and Soul of African
interpreter,
on your list
and
number. Am urm nungn
you moudbkeyounad,
ineEvid-
Williamsburg
an
through
e - mad,
onunaguin,
o p, ngerr@.
up, o, m, romen, aate issuesrf
please
submi
tire ael inperson
mfaT..
Colonial Williamsburg. News is published by the ( Nice of Internal Commend © dons 16r Colonial Williamsburg. employees. Saul con,
spondenee
Director.
Public
to: Colonial
W4Iliarnsburg
News,
CB()
132, lax to 220.7702 or e- null k ro pngen.
All- airs.
Editor............................................................................................................................................. ..........................
Yale
mfmg.
Kevin
Contributors:
Cmsserr.
Pen, u Rogers,
72x6
7121
Dave ( body, Tom Cteen, Tracey Cl lden, Lesley Honer, Anent Harry, lane Lloyd, J. A. Lyon,
Chuck Reusing, Joe Svaw, Darnell Yennie, Jessica Wauhop Lad White, Sheri Wood
This
publication
is recyclable.
02016 Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation
more about this subject.
View
Colonial
Williamsburg.
News online at\\ neupp,
PubQda, ionAhbtw \
CIVNem_ Oulirv\ omrum \ wrrew. pdf
she
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 21, December 19, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-12-19
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/3d2d368478a80cd5cd413de77acb6818.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=rRNvmV64XlhNiejadL8D351578989v2XIqNAvImASdhyWvVPFgLH7tmeDTzPL%7El-xUBOojzj3f5ZuZKNtKDD50joOXz-cxGTknghXjaaywdJSQ9ZX0C0qO-EWwjePD84mDdORaM00smy16lNmu2yHLa8L1-xa3kgE19-SP6ud0NZLVik9yF1MRr%7E5ZOgFmap5AFRPuZQ6tFTq6jTb3cD%7EtWcjUr9xcmGV-ay4-FYYbemZ5tBfGT1bWAp3LnbyxIvt9FBkzpA1TY3pMlPtNGWaxOoAr7d%7E37hGuZuSD2ozNCg2kXNq0l9%7EpO1GAbngrQgbkjGkld1d3mk90s2YFaV5g__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
504827368e69934c04c563c0f99cdbb8
PDF Text
Text
INFORMATION
NOVEMBER
ABOUT
24, 2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
This
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAovnews \currentpdf
69, NO.
publication
20
is recyclable.
Employee survey a first step in transforming Foundation' s culture
Dear Colleagues:
Thank
you to everyone
who partic-
that I will do everything in my power to
prevents the Foundation from being more
statement
burg. As I mentioned at the Town Hall
successful.
spect and dignity, that management will
meetings in October, this survey is just
one part of a broader, ongoing effort to
Specifically, the survey suggests that our
culture today is still too bureaucratic and
transform
hierarchical,
the culture
organization.
and values
of our
I take these survey results
very seriously, as they allow me to hear
your voice and see Colonial Williams-
burg from your perspective where we
are today, what has ( or has not) changed
since 2014,
and especially, where we
need to be in the future
our
guests,
fulfill
take
care
of
to better
one
delight
another,
and
our mission.
Neither
one is acceptable.
and suffers
from
our emphasis
reductions
consequences:
sense
of
that the 2016 survey reconfirmed
guest
satisfaction
remains
is
news
one
of
is
that
your
These
and
fears
me, given
pace
of
the
undertaken
2016
accomplished
survey
results
also
ative,
committed,
who
value
reconfirmed
is filled
and
with
caring
accountability,
cre-
people
integrity,
a great
C
values
one can
on our guests
are out-
why 98 percent
of the guests we also
surveyed this year say they are likely to
recommend
Colonial
Williamsburg
to
the
realize
T
E
survey
also
re-
T
U
R
E
A
M
and
I have
asked
the
that
Founda-
to employin 2017 so
to you and more fully aligns
with
our
Mission
State-
Help us develop a Vision
for Colonial Williamsburg to comple-
of good
for the
ment the Mission
full personal
I wish that I could guarantee
continuous
in Powell,
always
liked
to remind
me,
Hope is not a policy'.
So here is my policy: I will recommit myself to modeling
these values in
and professional
behavior,
more often and more clearly, and will
direct the senior team to make these
same commitments.
selves accountable,
We will hold ourmyself included.
But the senior team cannot
do this
alone. Each of us, across the Foundation,
needs to work to improve the culture by
modeling the values we want to see. The
encouraging news is that we have taken
some
major
two years
steps
and we
together
are
on
the
these
right
past
path.
Working
come alive) and that we will then apply
to specific policies ( like employee rec-
can achieve our fullest potential in helping to feed the human spirit and share
ognition)
and pro-
that every-
and
America' s enduring story.
and procedures (
such as how
we will work together more seamlessly
as we engage and delight our guests).
These
initiatives
respond
you desire and have expressed in the survey:
one
of
teamwork,
open
we
can
together,
create
a
I am confident
culture
where
each
that
of
us
Thank you,
to the culture
Mitchell
communication,
one who wants to work at the Foundation
employee fulfillment, and employee recognition. In other words, a culture where you
make that promise. What I can promise is
are connected
currently on display at the Foundation.
and
Help us choose a clear set of core values
that we can roll out in 2017 ( so they
no
fessional potential in a dimate where they
are afraid. We cannot build trust, develop a
greater sense of community and help transform Colonial Williamsburg if we come to
Statement,
will have a position here for life, but I can' t
you see
fulfillment,
improvement. But as my old boss, Col-
it is more meaningful
personal
and the values
ability, guest satisfaction, financial stability, teamwork, open communication,
to:
veals a disturbing gap between your
values
values
account-
every day. I will communicate with you
Team.
ment,
on you, and because
their
of
to see the same
that
our personal
tion' s approach
ee recognition
COM PASS
work worried about our jobs.
their friends and family.
Unfortunately,
L
Foundation during this time, but there has
clearly been a cost to many employees' sense
of well -being. This worries me because of
the toll it has taken
and focus
U
have
deal
I, too, hope
employee
manifestation
Mission Statement. Another is the successor
in the past two years. We have
and continuous learning. Your personal
standing; this is, I am sure, the reason
tangible
Redesign
anxiet-
we
and that your personal
them
the
amount
change
re-
for the work
Culture
ies do not entirely surprise
top current and desired values. The
that the Foundation
and
fairness,
listening to your ideas was our creation this
year of the Mission Dream Team and asking
this group of employees to help develop our
with-
across
with
and are valued
to this group: the Compass
Foundation.
in 2014, which
recent,
insecuri-
confusion
in divisions
I arrived
ideas,
ty. All of this contributes to
a
good and bad. The good
One
from the interrelat-
on cost
job
be treated
safety and security will be protected.
and one of its
Our culture today looks very simiboth
will
listen to your
ed challenges of information hoarding and
having a silo mentality. Further, there is a
strong presence of fear and anxiety within our existing culture — stemming largely
Our 2016 Survey Results
lar to when
and
as you do for the Foundation:
personal
about the culture
Williams-
development,
you do.
ipated last month in our second survey
of Colonial
and professional
zation
ensure that any employee who upholds our
standards
and lives out our new mission
In other words, the Foundation is not living
up to your standards. This gap inhibits your
to each other and our organi-
Mitchell B. Reiss
President &
CEO
Colonial Williamsburg
From `pig to product, museum
goes ` whole hog' for early iron!
In earlyAmerica, certain sorts of "
pigs " -
made of iron —did indeed fly: off colonial
docks to far -flung markets. Every object
made using iron or steel— from a branding
iron to a chandelier to a building —began
its journey as a piece of iron ore. Although
our 18th- and early 19th -century American
ancestors
used iron - made
objects
for their
functionality, many were also works of art.
It these pieces that will finally get their due
respect in a new exhibition
at the Abby Al-
drich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum; " From
Forge and Furnace: A Celebration
American
of Early
Iron" will open on Nov. 24 and
remain on view indefinitely.
From
the lightest
ter to the heaviest
Colonial
Willlamsbugphow
Colonial Williamsburg kicks off the holiday season with Grand Illumination on Sunday, Dec. 4.
weathervanes
ian objects
ment
ees throughout
season,
the Foundation.
employees
from across
During this
the Founda-
tion play an important role in helping guests
create special holiday memories.
tion
research
division
and
arranges
will
cut-
feature
a wide
ar-
100 objects induding
and decorative
such as hinges,
such as wafer
and toasters;
historical
cookie
implements
eagles;
utilitar-
a pot lifter
and
a soldier- shaped doorstop; kitchen equip-
Holiday Tradition
The
and Furnace"
ray of approximately
for Grand Illumination guests
iron
were the essential wares of everyday life
and commerce in early America. " From
Forge
CW employees enhance experience
Grand Illumination on Sunday, Dec. 4 is
a unifying event that is enhanced by employ-
tinplated
stove,
interpreta-
entertainment
for
irons,
household
ladles,
skewers
accessories
such as
firebacks and a miniature flat -iron; lighting
fixtures including chandeliers and sconces;
guests who visit the Historic Area during
and tools and equipment
Grand illumination.
spear, a branding iron, a gardening daw and
Staff sets up and mon-
See 2016 Grand Illumination, page 2
an
anvil.
including an eel
Colonial Williamsburg photo
A highlight of the exhibition, " From Forge and
Furnace,
is a likeness of George Washington
dressed in a toga which was sculpted as a four foot tall, hollow, cast -iron decorative statue for
a stove, perhaps by J.L. Mott Iron Works.
The Colonial Williamsburg
collection
is perfectly suited to support an exhibition
such as this. Since the 1920s the FoundaSee From Forge and Furnace, page 3
�dLOi2uLG -=
1 /
NOVEMBER
EMPLOYEE
24,
2016
NEWS
CW staff expresses concern over
Trend Meets Tradition
employee benefits at meetings
Colonial
CEO
Williamsburg
Mitchell
Hall
ald,
vice
Oct.
president
and members
tions
President
and
B. Reiss held three Town
meetings
3. Nichole
doctor' s appointments
resources,
of human
not
for
for
them-
NOV
selves or family members. Changes will become effective Jan. 1.
Compensation
of her team answered
that could
time
McDon-
be addressed
quesat the
time.
Employee Incentive Bonuses
Did you mean everybody here will get the
bonus?
Why should the president and vice president of the United . States make less than Colonial Williamsburg' s CEO and vice presidents.
BY MOMENI
I' iFC G3
How about a cut in pay for some of these
Foundation salaries? Many other CEOs have
done just that.
Compensation
In 2016, the $ 50 monthly bonus op-
for
our
CEO
and
Vice
portunity is available to employees who are
Presidents is evaluated by the board each
compensated
year to be sure that it is appropriate
at or below $ 20 per hour ( or
42, 000 annually). Plans for 2017 have not
pared
yet been finalized.
What is the update on compensation study
Employee Benefits
and salary adjustments?
Does CW ever plan to bring back childcare
services for employees?
There
services
are
for
no
The compensation study is complete.
For
plans
to
employees.
offer
The
child
care
R. F. Wilkin-
son YMCA child care center offers Colonial
Williamsburg employees a discount.
Does the foundation have any plans to institute paid maternity leave?
The sick pay policy is under review. Currently, the accrued sick time can be used as
paid maternity leave. Changes will be communicated on the sick pay policy soon for
an effective
as com-
to other like organizations.
more
your
information,
Administrative
please
Officer
speak
who
with
will
be
able to speak to the plans for your particular
Trend Meets Tradition
division going forward.
Williamsburg Lodge
Benjamin Moore Pant Global Mews Accessone. -
and Marriott Transition
RobertAbbeyLlgh
With the transition of the Williamsburg
Lodge and Spa of Colonial Williamsburg to
C
York VVapcoreringa
partnerships, I have not seen any press releases
or Intranet information on what is happening
or will happen
date of Jan. 1.
to the employees
Regarding
r-
Spicher and Company Floor Cloths
@wmbgbrand
Cape' Rugs MK Lifestyles Fabrics
mci IE n
williamsburgbrane. con`
ti
there.
the Spa, Colonial
Williams-
Are we still considering implementing 360
degree revieun ?Ifso, when?
We are evaluating all our programs to
burg has switched contractors who operate
better
are not employed by Colonial Williamsburg. As for the Williamsburg Lodge, all
reflect
the needs
of the organiza-
tion.
In regards to benefits, do you foresee letting
us use sick time far doctor appointments?
Employees
will
be able
the previous
as the current
employees
arrangement
arrangement,
as well
Spa employees
of the Lodge will remain Colo-
nial Williamsburg employees. The Lodge
The sick pay policy is currently under
revision; however, here are a few key highlights.
it. Under
to use
sick
will become
i OF MOEE
OVER 3 i
part of Marriott' s Autograph
collection of hotels, but it will still be operated by Colonial Williamsburg.
5 -A Day Challenge... We Have a Winner!
The Wellness
challenge
Revolution' s final employee
of the year, 5- A -Day, came to an
end on Nov. 6. Congratulations to Cathy
Hellier for eating so many fruits and vege-
feeling of accomplishment and becoming
more active and /or eating better, what
type
of prize
motivates
tables over these last four weeks.
Still want
Cathy beat out some worthy opponents
and not only ate her fair share of fruits and
veggies but also walked away with a slow
cooker and Williamsburg Farmers Market
tokens. Enjoy and great job!
Now that Colonial Williamsburg has
you
to
get
to
the
finish line?
the
next
to challenge
employer
yourself
challenge
in
until
2017?
Now is the time to try a peer challenge.
Employees can sign up at www.myviverae.
corn
and
challenge
colleagues.
progress
themselves
Employees
on
and
Foundation
their
post
should
their
Colonial Williamsburg photo
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, the WILLIAMSBURG
brand purchased a 19 - foot by
7 -foot promotional wallboard for display at the High Point Home Furnishings Market in
October. The board featured lifestyle photography with WILLIAMSBURG products and
Nation # well -
wrapped
up a year of company - wide
challenges, the Wellness Revolution team
nessrevolution!
wants
with any questions and to provide feed-
to hear
challenge
do
from
you
you.
like
What
best?
type
Besides
of
the
Contact
Amy Goldschmiedt
a list of licensees.
at 7026
The brand also hosted a panel discussion with interior design experts
about how to style a " Trend Meets Tradition" look for clients.
back.
2016 Grand Illumination
Continued from page 1
itors cressets that add to the ambience and
light
on Duke
entertainment
Green,
of Gloucester
begins
Market
Street
and live
on stages at the Palace
Square,
near the Gaol and
At 5 p.m., electric candle lights come on
in the street- facing windows in the Revolutionary City. At 6: 45 p. m. Colonial
Williamsburg' s
and
Drums
signal
the beginning of Colonial Williamsburg' s
holiday season. At 7 p. m., fireworks fill the
sky over the Revolutionary
locations:
Square,
the
addition,
two
food
and Blair Streets
court
areas
with local
on
food
City from four
Governor' s Palace,
trucks will be set up. Three trucks in each
area will sell hamburgers,
barbecue
and hot
Street
ferings.
Henry
Street,
Barriers will be set up along Duke of
Gloucester Street to maintain a safe viewing
from
area for guests.
streets
Guests
can purchase
Grand
sweatshirts, long sleeve T-shirts, ceramic mugs
and ornaments
to remember
their experience.
Online Information
Marketing created a web page for Grand Illumination at http : /unowcolonialunlliamsburg
/
Fifes
mm/ holidays / grand- illumination/
march
down
Duke
of
Gloucester Street.
Historic Area hospitality operations offer
refreshment
stands
at
Shields
Tavern,
Chowning's Tavern, Raleigh Tavern Bakery;
will
be
four
other
satellite
list
of events
on the schedule.
guests
can
hot
Guests
can
ter
a
est
updates
Governor' s Palace and Courthouse.
Barbe-
mobile
check
throughout
and cocoa adjacent
at the Capitol,
a com-
information
In addition to the website,
view
beverage stations selling just cookies, cider
to stages
and
the
on
Facebook
and
and Twitfor
the
share
Shields Tavern. Chowning's Garden will
be offering hamburgers, hot dogs, roasted
turkey legs, soda, chips and cookies during
book, Twitter and Instagram using #CW-
event.
and
videos
celebration
of their
to
cue, chili, cider, cocoa, cookies and soup
will be sold at the pavilion in the back of
the
photos
lat-
schedules.
Guests also will have the opportunity
Illumination
noon
Street
for
will
England
to Newport
Grand
be dosed
Street
Avenue
Illumination.
The
to automobiles,
ex-
of on -duty parking passes you will need for
employees
who
will
work
in
your
area
on
Grand Illumination.
Bus Route
Colonial Williamsburg bus operations
will operate a Revolutionary
vice
that
will
City Bus Ser-
be on a 30- minute
schedule
from 9 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m. There will be
cept guests going to King's Arms, Shields,
Express
Chowning' s, the Williamsburg
Inn and
the Williamsburg Lodge. The city does this
liamsburg's Regional Visitor Center to the
to provide adequate parking for tour buses
bringing visitors to Grand Illumination.
p. m. All bus service stops temporarily at
6:45 p. m. All service resumes from 9: 30
City police will not allow employees
who come to work after noon on Sunday
to use Francis Street, so those employ-
p. m. - 10 p. m.
toric Area residents about their role in the
dosed
area,
such
in lots outside
as the Newport
the
Avenue
lot.
weekend
weather
and South
Francis
parking lot ( Block 44) or Franklin Street
site.
Virtual Ambassadors
Dubois Grocer and McKenzie' s Apothecary.
There
that includes
an overview of Grand Illumination,
prehensive
at
from York Street to North
dose of business on Dec. 1 with the number
ees must plan to park
Illumination
the Capitol. Following the fireworks, the
Drums
Traffic Safety and Parking
Williamsburg City Police will dose
Francis
Market
and the north and south sides of
and
program information and a map in the CW
Map and Program Guide.
dogs, along with other hand -held food of-
the south side of the Capitol.
Fifes
In
Nicholson
Grand
with us on Face -
GrandIllumination.
Guest information
Employees can refer guests to pertinent
To assure adequate parking for employees working during Grand Illumination,
only employees with an on -duty parking
pass, issued by security and safety, will
be permitted
to park
along Botetourt
in the employee
lots
Street, Franklin Street and
and
supervisors
to call Barbara Banks,
Service
from
Colonial
Wil-
Governor' s Palace from 5: 30 p. m. to 6: 45
Operations
Property
management
will
notify
His-
Historic Area lighting.
Facilities maintenance staff sets up and
provides sound and lighting for the stages. Crews will dean up around the Palace,
Magazine
and Capitol
off fireworks
cans
will
to make it safe to set
at these sites.
be set out
Weighted
before
the
trash
event
and
collected following Grand Illumination.
Facilities
maintenance
provides
several
two -way communications for coordina-
in Block 44 that day.
Managers
Bus
are
asked
interim director
of
safety and security, at 7376 no later than
tion. This department
also will be respon-
sible for deaning up the debris from the
fireworks.
�NOVEMBER
24,
2016
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Jennie Churchill visits CW 70 years
after Winston Churchill' s visit
Jennie
Churchill,
of former
British
Churchill,
great - granddaughter
Prime Minister
visited
Colonial
Winston
Williamsburg
on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
During her brief stay, Churchill and
Elisabeth Reiss, the wife of Colonial Wil-
pleased
that
service
men
and women
were
being acknowledged at the Liberty Lounge,"
Reiss said.
Coach driver Adam Canaday
and foot-
man Lauren Neff gave Jennie and Elisabeth
a carriage ride in the Historic Area. Winston
liamsburg President and CEO Mitchell B.
Churchill rode in a carriage during his 1946
Reiss, visited the Liberty Lounge, a complimentary space where ticketed Colonial
Williamsburg military guests can relax and
recharge in the Revolutionary City.
visit.
Churchill
was photographed
and Dwight
in 1946.
She said her great - grandfather
would
be
Churchill
dropped
Churchill
also
into
the
City. " We tasted
stayed
Suite at the Williamsburg
D. Eisenhower
who visited Colonial Williamsburg
and
the American Heritage Chocolate drink."
in the Lib-
erty Lounge in front of a portrait of Winston Churchill
Reiss
shops in the Revolutionary
The last time
in
the
Queen' s
Inn.
Churchill
visited
Colonial
Williamsburg was 15 years ago with her
grandmother,
Pamela Harriman.
Colonial Walimurbmgphata
Colonial Williamsburg' s tavern chefs won the award for Best Tasting Dish with crab -stuffed scallops with grilled polenta and fried sweet potatoes.
CW chefs win in first March
of Dimes competition
Four Colonial Williamsburg
tavern chefs
competed and won in the annual March of
team
Colonial Williamsburg photos
Jennie Churchill, great- granddaughter of former
British
Prime
Minister
Winston
at the Doubletree hotel in Williamsburg.
It's a friendly competition where chefs
Chur-
create
chill, recently visited Colonial Williamsburg.
Photo top) During her stay, Churchill was
able
to
take
a carriage
ride
in
the
Historic
Area.
Lauren
for
about
the
Rare
Breeds
program. (
attractions
at
Photo
Colonial
photo
of her
great - grandfather.
said Mark Flori-
Blizzard,
chefs
chef.
executive
Florence
chef
Allen
and
both of Shields Tavem;
L. Johnston
created
scallops
crowd
of
It was a humbling experience," said
Johnston. "
I greatly
appreciate
everyone
that had something to make this possible
and for giving us a chance to display what
we can do. I am very humbled and proud
that our food spoke for us and hopefully
changed
the perception
sume about
that
some
folks
as-
the Historic Taverns."
I am honored to participate in saving a
and
Jr., Campbell' s
crab - stuffed
of an enthusiastic
he said.
life," Allen said. " You never know when it is
with
your turn to be in need. We had a great time
The
participating in the March of Dimes Signature Chefs competition. Looking forward to
right)
grilled polenta
and fried sweet potatoes.
team won the award for Best Tasting Dish.
Williams-
The tavern chefs volunteered
burg — the Liberty Lounge — which officially opened ' Thursday, May 26. Located in the
Margaret Hunter Workshop just off Duke of
Gloucester Street, the Liberty Lounge is part
of a broad military outreach initiative led
by Reiss. Churchill and Reiss stood next to
the
taverns;
chef Stanford
Tavern;
Churchill had the opportunity to visit one of
newest
the
Tony Zurowski,
Neffserved
as footman during the carriage ride and talked
the
dish,"
and executive
Chef Linwood
and CEO Mitchell B. Reiss, and Churchill on
of the
favorite
food and beverage
ary City. Driver Adam Ganaday took Elisabeth
Reiss, wife of Colonial Williamsburg President
a tour
their
monte, Colonial Williamsburg director of
Revolution-
in front
300 people,"
Dimes Chefs Signature competition Nov. 6
and
efforts
to compete
Florimonte
their time
of the March
year."
It was a privilege to work with our tavern team in support of such a noble organi-
said, " and they won."
This is the main fundraising event for the
local chapter
next
for the first time,"
of Dimes.
Flori-
zation,"
Zurowski
Florimonte
and
said. " Thank
the
March
monte has participated in the event for 17
Churchill and Dwight D. Eisenhower visited
giving us the opportunity
years.
Winston
with
This
year he stepped
and emceed
Colonial Williamsburg in 1946.
the event. "
be able to stand
down
It was
on stage
as a chef
an honor
and recognize
to
the
a
united
purpose
you to Mr.
of Dimes
for
to come together
and
pride."
March of Dimes raises money for research to prevent
premature
births.
From Forge and Furnace"
Continued from page
tion' s curators
have
sought
out the full range
of materials used in early America, both the
and half an inch
thick, ditto."
Unfortunate-
that
are far more
beautiful
and decorative.
A
both extremes in the heated 19th- century
ly, although the furnace was in full blast by
October 1759, it was apparently too late for
graceful,
sheet iron, iron and paint ( made in America,
of America's founding father. Some artists
Hurst, the Foundation' s Carlisle H. Humel-
Colonel Washington' s needs and his money
sine chief curator
was refunded
possibly New England, 1800 - 1830) shows
with its elegant, curving arms, crimped pans
preferred realistic contemporary clothing,
but others wanted to ennoble and, perhaps,
and perfect symmetry, that anything practical
that could be made out of tinned sheet iron,
deify the late president by depicting him in
fashionable
lections,
and
the utilitarian,"
said
Ronald
and vice president
conservation
and
for col-
museums. "
Close
in November
1760.
All was
forgiven, however, as John Ballendine,
who
inspection often reveals that even the simplest
established
objects exhibit a period beauty all their own."
Among the most unusual and histori-
at Mount Vernon as was his sister, Fanny. As
cally significant
said of Wilbur,
Forge
objects to appear in " From
and Furnace"
attractive.
Known
is, alas,
as
an
one of its least
iron " pig" ( so
named for the way in which it is cast in the
form of piglets nursing on a sow), it was cast
at the Occoquan
Furnace
located
in Prince
William County, Va., sometime between
1755- 1765. Why do we care about it today, and what makes this ugly piece of iron
worthy of inclusion in an exhibition in an
art museum? Its provenance.
Little " piggies"
like this one were also transformed
iron at Occoquan,
rities.
In April
into bar
and sold to local
1758
celeb-
George Washington
placed
an order
square
bars — One ton, of three - inch broad,
for " two
ton, of one -inch,
the forge,
was a frequent
guest
Charlotte ( of Web fame) was known to have
this hunk
of iron
is " Some
Pig," which needs no lipstick to make it historically attractive.
Things made of iron
eight - arm chandelier
of tinned
could be both fanciful and fully functional.
Examples like this one were most commonly
used
in large,
public
spaces
such
as churches,
ton
placed
his
order
over
the
appropriate
portrayal
ancient dress.
While
neither
grand,
large nor patriotic,
the simple pot lifter made of wrought iron in
century is, quite simply, an especially attrac-
after George Washing-
iron
controversy
New England in the latter 18th to early 19th
meeting rooms and taverns.
About a century
are so common-
made
in Virginia,
likeness — dressed
granted,"
decorative statue for a stove, perhaps by J. L.
American
Mott
enlightened by objects like this one and so
Williamsburg
and
Erik
Goldstein,
curator
numismatics
who
Colonial
of mechanical
curated
the
arts
exhibi-
sculpted
From
no
as a four- foot - tall, hollow,
Iron Works;
Forge
and
yet another
Furnace."
less — was
tive example of a practical device for lifting
a hot pot or pot lid and is equally deserving
place, and have been for so long, that they
are generally overlooked and taken for
said
in a toga,
his
cast - iron
highlight
The
design
of
is
tion. " By gathering a wide variety of implements because they are all made from this
closely related to that used by Sir Francis
metal, ' From Forge and Furnace'
ue of Washington
shows how
Chantrey ( 1781 - 1841)
for his marble stat-
created
in
1826 for the
truly beautiful and indispensable iron was
Massachusetts
to early Americans."
Along with the Occoquan
Boston. Both sculptures show Washington
iron in the exhibition
Furnace
will be numerous
pig
objects
with a Roman
tury garb,
State
Capitol
toga draped
apparently
Building
in
over
18th - cen-
intended
to pacify
of its place in exhibition
spotlight.
Folk art
enthusiasts, iron lovers, culinary and early
historians
alike
are
certain
to be
many more in this exhibition.
From
Forge
and
tion of Early American
sible through
Furnace:
A Celebra-
Iron" is made pos-
major support
from
Bonnie
and Ken Shockey ( the Paul K. and Anna E.
Shockey Family Foundation).
Additional
support was provided by Virginia J. Repas
in memory of her husband, Paul Repas.
�dLOi2uLG=
1 /
NOVEMBER
24,
2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
40%
16
off during Employee Sale Dec. 15 -
Take advantage
of the last employee
of the year,
Dec.
retirees
volunteers
and
15 -
16.
sale
All employees,
receive
a 40
toric Trades products and Hartley Greens
Creamware.
per-
The sale also does not include wwueshop.
cent discount in all Colonial Williamsburg
colonialwilliamsburg. com
Foundation stores. Don't forget to bring
chases and cannot be combined with any
your current ID card with the 2016 sticker
other
to receive your discount.
Take
40
percent
the exception
Shipping,
off all
products
with
gift cards,
of furniture,
His-
or previous
pur-
offers.
holds,
rain
checks
and
gift
wrap requests are not available during the
sales.
Costume Design Center rents Santa suits
Colonial
Williamsburg' s Costume
De-
sign Center will rent out Santa suits this
returned
If the suit is needed
holiday season.
Suits
large
later than 8: 30 a. m., the customer
will pay $ 30 for another day.
come
in medium,
and
extra
of a coat, pants,
sizes and consist
large
belt,
hat, wig, beard, boot covers and a bag. Cost
is $ 30 per day. Only cash will be accepted.
The suit must be returned by 8 a. m. the
following morning to be dry leaned. If it is
for the weekend,
it
must be picked up on Friday and returned
Monday morning by 8 a. m.
Proceeds
from
Santa
suit
rentals
will
go toward supplies for Christmas family
baskets sponsored by the Costume Design
Center.
Holiday spiral ham pickup scheduled
Colonial
Williamsburg
employees
may
pick up their holiday spiral hams 11 a. m. to
6 p. m. Dec. 14 -
15 in the Bruton Heights
one ham per household.
Employees who can' t make the pickup
time may have a co- worker or friend get
it for them.
The co- worker
or friend
must
parking lot.
Tickets to pick up hams will be sent
Photo by Jason Capes
have a spiral ham ticket to pick it up. No
through the mail. Employees will
spiral hams
receive
will be available
after
Dec
15.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collections photographer Jason Copes at work in the
DeWitt Wallace Collections and Conservation Building photo studio.
CW supports Nov 30 blood drive
koea
Colonial
Pe&
iy
Williamsburg
ican Red Cross
and the Amer-
will sponsor
a blood
drive
at the Woodlands
Museum employee sees CW
Conference
Center.
Those who wish to donate
at least
through a different lens
17 years old, weigh
blood
must be
110 pounds
and
be in overall
good health.
Appointments
are
encouraged.
To make an appointment,
call
EMPLOYEE NAME: Jason Copes
Since many of my photographs do ap-
220 - 7029
POSITION: Collections Photogra-
pear in various
magazines
are
tions,
I take
pher,
Department
of Collections
and
Conservation
YEARS
ative
ated fluids.
There
however,
and publica-
pride
in the
and
select
option "
5."
Walk- ins
and Courtesy
Pass option
Committee
with the American
For more
welcome.
Prior to donating, remember to drink
fact
is now a Rapid
avail-
able to help save lives in less time! Visit
rederossblaodorg /RapidPass and follow the
instructions. Colonial Williamsburg's blood
drives are coordinated by the Hospitality
in collaboration
Red Cross.
information,
contact
Jessica
Tarr at jtarr@cteforg.
that my pictures and images allow our
OF SERVICE:
newcomer
to The
I am a rel-
Colonial
Wil-
visitors,
tions
photographer
Trend
at the Mariners'
Museum
in Newport News for 18 years before I
both
actual
and online,
as well
as readers, to see objects in our collec-
liamsburg Foundation, as I have only
been in my present position since January 2015. I previously served as the
that they normally
For example,
musical
would
I recently
instruments
were
able
to
magazine
that
pho-
ious
fabrics,
in
our
see.
ceramics,
Mr. Randy Ulrey died Nov. 6 in
ployee
Dale
Dippre,
died Oct.
1 in Wil-
Williamsburg.
He was a conference concierge at the Williamsburg
Lodge and a
liamsburg. She worked for the Foundation
four -year employee. He is survived by a
group visits in 1966. She became an his-
brother.
appeared
I have also done photographs
I DO: As the official
Remembering Friends...
not see.
photographed
that
and Tradition
readers
came to Colonial Williamsburg.
WHAT
plenty of juice, water or other non- caffein-
from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30
torical interpreter
of var-
and furniture
for
Mr. Chester
Duckworth
died Nov. 5 in
for
21
years.
a casual
1987.
She
began
as
an
escort
in
in 1983 and worked
employee
until
In addition
her
retirement
to son Dale,
as
in
she is sur-
Williamsburg. He worked for the Foundation for 30 years in Hospitality as a main-
vived by a daughter, three grandchildren
tenance
and five great- grandchildren.
all of the various objects in the vast col-
tion for new products or for making reproductions. When we receive any new
lection of Colonial Williamsburg. Some
objects
wife, a son, a daughter, five grandchildren
of these
include
tographer for the Department
tions
and Conservation,
ditions
photographs
might
to our collection
of Collec-
I photograph
be new ad-
or other objects
that might be coming out of conservation status and going on display in our
museums or in some historic building.
Many of my photographs have appeared in magazine
Trend
articles,
and Tradition,
Williamsburg
featured
magazine
articles
and
in other
for our museums.
of my photography
studio
such as in
the new Colonial
Most
work is done in my
at the DeWitt Wallace Collec-
tions and Conservation
Building at Bru-
our products
metal
division
for our
collection,
ceramics
work,
even toys,
to use as inspira-
and
musical
which
glass,
might
furniture,
instruments
I will photograph
and
and
each one
before they are placed in the care of our
conservation staff where they are subsequently cataloged and stored.
MEMORABLE
EXPERIENCES:
When I came in for my interview here
after applying for this job, I was absolutely impressed and amazed with the
size of our studio in the Collections
serviceman
from
1957
until
his
Mr. Nathan
retirement in 1989. He is survived by his
seven
Ms.
great -
children.
Virginia
Shaw
Warren
died
Oct.
H. Tillage Jr. died Sept. 30
in Hayes, Va. His service to the Founda-
tion was 21 years, beginning as a bookkeeper in accounting in 1953. He be-
25 in Williamsburg. She had a 16 -year career at Colonial Williamsburg, beginning as
an escort in group visits in 1973. She was
came
an historical interpreter from 1983 until her
retirement in 1988. She is survived by her
counting in 1973. He retired in 1975. He
is survived by his wife, Mary, a former
five
employee
children,
great -
seven
grandchildren
and
five
Annelle
Dippre,
mother
of em-
for that
assistant
was
ter,
grandchildren.
Ms.
supervisor
1957,
and
a
of
son,
department
chief accountant
manager
of
the
four
cost
and
Foundation,
a
grandchildren
great -
pad
work
rexc
or call
ac-
daughand
two
grandchildren.
Bead
in
in 1968
special
and
Conservation Building. The Colonial
Williamsburg Foundation has a tremen-
ton Heights, but I have also done photo
dous resource
here with a well- equipped
shoots at the Art Museums of Colonial
photographic
studio
Williamsburg and in some of our histor-
digital
ic buildings.
impression on me.
a professional photographer and enjoy
with
This
Having
ous
my images
books,
published
for me. I have a number
Institute
of
always
and
of Arts
Brooks
has
magazines
my work immensely. I have a Bachelor
from
latest
in
a great
ONETICKETTO
journals
degree
the
made
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB:
I have dedicated my life and career as
equipment.
been
in vari-
professional
a great
thrill
of photographs
ELF: 2 p. m. Dec 17.
Orchesna Right. $
FOR
SALE
Two
ChryslerHdl.
Alslesevy
50. CALL Mary a (757) 871 - 7131.
light
oak
deep. Each has 6 adjustable
books
shelves
cases
30 " wide
and
7077333
x 84 " high
x
12. 5"
They are $ 50 each; onekigamk
are
eu
a.
or e- mail
FREENOTARYSERVICFS
Crerchen
CALL
C, e, chen
plx,,,,,,
Fmde+
ldr a ( 757)
malLrnm.
IorCW employeesadramily.
CAW
x( 757) 565- 8623 or e- mail her arglrederlckpc
I: org.
compurerdesk 48" wldex24. 5" deep. Has pullou, keyboarddawer,,
ROOMMATE
one
mail
drawer,
and
one
shill: $
65.
CAW
Suea
NEEDED
to
share
a
townhome
located
In
The
870. 1262.
Oaks on South Henry Suzy less dun two miles Imm the Historic
FORSALE:
Heirloom Holiday Osvamesa. Hei -loom Ha, d raluil
in the book, " Early Seating Upholstery:
Reading the Evidence," written by our
Chrism..
ing classes for several years at the college
own renowned
can be skillf ully vandormed
level before and while I was the photog-
published by the Colonial Williamsburg
rapher at the Mariners' Museum. I en-
ta Barbara,
a visual arts school in SanCalif. I taught studio light-
joy finding creative ways to photograph
difficult
or fragile
objects
sheer variety of objects
and
love
the
the Foundation
which is
WHAT I DO TO IMPROVE THE
GUEST EXPERIENCE: I have very
little direct
contact
the Historic
Area and the Art Museums
with our visitors
Williamsburg,
as most
to
of
my work day is spent behind the scenes.
mlonlal repmdunlon
or basketball
espedally
for you. Wedding
even,
571)
Female
224-
preferred.
Room
Is available
now.
CAW
Erin
exhibitions
doily your Ihwdm old baby c4nhes, Ibodull
tam colors,
gtandpasold
flannel shirt, or military
b: mbaudfol
omameiasrhaae
a you. 3 and 4 41E Llls. $ 12 and up. IlnllmiLed
colors
special
dodd dot supply.
Goads and services adveasedin
uals and as such are not endorsed
CIF News are offered
by The Colonial
Fomrdurion on Colonial liMumsbrwg
by individ-
Wi/ b'amsbevg
Comp.,
Colonial Williamsburg News Is published by the Office of Imemal Commud © dons I6r Colonial Williamsburg employees. Saul corespondence
and books, induding " Map-
dridge.
INTERESTS / HOBBIES:
Di - cent.
Public
Lo: Colonial
love
working with Legos, tinkering with electronics, cooking and, when I can, travel-
News,
CBO
132, fax a 220.7702 or e- mail k mprogen.
mJ. m,:.
Kevin
C.onribuars: Dave ( body, Tom Cieen, Tracey Culden, Lesley Hamer, An.
Chuck Reusing, Joe Svaw, Darnell Vennle, lesicv Wauhop
This
publicolon
is recyclable.
ling. I also enjoy DJ' ing for my wife with
my extensive music collection.
W4Iliamsburg
All: drs ................................................................................... ............................... ..........................
Eliar........................................................................................................................................ ...............................
ten.
I
at
6615.
I have also had many of my photos
appear in various museum publications,
ping Virginia" by William C. Wool-
has in our collection.
of Colonial
Leroy Graves,
oeaed
Area
Foundation.
Photography,
Oman..
View Colonial Williamsburg
Cmsserr.
Rogers,
7286
7121
Harry, lane Lloyd, J. A. Lyon,
Rachel Wm, Lad ` Wilke, Sheri Wood
02016 Colonial Williamsburg
Foundalon
News online a \ \ eupp2\ hb2duriov\ hblw\ CW Nem_ Oulirv\ omrum \ con. em. pdJ
n
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 20, November 24, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-11-24
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/a64823f256a5099f6f5d7bafecd5b499.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=Twv4rN8c5yBg0yR2Ukf6UFOw5gcUveobS9cGG9r%7EScVHNS3tCUjIyEbRQnWoim9SapA19n0JqhVRh7fGzg8Zzg%7E0qB-0hyS2xXyMawF6HlfGobBkpWCiVjFaZYgkZsZzb8Rs6-VgqHLg1V6OmRKLJ0QQ8ciH7fEF-dGRsImnGG07w3kyXYQTGFisuRh00sqRKg2eBHDypWBEdbp-E9M6hFYwJl5Vr-%7EvPNB5nc93OrGuw5EtZ0vWlUZaz0BaxKyZ6vY8aKBm3n6BTmVHqDoKOO8HhfhGLsEkvlgUic7wNOymg5nthwedKpGH3j18Ut63rYKh81xA2r2DKI4a6UU7KA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
a4ccf66f8501b3931c37fe80e3fc0f9f
PDF Text
Text
cAem
INFORMATION
NOVEMBER
ABOUT
14, 2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
This
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News _OnlineAovnews \currentpdf
69, NO.
publication
19
is recyclable.
Renowned conservator Leroy Graves to be awarded the 2017
Eric M. Wunsch Award for Excellence in American Arts
orees,
By CW Staff
Recognized
world - wide as a leader
is
in his
the spectrum
field, Leroy Graves, senior conservator of
upholstery at The Colonial Williamsburg
Yet
Foundation
briefest
whose nonintrusive
this
year' s
cussion
techniques
honored
of
the
in
Peter
Wunsch,
of the
president
the
Wunsch
in the American Arts given by the Wunsch
dation. "
Foundation.
The awards will be
at a ceremony
at Christie's Rockefeller Center Galleries in
New York City.
The award, which was created by the
Wunsch Americana Foundation to contin-
ue the legacy of renowned collector Martin
Wunsch
Leroy Graves
and to encourage
greater
of Graves
in the foreword
fact
to the book:
His keen eye, intellectual curiosity
exceptional
hared skills and intense
led to an opportunity to work in
the furniture
conservation
at where he
has come from and where he is."
of sophisticated
known
through
as " The
said
without adding
Luke
Beckerdite,
editor
of American
Furniture. " The Wunsch Award is a fitting
acknowledgment of Leroy' s decades of re-
fragile antique frames. In time,
search
his minimally intrusive upholstery
and hands - on conservation
tive arts, is given annually
to individuals,
were featured in the celebrated book, " Early
by colleagues at institutions across
modest
institutions
recognition
Seating Upholstery:
the country
especially gratifying to all of us who have
admired him for so long."
After serving the Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation for nearly 50 years, Graves has
and
causes
preserving
in
arts
professor
Reading the Evidence"
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation,
to Graves,
2015). Graves reached his status in the field
of American
in the Winterthur
of
towards
contribution
the field. In addition
Brock Jobe,
rative
and
deco-
Program
in
via an uncommon
facilities
path.
maintenance
He first joined
staff of Colonial
the award in 2017.
When we meet to discuss possible hon-
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
in the Depart-
a position
he held for
partnership
with
food
and beverage
For 20 years, Puccini Group has been
creating restaurants, bars, hotels and resorts
Liberty' s Ice Pavilion is open:
noon - 8 p. m. Sundays
through
with
a " nouveau
drama, and refined
a spirit
elegance
that
Nov. 18 through
Featuring
colonial
will recall
estate
with
a
re-
and consultants
tasteful
twist.
modern
experience
in
the
amenities,
of guests'
heart
and
arm of Dominion
a
welcoming
of Colonial
150, 000 grant
Foundation,
Wil-
from
the
the Do-
Resources.
minion Virginia
Dominion
restore the Williamsburg Inn by reinstating
Foundation. " The rink has proven to be
a popular
talented team like the Puccini Group," said
the property as a premium hotel destination
while enhancing
Colonial
Williamsburg
visitors alike, adding energy and excite-
Florencio
guests' overall destination
ment to the unique Williamsburg
vice president
of hospi-
tality at Colonial Williamsburg. "With their
The Williamsburg Inn is listed on the
National
Trust
ity brand experience, we are confident that
they will envision something special for
Historic
Hotels
guests to look forward to experiencing."
Lodge,
It
design
details
is a great
and years
honor
and
of hospital-
a privilege
to
be chosen as partners by The Colonial
Williamsburg
renowned
significance,
Foundation — a group
for
its
and
remarkable
that' s
educational
its dedication
to preserv-
ing our country' s history for generations
to
come,"
said
Shelia
Chief Operating
Partner
and
Officer at Puccini Group.
Our overall strategic
areas
Turner,
of concepts,
direction
design,
will span the
F & B operations,
marketing, and branding. In partnership
with the foundation,
environment
will
we intend
in which
be inherent
burg experience."
culinary
to the Colonial
to create
an
excellence
Williams-
experience.
for
Historic
Preservation
of America
and
Leading
Hotels of the World. The Williamsburg
hotel
a four - star rated Forbes Travel
and a member
of the Historic
Guide
Hotels
destination
for residents
ed Liberty' s Ice Pavilion and supported surrounding businesses in Merchants Square.
Along with glowing cressets, hot cider and handmade holiday decorations,
Collection
Colonial
Hotels,
Marriott
International' s
Both historic
standards
of
accommodations
classic
elegance
reflect
and
charm
the
of
18th -century Williamsburg that honor the
vision of Colonial Williamsburg founding
benefactor
John D. Rockefeller,
Jr.
Additional information is available on-
line at wwuecolonialwilliamsburg. com, by
calling 855- 296 -6627, on Facebook and @
colonialwmsburg on Twitter and Instagram.
expe-
Last season nearly 20,000 skaters visit-
Liberty' s Ice Pavilion
exdusive portfolio of nearly 100 independent hotels worldwide,
in January 2017.
and
rience."
of America collection, recently announced
its upcoming plans to join the Autograph
even
more
magical
makes
for our
Williamsburg
p. m.
hours:
Dec.
Saturdays,
17 - 30, Jan.
1 - 2,
noon - 1 a. m. on New Year' s Eve for
this
lio of food
Group will
10
19 ( Presidents Day weekend); and
Power.
is pleased to support
Applewhite, president of the Dominion
and Puccini
to
Illumination);
Resources is the parent company of Do-
nial Williamsburg
a
except for extended
a. m.
Jan. 15 ( Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
weekend); Valentine' s Day and Feb.
Dominion
engaging addition to the Williamsburg
community once again," said Hunter A.
through
days,
philanthropic
liamsburg. The partnership between Colo-
outlets
on.
Thursdays and noon -10 p. m. Fri-
Feb. 20, 2017.
a skating surface of real ice
We look forward to adding new and
fresh ideas to the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge and our existing portfo-
operations and strategic marketing.
skates
ages 13 and
Thanksgiving Day; Dec 4 ( Grand
minion
hospitality to create a captivating luxury
seamless
their
10
generous $
vative
designs,
with
in a beautiful natural setting, Liberty' s
southern
thoughtful
redesign
skaters
is $ 12 for skaters
Ice Pavilion is made possible thanks to a
a traditional
modem
to
is available for $4. 25.
for a second season of festive daily fun
perience to guests. At the Lodge, the restaurant
details,
unique
coming in' to analyze and protect."
Historic Area next to Merchants Square
be reimagined
offers a spectrum of services induding inno-
Ferrao,
plans
Colonial Williamsburg
ice skating
rink, Liberty' s Ice Pavilion, returns to the
will
British' lifestyle in mind, showcasing
team
the world' s most
beverage
those
older and $ 10 for ages 3- 12. Skate rental
Lodge take inspiration
nowned hospitality brands. Puccini Group's
and
He told The New
that
the season
guests,"
said
President
and
late -night celebrating
Recorded
music
will
accompany
skating daily, with live performances by
various
local groups
out
season.
the
scheduled
Liberty' s Ice Pavilion
front
of the John
Blair
through-
is situated
House.
in
A Co-
lonial Williamsburg concession stand
accessible while wearing skates
coffee,
hot chocolate,
tea and
cookies,
warm
pretzels,
serves
cider,
popcorn,
na-
chos and a variety of sandwiches and
wraps. The stand also offers mittens,
scarves
and
other
and necessities
Employees
cold
weather
apparel
for purchase.
can receive an exclusive $ 3
B. Reiss. " We thank the
discount on skate admission at the Lib-
Dominion Foundation for making this
spectacular amenity come to life, and we
erty's Ice Pavilion. They must show valid
invite our neighbors
The offer only valid for employees and
CEO Mitchell
to come down, lace
employee
ID
to receive
the
discount.
up, and take in all the hospitality, shop-
cannot
ping and fun that Merchants
ple in their party. The discount cannot
Square and
the Historic Area have to offer."
Changes this year driven by guest
not be used for additional
be used on skate
Want
to
peo-
rentals.
know
more?
Visit
https: ii
feedback
include new hours, a small stage
www colonialwilliamsburg. com/ do /spe-
for local
entertainment
cial- events / libertys- ice -pavilion/
and
concessions
are
wonderful stuff is still
for second year on Nov. 18
Following its most extensive renovation
in 15 years, the Williamsburg Inn reopened
in March 2016 introducing
new aesthetic
inspired
in 2015
accessible
and lounge
concepts,
retirement.
Times
on hold because "`...
developed
will bring a sophisticated and memorable ex-
the iconic Williamsburg
year.
designers
at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
contemplated
York
Liberty's Ice Pavilion opens
from American colonial life. The Inn's dining
Puccini
Inn and Williamsburg Lodge, beginning
of 35 plus
him.
Admission
of grandeur,
with
precedes
of conservation
he is as
this honor
Public Relations Coordinator
at the destination'
induding
director
makes
By Anna Cordle
spaces
s nine
concepts
as a gentleman
as he is talented
That
and the Williamsburg
Group, an innovative hospitality design
firm, to reimagine the dining experience
in partnership
As impressive as is Graves' body of work,
for the field.
by Puccini Group for the Williamsburg Inn
Public Relations Manager
next
Department at its
David Blanchfield,
to be an art handler
adapted
1984.
his reputation
The food and beverage
By Joe Straw
outlets,
in
liamsburg in 1967 and was soon thereafter
ment of Collections,
and
Graves joined the
Conservation
inception
copied
the
Wil-
CW works with the Puccini Group
to reimagine dining experiences
its
were
recruited
American Material Culture, will also receive
announced
techniques
set the standard
that have
ship and appreciation of American decora-
dedication
and
techniques,
Graves
their
well- known
and his development
non - intrusive
he can rightfully be described as the Da
Vinci of modern upholstery conservation,"
new systems that would replicate
thousands of damaging tacks to
While his techniques for upholstery conare
manner
just that much more im-
ic upholstery practices
period coverings
man will be amazed
this
Based on Leroy Graves' work on histor-
lab....
There, he] began to study examples
wonderful
re- creation,
retains
accomplishments
of original upholstery and to design
and
he
pressive."
story is so compelling. I believe that the
people who are going to learn about this
Approach,"
that
every facet of his workday, from studying
the evidence in a chair frame to creating a
masterpiece of period upholstery, makes his
of the senior curatorial staffand
is amazing and his
servation
scholar-
Graves, he has unfailingly been a beacon
of collegiality and good fellowship. The
wrote
work ethic caught the attention
role in conservation
on Jan. 18, 2017,
says, " In my 20 years' working with Leroy
Foundation,
Leroy' s
2017 Eric M. Wunsch Award for Excellence
presented
L. Hurst, the
chief curator at The
Williamsburg
Foun-
Americana
Americana
10 years. As Ronald
Colonial
five
said
years,"
as one of the two recipients
dis-
was
for restoring upholstery have been adapted by museums around the globe, will be
nearly
Carlisle H. Humelsine
overwhelming.
�L/ r/"/&
o
NOVEMBER
14,
2016
LOYEWS
Haunting on DoG Street has become
ter, Coach
hind
On behalf
sands
our
of the thousands
of children
latest
thank you
and families
haunted
Halloween
and
thou-
who enjoyed
spectacular,
Thank you to the interpreters,
our retail team, the Costume Design Cen-
and Livestock,
the scenes
and all those
for your hard
work,
be-
ener-
gy and creativity in bringing DOG Street
alive" during Halloween. ( Or should I say
bringing it back from the dead ?!)
It is hard to imagine
that this is only the
second year that we have been entertaining
a must see event for guests
our
guests
at Halloween
crease in attendance,
suggest
like
this.
The
in-
Yours,
and the increase in fun,
that this has now become
a " must
Mitchell
see" for lots of people at this time of year.
Thank you for showcasing your talents
and Colonial Williamsburg
ence.
to a new audi-
Mitchell B. Reiss
President &
CEO
Colonial Williamsburg
The Curse of the Sea Witch haunts Revolutionary City
Photo by Dave Doody
1.
2.
Photo by Tom Green
A Haunting on DoG Street: Curse of the Sea Witch" promised family- friendly f tivities early each evening Oct. 28 - 31 followed by spookier action for older — and bolder — souls once the sun set.
1) ' Thanks again to the generosity of Mars, Inc, free trick- or- treating returned for preregistered guests ages 12- and -under during kid friendly nightly programming from 5 -7: 30 p. m. ( 2) Colonial
Williamsburg' s riders on horseback distributed candy during trick -or- treating in front of the Capitol. ( 3) Lee Ann Rose, supervisor of actor -interpreters, portrays the Queen witch. Her character came
from mythology. " She tried to help Aries overturn the gods," she said. " Zeus tamed her into seafoam. Aries brought her back only to bring great warriors for his collection. That' s why she wanted
Blackbeard' s head." ( 4) Courtney Hurt depicted the Witch of the Deep. She performed on an apparatus between the Palmer House and Shields Tavern. " Growing up I did equestrian vaults," she
said. " I also studied circus arts in Australia." ( 5) Guests attending " The Curse of the Sea Witch" saw the Capitol as they had never seen it before -- through the eyes of a sea monster. ( 6) Inside the
Capitol walls, guests helped themselves to refreshments, enjoyed musical entertainment and danced the Dance of the Dead. ( 7) The finale of The Curse of the Sea Witch featured the witches finding
Blackbeard' s head. Then the townspeople banded together to kill the sea witches. This year' s programming followed on the success of Colonial Williamsburg' s first -ever " Haunting on DoG Street"
spectacular
in 2015.
Photos be Dace Doody
6
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
NOVEMBER
EMPLOYEE
14,
2016
NEWS
Questions from the Oct. 3 Town Hall meetings are answered
At the Oct. 3 Town Hall meetings, employees
asked
several
not be answered
ole
McDonald,
resources,
questions
that
in the time allowed.
vice
president
could
Nich-
of human
and her staff, responded
to addi-
Benefits
insur-
ance pool of money to pay into in case of
a hospitalization, to draw money out of
to pay high hospitalization deductibles?
A couple of things to consider:
There may be some insurance options
that Colonial Williamsburg
can review
to help with this potential scenario.
The
High
HDHP)
Deductible
with
the
Health
Health
lowest
and
to
Outside of career laddering, opportunities
liamsburg succeed. Senior staff are the
heart" of Colonial Williamsburg. We
cost possible,
Optima
help you " shop" for specific health ser-
for development
the form of vacancies
your
Plan
so
you can use what you save to build up
a reserve of money in the HSA. Additionally, the Foundation
contributes
500 into the account
each year and
if you meet the wellness
requirements
the HDHP,
um
reduction
deposited
3.
Also,
of healthcare
would
be
into your HSA.
just a reminder
annual
the $ 25 premi-
out -of-pocket
Costume
there
is an
maximum
Design
for
Center
of
pocket
expenses
and
How
much
input
should
employees
be in place?
should take an active role in
mind,
the
development.
employee
and
With that in
supervisor
to determine
should
the best course
of action for creating and implementing a
plan.
In some
instances,
that
deserve
also exist in
that are posted
Employees
We
to make Colonial Wil-
equal
are
or more
experienced,
compen-
with
great
work ethic and superior guest interaction skills. When can senior staff expect
should take an active role in
development.
at least
sation.
and em-
ployees who are interested can apply.
mind, the employee
have in developing their own career ladders and by what date should the ladders
their professional
and promotion
their professional
for the following year.
With that in
and supervisor
this compensation?
work together to determine the best course
All employees are valuable to the orga-
of action for creating and implementing a
nization.
development
ensure
plan. In some instances,
What a morale boost
that will be.
should
that
Colonial Williamsburg
plan could indude career laddering.
Compensation
contact
reflect
the
and benefit
marketplace.
your Administrative
have specific
What would you say to staff who feel
strives to
that our compensation
packages
Please
Officer
if you
questions.
they're asked continuously to complete
CW Days
tasks well above their pay grade and who
also feel that work is not purposeful/
Can you please clarify CW Days? Are
those 4 hours mandatory for employees
to complete? My managerial chain has
claimed they have received little to no
communication about it from HR. They
meaningful?
This question
is difficult
to answer with-
plan could indude career laddering.
Why is it so difficult for an employee
out specific
to be promoted
pervisor and your division's leadership to
also said that giving everyone four hours
discuss your specific situation.
to wander
quirements
when he/ she meets the re-
and there is room for them to
move up in the job and company? Should
there be some kind of retro pay for the
employees
ments
that
out
Career Development
development
is $ 0 -
the lowest price helps
also reduces the cost of our health plans
work together
have
both Anthem
have tools on their websites
Employees
Savings
New hires" are not able to " carry"
the responsibility
age tier for the HDHP
and
develop career ladders and step progressions.
plans.
for the career ladder that applies to your area.
Account ( HSA) may be an option for
you. In 2017, the employee only coverplan
insurance
See your supervisor or Administrative Officer
reduce
Can we create a supplemental
2.
of our
To help ensure that you are paying the
vices. Obtaining
tional questions from the meetings.
1.
each
4.
that
achieve
all
the
require-
Each division has recently gone through
to review
celebrates
Please contact
What' s going
and growth
your su-
on with compensation
all job descriptions
and
needs
of the department"
The purpose of CW Day is to educate
The compensation study is complete.
and
inform
employees
of what
Colonial
Williamsburg has to offer from the guest's
perspective. Training on CW Day was held
See Town Hall Q&A, page 4
your Administrative Officer on the topic of
the compensation
the Historic Area " doesn' t fit
the business
ladder?
For more information, please speak with
but are not promoted?
a process
details.
study.
Employees aid in strengthening
82nd
CW internal controls
anniversary during Oct. 21 Open House
The implementation
Line
resulted
of the Compliance
in new
ened procedures,
processes,
enhanced
trols
and appropriate
both
management
corrective
and
with
Colonial
The
for
Compliance
replace
Employees
other
available
mand
program through Compliance Line or the
management
Silentwhistle
human
website.
actions
have
In many cases,
led to improved
ations and identified
emto
who
cern
like
to
are
a
take
full
advantage
of the
remain
Line
check
Employees may
Compliance
a
contact
Line
Lin
1- 888 849-
www. cu fsilen
Line,
em-
hotline (
implemented
website
for
to
1was
at
Foundation
ployees
designat-
the
em-
report
anonymously potential violations of laws,
regulations,
has follow - questions about the reported
up
concerns. Follow up questions or details
may be required to complete the investigation and resolve the issues.
report of all reported
con-
conduct.
In September 2008, the Foundation implemented a confidential website ( wwuecwf
silentwhistle. eom) as an additional tool for
employees
audit,
vide
24 hours
of the call or web
policies,
procedures or the Foundation's standards of
cerns is provided directly to Patty Aadahl,
Colonial Williamsburg director of internal
Colonial Williamsburg' s Costume Design Center held its Open House Friday, Oct. 21.
The first costumed interpreters were six hostesses at the newly constructed Raleigh Tavern for the dedication of Duke of Gloucester Street by President Franklin Roosevelt on
Oct. 20, 1934. Today the Costume Design Center dresses 836 staff members for 1, 378
positions. ( Photo left) Lauren Ramsey discussed the suit made for Colonial Williamsburg President K nth Charley that was on display in the library. ( Photo right) Carne
Crawford modeled the costume that actor Mamie Gummer wore during " Lady Dunmore
Prepares for the Ball," May 1, 2010, as part of her portrayal of Charlotte, The Lady Dun-
3, 2005,
confidential
com).
twhistle.
see if internal audit
within
but prefer to
888- 849 - 9332),
ed call back date to
A summary
counsel.
tool to be used if
ployee
a confidential
9332) or the conf dential
status
of
the
audit
the
hotline
employee
or
Silent -
web
the
internal
On Oct.
Compli-
the
whistle
the
Compliance
to
back
of com-
a member
anonymous.
con-
asked
the
chain
or the office of general
it is an additional
employees
report
ance
Photos by Penns Rogers
the
team,
to
communication
department,
reporting
call
after
of
you want to report a concern,
In order
tools,
Presi-
is not meant
outside your department,
resources
Rather,
be addressed.
hotline
in your
department
oper-
issues that needed
Line
avenues
to you,
can continue the success of the 10- year -old
ployee
Williamsburg
dent and CEO Mitchell B. Reiss monthly.
con-
actions
staff.
shared
strength-
internal
to report concerns.
tion contracts
the
with NAVEX
toll- free dedicated
The FoundaGlobal
to pro-
telephone
line
entry. Internal audit is responsible for inves-
and secure website and to answer calls 24
tigating all calls received and involves other
hours a day, seven days a week.
areas in the investigation
A summary
as needed.
Employees
report of calls received,
the
who have any questions about
the Compliance
Line or the Silentwhistle
status of the investigations and the actions
website may contact Patty Aadahl at 7134 or
taken
their human
as
a
result
of
the
investigations
is
resources
representative.
Benefits and Wellness Fair offers
information on health, wealth
Colonial Williamsburg
Learn about your 401( k) Plan
nual Fall Benefits
ployees
To help employees plan for their retirement, the Benefits team is offering an opportunity to meet a participant investment
tor, to review the 401( k) plan provisions,
account
The
options
authentication.
enables
employees
put money aside in a variety of savings
investment
in-
and secure your Vanguard
with text logon
401( k) plan
to
or
accounts and, at the same time,
defer current
taxes on their savings.
nial Williamsburg
lar contributed
Colo-
matches 25 cents per dol-
on the first 4 percent
Fair for emfrom
10 a. m.
to 2 p. m. Friday, Nov. 18 at the Williams-
burg Woodlands Conference Center.
Representatives
of organizations
induct-
of an
21 and may contribute up to 50 percent
of their pre -tax pay into the plan, up to
ing American
the annual IRS limit. A short half -hour in-
Vanguard
vestment meeting will start at 9: 30 a. m. on
Friday, Nov. 18 at the Williamsburg Wood-
trators ( HSA), and Optima' s EAP will also
financial
Center before the Benefits
Fair begins.
The Vanguard
Family
Fitness,
401( k), Health
be on hand
to provide
will also be available
representative
to answer your ques-
tives
Adminis-
wellness,
health
Anthem
information.
Blue
Blue Shield and Optima
investment
the YMCA,
Savings
Health
tions and assist you in selecting
tions from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at the fair.
If you need any additional information,
cal plan
that
best
please contact Angela Franklin at 7122.
the High Deductible
haven' t already,
meets
your
don' t forget
and
Cross
representa-
will also be at the fair to answer
ques-
the medi-
needs.
Health Savings Account ( HSA).
avenue
to save some
money,
It's a great
and contribu-
tions are $ 0 for Employee Only coverage!
Seasonal
flu shots
will also
be available
during the fair to employees and dependents
lands Conference
representative from the Vanguard Group,
Colonial Williamsburg's 401( k) administravestment
employee' s salary.
Employees are eligible to enroll at age
will hold the an-
and Wellness
and their dependents
If you
to ask about
Health Plan with the
age 18 and over with a valid 2016 Colonial
Williamsburg
I. D. Please note that we will
not be offering health screenings during the
Fair.
As a reminder, Nov. 18 is the last day to
turn in Open Enrollment
forms.
Members
of the Benefits staff will be at the Williams-
burg Woodlands Conference Center from
10 a. m. to 5 p. m. to answer questions
accept
enrollment
and
forms.
We regret that forms received after 5
p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 cannot be accepted.
�dLOi2uLG=
1 /
NOVEMBER
14,
2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
RAVE Mobile Safety notifies
koea
Pe&
4,
employees
Palace staff works to make
ees
guests'
visits
about
severe
Colonial
Williamsburg
has partnered
with RAVE Mobile Safety to notify employof emergencies
safety. RAVE
enjoyable
or significant
provides
threats
an emergency
weather
lar providers may charge a per -text message fee
for the delivery of emergency notifications to
to
the
employee'
s
cell
phone).
Supervisor' s Note: Due to data limitations,
alert
system capable of delivering messages to an
some employees may not be automatically
employee' s CWF e- mail and voicemail, per-
enrolled. Employees
POSITION: Site Supervisor,
sonal
e - mail
Governor' s Palace
used in conjunction
EMPLOYEE
NAME: Dan Moore
er Service
YEARS OF SERVICE: I began my
career with The Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation in December 2001, starting
served
for two
Williamsburg.
years
terpreter, primarily
as
of three
can
information
in-
and
preferences.
at the James Geddy
one
to
deliver
enroll
in
prompt
choose
these
program
It is strongly
RAVE
there. I assumed my present position at
is confidential
domain
that em-
registration.
basis
Remember
to
all
system
can be found
on Colonial
To manage your account, please visit: https: //
umnv. getrave. com/ lagin/ williamsburg.
For login questions, contact the Help
Desk at 7300. For RAVE questions, please
will
contact Karen Stone at 7721 or kstonegcxgf
argot Jessica Tarr at 7025 or jtarrornf org.
administrators
see their personal information. ( Note: Cellu-
the Governor' s Palace just this past Au-
their
Only
and private.
system
Please work with
on an individual
used to send emergency
alert notifications.
An instruction
sheet on how to access
the delivery of text messages. Information
provided
not be pre - populated
Williamsburg's Intranet at http: / intranet /.
/
ployees provide their cell phone number for
supervisors
employees
the RAVE
notification
advised
without a CWF issued
could
information is confidential and will only be
their contact
your
address
into the RAVE system.
complete
the
Mobile Safety site to confirm
I then returned to the group interprestaff
will be
using their CWF issued e -mail address.
They are encouraged to login to the RAVE
House and at the George Wythe House.
tation
RAVE
with National Weath-
Notifications
Employees
I then
as a costumed
and cell phone.
guidance during severe weather.
out as a group interpreter leading school
groups and other groups during their
visits to Colonial
e- mail
gust.
I have a bachelor' s degree in history
from
Bowling
Green
State
CW, American Red Cross work
University
in Ohio and enjoy learning more about
history while working here. Beginning
my employment
to support Nov. 30 blood drive
at Colonial WilliamsColonial
burg as a group interpreter has given me
a great
appreciation
ican Red
of the size and di-
at the Governor' s Palace,
at the
Governor'
s Palace,
together
to
make
sure
that
ev-
eryone who visits has a very enjoyable,
and
Because
educational
experience.
of the high visitation,
the
Palace is a busy place. Between the
hours of 9 a. m. and 4 p.m., we have
tours going in the door roughly every
partic-
seven
minutes.
This
makes
for
a tight
time table, but it allows us to accommo-
date thousands of visitors daily without
making them wait. And we have set
aside the last hour of the day, from 4 —
5 p. m. for guests who want to see the
Palace
guided
at their own pace and without
a
tour.
My normal work week is from Sun-
day - Thursday, and my office is located
in the East Advance Building at the Governor' s Palace. Along with overseeing
the daily operations, my responsibilities
also indude the interviewing and hiring
costumed
site
interpreters
many
different
many evening programs.
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB:
I love being directly involved in the daily operation at the Governor's Palace. It
has been a real pleasure
the interpreters
who
to get to know
work
here
better
and to see them go out of their way ev-
ery day to make our guests happy. And
even though I gave my first tour of the
Palace
15 years ago, I still am excited
ev-
ery time I can step away from my desk
and
get
out
and
talk
to
our
guests
about
all of the interesting people and stories
associated with the Palace. I feel really
lucky to be here.
WHAT I DO TO IMPROVE THE
GUEST EXPERIENCE: Our day begins each morning with a staff meeting
before the Palace opens. The interpreters
and I go over the events of the day and
what may be happening at the Palace,
such as any special events. For example,
if a program such as " Storming the Palace" is occurring on Palace Green ear-
ly in the day we know we will have a
large influx of visitors shortly thereafter.
There may also be a special event scheduled
in the
Palace
kitchen
that we also
is also
a free
Blood
Do-
bread and lean meats). Donating
takes approximately
one hour and
Colonial Williamsburg's blood drives are
coordinated by the Hospitality and Courtesy Committee
in collaboration
with the
American Red Cross.
For
more
information,
contact
Jessica
Tarr atjtarr@cwforg.
Continuedfrom page 3
for supervisors
in the winter and a planning
document
was
supervisor
developed
and
employee
which
an
gives
outline
of
Many
the
within
divisions
in positions
what
cross - train
the division.
employees
Opportunities
across
divisional
to train
lines
are lim-
to discuss prior to and after a CW Day has
ited;
been taken.
the job posting. There may be limitations
This information
mine if there are any problem
meat
can be found
on the intranet. Participation
in CW Day is
Can there
issues that need to be addressed by me.
I ask them how their day is going and
bean
for those
alternative
bonus
to
request into consideration.
on the nature
made
available
via
of the work ( bargain-
If you are interested
in such an
option, feel free to discuss with your super-
Will there be another major reorganization? If so, to what purpose? When?
Colonial
Is it feasible
for workers
to work at
Williamsburg
leadership
is
constantly
evaluating
the effectiveness
of
the organization structure. If a change in
structure
Job Swapping
In 2003, when I was a group interpreter,
still
Reorganization
We assume you are referring to the turkey
and ham that is given to employees during
the holidays. We are currently reviewing the
turkey and ham process and will take your
I will
are
visor and your HR representative.
of us that don' t consume
meat?
what changes, if any, they might suggest
based
overtime.
Holiday Bonus
areas or
however,
ing unit vs/ non -unit) and opportunities for
not mandatory
they enjoyed their visit.
MEMORABLE
EXPERIENCES:
also
low in fat and high
our morning staff meeting helps us be
on the same page as we begin our day.
I frequently will talk with our interpretative staff during the day to deter-
operations,
There
Town Hall Q&A
also talk to different visitors as they are
leaving the Palace and ask them how
Governor' s Palace
and eat foods
in iron ( green leafy vegetables, nuts, whole
our
and
ers. There is always something going on
here. In addition to our normal daily
the
are encour-
Google Play'" store.
wheat
blood
throughout the work week. They may
be at the Governor' s Palace one day, the
Capitol the next day and at the George
Wythe House the following day. Con-
of new staff, as well as training interpret-
avail-
nor app available on the App Store or on the
ated fluids
instead
the guest experience.
Pass option
instructions.
good health. Appointments
Prior to donating, remember to drink
locations
sequently, communication
among
staff members is quite important
is now a Rapid
and select option " 5." Walk- ins are welcome.
need to be ready for.
What many people outside of the
Historic Area may not realize is that we
don't have any interpreters permanently assigned to the Governor' s Palace.
to enhance
hosts a variety of other events, such as
donor society functions, weddings and
There
able to help save lives in less time! Visit
redcrossblood. org/RapidPass and follow the
plenty of juice, water or other non- caffein-
rotate among
con-
aged. To make an appointment, all 220 -7029
ipated in a tar and feathering during a Revolutionary City program during his tenure
at Colonial Williamsburg.
Our
registration,
blood and refreshments.
overall
Dan Moore, who currently serves as site
supervisor
of four steps --
fidential health history, actual donation of
least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and be in
Photo by Dave Doody
iconic location in the Historic Area, we
work
drive
Those who wish to donate blood must be at
and I
am responsible for making sure that the
daily operations run smoothly at the site
and that the interpreters have everything
that they need to be successful. Because
the Palace is a very highly visited and
all
a blood
at the Woodlands Conference Center.
WHAT I DO: I am now the site su-
worthwhile
consists
and the Amer-
will sponsor
from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30
versity of Colonial Williamsburg.
pervisor
Williamsburg
Cross
is warranted,
nale that drives
there will be a ratio-
the decision
the honor
ing Colonial
Peace
Prize
and privilege
and that ratio-
Williamsburg
winner,
different places to learn different and un-
of show-
announcement
others?
Ebadi
FOR
SALE:
Name: "
757)
Saver,
Robin..'
814-
handmade
Never worn.
Egypt
Ber.
if
cesrouchdpendant.
Cfrcherar ( 757) 565- 8623 or eynall her argfrederlckpc
ONETICKETTO
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Street in one
in the Historic
Area. This
really is an amazing place, and I hope
that I don' t take for granted
I: org.
850. CALL: Terry a
7397.
ELF: 2 p. m. Dec 17.
ChryderHd,.
Alslesc, r,
Onche. ua Right. $ 50. CALL Mary a ( 757) 171- 7131.
FORSALE:
of the homes
changes.
from
Being able to make a good life here in
Williamsburg is something of an accomplishment. My wife, three sons and I all
live on Duke of Gloucester
of the structural
to a Nobel
Shirin
Iran. She had recently been awarded the
Peace Prize for her efforts on promoting
human rights and democracy in her native country. I enjoyed meeting her and
spending time with her. It was a very
memorable day.
BIGGEST
nale will be communicated along with the
derstand
I had
Chrism..
HricbomHo4day
Onumencs
colonial , epmdunlon
or basketball
1
oeued
dot,
can be . lolly
vandormedi
m you. 3 and d, work are
Bed
and
Osnamesu. Heidoon, Handamlied
eryedally
pearl
work
are
eura
for you. Wedding
ROOMMATE
even,
your favorhe old baby clothe., laodull
tam colors, gtandpasold
obevudfol
omamemsMai
571)
are sped
and up. 11nllmlred Frederick supply.
CALL:
Crerdien
Frederick
m(
IorCWemployee.
Female
224 -.
preferred.
to
share
a
townhome
located
In
Is available
now.
CALL
Erin ..
15.
Goods mad services advertised
individuals
in CW News are peed by
and as sorb are nor endorsed by The Colonial
Williamsburg
and lamlly. CALL:
Foundation
on
Colonial
Williauburg
Compan,
how unique
it is to be a part of this town.
INTERESTS /HOBBIES: I enjoy
spending time with my family. Two of
my three young
sons
attend
tory book. I also enjoy traveling and recently took a trip to visit local historical
sites in New England.
Colonial Williamsburg News Is published by the Office of huff., Commmrl © Jon. for Colonial Williamsburg. employees.
spondence
the nearby
Matthew Whaley Elementary School so
I can occasionally walk them to school.
Like most interpreters I enjoy reading
and I am always reading at least one his-
Di leant.
Public
Allai
m: Colonial
W4IIlamsburg
News,
CBO
132, lax m 220.7702 or e- nuiI k m pngers..
e ................................................................................... ............................... ..........................
C.onulbfoe: Dave Doody, Torn Creen, Tracey Cdden, Lesley Hamer, An.
This
publlcalon
Vennle, le. sicv Wauhop
Perris
pp,
72.
Rorer,
7121
Harry, lane Lloyd, J. A. Lyon,
02016
News online at \ \ n
Cmssen,
Rachel Wes, lad While, Shed Wood
is recyclable.
View Colonial Williamsburg
Send mot
1..m,I.
Kevin
Fv iror.............................................................................................................. ............................... ..........................
Chuck Reusing, Joe Sfaw, Dame„
The
less dun two miles from Me Hls, oric
Room
757)
707 -7333 re. e or call or e- mail plxbug, agmalLenr.
PREENOTARYSERVICES
NEEDED
Oaks on South Henry Sine,
Area
flannel shirt, or military colors
PubQdationAhbFw\
Colonial
CW Nem_ Ouline,
William.,
Foundarlon
mnum\ wrrew. per
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 19, November 14, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-11-14
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/537ecab29502833ab599a6cf5546bb5a.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=U1SJLbA5MpbMgkrI3SCrI9MYdfe5UqAnVGpXfMO8ARxXv9Q7z1IEB9GuZowQQf9Pxzr3ImT1w3vIbtL2WamiXfsy%7EPELdNjr0-VJYG%7E-kSN4cO1s%7E3EQR76wu-DLQ3BZBzbvo-tEUu8hg47wyyT6-Ejuv05BXj%7ED4sPpBhZhupqWRQy%7EJ55o5rMMaLT7gPxvOFRKH0Rjn987u9ZGdDvzMYvY3oYOrndBwwx1xmAY48B-1cP9ULBO7%7E1oOCwqehk%7EC-AP5bE%7ErkoGYpHHDYkUoxViXFcD67ZYR9C4%7EZxWuEdLqhsuBKfes00jX-%7E%7El3cItdLFhn5qCV2KNUgyAt1Wfg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
0bf4689c2d420138ea7c4d3f8efb03a3
PDF Text
Text
cAem
INFORMATION
OCTOBER
ABOUT
27, 2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
69, NO.
18
This publication is recyclable
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News _OnlineAcwnews \currentpdf
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.
�dLOi2uLG -
1 /
OCTOBER
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.
�dLOi2uLG
, /
1
OCTOBER
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:
Name: "
757)
Silver,
Robin."
81473,
German
duck,
the
also
sound
incorporated
came
out,
the
flapped.
Toys
in America"
was
gener-
ously funded by Don and Elaine Bogus.
handmade
Never worn.
Egypt
Bevurilul.
carrouchdpendant.
Company.
850. CALL: Terry a
Deudlinefon
IlLnketplswe
testis
Monduyur
n
week prim
7.
to publication.
Goods and services advertised
in CW News are offered by
or Colonial
Williamsburg
Ads
must
include
employee'
s name
nd personal
number, Ads can rem Jon P to two consecutive
Ifyou
would
person
and as sorb are not endorsed by The Colonial
Foundation
telephone
or
like your
through
ad to nun
e- mail
again,
ro progensevwf
please
submit
issues
the ad
org.
Colonial Williamsburg. News is published by the Office of Rama Commend ©, Ions lbr Colonial Wllllamsbmg employees. Saul conespondeno
Di mew,
Eli
Public
io: Colonial
W4Iliamsburg
News,
CBO
132, li,. io 220.7702 or e- mail k ropngers.
All: drs ................................................................................... ............................... ..........................
wfmq.
Kevin
ror............................................................................................................................................ ...........................
Pemu
Cmsseu.
Rogers,
7286
7121
Dave Doody, Tom Cieen, Teoy Culden, Lesley Hanee Amu Harry, lane Lloyd, J. A. Lyon,
Chuck Reusing, Joe Si.,
Darnell Vennle, Jesslcv Wauhop
Rachel Wm, Lad ` Wilke, Sheri Wood
I was able to speak a little
Mexican - American
This
publicalon
a
the creature
Each of the 14 pieces
in " German
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
Bound "' where
as an
Visit wwwcolo-
in one of the
and foremost be `people persons' if they
to succeed
taint more information?
nialwillianzsburg.eom or call 1- 800 HISTO-
19th century Wooden Toys
Williamsburg
Texas, is my hometown where I was
born and raised. One of my sons and
oth-
Williams-
men-
reers
while
to Colonial
Continued from page 1
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.
koea
Department
use of Colonial
is recyclable.
02016 Colonial Williamsburg
Foundalon
heritage.
View Colonial Williamsburg. News online al.
meta pp,
PubQdationAhbli,
CW News
Ouline,
w ewAcurrew. pelf
in
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 18, October 27, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-10-27
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/db44475e9dce5628d6794e87cd67492a.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=Jm2e2K9mN5LMl9UZ2UyWPw-qCxY8F2sPoWhgV9G7FljQOw1GBArSXlJvL2gEo77xL84snS8i0ZevUjWXWVo2clx22CKAP%7EWkZrJleYAw0giciQrjNsy80ydX7pTW7EnSF8JF5daPEvOe2bxU9DAicobY%7EKOVs3IMUpFX9v2RZFLIFs3h2K4C0ooPJELP7ngNsD%7ElFoW5uYeBSkIQw68YzDNQwFUkoiselL6DFCCis74faWEib5DokagZWKoauBc8mkKve5Rz3bXRh53DSvuX5do4Gq%7EbM3DBXY2RKi4UljuVaouDsD-FBuuXqoSGheJ0LLnV0YdIoR2qAAvKmhLAww__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
f4ceb74736ab9c9519ae2e68bcd1996b
PDF Text
Text
INFORMATION
OCTOBER
ABOUT
17, 2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
69, NO.
17
This publication is recyclable.
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News _OnlineAcwnews \currentpdf
New Foundation
Culture Compass Team formed,
mission statement
unveiled Oct. 3
announces survey as first intiative
To feed the human spirit by sharing
America' s enduring
story" is the new mis-
Earlier this year, the Culture Com-
sion statement for The Colonial Williams-
pass Team
burg Foundation and was announced to
audiences during Town Hall meetings on
Monday, Oct. 3 at the Kimball Theatre.
This
is the North
be meaningful
donors
Star'
and guests,"
ures,
agement,
Andrews,
director
of talent
gave background
Nichole
Members
and
to write
varied
length
the
of 35
all
and
ten-
roles —
Colonial
Williamsburg' s cul-
resources,
vice
president
Mark Hileman,
and Davelin
of staff and is at the direction
dl B. Reiss,
president
of
gen-
Forrest,
chief
of Mitch-
and CEO.
statement.
in age, gender,
at
team
of
levels,
McDonald,
eral counsel,
Dream Team
the mission
of service
human
man-
on the new mis-
sion statement. The Mission
was selected
The
ture. This initiative is co- sponsored by
Williams-
burg President and CEO Mitchell B. Reiss.
Chris
backgrounds,
transform
volunteers,
said Colonial
created.
representatives
is tasked with leading an initiative to
we believe will
for all employees,
was
employees—
ethnicity
Foundation.
Team members were led by Nichole McDonald,
es,
vice president
and Davelin
of human
Forrest,
the President' s Office,
Andrews,
ershead,
Sharon
Jane
resourc-
and included
Dorsey,
Petro,
C
chief of staff in
Chris
Troy
Human
U
L
T
U
R
E
COMPASS
Moth -
Resources;
T
E
A
M
Bryan Austin, Carl Childs, Marvin Greer
and Marilyn Younger,
search
all of Education,
and Historical
Interpretation;
Re-
The first focus
Mike
pass
Hornby, Hospitality;
Cara Sisson, Development; and Catherine Whittenburg,
Team' s initiative
is
understand
Mitch-
some
been accomplished
of things
that
what
cultural
Colonial
have
so far this year.
additional
employee
investment
in
well
and
iea' s enduring
Trend & Tradition. Formerly the Colonial Williamsburg Journal, Trend
more modern
updated
must
what
cultural
with
of
be prePhoto by Darnell Venni
changes
and volun-
Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO Mitchell B. Reiss held Town Hall meetings at the
Kimball Theatre on Monday, Oct. 3. After remarks, he took questions from employees.
to feed the human spirit by sharingAmer-
an
conservation.
was
as
teers alike to live out our shared mission
that allowed
training
tion
Tradition
as
must be made for employees
January 2016. The winter season saw
a pause in programming
Com-
employee
strengths
Williamsburg
served
ell also reviewed
the
and volunteer survey. The team will be
using results from this survey to better
Strategic Communications.
During the Town Hall meetings,
of the Culture
on
the
sorry).
new
For more informa-
mission
statement,
see
the
story to the left
The team will also be engaging in a se-
ries of two -day training sessions with external
culture experts as they work to define a vision
for Colonial Williamsburg's future culture
and craft a plan to bring this vision to life.
Sharon Dorsey, director of diversity
and inclusion,
Compass
talked about the Culture
Team,
which
is comprised
of
See Town Hall meetings, page 2
a new,
look.
Catalog. The print products catalog returned after a six year absence.
Black History Month.
Colonial
Wil-
Halloween offers family- friendly options
liamsburg worked with the First Baptist
Church
to
conserve
the
church
bell in the belfry. The " Let Freedom
Ring Challenge"
began and still con-
tinues.
Over four nights
loween,
culminating
on Hal-
the " Curse of the Sea Witch"
de-
scends on the Revolutionary
City when
Colonial Williamsburg' s " A Haunting on
DoG
Street"
Guests
however — a
ment Incentive Program to employees
een- themed
who were aged 60 or older with at least
capital'
10 years of service.
returns
for
of all ages need
Early Retirement
package.
Colonial
Williamsburg offered an Early Retire-
s
a
second
not wait
whole
month
programs
lurks
year.
for frights,
of
Hallow -
in the colonial
shadows.
Colonial
Williamsburg' s taverns
are of-
Liberty Lounge. The Liberty Lounge, a
new complimentary space for ticketed
fering something special for families. " We're
trying to make more kid friendly food," said
Colonial Williamsburg
opened in May.
Mark Florimonte, director of Historic Area
military guests,
New Historic Area programs. " Journey
hospitality operations.
The taverns tout chilling entrees on its
to Redemption"
special
was added to the slate
served
of African- American programs.
Colonial Williamsburg
ficial hotel of Busch
became the of-
Gardens
and Wa-
ter Country USA.
Partnership with Marriott. The Williamsburg Lodge will join Autograph
Collection
Hotels,
tional' s exclusive
100 independent
Marriott
Interna-
portfolio
of nearly
hotels worldwide, in
system
and
Coach
a bun.
and livestock
carriage
rides.
department
coach and carriage
The
coach
expanded
its
rides to guests with
drons
See Successes,
page 3
Fingers
chicken
tenders
board
and
Photo by J. A. Lyon
served
in
mini - caul-
and mini - pumpkins.
and
Hann
helped
make
tavern
food
fun,"
developed
four
seasonal
meals
for
Halloween
this
year. (
Above)
The
Sea
Monster
s Barbecue,
which
will
be held
pulled
of " Frankenstein"
National
cial programming at the Kimball Theatre in
Features and the Williamsburg Old Time
Merchants
At the
dude
evening
program
favorites like the Official Colonial Williams-
Faust"
Theatre,
free
Radio
regular
with
Oscar- winner
screenings
classics,
live
of Alfred
the
piano
Danny
in-
Hitch-
Boyle' s production
War
of
the
ard E. Koch."
A Haunting on DoG Street" features
1926 silent film
accompaniment,
The
Royal
Creature
Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script by How-
highlights
Presents "
G - rated
Kimball
Theatre,
Hour
from the British
Square adds spook to the season.
cock horror
pork.
with perennial
burg Ghost Walk and " Ghosts Amongst Us,"
which run nightly through late October, spe-
from 4 - 9 p.m. behind Shields Tavern. The
concession stand offers hot dogs, hamburgand
Tavern
on
Guests also have the option of visiting
ers
Shields
hot dog appeals to young and old.
and her team jumped
Mark said.
Along
newly certified drivers.
Ghost
candy corn eyes.
Condiments
are
Blackbeard'
and
is
on a bun. The
aroni Spider with onion ring tentacles
and a new retail
system.
Bat Burger
with candy corn nails tantalize young and
old alike. The vegetarian option is a Mac-
Jessica
New technology. The Information
Technology department installed a
The
cheese
Sea Monster hot dog comes with several legs
January 2017.
new ticketing
children' s menu.
with bat - shaped
free
trick - or- treating
for
preregistered
See Family Fun, page 4
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
OCTOBER
17, 2016
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Couple steps back in time
1, 000 donation made for Liberty Lounge
for their last trip to CW
Robert and Barbara
Buchter
ered Colonial Williamsburg
at the Courthouse,
first discov-
when they were
and Benjamin
and Pe-
nelope took the walking tour, " Ghosts
Amongst Us."
making wedding plans.
Some couples go to an exotic
place for
On Tuesday, the Buchters were treated to
their honeymoon, but they never go back,"
a private tour of the Governor' s Palace giv-
Barbara
en by interpreter Valerie Miller. "I learned
something that I didn't know," Barbara said.
They kept birds in bird cages. They taught
each bird to sing different songs. Each bird
learned one song. When guests visited the
Palace, they could take a bird to their room
to hear them sing. It was like listening to
the radio today." The pair enjoyed lunch at
King's Arms Tavern and dinner at Christia-
place
said. "
Robert
we could
return
After the couple
wanted
to
go
to a
to."
married
on May 25,
1991, they came here on their honeymoon
and fell in love with the place. " We both like
the colonial period in history," Barbara said.
It' s dose enough to our Pennsylvania
that we could return
and quiet. You can go to a different
a different
home
to it, and it' s simple
place in
na Campbell' s Tavern.
time period."
The Buchters
chose Colonial
Williams-
Robert and Barbara are glad they visited
burg as their last trip with their family.
Robert has been battling cancer since 2012,
and his doctors
Elisabeth Reiss, wife of Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO Mitchel B. Reiss, ac
cepted a check for $ 1, 000 from the Virginia Peninsula Military Officers Association of
America ( VIPMOAA). It's the Peninsula Chapter of the Military Officers Association of
America, a group of active duty and retired officers. The meeting was held at the Langley Eustis Club on Aug. 25. Pictured from left to right were: Chief Warrant Officer Rich
Colonial Williamsburg when they did. " We
dining taverns," Barbara said. " We've done
have diagnosed
his illness
as
terminal. Working with the Dream Founda-
tion, Robert had one last wish. " My dream
really is to be able to retum to Williamsburg
and have the most unforgettable trip where
we get to do everything we've always wanted
lunges, Elisabeth Reiss, Col. Boyd Nix and Commander Fred Malvin. Malvin and wife,
Barbara
nelope,
home.
We ate in historic
everything we wanted to do."
Robert said they have made between
35
40 visits during their 25- year marriage.
We returned for each anniversary," Barbara
said. " We have returned for very important
children — Pe-
Their two children started visiting Colonial Williamsburg as well. " We homes -
18 — on
chooled
Colonial Williamsburg hosted Robert
and
in a historic
life events."
to," he said.
Donna, are also individual Colonial Williamsburg donors and members of the Raleigh
Tavern Society. In addition, Malvin is an alumnus of the College ofWilliam and Mary.
stayed
20,
and
and
their
two
Benjamin,
Sept.
25 — 28. The family asked to stay in a co-
our kids,"
Robert
said. " We brought
them down for Homeschool Weeks."
Peter Henriques returns to Art
lonial house. Arrangements
Museums to discuss Washington
For 25 years we have talked about one day
staying in the historic district in one of the
Williamsburg.
Barbara
and Rob-
colonial
ert visited Colonial Williamsburg
as a cou-
Peter Henriques returns with the pro-
gram, ` Breaking with Two Future Presidents: George Washington' s Relationship
the couple to stay in the Masonic
Henriques is professor of history, emeritus,
from George Mason University. He is the
author of " Realistic Visionary:
A Portrait
of
with James Monroe and James Madison," at
George Washington " and ontheMount Vernon
5: 30 p. m. on Oct. 17 in the Hennage Au-
committee of George Washington Scholars.
ditorium
Ticket
at the Art Museums
of Colonial
sion.
Williamsburg.
While many people look back to the
good old days"
when
everyone
was patriotic,
it is interesting to note that over time George
ship
with
famous,
presidential
Madison
riques
will exam these breaks
is a common
and James
thread between
Virginians,
Monroe.
Hen-
and see if there
reservations
to museum
are required
admisfor cur-
rent Colonial Williamsburg employees, volunteers, and William and Mary students and
faculty.
These
Washington completely severed his relationJames
is $ 5 in addition
Free
programs
are
part
of the
Distin-
guished Scholar Lecture Series funded by the
Horatio
Hall
Whitridge
and
Gracia
Grieb
Robert
mother - daughter
Kitchen.
said.
Waiting for them in the historic house
was a gift basket featuring Colonial Williamsburg products inducting a six -pack of
ginger
ale and root
nuts,
American
trivet,
kitchen
beer, three
Heritage
towel
from Christiana
cans
chocolate,
and
three
a
ornaments
and
Kurt
Smith,
who
portrays
Want to know more? Visit wwwhistaryorg.
10
a. m. —
Conference
18,
Center. Must
employee or
be 18 years or older to receive flu shot.
dependent
10 a. m. — noon, Saturday, Oct. 29, Wil-
liamsburg Lodge — Liberty Room A&B.
Want to know more? Contact Amy Gold schmiedt at agoldschmiedtocwf. org or 220-
Must be 4 years or older to receive flu shot.
7026 with any questions.
ID is required
to receive
a flu shot.
sit, talk and watch people."
There' s no place like Colonial Williams-
burg, Barbara said. " It sounds different here
with the firing of the guns and the Fifes and
Colonial
the
across
the Foundation.
here
talk
gardener,"
to him
Robert
at length
said. "
about
We
plants
During one visit, the couple realized he
recognized them from a previous trip. " This
a local craft store with a
pulled
them
aside,"
Bryan
said. "
We
Madison
and
Jefferson
and
ber of programs
inducting " A Public Au-
dience with James Madison." The family
witnessed `Firing of the Noon Gun" before
they had lunch at Chowning' s Tavern. They
learned how the 18th- century residents of
Williamsburg
exercised
their right to par-
ticipate in government during the program,
Af-
man must have met thousands
Robert
Robert
attended
the
We
must
have
of people,"
made
some
on him."
Other highlights of their many visits have
Spinning Stories, Spanning Time" Storytelling Festival and hearing musician Dean
Shostak perform on the glass armonica.
The Colonial
worked
make
with
this
Williamsburg
the
dream
Dream
come
Foundation
Foundation
true.
Dream
to
Foun-
dation, the only national dream- granting
organization
fills
for terminally
final dreams
more
and
said. "
induded tours of Bassett Hall, attending the
closure
Barbara
of them home with us."
kind of impression
presented
evening program, " Papa Said, Mama Said,"
indude: Neal Hurst, Shel-
different
and take some
box from
printed note. " We waited at the Williams-
Lodge,
Continued from page 1
from
It smells
Williamsburg' s staff is special
master
ter dinner in Traditions at the Williamsburg
35 employees
she said. "
with the blacksmith stoking the fires."
key from the post office that he put in a
My Duty, My Voice," in the afternoon.
Town Hall meetings
Team members
Robert said. " We would
would
a paperweight
Robert with the key."
On Monday, the family enjoyed a num-
Avalid Colonial Williamsburg
spent
Colonial
to the city. Kurt assembled
as
be 18 years or older to receive flu shot.
9: 30 — 11: 30 a. m., Wednesday, Oct. 26,
Goodwin Building — Board Room. Must
on Palace Green,"
the
welcomed the two of them to Williamsburg
2 p. m., Friday, Nov.
Woodlands
occasions,
at
too. " During our visits here, we met with
and
in several locations in October
Mark your calendars for upcoming Flu
weekends
young Thomas Jefferson, came up with the
idea of presenting special visitors with a key
burg Inn for the couple to arrive on Sunday
Flu shots available for employees
Shot sessions.
and Penelope
ple. " We'd bring a blanket and have a picnic
Drums,"
Campbell' s Tavern.
Bryan Austin, who portrays James Madison,
On several
of peaand
Barbara
shadow
Whitridge Lecture Series Endowment.
them.
houses,"
Over time,
were made for
and comfort
information,
ill adults,
that provide
ful-
inspiration,
at the end of life. For
please
visit
dreamfoun-
dation.org.
ing dosely with expert consultants from
THRUUE,
Inc., a firm that specializes
ley Svoboda and Christina Westenberger,
measuring
Collections,
in
ture so that every employee can thrive.
Conservation
and
Museums;
Stephanie Hasselbacter, KaCey Jackson,
and Janelle Wilson, Development;
Bryan Austin, Chancteeta " Cheyney"
Cog_
gins,
Carl
Childs,
Pam
Douglas,
Julia
and changing organizational
As part of this effort, THRUUE is surveying employees and volunteers to understand
what' s working
Eccleston, Lindsay Foster, Marvin Greer,
Lisa Heuvel, Whitney Thornberry Austin,
Buck Woodard
about
of Education,
Research
Younger,
and Historical
all
Inter-
pretation; Fern Chever, Finance; Jeff Met-
well
today
and
what
still
needs to change to deliver the highest quality
experience
and Marilyn
cul-
for employees
and guests
alike.
We want to give voice to all employees
how
things
of the survey.
Computers
should
and
be,"
paper
Sharon
versions
calf and Paul Watson, Hospitality; Chris
Andrews, Trish Banner, Sharon Dorsey,
Troy Mothershead and Jane Petro, all of
survey are available
Human Resources;
burg Lodge, Visitor Center, Raleigh Tavern
and Roscoe Cole House. The survey is also
available in Spanish for any Spanish- speak-
David Jenner, Informa-
tion Technology; Joanne Chapman, Larry
Christian and Kenny Gulden, Operations;
Rhiannon
Redding,
President' s Office;
Marianne
Johnston,
Catherine
Whittenburg,
munications;
Rachel
West
and
Strategic
and Melinda
Com-
Kantor,
Strate-
conve-
nience at the following locations: Franklin
Street, the Williamsburg
ing employee.
and
Inn, the Williams-
All versions
are anonymous
confidential.
The survey is completely anonymous,"
Mitchell
said. "
We
want
to maintain
an-
onymity so employees can be as candid as
gic Planning.
The Culture
for employees'
said
of the
Compass
Team
is also work-
possible."
Photo by Perna Roger
The Buchter family— Barbara, Robert, Penelope and Benjamin ( from left) —rode back into the
18th century in a carriage.
�dLOi2uLG
i
OCTOBER
17, 2016
EMPLOYEE NEWS
Why shop retail when you can buy
Where' s
the
best
place
for
Colonial
Williamsburg employees to shop and save
money on a great selection of hardware and
other supplies? The Main Warehouse at 314
N. Botetourt St.
units
are
Employees
Warehouse
home
to
more
than
5, 000
who walk
at cost?
into the Main
to pick up items
are asked to
bring their department's charge number.
Employees
Methos
The Main Warehouse, storage building
and
order.
also
system
can
be
on how
trained
to
place
on
the
a ware-
house order from their desk. Cindy Compton, Main Warehouse
receiver
and Methos
items in stock induding lumber, plumb-
trainer,
ing, security, electrical,
HVAC, preventative
through Methos. " Cindy has tirelessly con-
maintenance
and
tacted employees
supplies
lightbulbs. "
order
When
through
an
several
different
employee
the Main
places
Warehouse,
an
the
item is charged at original vendor cost," said
David
Bjorkman,
management. "
supervisor
of materials
No tax is applied,
and all de-
liveries are free. Why shop retail when you
can buy at cost ?"
The
Main
money,"
24 packs
addition
tools,
of AA and AAA bat-
10. "
The
cost
is almost
she said.
to
the
gloves,
popular
first
the warehouse
aid
items
supplies
carries
items
as carriage
bolts,
horseshoes,
res-
toration glass from Germany, exterior lanterns for the Historic Area and sea sponges.
the Methos
Dave
said. " She often
reminds
em-
before they use their purchasing card at a
local store."
The
Main
Warehouse
uses
Just - in - time
JIT) inventory strategy to increase efficien-
can place
Material
can put the material
me to forecast demand accurately," Dave
said. "
We look at concerns
last month
and the last
from
last week,
six months
and the
last two years, if necessary. We review trends
that can't be found at just any hardware
Employees
tours,"
ployees to check with the Main Warehouse
only as they are needed in the inventory and
purchasing process. " This method requires
in stores,"
such
tion to offer Methos training and warehouse
cy and decrease waste by receiving goods
for under $
store
order
Cindy
carries
as
to
the Founda-
receiver
teries
brooms,
throughout
to save
house
In
want
is here
For instance, Cindy said the Main Ware-
and
who
warehouse
said
such
employees
Warehouse
Compton.
double
assists
an order
Request
request
through
system
and
in any com-
puter across the Foundation. Darrell Fenton and Rick ( Ric) Cook will assemble the
Photo by Penna Raga
and current projects that may affect inven-
tory levels. We interact with other departments to ask what their demand may be for
a particular project. Do they need this item
once or is it an ongoing need ?"
Communication is the key to keeping
our inventory levels in check, he said. " A
very important philosophy I engage is that
I try and visualize every item, case or pallet
as a pile of cash. If you look at the inventory
that way, you treat each item differently and
are being a good steward with the Founda-
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation operates two warehouses —the Main Warehouse on Botetourt Street and in Packet' s Court in McLaw' s Circle. Warehouse employees are ( left to right)
David Bjorkman, Cindy Compmn, DarrelI Fenton, Ric Cook, Bill Hale and Sandy Harrir.
Lion's money. This has saved us from ordering inventory we didn't need."
Packets
Court,
McLaw' s Cirde
other
500
Packets
Court
in Williamsburg,
Foundation
warehouse
in
is the
that
receives
all paper goods, stationery and hospitality amenities for the Foundation. Packets
Court also stores property disposal transfers
of furniture,
equipment
and other
odds and
ends. Bill Hale and Sandy Harris deliver to
employees
across the Foundation.
Want to know more? The Main Warehouse
is open 645 a.m. — 4:30 p. m. Monday —Friday.
Photos by Penna. Rogers
The MainWarehouse, storage building and units are home to more than 5, 000 items in stock. ( Photo left) David Bjorkman shows off a Historic Area lantern in stock. ( Photo right) Cindy Compton
illustrates the quantity and type of tools available at the MainWarehouse. ( Photo below) The MainWarehouse carries a variety of batteries.
Successes
Continued from page 1
Social
media.
stagram,
est
engaged
media'
The use of Facebook,
Twitter,
s
guests
Snapchat
and
In-
and Pinter-
expanded
social
outreach.
Weddings.
Hospitality
has
increased
on site.
Bell. The Freedom
burg was taken to Washington, D. C.,
for the opening of the National Muse-
will
Antiques
Gold
of the Golden
Course. The
Horseshoe
Golden
Horseshoe
Gold Course dosed in May to undergo
a
complete
and
for the future include:
of the Sea Witch. Halloween
and will
of
all
remain
grasses
and
dosed
until
of the Williamsburg
Inn.
Renovations
History
Culture.
bunkers
renovation
Renovation
um of African American
Curse
Show. The Abby AlFolk Art Museum
in the prestigious
Forum in New York City in 2017.
Renovation
Bell from
the First Baptist Church in Williams-
Plans
Antiques
drich Rockefeller
be showcased
the number of weddings
Freedom
opment.
Winter
will work toward
spring 2017.
reclaim-
ing the fifth star.
programming has expanded this year
Historic Area. More programs
to four days.
added to the Historic Area and ground
Felicity's All-American Girl Tea Party.
will
A
porch at the Raleigh Tavern.
special
tea
for
mothers,
daughters
and their dolls will be in the Williams-
be
broken
New food
for
offerings.
a
will be
restored
New
menu
front
items
burg Inn Regency Room.
Ice Skating Rink. Ice skating will be
are being considered for taverns and
available
Museum
in Merchants
Square.
Mobile app. A new Colonial Williamsburg mobile app is under devel-
restaurants.
expansion.
Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg will break ground for the
new museum
expansion
in April 2017.
�dLOi2uLG
e0o1
I
OCTOBER
17, 2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
It's Employee Sale time!
off in all CW stores
Enjoy 40%
Take
advantage
of this
great
employee
All employees,
ceive
retirees
a 40 percent
Williamsburg
and volunteers
discount
Foundation
ucts
with
the
exception
of furniture,
gift
cards, Historic Trades products and Hartley
benefit and shop on Dec. 15- 16.
re-
Greens Creamware.
in all Colonial
stores.
The sale also does not indude www.shop.
colonialwilliamsburg. com, or previous pur-
Don't forget to bring your current ID
card with the 2016 sticker to receive your
chases
other
discount.
and cannot
be combined
with any
offers.
Shipping, holds, min checks and gift wrap
Forty
percent
off is good
on all prod-
requests are not available during the sales.
Oct. 31 last day for discounts at Spa of CW
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg is offering employees and volunteers an exdusive 30 percent
discount
more spa experiences
Photo by Dave Doody
Buck Woodard Kady Grant and Warren Taylor ( left to right) portrayed Native Americans
selling fish at the opening of Market House.
the
on 60- minute
or
and 10 percent off at
ity industry. Known for transforming spas
into highly profitable businesses within
the world' s finest properties, Trilogy has
achieved
great
daim
salon.
Restrictions
apply.
Reservations
are
success
at spas such
the Towers
and
critical
as the Guerlain
of Waldorf Astoria
ac-
Spa in
New York,
based on availability and do not indude
the first Sisley -Paris Spa in North Ameri-
Saturdays.
ca at The Carlyle,
To
book
an
appointment,
call
757) 220 -7720. This special discount is
koea
Pe&
Well &
A Rosewood
Hotel
Being at the Fairmont
and
Scottsdale
valid through Oct. 31.
ing the most innovative, service- centric and
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg
offers relaxing, rejuvenating and healing
therapies inspired by five centuries of
performance
Taylor draws on life experiences
Princess.
Trilogy is a professional boutique spa
management company dedicated to operat-
iy
wellness
optimized
spas in the hospital-
practices.
for Revolutionary City role
EMPLOYEE NAME: Warren Taylor
what
POSITION:
tional
Native American
charac-
ter interpreter
I do and
still talk about
the tradi-
ways."
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: " I
YEARS OF SERVICE: Two years
like
WHAT I DO: " I interpret
tributions
18th -cen-
to
make
guests
Native
realize
what
Americans
con-
made
to
tury Native American history, from in-
18th -century Williamsburg. One of my
teractions
strengths
with
the
government
to
the
is that
I am
able
everyday lives of people inducting those
living in the city and on plantations. We
material
also
men made shell bracelets
talk about
the Brafferton
School.
Established in the early 18th century,
the
Brafferton
School
was
constructed
things
itual meaning.
with
a cultural
For instance,
shells are shiny and
ity. Gorgets [
to connect
and
spir-
Pamunkey
to wear. The
reflected
an accessory
negativ-
on military
by the College of William and Mary near
the Wren Building to train young Na-
uniforms
tive
ish created them with metal. The shiny
surface keeps the negativity away from
Americans
and political
as
Christian
emissaries
to
dergymen
their
people.]
that
hangs
used to be made
around
of shells
the
neck]
but the Brit-
Photo by J. A. Lyon
I try to get across the approach from the
the heart."
English,
BIGGEST
the Americans
and the Native
Americans was the same thing — freelife,
dom and family.
I appear
in the program, ` History
of
a People,' at the Indian Encampment
and ` Love and
Loyalty'
at the Charl-
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
From 2009 -2014,
I killed the deer
that was given to the governor during
the tribute at Thanksgiving. As part of
a 338 - year - old treaty with Virginia,
the Pamunkey tribe presents the sitting
ton Stage. I also interpret the character,
governor
Robert
tribute dates to a treaty between Virgin-
Mush,
on the street
in scenes
such as ` Protest to Define Who We Are'.
Robert
Mush was a Pamunkey
Indi-
an. I grew up on an Indian reservation
where my character is from, the same
land
and
the
have a similar
same
environment.
background.
We
When I talk
about fishing or hunting, I tell guests
with
a deer.
ia's then -Colonial
chieftains
The
governor
ceremonial
games.
Family fun
Continued
guests
our page 1
ages
12- and -under from
5- 7: 30
p. m. Oct. 28 -31, thanks to the generosity of Mars Chocolate
North America.
time of issue, registration
Me" ticket with access to activities such as
a Haunted
At
remains available
15. "
Tavern
Curse
and
of the
Pirate
Carnival
Sea Witch"
for
program-
for trick - or- treating on Oct. 31. Trick - or-
and Indian
in 1677."
INTERESTS /HOBBIES: " I like to play
video
Ghost Fingers ( chicken tenders) will entice young guests to finish their plate.
I like to hunt and
ming, which is not suitable for young children, runs from 8 - 10 p. m. each night and
treaters
is open to guests with a special $ 25 ticket.
can upgrade to " A Pirate' s Life for
fish, de-
pending on the season. I like to be somewhat active.
throw around
I play cricket,
soccer
and
a football."
FOR SALE: Canning pr. 12 for $ 5. Some regular qr. and pars.,
25; antique mahogany
some wide month qr. and pas. Please briny bag or Ma for carrying.
CW employees volunteer for Day of Caring
white
Cash only
plus [
CALL ( 757) 258 - 3785.
enamel
m
FOR SALE: Orieoul Rug. 5X7, deep red, navy, cum, bevudful
cxf
x medallion,
757)
869-
8519
grew. condldon.
or e- mail
pm Lel(
Askb y. $ 75. CALL or TEXT:
eax
table,
chairs,
OLD — $
51,
tes/ mrd table, F ldingup $ 75; chrome
circa
circa
Pier
1940, $
40;
chrome
light
green
table
s, $ 125; large blue velvet wood chair
195
r
I night0tand
chair, " leather, idaidwood,
and
dresser, $
needssome
51,
old "
pastoi
s
work $ 50; anus, see " Lady
in Pink" Gamed picture, $ 35. Pirures or real rising available
net.
see in your req ton. GALL: Tery m( 757) 814 - 7397.
FOR
SALE
MDR
Mini
CU6 (
mWd
H 5598,
purchased
In 2011)
FOR
whir, $
seas (
25;
2
ear
purchased
Jima (
FOR
In
SALE
757)
for
2011),
sale:
5-
Eddie
100
lb,
Bauer
or
Deluxe
19- 52, $
25
3- in - 1
cacti.
CALL
handmade
Never worn.
Egypt
CALL (
FORSALE
mrtouchdpendant.
Beamlluk $
One
bedroom
aparmentin
private
home
on
Davis
Drive in Williamsburg, $ 6181a month— uJIIJU included — exc.,
able
Silver,
Robin."
RENT:
ea
66
25182.
757)
Name: "
seas
511. CALL: Terry w.
869 -
8487.
BYOWNER:
stylehomeon
new
8147397.
757)
kirhe,
1500 N. R3 bedroom,
59arewmer
new
A/ C
new
two bath ranch
let inFrst Colony. Open floor plan,
cool:
Amenides
include
Nrk,
dubhouse
and marina wills rvahramp on rheJames Riven 249K. CALL r
FOR SALE Do You Love Elephants? Two very exotic crimson
lamps,
wooden
set of elephant
FOR
SALE
elephant
bases.
bookends, $
Are
You
Taking Round Top;
A
175.
Civil
757)
CALL
War
out
T ryaa(
Bu29
of Gettysburg
Reunion m Gettysburg,"
151, Mal
never
of rime
757)
Signed "
box.
8147397.
Chamberlain
battlefield, $
Charles Perrson
118,
whh wooden
feather lick, twin, for te- earing$
532 - 5424for
viewifig.
Al.
Cenysburg, Kehh Rom,, $ 75; eight Gamed
10 x 12 podl scenes
m(
One
Goods and services advertised
individuals
it CW News are peed by
and as such are not endorsed
Williamsburg
Foundation
agned
Deadline for dlarketplace
by The Colonial
Colonial
Williamsburg
Company.
home,
or
50. CALL Terry
m publication.
Ads
mm,
hest u Monday at noon one meekpriu
include
employee'
s name
and
telephone
number. Ads ova rte, for up to Imo consecutive
Colonial Williamsburg phut
If you mould like your ad to run again, please submit
in
Colonial Williamsburg employees volunteered for the United Way of Greater Williams
burg Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 16. The United Way of Greater Williamsburg' s 2016
Day of Caring supports local non - profits and public agencies in our community by linking teams of volunteers to requested improvement projects. Foundation staff participated
in a neighborhood cleanup in Carver Gardens and a painting project at Olde Towne Medical Center. Employees induded: ( front row, left to right) Scare Dye, Jack Stanley, Dian
Scaffe, Maggie Chadwick, Wendy Sumerlin and fohnna Stubbs, (second row, left to right)
Brandon Krupilis, foe O' Connell, Andy McClain, Chris Phaup, Ann Gaffney- Roberts, 18ronika Leong and Cheryl Ferrell. A total of 550 people participated in the event.
personal
8147397.
FOR SALE: Cleaning Out Storage Unit: Oak diming table, 54
issues
person or through e- mail to progers@mfog.
round
double
pedasul, $
200;
UCEAbookcau,
Colonial Williamsburg News Is published I
spondenr
Di recur.
Public
u: Colonial
floor /
upright,
the ad in
the Office or lnrmal Commud © dons fin Colonial Williamsburg employees. Send sort
WIliamsburg
News,
CBO
132, fax in 22 0 -77
0 , - , ,
o
All: drs ................................................................................... ............................... ..........................
09r.@ernuil. .
Kevin
Elihor........................................................................................................................................ ...............................
lkntu
Cromeh.
Ringers,
7286
7121
C.onulbuurs: Dave ( body, Tom Oren, Tory Cinder, Lesley Hamer, Amu Harry, Jane Lloyd, J. A. Lyon,
Chuck Reusing, Jessica Rom, Joe S, aw, Darnell Vennie Rachel Wese, Lrl Whir, Sheri Wood
This
publicalon
is recyclable.
View Colonial Williamsburg
02016 Colonial Williamsburg
News online,,
ll,, app3\ Puble/ ationAlRbFw\
Foundation
CW Nem_ O, Rne, amem\ wrrew. pdf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 17, October 17, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-10-17
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/47d342eb2005c81827dff8f1b2095b64.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=YNbvko%7ExqOl%7E5VJiOAugwo1OrKH-B3TBTGsjVM3I9MqJGPbyUyDrPqMrw485gtFKyvMi7g6QF0szR77ej0A8GxS4BGnCE7RBNyMy%7EuVKrxjmoHgDoTNoeYCFEDZdadSOqznsPlm%7EoUBB3ffwImrQm5y9org3dgXXvsk6TChPzz%7E%7ErK2Y96hFPBg9fP6yA88NokQ1S3VTrI%7EKZkDq2YVG9u0LmE4gdN7TLxnNsbMmCvp8V10tDkqxloADiBV8fUMiCT-n-%7Ec%7Etz7jsELHxz8yRqDoCLfIXoqjFzLYgNaO0m9lncMtzrXP%7ESsjSkFGHUYBSbx0jFbxM28gvhl0fH0KRA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
d2187bcd4cc8e5601c6a6c088f85708c
PDF Text
Text
cAem
INFORMATION
SEPTEMBER
ABOUT
29, 2016
COLONIAL
Online
WILLIAMSBURG
al AAnetapp2 \
PEOPLE
PubRelations\
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
PublicA CW _ News_ OnlineAcwnews \
69, NO.
16
This publication is recyclable.
current. pdf
Curse of the Sea Witch" haunts
31
Revolutionary City Oct. 28 2016 Employee Culture Survey
came
together
to
create
a
new
Halloween
return
The culture transformation
frights
and
fun
for
all ages
Williamsburg' s Historic
Oct. 28 - 31. " A Haunt-
statement for our organization. They
ald, our new VP of Human
promises family- friendly festivities early each
evening followed by spookier action for old-
is being sponsored by NicholeMcDon-
started with a seemingly simple ques-
Resources,
and activities
around
the Charlton
Stage,
a
costume contest, storytelling and a spooky
ing on DoG Street: Curse of the Sea Witch'
initiative
added to trick -or- treating registration for $ 15
and indudes a pirate carnival, games, plays
to Colonial
for four nights
Area
ture is one of my top priorities.
mission
perience, A Pirates Life for Me ticket can be
Public Affairs Coordinator
to define vision, path for CW
This summer, a group of your peers
For families seeking a full haunting ex-
By Anna Harry
haunted Raleigh Tavem until 7: 30 p.m.
At 8 p. m. the streets darken as the Curse
of the Sea Witch
descends
upon the iconic
tion: why does Colonial Williamsburg
and led by the Compass Team - 36 of
er — and bolder — souls once the sun sets.
exist, and why should anyone care?
Through a process of reflective dialogue,
your
This year's programming follows on the
success of Colonial Williamsburg's first - ve
has
er " Haunting on DoG Street" spectacular
in 2015. Thanks again to the generosity
Sea witches will curse the town searching for
they
from
across
tion. The Compass
the
organiza-
will
be work-
team
to
ing
our
this
came
the answer:
mission
peers
is
to
together
fall
to
feed the human
the
spirit by shar-
strengths
ing
our
America' s
talk
to
about
U
L
T
RR
U
plans
COMPASS
our
during kid -friendly nightly programming
from 5 -7: 30 p.m.
of
culture,
Our
spectacular
was
a
liamsburg, and most of all to the community's
and
T
E
A
enthusiastic
pathway for
our
M
as
an
year
organization.
Y
o
u
our culture.
ery single employee
When I joined Colonial Williamsburg
in 2014, my most important task was to
all of you so that we could grow
attract
new
audiences
and
en-
hance the experience of our guests. Supporting you is still my most important
essential
of
personal
values
as
well
as
laboration
can expect
accompanied by
Street with a free Mars
with the Teal
Pumpkin
Project,
young guests with food allergies may claim
a special trick - r -treat bag and collect allero
See President' s Message, page 2
gen - free treats
at designated
Historic
Blackbeard'
Area
Area. A sea witch
s
source of otherworldly
severed
head — a
power in her hands.
Captain' s elusive
head,
sum-
moning his ghostly crew to do their bidding
and refusing to release
head is found.
the
curse
unless
the
Highlights of the nightly 8 -10 p.m. programming— recommended for guests ages
13
and
older — include
an interactive
macabre
a Tavem
experience
of Terror,
at the Gaol
and a
Dance with the Dead at the Capitol
featuring live music and libations in the belly
of the beast. Charlton Stage will also screen
the 1926 classic silent film " The Black
rate," starring Douglas Fairbanks,
Pi-
accompa-
nied by live commentary by undead pirates.
Tickets
for " Curse of the Sea Witch"
are
25. The night of the event guests must redeem
ticket
vouchers
at the Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg Regional Visitor Center, where
they will receive a glow in the dark wristband
which
chased
values
you see and wish to see at Colonial Wil-
task , which is why transforming our
and guests
trick -or- treating bag provided by Colonial
Williamsburg. Through a continued col-
to gather
the
better,
Gloucester ( DoG)
your input. This survey will ask about
your
and
the historic sites and shops along Duke of
of this effort,
survey in October
Currie
an adult can collect free Mars candy from
which is why we will be conducting an
employee
bigger
Registered children
ev-
and volunteer — is
for the success
Robert
amazing programming."
voice — the
voice
said
new fun, spooks and surprises to top last year' s
r
ant initiative to
response,"
Colonial Williamsburg director of entertainment. "A Haunting on DoG Street is back this
desired
and an import-
together,
Halloween
the creativity of the team here at Colonial Wil-
vision
for 2017,
support
first
success thanks to the generosity of Mars, Inc.,
culture
our
transform
12- and - under
and to define
EE
mission
statement,
ages
a
C
town
new
guests
weaknesses,
On Monday
Oct. 3, I will be
hall meetings
greatest
preregistered
as well as its
enduring story.
holding
for
of the Historic
stolen
the infamous
of Mars, Inc., free trick -or- treating returns
understand
buildings
will
grant
admission
to
pur-
programs.
Concession offerings such as hamburgers,
hotdogs,
cider
and
popcorn,
hot
pretzels,
chocolate
will
beer,
hot
be available
See Curse of the Sea Witch, page 2
sites.
Historic " Freedom Bell"
makes final journey to ring at opening
of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
By Joe Straw
a service featuring the Rev. Jesse Jackson
Public Relations Manager
and
First Baptist
for
Church,
which tolled
to Washington,
made
History and Cul-
simply
to worship
free — who
4, 000
available
and
for vis-
President
and CEO
cial American story that parallels our entire
nation' s. The
Freedom
Bell
embodies
both
our shared history and our nation's found-
sought
as they wished,
Bell remains
Colonial Williamsburg
Our congregation was formed secretly
in a plantation wood by our brothers and
and
than
that month,
Mitchell B. Reiss. " First Baptist' s is a cru-
on Sept. 24.
enslaved
More
them
For 90 years Colonial Williamsburg has
interpreted history, but together with First
Baptist Church we've made history," said
ture attended by President Barack Obama
sisters—
follow
itors to ring.
D. C., and
rang at the dedication of the National Museum of African American
luminaries.
would
the Freedom
this year
the first time since segregation,
a final journey
other
people
The Freedom Bell of the city's historic
ing values as we work toward ` a more perfect
just as
union. "'
our
new
nation
asserted
citizens'
unalien-
For this bell to ring at this moment in
history closes an arc in fitting, even poetic
able rights," said First Baptist Church Pastor
Rev. Dr. Reginald
F. Davis. " Their
courage
fashion.
and our unwavering
First
Baptist
faith have sustained the
Church
war, segregation
and
since
1776
the ongoing
struggle
for equality."
Just
last year
we set out to restore
our
long -silent bell so that it might ring out
during our 240th year in a call to the nation
for healing and justice," Davis said. " That
it will ring on such a day in the presence
of our nation' s first African - American
dent,
is a glorious
have
shared
our wildest
First
the
first
advent
presi-
that we could
in our prayers
or imagined
not
in
dreams."
Baptist
black
is believed
Baptist
church
to be
organized
our institutions
are honored
this momentous
Photo by Dave Doody
The Freedom Bell from the First Baptist Church in Williamsburg began its journey to Washington, D. C., on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The van carrying the bell, as well as a bus carrying members
from the First Baptist Church congregation, Colonial Williamsburg staff and media, traveled to
the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D. C., for the
dedication of the new museum.
event," Reiss said.
The Freedom
Bell will complete
its final
journey and return to First Baptist Church
before
Oct.
16 observances
of the congrega-
tion' s 240th anniversary.
Additional
information on the Freedom
Bell and its journey will be made available
at LetReedomRingChallenge. org and by visthe church's current sanctuary during its
called
construction
ic church during Black History Month
and @colonialwmsburg
on Twitter and
in February
Instagram.
on
due
in 1956,
to architectural
ciencies.
Church
Both
and gratified by the Freedom Bell's role in
through
Colonial
operations
In 2015,
and
under
Williamsburg
team,
but soon fell silent
on
the
nation
to visit
the histor-
mechanical
defi-
the guidance
of a
justice, peace and racial healing. Rela-
conservation
and
tives
and
and
the bell was
restored
2016
descended
Sally
and ring the bell for
from
Thomas
Hemings — an
entirely by African Americans, for African
Americans. Acquired by the congregation in
the church belfry and vestibule renovated so
can- American
that it could ring anew.
owned — were
1886, the Freedom Bell was installed above
The Let Freedom Ring Challenge
woman
the
first
Jefferson
enslaved
whom
members
Afri-
Jefferson
of
the
public to ring the bell Feb. 1 following
iting Colonial
Williamsburg
Information
on Facebook
the
Nation-
al Museum of African American History
and Culture and its opening is available at
nmaahc.
si. edu.
The Let Freedom Ring challenge was
made possible in part by a generous grant
from
the Ford
Foundation
of New York.
�dLOi2uLG=
1 /
SEPTEMBER
29,
2016
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Dogs of DoG Street"
return to benefit Heritage Humane Society
showcase
By Joe Straw
Public Relations Manager
The "
Dogs
of DoG
our adoptable
dogs, have resulted
in many of our adoptable dogs finding their
Street"
return
forever homes.
for
With a new costume
contest
a second year on Saturday, Oct. 15, when
and the same great partnership
they will trot down the Revolutionary City's
main drag to benefit the Heritage Humane
lonial Williamsburg, we are confident this
year' s event will surpass
The fun begins
Society — this time porting their spookiest
Colonial
Williamsburg
George
mascot
Washington,
Liberty,
and
the
Market in Merchants
Heritage Humane Society again lead the
charge,
which
this year follows
first - ever canine
costume
A
the event' s
streamlined
from
contest.
The streets and sidewalks
last year."
at 8 a. m. when
gourmet
dog treats prepared by Colonial Williams burg's apprentice chefs are available —while
they last —at the Williamsburg Farmers
Halloween finery.
her human,
with Co-
Square.
event
9: 15- 10: 45 a. m.
check - in
on the
is
Palace
open
Green
where guests can present their donations
of the Histor-
to
ic Area are among the area's most popular
Heritage Humane Society. There they can
destinations
also pose with their pets for a photo, watch a
for our four - legged
neighbors
and the humans holding their leashes," said
Jessica Hann, Colonial Williamsburg director of social media and engagement. " They
turned out by the hundreds last year at our
canine agility demonstration and learn about
first ` Dogs
judges will select finalists
of
DoG
Street'
event
to
We hope they' ll join an even bigger pack to
year,
down Duke of Gloucester
The costume
on
meet
Liberty, then just a pup, and to support the
good work of the Heritage Humane Society.
march
the Historical Hounds greyhound rescue.
Street
this
Photo by Dave Doody
At last year' s Dogs of DoG Street event, Liberty, Colonial Williamsburg' s mascot, was introduced
during a carriage ride wth George Washington ( Ran Carnegie) down Duke of Gloucester Street
during the event.
the
contest
Market
ity and execution.
winner,
who
kicks off at 10 a. m.
Square
stage.
will
A panel
of
based on original-
Applause
receive
a
determines
special
the
selection
of dog goodies and more.
At 11 a. m. George Washington
and Lib-
erty greet the " pack" and lead participants
in costume."
Disinfecting
Participants are asked to bring a donation from one of the following items on
Heritage Humane Society's wish list:
Creamy low - peanut butter
fat
Large Kong -brand dog toys
was
wipes
Bleach
Soft and chewy dog treats / Pedigree
Dentastix - brand
Chicken broth
Canned
cat and
kitten
food ( non - fish
Yesterday's News -brand cat litter
flavors)
Paper towels and toilet paper
Last year' s ` Dogs of DoG
Street'
a huge
success
for Heritage
Humane
up Duke of Gloucester
Street
to Capitol
Society, with hundreds of attendees offering
financial support and donating supplies to
Laundry detergent (HE preferred)
event
Circle. Later, from 1: 30 to 3: 30 p. m. back
our shelter," Heritage
will feature modern and 18th- century -in-
Humane
Society Ex-
ecutive Director Kimberly Laska said. " This
event has become a must- attend for dog
owners or lovers in Williamsburg. The money and supplies collected as a result of Dogs
of DoG Street,' as well as the opportunity to
at the Market
spired
pet
Square
stage,
a live auction
products.
Information
is available
at colonialwil-
liamsburg:com/dags, on the event Facebook
page or by visiting Colonial Williamsburg
@colonialwmsburg on Twitter and Instagram.
Art Museums brim with exciting
programming in October
The Art Museums of Colonial Williams-
burg brim with ancient rites, pirates, witches and murder during programming in the
Hennage Auditorium in October.
Samhain and Halloween, 4:30 p. m.,
Tuesday, Oct. 18. Guests explore these
Irish roots of Halloween.
Spooky Tunes, 4:30 p.m., Tuesday,
Oct.
25.
Guests
join John
Turner
and
Gary Whaley for compositions by John
Turner, inspired by " all Hallow's E' en."
Murder
Death
or
Misfortune?
of Robert
The
Routledge,
Tragic
5 p. m.,
Friday, Oct. 28. Guests join historian
Carson
Hudson
for an interactive
rec-
off
share
orized
controversial
and
stories
about
glam-
Things that Go Bump in the Night,
4: 30 p. m., Sunday, Oct. 30. Henley
Fork performs a spooky Halloween concert of songs
and tales.
Nevermore! 4:30 p. m., Monday, Oct.
31.
The
Poe
is paired
poetic
Halloween
world
with
to send shivers
of Edgar
historic
music
Allan
sure
down your spine.
Fun
with Wayne
and Ste-
phen, 4: 30 p. m., Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Guests join Wayne A. Hill and Stephen
Christoff for fun and spooky tunes,
stories
reation of the most
songs
outlaws.
and
songs.
crime
The
in 18th - century Virginia.
Witchcraft in Colonial Virginia, 11: 30
Art
Museums
of Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg also offers tours within its galleries.
a. m., Saturday,
Oct. 29 and Monday,
Oct. 31. Historian Carson Hudson discusses
how
a common
witches
with
colonial
belief
their
Virginians
in
the
northern
shared
existence
of
neighbors.
Photo by Tom Green
Pirates,
Gypsies,
and
Highwaymen,
4:30 p. m., Saturday, Oct. 29. Gabe
Stone, Wayne Hill and Stephen
Christ-
10: 30 a. m., Mondays,
Oct. 3 — 31. Guests explore mourning
customs.
Wild,
Weird,
Thursdays,
A book signing follows.
The headless horseman rode John, a horse painted to look like a skeleton for the " Haunting on
DoG Street" last year. The horse and rider will roam the streets again during this year' s Halloween
In Memoriam,
Spooky,
10: 30
Oct. 6 — 27. Guests
a. m.,
discover
strange, interesting and spooky objects.
Museum
admission
is required
for these
programs.
programming.
Curse of the Sea Witch
Continued
from page 1
nightly behind Shields Tavern and from
preregister online. Free parking will be avail-
carts
able at the Colonial Williamsburg
on Duke of Gloucester
ter the festivities,
guests
Street. Af-
are encouraged
to
Regional
Visitor Center and a free " spooky bus" ride
stay and enjoy colonial hospitality at the
Chowning's Tavern garden, where regular
menu offerings will be served —including
beer in souvenir skull mugs —until 11 p. m.
to the Haunting
throughout October.
able online or by calling 866- 921 - 8546.
Ticket and free trick -or- treating registration availability are limited, and free trick or- treating is available only to guests who
on DoG Street events will
be available until 11 p.m. Costumes are not
permitted
and
after 7: 30 p. m. Program
trick -or- treating
Want
to
know
registration
mare?
Visit
tickets
are avail-
https: / /www
colonialwilliamsburg. com/ do/ special- events/
haunting.
President' s Message
Continued
from page 1
liamsburg. The results will help inform the
more information about our new mission
work of the Compass
statement,
Team.
I ask that you
each take the time to complete this survey,
and I assure you that your responses will remain 100%
anonymous
and confidential.
Please attend next week' s Town
Halls for
the Compass
team' s efforts,
and
the employee survey. You can also reach to
Sharon Dorsey, Director of Diversity and
Inclusion, or your AO with any questions
or
concerns.
Colonial Wdhamsbu, g phot
This gold band with skull and crossed bones highlighted in black enamel is a mourning ring
made in America or England, ca. 1752. Mourning rings often incorporate abbreviations for Latin
phrases. Obitus ( perished or died) is typically shorted to " OB" and JEvum ( age at the time of
death) is rendered as "! E." The inscription reads " D Coney ob. 4 June 1752 ./E 17."
�dLOi2uLG=
1 /
SEPTEMBER
29,
2016
BOSS THE FOUNDATION
Guests say bonjour to French presence at the Peyton Randolph House
On
Sept.
15,
1781,
St.
George
Tucker
wrote to his wife, Fanny, that Washington' s
Quarters
are at Mr. Wythe' s house — Aunt
Betty has the honor of the Count Rochambeau to lodge at her House."
Elizabeth
Randolph
invited the Comte
de Rochambeau and his staff to use the Peyton Randolph
House
as their headquarters
during the siege of Yorktown. As employees and guests
tour the Peyton
Randolph
House, they will notice the French presence
throughout
the house.
Kim Ivey, curator of textiles and historic
interiors,
Amanda
of historic
Keller,
interiors,
and
assistant
Mellon
curator
Founda-
tion intern Rose Gallenberger
were charged
with creating this installation
for the Ran-
dolph
House.
Rose researched
French
ma-
terial culture for the project. " We had never
presented
fore,"
Rochambeau
in
the
house
be-
Kim said.
From the research, they developed a furnishing plan for the house. " Typical of the
18th century, Mrs. Randolph would have
given up the best chamber in the house for
Rochambeau,"
Kim said.
Rochambeau
used
the
upstairs
bed-
chamber. His clothes are on display and include
a coat,
hat,
boots
and
sash, which represented
of King St. Louis.
red silk moire
the Military Order
It's likely that Baron Ludwig von Closen
shared the bedchamber
with Rochambeau.
Photos bylamo Copes
In the upstairs parlor, a table is set with
a game
of chance. "
Rochambeau
liked his
men to keep busy," Kim said. " One of the
ways they kept busy was by playing cards."
In the bedchambers,
Revolution
in Philadelphia
are on display. Journeyman military artificer Jay Howlett created these leather goods.
The dining room illustrates how Rochambeau may have entertained after the
Battle
would
of Yorktown. "
have
used
dolph left behind,"
The table
It' s possible
dishes
that
that Betty
he
Ran-
Kim said.
is set for six. Faux food
made
for the dining room represents rolled beef
with roasted beets, sweet potato pudding,
meat
roasted
tarts,
roasted
chicken
The French
military maps in the downstairs parlor. Two reconnaissance maps were created. One shows the British troops occupying fortifications in the city of
Portsmouth. ( Photo right) The presence of French soldiers gave museum staff an opportunity to talk about Catholicism. This is one of two rosaries
Rose made for display in the Peyton Randolph House. The rosaries represent the Catholic faith of the French soldiers.
copies of valises like
the ones that were sent to the Museum of
the American
The Peyton Randolph House now reflects the presence of the Comte de Rochambeau and his staff. ( Photo left) Guests can review reproduction
quail
with
garnished
with
celery
and
tion," Amanda said. " The maps show Hampton, York, Williamsburg and Portsmouth. If
you look dose
Gloucester
Two
enough,
you can see Duke
of
reconnaissance
maps
were
and ham
created.
One shows the British troops occupying
fortifications in the city of Portsmouth. The
other map depicts roads, important buildings, landmarks and topography of the area
between Williamsburg and Yorktown.
Colonial Williamsburg tinsmiths created
The addition
of the French
Randolph' s slaves went to other plantations,
examples
some
sist of seven
stayed
on.
The
French
also
some slaves with them. Closen
brought
wrote
about
In Mrs. Randolph' s doset,
Abolition
a pamphlet
in
the
to
Room. "
The
trinkets,
scalps
was
and mocca-
at the Randolph
House
tation. " With this installation we can talk
diers were Catholics,"
about diversity," Kim said.
rosaries
In the downstairs
parlor,
guests
tasty
can
see
It is probable, that while some of the
Junior volunteers receive five -year pins
stayed
pied
of the fleur- de - lis.
who was widowed
when
her
in the house
husband,
while
six
Peyton
the French
occu-
did not reveal
it. " Our research
where
created
rosaries
based
on
the home
as his head-
that she moved
to her
next door," Kim said.
Want to know more? Employees
interpretation
of the house."
the two
used
It' s possible
Mrs. Randolph may also have taken
valuable belongings with her induding the
family silver and a spice container.
said Rose. " We placed
in two bedrooms
Rose
quarters.
tenement
sins by the Iroquois."
the Randolph House expands the interpre-
were
earlier
baroque
Rochambeau
Kim said. " Rochambeau
with
squirrels
made
too," Kim said.
and
Betty Randolph,
years
con-
coral beads
filigree
Betty Randolph relocated during the time
with,"
but did not care for beef. " They also said
pets
Maltese
trade
also gives interpreters an opportunity to talk
about Catholicism. " Many of the French sol-
good
The rosaries
to eight millimeter
French were told to bring red blankets to
presented
The installation
officers
Lumber
she researched.
silver - toned
Randolph, died suddenly, would not have
of Slavery, 1780," was placed.
Special focus also can be put on Native
Americans
and
crosses that have elements
Peter, a free black, who was his servant.
from Pennsylvania, " An Act for the Gradual
Street and area plantations:'
the map case for the display.
asparagus.
had a taste for chicken
military maps. " We had reproduction maps
made from the Library of Congress collec-
with
the presentation
can see the
ofa
valid
coy ID through January 2017
Applicants sought for Fall 2016
Professional Development grants
The Education,
Research
and Historical
meat
Interpretation division ( ERHI) is seeking
applicants
for Fall 2016 Professional
Devel-
activities.
Opportunities for continuing education
can indude,
opment grants. Front -line staff have the op-
nars
portunity
programs,
to pursue
opportunities
that
continuing
will
education
enhance
the
guest
experience.
Last spring, 15 employees received the
opportunity to study in the areas of their
specific fields including:
Kenneth
masonry
Tappan,
trades,
apprentice
who attended
in
the
a three -
and
but
are not limited
conferences,
research
to,
courses,
projects,
semi-
lectures,
presentations
related to current or planned programming,
exhibits and interpretive sites and museums.
Covered
expenses
museum
or
indude
park
tuition,
admission,
travel,
performance
admission, meals and lodging.
Applications should be submitted by
Oct. 17. A selection committee of rep-
day flat wall plastering workshop at
resentatives
from
Eastfield Village in New York.
will
award
Actor - interpreter Kody Grant who visited the Cherokee History and Cultur-
committee
members are: Cathy Hellier, chair; Mary Carter; Susan Gilliam;
select
qualified
al Institution in Cherokee, N. C.
Stewart
Actor- interpreter Jamar Jones who ar-
departments
recipients.
Current
Jason Whitehead.
Pittman;
The Douglas
Karen
Watson;
D. and James
and
S. Watkinson
ranged to attend the four -day Association for the Study of African American
Photo by 1-. 1 Whit
Mitchell B. Reiss and Elisabeth Reiss hosted a Junior Volunteer Reception on Aug. 2 a
Educational
Life and History ( A,SALH) conference
liamsburg supports the Education, Research
in Richmond, Va.
and
Character
interpreter
Fmily Doherty
Endowment
Historical
fessional
at Colonial
Interpretation
Development
Wil-
division
Pro-
grants.
the Woodlands Conference Center. Four junior interpreters were presented with five yea
who will take a four -day trip to New
pins. They are ( left to right) Kendall Resnick, Sarah Foster, Mitchell B. Reiss, Emily Craw
ford and Michaels Bradshaw. Colonial Williamsburg' s junior volunteers interact with
guests to bring a youth' s perspective to the guest experience. After training, junior volunteers are assigned to various sites in the Historic Area to play games with children, give
tours, perform in programs, talk with guests and actively demonstrate what growing up
was like in 18th -century Williamsburg. Volunteer opportunities are available for residents
of the City of-Williamsburg, James City County and the Upper District of York County.
York to visit the New York Historical
Education,
Society
pretation division can review the Frequently
murder
Regular,
to research
an
18th - century
more? Employees from
Research
the
and Historical Inter-
Asked Questions and download an applica-
case.
non -exempt,
TVant to know
non- superviso-
ry staff members with direct interpretive
contact with guests are eligible to apply for
grants of $ 1, 000 for professional develop-
tion on the Intranet at hup:// intranedhistoricarea/
RHI /ndex. htm.
i
Applications
should
be submitted to Brenda Leek through inter-
office mail at BHS or bleek @cwf org.
�dLOi2uLG = , /
1
SEPTEMBER
29,
2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
kota
Pe&
iy
Save the dates for biometric
Weathers teaches guests about
screenings, seasonal flu shots
importance of colonial history
The Wellness Team invites employees
EMPLOYEE NAME:
POSITION:
Actor- interpreter
Revolutionary
in
the
Employees
The
Colonial
performed
throughout
regular
as
Williams-
six
perform
in
10
Woodlands
in 2017.
Biometric Screenings
Fife and Drum Building.
10 a. m. — 2 p. m., Thursday, Oct. 13,
Group Arrivals Conference
Room. Must
be 4 years or older to receive flu shot.
scenarios
Robert
2 p. m.,
Friday, Nov.
Conference
18,
Center. Must
to receive flu shot.
A valid Colonial Williamsburg
or dependent
Seasonal Flu Shots
roles
a. m. —
be 18 years or older
9 a. m. — 2: 30 p. m., Tuesday, Oct. 11,
I also performed
different
to get a $ 25 per pay
reduction
weeks."
and
10 a. m. — noon, Saturday, Oct. 29, WilMust be 4 years or older to receive flu shot.
this entire time. Prior to my
I DO: " I serve in various
be 18 years or older to receive flu shot.
biometric
liamsburg Lodge — Liberty Room A& B.
with the American Family Theater
group and toured with them for about
WHAT
their
check ($ 650 annually) healthcare premium
an actor - interpreter
employment,
get
the three requirements
burg Foundation in January 2008 and
have
should
screening completed by Dec. 1. It is one of
YEARS OF SERVICE: " I began my
with
9: 30 — 11: 30 a. m., Wednesday, Oct. 26,
Goodwin Building — Board Room. Must
ric Screening and Flu Shot sessions.
City
career
to
mark their calendars for upcoming Biomet-
Robert Weathers
ID is required
employee
to receive
a flu
shot and biometric screening.
Want to know mare? Contact Amy Gold schmiedt at agoldschmiedt@ for' or 220g
7026 with any questions.
Weathers
during my regular five -day work week
on Tuesdays
through
Saturdays.
of my primary characterizations
of Richard
the
Charlton,
Charlton's
of Gloucester
Coffeehouse
Street.
One
is that
the proprietor
on
of
Duke
I usually perform
twice a week as Mr. Charlton.
the
barkeep at the Raleigh Tavern and Royal
Dunmore
his troops for the Siege of
I direct
this
scene
and
also
at the Governor' s
have
also directed
Storming
other
the Palace,' `
scenes,
the People.'
and
At least one of these scenes
is performed daily in the Revolutionary
City."
MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES. " Sever-
peared
al years ago, I was involved in the daily
reading of the Declaration of Indepen-
as Peyton
Randolph
in various
dence,
which
took place
Many of our guests were very moved by
characterizations
this
the Revolutionary
once
or
twice
a
on
one
week."
a father came up to me
scenarios
the
that I am involved
average
citizens
to increase
Employees
you
consume,
you
award
yourself
one
challenges
point
on Oct.
5 point maximum per day).
Your goal is to reach 100 points throughout the challenge. Employees who reach the
who
in.
inhab-
ited 18th -century Williamsburg and
who were often overshadowed by some
of the better known Founding Fathers.
We all bring our various characters to
life each day in the Revolutionary City
and I especially enjoy the opportunity to
portray individuals from different class-
can
register
from
Sept.
29
Oct. 14 at wwwmyviverae. com under the
section. The challenge
10 and goes through
For
more
kicks off
Nov. 6.
information,
contact
Amy
Goldschn, iedt at 220 -7026.
Spa discounts offered to employees through October
performance
ity industry.
more spa experiences and 10 percent off at
and he would
read
home. This was very meaningful for me.
I also find it very rewarding when our
visitors tell me that they have been enlightened by their trip here and have
learned more about our nation's early
history. We make a sincere effort every
day to open windows on how our visitors learn history. I frequently find my-
of
a raf-
Farmers Market tokens.
designed
daily consumption of fruits and vegetables.
For each serving of fruits and vegetables that
sive 30 percent
it more thoroughly
tion
into
is a four - week challenge
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg is offering employees and volunteers an exclu-
and told his son who was with
have a variety of roles that I perform in
the Revolutionary City, and I love the
I love giving a voice and an interpreta-
be entered
occasion
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: " I
different
goal will
him that he had a copy of this Declara-
afterward
City.
Finally, I also lead ghost tours in the
evenings
that I remember,
and
100 point
fle to win a slow cooker and Williamsburg
tion at their home,
ety of street scenes and scripted scenes
throughout
experience,
Revolution' s final challenge
for the year is here! The 5 A Day Challenge
at the Capitol.
have different costumes for each of my
and perform in a vari-
The Wellness
such as
For Cause
Palace. I have, on occasion, also apscenes, as well as General Henry Knox,
who served in the Continental Army. I
Add more fruits, vegetables to your diet
prepare the cast during rehearsals. I
Country' and An Officer's Message to
I also portray John ` Jack' Burgess,
Governor
ton prepares
Yorktown.
when they returned
self in conversations
with our guests and
discount
on 60- minute
or
ing the most innovative, service- centric and
Known for transforming spas into highly
profitable
Saturdays.
at spas such as the Guerlain
757)
To
book
220 - 7720.
valid through
an
This
appointment,
special
call
discount
is
Oct. 31.
businesses
es of society, whether it be a gentry or
working lass.
One of my favorite characters that I
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS: "
portray is Richard Charlton
tually most like me, personality wise. I
Equestrian
the world' s fin-
Spa in the Tow-
ers of Waldorf Astoria New York, the first
Sisley - Paris Spa in North America
Trilogy is a professional boutique spa
management company dedicated to operat-
Carlyle, A Rosewood
at The
Hotel and Well &
Be-
ing at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
Remembering Friends...
buildings
pretation
Williamsburg
in 1945,
and
then
in historic
tion. She was supervisor
when
interpreta-
of historic
inter-
in 1988.
She is
she retired
working as a hostess in interpretation. In
survived by two sons, a daughter and two
1954,
grandsons.
liamsburg Foundation which will allow
me to take riding lessons at Drinkwater
am
able
to
relate
to
our
who is ac-
customers
visit the Charlton' s Coffeehouse
who
and en-
joy serving them hot coffee, hot chocolate and tea when I am serving as the
proprietor
there.
enjoy
experiences
their
Our
guests
when
seem
to
they visit
recently
received
opment
Award
a Professional
Devel-
from The Colonial
Center
I
within
est properties, Trilogy has achieved success
career at Colonial
ant colonial history."
spas in the hospital-
the salon. Restrictions apply. Reservations
are based on availability and do not include
Mrs. Ruth Waters Berry died Aug. 2
in Williamsburg. She began her 20 -year
try to teach them about the importance
of Williamsburg in our nation' s import-
optimized
in Lightfoot.
as a hostess
in exhibition
I por-
tray a number of characters in the Revolutionary City where I will need additional training on the handling of horses
and this grant will be a huge help. Some
of my roles will include that of Theodor ick Bland Jr. who was the Commander
my coffeehouse.'
she served
Wil-
I often will portray two or three differ-
some wide mouth apes. and pls. Please bri,
bag or box for carrying.
FOR SALE: Orienml
umner medallion,
to
say, every day is different and interesting and my appearances keep me busy
throughout the day."
Continental Army. I will receive 10 lessons
at the Equestrian Center on horsemanship
in late summer or early fall. I am also proud
WHAT I DO TO IMPROVE THE
of the fact that I have been able to maintain
GUEST
myself
for several hours at a time. Needless
EXPERIENCE: " As
tor- interpreter
in
the
an
ac-
Revolutionary
City, I personally consider myself to be
an ambassador
for both
the
18th cen-
tury as well as for Colonial Williamsburg. We try to make the history of our
country relevant to our many guests by
bringing history to life each day. We
promote the universal themes of duty to
one's country and duty to one's family in
fulfilling our roles as actor -interpreters.
Rug: 5 X7, deep red, navy, cream, be utlul
great condition.
a professional
arts degree
from Valdosta
be missed when visiting Colonial Williamsburg. I am also involved in the direction of various scripted scenes in the
Revolutionary City, including ' On To
Yorktown and Victory,' a well- attended
performance
where General Washing-
State
Universi-
MDB
2 tar
purchased
MhuiCC6 (
seas
In
for
xner.
2011),
5- 100Ibs,
My
girlfriend and I have a very interesting and
purchased
Bauer
or
Deluxe
19 - 52 " s $ 25
car
cad].
Unite,
newA/
532-
542416r
In
private
home
on
Davis
1500 sq. IL 3 bedroom,
C, new
roof:
Anent
des
two bath rat b
include
prk
clubhouse,
River. 249K. CALL-( 757)
viewing.
C
C ALL
ROOMMATE
at ( 757)
apartment
600 a month— wIIIJes Included — except
869 - 1487.
and marina with boat ramp on theJames
In 2011)
3h
bedroom
757)
style home on 59 acre coma lot In First Colony. Open floor plan,
new
H 5598,
Eddie
One
CALL (
FOR SALE BYOWNER:
Asking $ 75. CALL or TETT:
mWd
sale:
WANTED:
ISO
roommate
for
2BD
IBA
apt
256- 6182.
on Capitol Landing Rd lust around the comer Iron the CDC.
FOR SALE Do You Love Elephants? Two very exotic crimson
lamps,
set
wooden
of elephant
elephant
bases.
bookends, $
One
175.
never
out
CALLT
od
rytu(
the
757)
box.
450 / coo.
plus
585)
Also
2716.
730-
SALE
Are
You
A
Civil
War
But@
Signed "
Gettysburg, Keith Rocco, $ 75; eght. amed
scenes
of Gettysburg
Reunion nt Gettysburg,"
Charles Perron
150; . Actual feather tick, twin,
tu( 757)
battlefield, $
100;
signed
with wooden - come
re- enaning, $ 50. CALLT ry
8147397.
rotund
CREATURE
enamel
plusfour
pedestal, $
table
chairs,
td,
4Iegged()
IKEEAbookaayse,
tea/ urd able, folding
circa
circa
201;
1941; $
1950s, $
41;
125;
chrome
camera
Pier
I wghtaund
in Punk"
framed
and
large
blue
dresser, $
web.
51;
wood
table
DETECTIVE —
to capture
at
old "
photo
SzD nT someone
of Easy
covet
and
with
Illusive
Crea-
in CWNews are feed by
and as sorb are not endorsed by The Colonial
Foundation
Deadline for dLrkeuplace
on
Colonial
Williamsburg
text u Monday at noon one meek prior
chair
pastor'
or real thing available
Mu
must
include
employee'
s name
and personal
s
needssome work, $ 51; anque" Lady
picture $ 35. Piovues
Benner
Company.
hop, $ 75; chrome
green
individuals
m publsrnuion.
850;
Elyse
CALL orTEXE CrerAen at (757) 707 7333 orpirbuR PRnuif rem.
Williamsburg
floor / upright,
light
CALL:
living In my living room with my 3 cats and me.
Goods and services advertised
double
825; antique mahogany
white
Interne.
ture( s) an ve day and night. Loauvl in Newport News. Desperate
FOR SALE: Cleaning Out Storage Unit: Oak diming able. 54Inc]
and
Chamberlain
motion
10 x 12 penal
electric
8147397.
SEEKING
FOR
chair," leadmAinlaidwood,
INTERESTS / HOBBIES: "
to
telephone
person
see a your request. CALL: Terry at( 757) 8147397.
number. Ads ran nun Jb. 1g to unto consecutive
If you mold like your ad to nun again, please submit
or
through
e- mail
awes
the ad in
to progersevwforg.
unusual hobby in that we are roller
States
to
seas (
Jim
OLD--
bloggers.
not
graduat-
Georgia."
United
are
since
ty in Georgia and an associate of arts degree from Young-Harris College in north
coaster
that
actor
ing in 2007. I enjoy performing at Colonial
Williamsburg every day as I expand my
acting horizons. I have a bachelor of fine
I also engage our visitors on a person-
performances
25;
Taking Round Top,
as
al level by suggesting and recommending to them various dining venues and
certain
SALE
white, $
RENT:
cable
757) 869- B519 or e- mail pm Ldl
FOR
and the First Continental Calvary Unit
and that of Henry Knox, who served in the
FOR
Drive In Williamsburg, $
Cash only. CALL ( 757) 258 - 37a5.
of the First Virginia Lighthorse Division
ent colonial characters each day, often
FOR SALE: Canning jam. 12 for $ 5. Some regular qrs. and pica,
We travel
all over the
and visit various
amuse-
ment parks that have roller coasters.
We
post our experiences on Facebook, Ins tagram
and YouTube
as ' Off the Tracks
Reviews.' We have many followers and
we still have many roller coasters yet to
be ridden. Most of my vacation time is
spent riding roller coasters but we both
enjoy this immensely."
Colonial Williamsburg News Is published by the Office orb en al Communications
spondence
Director,
Public
w: Colonial
WiIliamsburg
News,
CBO
Ion Colonial Williamsburg employees. Send con,
132, lax to 220.7702 or e- mail k to progen , ewJ. mR.
All: de ................................................................................... ............................... ..........................
Kevin
Editor.............................................................................................................. ............................... ..........................
Contributors:
publimion
Crosse,
Roger,
7286
7121
Dave Doody, Tom Creen, Tracey Gulden, Anna Harry, Jane Loyd, Chuck Reusing,
Jessica
This
Pena]
is recyclable.
View Colonial Williamsburg
Ras,
Joe
Straw,
Darnell
V
nit
Rachel
West,
lad
White,
Shell
Wood
02016 Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation
News online at \ \ new pp2\ hbQdauiow\ hbli, CW Nam—Ouline\ omnem\ wrrew. pdf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 16, September 29, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-09-29
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/ea9abe71745e154bcededa36b1243f9d.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=dCEnfKckggFz6NDa-SKpD1BsOiERypqp1uTLvUdVayGPvdDibum%7EffcXvMK%7EwLG9xNGvy4uJ0XRJmHe7rnmlFT6e2xTeO-Pg%7EH-m5KNI-lgAVVTEdKPvRGmkzl77%7Erj-%7EM0odgGRsRj8%7EYpoE1Egd2DIHqzoM4xDXJLYllMtTma7LeHvHYuDATZLid%7EBqkLQq-NeJyNUnA%7EFzwreYmjPCCOsjIqn2ExBAemByVwBpiayvMwCO0te1xXiNHyjx8jgjDg4ZBQ7opJIsOtaTOLTjzPtQGwyqzgbIqLQklsiGP4gMZ5PnpygKu6Ep5yMpZgW9UY8s1JuBuwbDuHsUtmFYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
94d3e7b9931770a1562742ee3b7ba845
PDF Text
Text
cAem
INFORMATION
SEPTEMBER
8,
ABOUT
COLONIAL
2016
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
69, NO.
15
This publication is recyclable.
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAovnews \currentpdf
Educational productions, course
content now available free online
By Joe Straw
Overview
Public Relations Manager
of
For the first time, the Colonial Williams-
burg Education Resource Library of Emmy
award - winning
educational
productions
and supporting course content will be made
available
free online
for teachers,
home
ed-
ucators, their students and lifelong learners
around
the nation
and world.
By offering our extensive media library
as a gift to America' s educators, we can help
alleviate the lack of critical history and civics curriculum available to today' s students,"
said
Ted
Maris - Wolf,
Colonial
Williams-
burg vice president of education, research
and historical interpretation and Abby
and
George
O' Neill
D. Rockefeller
director
of the John
Jr. Library. " Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg' s award- winning productions and
course
content
in
particular
enhance
the
way history is taught - and experienced."
The library contains 800 minutes of video including 27 productions
that garnered
16
lesson
Emmys,
more
than
100
plans,
background texts, primary source media,
interactive
Web
activities
and access
to ar-
chives of the Colonial Williamsburg
er Gazette, which has distributed
Photo by Loot White
The conference, " The Building Arts: From Foundations to Finishes," offers an opportunity to
learn about fundamentals and new findings from Colonial Williamsburg' s world - renowned staff.
materials
correlate
Building Arts"
day, however, new research and analysis inform
after
the
restoration
of
build
structures.
Virginia's 18th -century capital began, the
expertise
book
guests
materials
and
building trades is still being written. The
Sept. 15 -18 conference, " The Building Arts:
From Foundations
to Finishes,"
offers an op-
portunity to learn about fundamentals and
new findings from Colonial Williamsburg's
world -
trades
renowned
conservators,
staff, researchers
and guest presenters.
units through
the Interior
This
conference
from both our team
for
enthusiasts
and
and
re-
showcases
and renowned
practitioners
Design
are added every
productions
and
curricu-
lum developed by educators, for educators,
focused on increasingly neglected American
history and civics," said Lisa Heuvel, manager
of program
development
for the Colonial Williamsburg
Teacher
Professional
initiatives
Institute
Development. "
ing this content
Decorative
uments
strom
arts
Fund
Chairman
delivers
presentation, "
expert
the
and World MonChristopher
conference'
A Global
s
Ohr-
keynote
View of Traditional
a Lost Trade" with Steve Larson of Adelphi
Paper Hangings,
LLC.
Conservator
and
with
analyst
Susan
online
the learners
productions,
like the Emmy- winning " Freedom Bound"
and " The Global Economy" - known previously as Electronic Field Trips and
course
materials
target
grades
4 through 8 combining video, interactive
Fragments Can Reveal: Exploring Tradi-
rians,
tional Wallpaper
educators support program development
said Matt Webster,
director
of
Colonial Williamsburg' s Grainger Department of Architectural Preservation. " Every
American history teaching materials,
and is accessible
via a free account
at
resourcelibraryhistory. org.
Why use the Colonial
Williams-
burg Education Resource Library
with
your
students?
Contains
background
texts, pri-
mary sources, lesson plans, videos,
interactive
and
more
everything
given
to
Web
activities
provide
teachers
they need to teach
a
subject.
Can
be used to teach
American
history from Jamestown to the
Civil War, social studies,
civics,
and careers in history fields,
with cross- curricular
guage
and
arts,
ties to lan-
science,
math,
art
music.
200+
resources,
and
new teaching materials will be
added every month.
Video
programs
Emmy
awards.
correlated
have
All
won
16
content
is
to standards
for all 50
Colonial
stitute
al
Williamsburg' s
for
Teacher
Development
experience
has
creating
In-
Profession30
years'
engaging,
high -quality materials by teachers for teachers.
Searchable by keyword and
browsable by era, theme and
supports
who need it most."
The 28- minute educational
supporting
paint
available
Buck presents
recreation,"
The Resource Library is a collection of Colonial Williamsburg' s
educators directly and removes financial
obstacles to sharing this critical knowledge
ic Area are often viewed
as a static
for
Mak-
Continuing Education Center.
The nearly 600 structures in the Histortogether
art
Williams-
subject.
alike."
Building Arts Training," and presents on
Block Printing in America: Rediscovering
curators,
Participants also qualify for continuing
education
how we conserve
math,
the Colonial
Contains
The Colonial Williamsburg Education
Resource Library comprises decades of
Public Relations Manager
architecture,
science,
is
states.
award -winning
and change
standards
What
burg Education Resource Library?
month.
By Joe Straw
years
arts,
and music. More resources
decorative arts and trades
on period
curriculum
the Civil War, with cross- curricu-
lar ties to language
18th -century structures, materials,
Ninety
to
Course
for all 50 states, focusing on American history from the 1607 Jamestown settlement
through
showcases
Teach-
more than
400 lesson plans and other content.
award- winning
educational tools
on " What
Aged Wallpaper
Evidence
Using Optical
Microscopy Techniques," while Christian
See Building Arts, page 3
modules
and
classroom
teachers,
materials.
interpreters
and
Histomuseum
to
make history come alive for students.
Education Resource Library is available by
creating an account at resourcelibrary history
org. Educators can direct inquiries to herosupport@ ' forg.
The Colonial
Williamsburg
the William and Gretchen Kimball Young
Patriots Fund and the Harry L. Kavetas
Endowment
for Education
Initiatives.
support
of Patricia
and Peter Frechette of Minnesota.
Marty accepts senior level position at Minnesota Historical Society
Dear Colleagues:
Doug was.
Doug Marty stepped down from
his responsibilities
at The Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg Foundation to accept the position
of senior
director
nue at the Minnesota
where
sales,
he
will
of earned
Historical Society,
be responsible
admissions (
reve-
ticket
sales),
for
retail
market-
ing and strategic planning. His last day
at the Foundation
was Sept. 2.
me.
He served as a trusted advisor to
His contributions to the Foundation
were both significant
and numerous:
Director of Information Technology for
16
years
Built
Chaired
Oversaw
We wish him the very best of luck
the Foundation' s first custom-
Oversaw
several
the Business
Review Team
with his new responsibilities.
generations
of
the
Yours,
Foundation' s websites
the
erations
first,
of
second
networks
and
third
throughout
genthe
Foundation
Installed many different software applications
for funds
ticketing
Helped
Created
create the Guest
Experience
Team
and led the Transformation
development,
hotels,
and retail sales
President &
Oversaw the development of the Dig-
Provided
First
essential
Baptist
assistance
Church
and
tion with the Let Freedom
tive
Mitchell B. Reiss
Of-
fice
I cannot express enough what a val-
ued member of the Leadership Team
ital Library
er /donor data warehouse
to both
the
the
CEO
Colonial Williamsburg
Founda-
Ring initia-
De-
velopment and production is underwritten
through the generous
Free access to the Colonial Williamsburg
Education
Resource Library is supported in part by
For more information
on Doug Marty
and his 18 year career, see page 4
�dLOi2uLG
1 /
SEPTEMBER
MILITARY
8, 2016
OUTREACH
Folds of Honor honors soldiers who have served their country
Colonial
Williamsburg
hosted
retired
Air Force Col. Gary West during his Patriot
Honor Ride, a bicyde trip from Maine to
one of Williamsburg' s own. Following the
ceremony, master silversmith and Todd' s fa-
of death that has been left in our hearts." Inside it is engraved
with 1st Lt Todd Weaver,
ther -in -law George
Cloyed
presented
Col.
K. I.A. 9 -9 -2010.
Key West, Fla. Col. West will travel through
West
bracelet
stamped
with
15 states during his 2, 500 -mile journey,
honoring Callen military from each state.
symbols each having a special meaning. An
Todd was a hero to his friends and family
before he signed up for military service.
Everybody looked up to him," George
The trek raises awareness
the way our military protects
for Folds
of Hon-
with
eagle
a silver
with
outstretched
wings
symbolized
said. "
U. S. citizens.
or, a nonprofit group that provides schol-
Stars were placed on either side of the eagle.
arship support
to children
and spouses
fallen and disabled service members.
The one on the left represented
He was
a natural
leader.
He had
the
who gave their lives for their country. The
ability to make people like him."
Todd, like many other young men of his
generation, decided to join the military service
On Aug. 24, Col. West paid tribute to
one
after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
three soldiers who died fighting for their
country —
Army Major Larry J. Bauguess
Jr., Army Capt. Phillip T. Esposito and
who
have
end
of the
Army 1st Lt. William Todd Weaver.
which
Bauguess,
Brigade
gade
36, was
assigned
Special Troops
Combat
Team,
to the
Battalion,
82nd
of
4th
4th Bri-
Airborne
Divi-
sion in Fort Hood, Texas.
Esposito, 30, was assigned to Headquar-
ters Company, 42nd Infantry Division in
Troy, N.Y., Army Air National Guard.
First Lt. William
Todd Weaver,
26, was
on the right
represented
also sacrificed
back
is
the soldiers
their
so much.
inscribed
the
the
inside,
clasped
hands
scream-
Ky. On
represented
the
brotherhood shared by those who serve.
And finally on the side where it cannot
readily be seen, a " death's head." George
explained,
if pressed
would
that although
against
leave
reminder
the
a mark
of " the
it was not visible,
skin
hard
enough
on the wearer' s wrist,
unseen
but indelible
said.
He joined the U. S. Army' s Reserve Of-
ficer Training Corps ( ROTC) while in college. " He was in the Top 40 of the ROTC in
the country and second in his unit at William and Mary," George said.
He graduated
had graduated
from
from
college
college,
mission and married
in 2008. "
received
He
his com-
Emma in two weeks."
left James Madison University to serve in
families
On one
ing eagle for the 101st Airbome Division
is based in Fort Campbell,
Black Sea," George
it
a
mark
The couple moved to Fort Benning, Ga.,
so Todd could participate in Army Ranger training. " When he completed Ranger
training, he was sent to Fort Campbell,
Iraq as a specialist in the National Guard.
Ky.," George said.
The
2002
Bruton
High School
When he returned
to the states, he trans-
ferred to the College of William
and
majored
in
international
part of the program,
graduate
and Mary
studies.
he traveled
As
to Russia.
He ended up selling his motorcyde to pay
for the trip," George said.
Emma
ed Todd
posed
Cloyed,
while
marriage
George' s daughter,
he was
in Russia. "
visit-
He pro-
to her on the banks
of the
Todd
and
Emma
became
parents
to a
daughter, Kylie, while living in Kentucky.
He was deployed
summer
of 2010.
to Afghanistan
On Sept.
9, 2010,
in the
while
leading a night patrol with his artillery unit,
Todd was killed by the detonation of an improvised
Todd
explosive
device ( IED).
was buried
at Arlington
National
Cemetery with full military honors.
Photos by 1.2e1 White
1.
On Aug. 24, Colonial Williamsburg welcomed retired Air Force Col. Gary West who pedaled through Williamsburg during the Patriot Honor Ride, which raised awareness for Folds of Honor,
a nonprofit group that provides scholarship support to children and spouses of fallen and disabled service members. During his stay, Col. West remembered three fallen soldiers who gave their
lives for their country. ( 1) Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums opened the ceremony with performances of 'Ten -penny Bit," the " Star Spangled Banner" and " Chester" at the Capitol.
2) George Washington, portrayed by Ron Carnegie, Elisabeth Rehr, wife of Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO Mircbe[[ B. Rehr, Colonial Williamsburg master silversmith George Cloyed
front to back) and two volunteers fold an American flag that was flown over the Capitol. ( 3) Elisabeth Reiss, Col. West, George Cloyed, Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO Mitchell B.
Reiss and Ron Camegie ( left to right) posed with the flag that was flown over the Capitol and folded for 1st Lt. Todd W ver, George' s son -in -aw. Following the ceremony, George presented Col.
l
West with a handmade silver bracelet engraved with symbols each having a special meaning and Todd' s name. ( 4) Todd Weaver shared a special moment with his daughter, Kylie, before he was
deployed to Afghanistan.
Photo
by
Iael
White
Photo submitted by George Cloyed
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
SEPTEMBER
8, 2016
BOSS THE FOUNDATION
Military concert headlines
Constitution Day event Sept. 17
Colonial
Square
Williamsburg
present "
and
Support
This
Merchants
and Defend"
fea-
turing The U.S. Air Force Heritage ofAmerica Band, The U.S. Army TRADOC Band,
the United States Fleet Forces
Band and The
Fifes and Drums of Colonial Williamsburg
in a special performance Saturday, Sept. 17
at 7 p. m. at the Palace Green.
This
musical
one -of - - kind
a
tribute
to
performance
our
nation' s
is
a
cherished
public.
celebration
Audience
is free and open
members
to bring lawn chairs or blankets and to arrive
early for best viewing of this exciting event.
Special performers at the event will also
indude
guest
WHRO,
narrator
Raymond
Jones
several Colonial Williamsburg
terpreters,
as well
as an honor
guard
For
additional
ken
wwwheritageofamericaband.
afmil
Merchants
at
government
cornerstone
of our
will be celebrated
nation' s
and honored
on the anniversary of its adoption.
from
free
concert,
information
this
the
of
in-
Joint Base Langley- Eustis, Va.
founding document, the U.S. Constitution.
Through powerful, moving music and spoword,
to the
are encouraged
Heritage
please
of America
Square
about
visit The
Band' s
website
USAF
website
or
at
the
www. mer-
chantssquare. org.
Photo by Perna Rogers
Sales interpreter
Lynn Alban rings up guests who have just purchased
Grocer.
store
Now
the
features
free
toppings
for scoops
of ice
ice cream from Dubois
Building Arts
cream.
Continued from page 1
Dubois Grocer now appeals
and
Erika
Sanchez
Contemporary
to guests
How sweet
with
it is that Dubois
a sweet
Grocer
has
of Historic Architectural
tooth
Colonial
toffee, Oreo cookies,
rainbow
sprinkles
and
healthy granola on their ice cream. " There's
Store.
no
According
to Mark
Florimonte,
Co-
beverage / executive
extra
charge
for
said. " It' s induded
Cookies,
gingerbread,
fountain
drinks
five
flavors,
root
beer
barrels,
toppings,"
Mark
other snack options.
Mars candy bars and
also can be enjoyed
at the
Guests can take a refillable Colonial Wil-
liamsburg mug to Dubois for $ 1 refills on
mon and butterscotch
ing's cider stand, Raleigh Tavern Bakery, the
beverages.
The mugs
can be purchased
Candy will be sold by the pound. " The
customers will be able to scoop out the type
of candy they want," Mark said. " Our em-
Visitor
ployees will weigh it on a candy scale."
Guests
now
can place
mini M & Ms, health
Center
Cafe,
the front
at Chown -
Governor' s Inn.
Dubois Grocer already carries ice cream.
experts
sched-
Senior
Architectural
Lounsbury
Trades
Historian
and Master
Jason
Carl
of Masonry
Whitehead
on
period
masonry
Curator
ham,
of Architecture
Master
Willie
Carpenter
Gra-
Garland
qualifies
participants
for one IDCEC
tinuing education credit.
Four optional expert - led sessions
con-
indude
a paint making program, a framing and
finishing workshop, a brickmaking tutorial
and a hands - on examination
al collection
of architectur-
items.
Additional
information
and
registra-
tion is available by calling 1- 800 -603- 0948
weekdays between 9 a. m. and 5 p. m. or by
Wood and Master Joiner Ted Boscana
visiting wwwhistog. org/ conted.
A deluxe ticket includes all presentations,
on framing
a Historic Area tour, four coffee breaks,
store.
strawberry bon bons and much more. The
shop will carry four types of sugar -free candy induding fruit slices and lemon, cinnabuttons.
Paints."
Williamsburg
in the price."
chef, the store contains
in
the
The store also carries
24 different kinds of old- fashioned candy
induding rock candy swizzle sticks, stick
candies
discuss
uled to present indude:
been transformed into the Colonial Candy
lonial Williamsburg director of food and
Goodwillie
Practice in the Replication
desk of the
Williamsburg Lodge, and at the front desks
of the Williamsburg
11 a. m. -5 p. m.
lections Dani Jaworski
structures
on HistoricArea
and architectural
Conservator
and
fragments
Materials
Analyst
an
opening reception Sept. 15 and conference
dinner in Colonial Williamsburg' s Brickyard and Colonial Williamsburg Admission
through Sept. 22 for $ 310. A Friday ticket
Kirsten Moffitt on paint analysis
includes
Curator
breaks for $ 125; a Saturday ticket includes
of Textiles
and Historic
Interi-
Sept.
16 programs
and two coffee
and the
Grocer is open
ors Kimberly Smith Ivey on wallpaper
Sept. 17 programming plus the Brickyard
history and the Colonial Williamsburg
Woodlands
Ryant to know more? Dubois
Associate Curator of Architectural Col-
dinner for $ 200.
Want to go? Employees receive 50 percent of
collection
Each
of five
sessions
Sept.
16
and
17
the ticket of their choice.
CW welcomes Pokemon GO Revolution for a second meet -up
The 18th century and the 21st century melded Aug. 18 during the second social Pokemon GO Revolution meet - up which included a free historic walking tour for locals and hotel guests.
An estimated 400 people of all ages from near and far including New Jersey and New York spent their evening p aying the game that' s gained global popularity. This meet -up kicked off
with a barbecue at Shields Tavern. ( 1) Mrs. Shields, portrayed by Kate Tilly, greeted guests as they arrived. ( 2) Brian Cannel grilled hamburgers for hungry guests. Three drinks
Mystic,
Valor and Instinct— were created specifically for the event and served to guests. ( 3) Local residents and guests walked through the Historic Area looking for rare Pokemon characters.
4) Emily Doherty ( below) and Chrystal Bucchioni divided guests into groups for the tour. They took folks along opposite routes through the Historic Area, stopping at PokeStops to
collect Pokeballs, eggs and potions. But that' s not all the players took away from each site; they also learned fun facts about life in Colonial Virginia. Following the meet -up, guests had
the opportunity to enjoy refreshments at the taverns. ( 5) Rebecca Little and ( 6) Howard Fogg at Chowning' s Tavern both worked the night of the Pokemon GO Revolution social meet - up.
Guests even had the opportunity to enjoy the evening program, " The Life of a Jolly Pyrate."
6.
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
I - /
SEPTEMBER
8, 2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
Save the dates for biometric
koea
Pe&
43
screenings, seasonal flu shots
Marty leaves behind legacy
The Wellness
Team
invites
employees
to
10 a. m. — 2 p. m., Thursday, Oct. 13,
mark their calendars for upcoming Biomet-
Group Arrivals Conference
for employees, guests
ric Screening and Flu Shot sessions.
be 4 years
Doug Marty Colonial Williamsburg
executive director of strategic planning,
screening completed by Dec. 1. It is one of
9: 30 — 11: 30 a. m., Wednesday, Oct. 26,
Goodwin Building — Board Room. Must
the three requirements
be 18 years or older to receive flu shot.
has accepted
check ($ 650 annually) healthcare premium
a position
sota Historical
Employees
at the Minne-
Society. During his 18-
of technology,
special
events
and
strategic
services
I was the di-
When
I first
came
here,
Friday,
and systems. "
years
sales
systems
twice."
If you make
it
improves
tickets
the
p °0
p °9 °
S
easier and
experience
for
During his career here, Doug was
instrumental in forming the Guest Experience
team.
Foundation
People
from
across
the
business
development;
Trish
of
museum
Sandy
Bradshaw,
senior
events
administration;
director,
social
hiker,
pretive
media
senior
manager,
of orientation
and admissions;
director
executive
events;
Foster,
Call Center
Colonial
that affects
The visit of Her Majesty Queen Eliz-
Highness, Prince Philip, The Duke of
Edinburgh, May 3- 4, 2007, was one of
the highlights of Doug' s Colonial Williamsburg career. Her visit commemorated America' s 400th Anniversary of the
of the
of
director
and
Mi-
first
Williamsburg
Foundation
the guest experience
does
it,"
he
want
said. "
guests
to
Historic
start
Area
their
employees
was
a product
team
as well.
did
The
must present
The
a
discount
alcoholic
beverages
duded from all discount
For more information
are
encouraged
foods
please
ployees
894.
receive a 25 per-
governors
the
the challenge.
exceeded
this
goal,
Many em-
and the total num-
All
employees
who
reached
20
points
four -week challenge.
Now' s not the time
to quit.
yourself and some colleagues
must present
high -sugar
Congratulations
to Rhiaanon Redding
for winning and for smashing sugar over the
Eatery is open
is valid Mon-
discounts.
to avoid
were entered into a raffle to win a NutriBullet.
Kids ages 12 and under can eat for free from
and volunteers
employees
ber of points achieved caste to an astonishing
cent discount on their meal at Huzzah's Eatery.
Employee
em-
Employees were to log one point for each
day they met this goal, with a total goal of 20
ex-
restaurants /resort- restaurants/ tmdition l
the children' s menu. Huzzahs
5 - 9: 30 p. m. The promotion
second
and beverages.
points throughout
on Traditions,
and volunteers
Revolution' s
an end on Aug. 21. The four - eek challenge
w
is
visit hops- / wunamlanialwilliamsburg:mm/da/
/
Employees
Wellness
ployee challenge, " Sugar Smasher," came to
programs.
a
Sign
Let Freedom
During
Ring
not have
Black History
Post your progress on Foundation Nation
wellnessrevolution #
sugarsmasher!
Runt to know mare? Contact Amy Gold schmiedt at 7026 with any questions.
and speaks with a
was
an oppor-
Month
in Feb-
FOR SALE Canning
jug
12 for $ 5. Some regular ms. and p, c,
some wide moral qrs. and pis. Please bdngbagor
ladies
24"
Schwim
bicycle,
whim,
blue
and
racial healing and social justice for future
mpg, new drs, blue4doorsedam
street
generations of Americans.
2016)
FOR
SALE:
2807
ToymuT '
Inspenlon, $
c One
owner,
well
Nissan
Pathfinder,
will
bike
1, 501.
CALL.
057)
256-
LSO rommme
for 2BD
Three opportunities to get 40 percent
elm,.
Holiday Open House at WILLIAMSBURG
Celebrations, Sept. 29 and 30. Private preview for employees, volunteers and retirees is Sept. 29, 4 - 6 p. m.
Employee
Sale ( all stores),
Sale ( all stores),
Dec. 15 - 16
Elyse
41egged()
ere()
CREATURE
Benneuat (
585)
phom of las,
cover,
you. 3- and,
peal
house
wkha
new 2nd and
a, ( 757)
LOST:
730. 2716.
prlva, eIenced
Page
Si. Share
yard,
house
1 woman,
15.
CALL
or TEXT
S ORNAMENTS
FOR YOU. Wedding every colonial
favorke
old
d
Imo bused Iid omameno, h.
TEXT
e
or EMAIL
Lc
aby do, hes, loo, ball or
grandpa' s old flannel shirt or military
Lighrweighy
or CAL,
color* an
are special io
almh supply. Bead
Core ire,
Frederick
plxlwR( aRmwlLsnm
dogs
and
dark
collapsible
green
canvas
Deadline fin dLnketpaoe
gmagenm.
to publication.
telephone
Woominco
2 swm
Augur*
CHRISITIA.
camping
sea,
arms,
chair
and
will
LA.
Las
nu,
seen
Shop on show,
July 26. If found, please comae. Amy Miller a, 220- 7944.
Ads
text is Monday at noon one weekprion
must
intrude
employee'
s name
and
person
and a
on
personal
number. Ads can mm. Jhn up to two consecutive
If you mould like your ad to nun again, please submit
walkingdismmemHlmodcArea,
whh
Available
Deane Servants Quanos behind Wheelwrlgh,
and Illusive
7107333orpix, ,
llisuemomandprismeba
uxti
living
920. 5041.
Inal balls. $ 12 and up. Unlinked
work .
757) 7077333
an lee day and nigh,. Lom, ed In Newpon News. Desperate.
Creche,
wi 111
1o.
living In my living mom whh my 3 cuss and me Crew
HOUSETOSHARE :
h depnsh .
I, h, your
DETECTIVE — Seeking someone whh
mare
gas and electric*
or unfurnished)
through
e- mail
awes
the ad in
to progens@rmfmg.
Oct. 13 - 16
Employee
CAL.
rsing camerae
CALLorTEXT:
Colonial Williamsburg employees, retirees and volunteers have three opportunities
to get 40 percent off during Employee Sales.
Imeme.
mon,
at ( 585)
ESPECIALLY
framework
SEEKING
mmion
offWILLIAMSBURG merchandise
and
throughout,
furnished
OM HANDCRAFTED
kemball tam color*,
IBA ap, on
C phollandingRdlus, around , hecornerf m, heC115)
I- 1
reproduction
and
plus
room (
be skillf ully Lransiormed
6182.
WANTED:
and the floors
priwne
CREATED
great
owner,
Black4a4 L (757) miles and corren, ( July 2816) Inspemlon,
ROOMMATE
In
Joyce
HEUUA
rreta auly
second
Lies
Karen
CALL
C.
malnulned,
wid, 1911, 001 mllesande
3, IIIIIr; 1999
AC
room and yard. Looking for one female mommu, e $ 585 / month
puryle.
bell. laid $ 225, asking $ 101. Pho, o available upon requem
or TEXT: (757) 869 -8519ore- mail pm LAi, kemue.
mately a year ago. " You can match the
at. Hardwood
and
sized dosses and lull L,hmom. Use or khAen, relrlgemor,
Brad new 2815, rarely used. Includes gel seer cover and bra
Church in Williamsburg for those who
couldn' t ring it for themselves, and for
signs
friendly
heat
boa for carrying.
Cash only. CALF ( 757) 258 - 3785.
FORSALE:
All volunteers,
retirees
and employees
receive
Colonial Williamsburg News is published by , he Office of hnen, al Commo, icadom 16r Colonial Williamsburg employees. Send cone-
a 40 percent
discount.
to bring your current ID card with the 2016 sticker to receive your discount. All three
sales do not indude furniture (inducting occasional pieces), gift cards, Historic Trades
products,
Hartley Greens Creamware,
The sale also
does not include
Dimem,.
Eli,
Public
io: Colonial Williamsburg News, CBO 132, fax io 220.7782 or email k, opnxen, a9nuf .
An6ie ................................................................................... ............................... ........................_
Conulboois:
An.
Jessica
com and is not appliThis
Kevin
or .............................................................................................................. ............................... ..........................
spa products or services.
wwra williamsburgmarketplace.
cable to previous purchases and cannot be combined with any other offers.
Shipping will not be available during the sale. No holds, rain checks or gift wrap
requests.
syondence
Don' t forget
publicuion
View
Cordle, Dave Doody, Tom Green,
Ross,
Joe Smaw,
Darnell
Vennie,
Tracey Gulden,
Rachel
Wes,
lad
Pena
WnBammsbu
Crosse,
Rogers,
Sheri
Wood
02816 Colonial Williamsburg
onlinea
Iles
ipp2lhbQdatiow\
7286
7121
Jane Lloyd, Chuck Reusing,
Whig,
is recyclable.
Colonial
up
for a peer chal-
lenge, and challenge yourself to keep going.
must
be 12 and under and be accompanied by a
paying adult. The free meal must be from
street signs that matched the map."
Street signs were installed approxi-
on the map with the street
Challenge is named
ID to the serv-
the discount.
and
on Huzzah' s Eater;
Winner of Sugar Smasher
only valid for the employee' s or volunteer' s
meal, and they must sign for the discount.
Brunch
with
collective voice on national policy.
Street
ruary, people had an opportunity to
ring the church bell of the First Baptist
Area
a 40
ID to the serv-
ple get lost looking at the map," Doug
Historic
and volunteers
valid Colonial Williamsburg
er to receive
a beverage
combined
Traditions
Children
tunity to create living history, he said.
The
at
er to receive
NGA) to create a good
signs also aid the guests in maneuvering
through the Revolutionary City. " Peosaid. "
receive
lunch
valid Colonial Williamsburg
tices among
of the
For more information
day-Thursday through September.
country July 13 — 15, 2012. They met
in Williamsburg to discuss important
issues facing states. NGA promotes visionary state leadership, shares best prac-
The revision of the CW Map and
Guide
in
last vis-
guest experience for governors across the
more quiddy."
Experience
volunteers
on
nors Association (
It gets guests to the most popular stuff
Guest
settlement
couple
Employees
be
visit hops : // wwcolanialwilliamsbusg: com/
w
Doug worked to make the 104th
Annual Meeting of the National Gover-
vis-
greet them as they get off the bus. They
can buy a bottle of water or souvenirs.
Program
English
The royal
town.
The team began shuttling guests to
the Market House bus stop. " That's
we
permanent
ited Williamsburg Oct. 16 - 17, 1957, to
attend the 350th Anniversary of James-
we try
to vet through this team," Doug said.
where
of
the Visitor Center, the Gover-
the Americas.
the
a lot
abeth II of Great Britain and His Royal
manager.
Everything
spend
nor' s Palace and other iconic buildings.
director
preservation;
We
reference
Michael
Matt Webster,
of architectural
street.
blue stones
Area
director
Historic Area; Tim Sutphin,
of the
In addition,
Beth
of retail and ecommerce;
Peter Seibert,
and
discount
that indudes
cannot
do/ restaurants / resort - restaurants / huzzahs
Monday - Saturday through September.
he said. "
time looking at things like that."
Signs are also expected to go up that
coordination; Debee Martin, manager
chael
Employees
percent
offers
any other discounts.
employees
name
inter-
Historic
Williamsburg
These
were installed at each corner with the
of
and engagement;
director,
a flu
and a scoop of ice cream.
Restaurant at the Williamsburg Lodge. Traditions is open for lunch Monday -Saturday
from noon to 2 p. m. The promotion is valid
now,"
Hann,
development;
the children' s menu
through September.
Balder -
manager
employee
to receive
7026 with any questions.
will enjoy savings with two dining events
Doug Marty
education;
Jessica
executive
program
special
Colonial
sit on the team and indude
manager
Sagar,
Heights
Must be 4
flu shot.
continues in September
9 °0 °0• N
Skip Ferebee, executive director of
Kelly,
Bruton
ID is required
shot and biometric screening.
Want to know mare? Contact Amy Gold schmiedt at agoldschmiedtgcu forg or 220-
Restaurant dining savings
0- 9 °%\
o °Quo.
9 °9 °9`
guests.
Peter
A valid Colonial Williamsburg
to receive
18,
Q°1
faster to buy at a ticket counter or on-
son,
30,
Friday, Nov.
0
Although working behind the scenes,
guests. "
Conference Center. Must
v
Doug feels his work in IT touched
line,
Sept.
or older
2 p. m.,
be 18 years or older to receive flu shot.
We replaced
the ticketing system three times. We upthe retail
10 a. m. —
Woodlands
or dependent
School — Lane Auditorium. *
Doug added and upgraded networks,
applications
10 a. m. — noon, Saturday, Oct. 29, WilMust be 4 years or older to receive flu shot.
9: 30 a. m. — noon and 1: 30 — 4 p. m.,
School."
Room. Must
or older to receive flu shot.
liamsburg Lodge — Liberty Room A& B.
Seasonal Flu Shots
the
only network was at Bruton Heights
graded
to get a $ 25 per pay
Fife and Drum Building
rector of Information Technology ( IT),"
he said. "
biometric
11 a. m. —4 p. m., Friday, Sept. 16, Williamsburg Lodge — Allegheny Room
9 a. m. — 2: 30 p. m., Tuesday, Oct. 11,
at
the Foundation.
For the first 16 years,
their
Biometric Screenings
planning,
consumer
get
reduction in 2017.
year tenure at the Foundation, he left his
mark
should
hbliCW
Nero—Ouline,
Fou dakm
nnom\ wnrew. pdf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 15, September 8, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-09-08
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/f89c85248e311f66ffe7724e0ab3019e.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=sxp4ZJ7KWZO8vkI9zCyao4WeJfbrKc7yjGkVeaTdhQiBqTYuX2lCattFTRuzivLS62I%7EmcoaN75-JN3R1LiVhwl-s5JE7eWlVbcdythZnJ7oapVuuGFWSrWkHUuo1fv1159RE2VbSIuqKQZH%7EJT0MXon1EZYAnqAK6u8C2SS0UVkO7n%7EicY8Ab2bfQQHzVMYv27lQ6Hk3Q7ZnaA89y0CSUFS3jXHjZ2gkui3xfFsipZbACao5xD5qAo5NWKUAtccITiGtGRR1w8rL5m3uG6RyPMtyfZoOZVttpxFzYGHyPgMOEtIzGT9Tly9p8%7Ei%7Es0nFm-ozHlTARfStb13aeq8Bg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
a207c791e999d714dc5a2d3191d28f9f
PDF Text
Text
INFORMATION
AUGUST
ABOUT
22, 2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
69, NO.
This publication
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAcwnews \currentpdf
14
is recyclable
The " Curse of the Sea Witch" haunts the Colonial Capital Oct. 28 - 31
is found, the curse will not be lifted.
By Anna Cordle
Public Affairs Coordinator
Halloween
frights
and
fun
for all
Highlights of the nightly 8 - 10 p.m. programming
recommended for guests ages
ages
return to Colonial Williamsburg' s Historic
13 and older
Area for four nights Oct. 28 - 31. " A Haunt-
an interactive
ing on DoG Street: Curse of the Sea Witch"
sun
and
bolder
souls
once
year' s
event
follows
on
itol featuring live music. Charlton Stage
suc-
cess of Colonial Williamsburg's first -ever " Haunting
which
drew
the Historic
on DoG
more
than
Street"
guests
undead
Area. Thanks
to
Guests must redeem
again to the gen-
or- treating
registration
will
spectacular
was
ers,
of all to
response,"
the community' s ensaid Robert Currie,
can
A Haunting
this year
expect
bigger
on DoG Street is
and better,
new fun,
spooks
and guests
and
surprises
to top last year' s amazing programming."
Preregistered
Halloween programming returns to Colonial Williamsburg Oct. 28-31. Sea witches summon
Blackbeard' s ghostly crew from their graves to do their bidding during " The Curse of the Seawitch" for guests 13 and older. " A Pirates Life for Me" is offered to a younger
to
events
are available
until
11
children
accompanied
guests with food allergies may claim a
special trick -or -treat bag and collect aller-
audience.
gen - free treats
of the Sea Witch
free
Mars
trick - or-
treat bag provided by Colonial Williamsburg. Through a continued collaboration
with the Teal Pumpkin Project, young
at designated
Historic
Area
Shields
popcorn,
hot
pretzels,
AMERICAN
Tavern
of Gloucester
and
from
Street.
are encouraged
For families with young children seeking
Halloween
ticket
can
fun, " A Pirate' s
be added
Life
for
to trick- or- treat-
ing registration for $ 15. It indudes a pirate
carnival,
games,
the Charlton
plays
Stage,
and
activities
a costume
around
contest,
sto
rytelling and a spooky haunted Raleigh Tav
garden,
At 8 p. m. the streets darken as the Curse
ic buildings
sites.
extra
a
and
guests
ern until 7: 30 p. m.
Me"
with
hotdogs,
beer,
hot
HERITAGE'
After
carts
on
the
Duke
festivities,
to stay and enjoy co-
lonial hospitality at the Chowning's Tavern
sites and shops along Duke of Gloucester
Street
admission
Chocolate will be available nightly behind
by an adult can trick -or -treat at historic
DoG)
Street"
cider
Colonial Williamsburg director of enterback
for
Concession offerings such as hamburg-
Halloween
the team here at Colonial Williamsburg,
tainment. "
a wristband
p. m.
a success thanks to the generosity of Mars
Chocolate North America, the creativity of
and most
thusiastic
receive
DoG
available
Monday, Oct. 31.
first
at the
able at the Visitor Center and free " spooky
bus" rides to and from the " Haunting on
for Friday, Oct. 28, Sunday, Oct. 30 and
Our
are $ 25.
purchased programs. Free parking is avail-
free trick -
remains
tickets
ticket vouchers
Colonial
Williamsburg
Regional Visitor
Center the night of the event, where they
erosity of Mars Chocolate North America,
free trick -or- treating returns for preregistered guests ages 12- and -under during
nightly kid friendly programming from
5- 7: 30 p. m. At time of issue,
pirates.
Curse of the Sea Witch"
program,
10, 000
das-
sic silent film " The Black Pirate," starring
Douglas Fairbanks, accompanied by live
commentary by Colonial Williamsburg' s
the
the
of Terror,
at the Gaol and a
will also screen the 1926 Technicolor
sets.
This
a Tavern
macabre Dance with the Dead at the Cap-
promises family -friendly festivities early
each evening followed by spookier action
for older
indude
experience
has
stolen
descends
upon the icon-
of the Historic
Blackbeard'
in the hands
Area. Someone
s severed
head,
and
of a sea witch it is a source
unimaginable
power.
The sea witches
of
have
be
regular
menu
offerings
will
inducting beer in souvenir
served
until 11 p. m.
Ticket and free trick - or- treating registration availability are limited, and free trick or- treating is available only to guests who
skull
mugs
preregister online. Costumes are not per-
now cursed the town, summoning Black beard's ghostly crew from the dead. Join in
mitted after 7: 30 p. m. Program
the wicked
online at colonialwillramsbusg : com/ haunting
or by calling 855- 296 -6627.
fun as the sea witches
the infamous
Captain' s elusive
search
for
head. Until
it
trick - or- treating
Harpischord, rare "
New Tailor Shop opens Aug. 1
where
tickets and
are
available
organized
in Sept. 3 exhibition
pianos"
Since its opening
nearly
registration
in November
three- quarters
2012,
of a million
visitors
have enjoyed " Changing Keys: Keyboard
Instruments
for
America,
1700- 1830"
at
the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum.
The
exhibition
features
28
18th-
and
early 19th- century organs, harpsichords
and
pianos
from
its world - class
collection
many never previously exhibited),
working
action
models
that
trace
seven
major
developments in the harpsichord and early
piano
and audio
recordings
of several
of the
instruments.
On Sept. 3, " Changing Keys" will add
three important
and recently conserved
keyboard
instruments:
two " organized
pia-
nos" ( as they were called in the period to describe pianos in which ranks of organ pipes
are also playable
from the same keyboard);
one of which is the only surviving organized
upright
grand
piano
and
at nine - feet
and seven - feet wide was thought
largest
and most complex
instrument
in America
Williamsburg
Photo by Fred Blystane
Colonial Williamsburg' s Tailor Shop opened Aug. 1 at the Sign of the Golden Fleece,
the location occupied by Severinus Durfey in 1773, near what is now Merchants Square.
Today Mark Hurter, journeyman supervisor tailor, and Michael McGarry, apprentice
tailor, practice and interpret the trade of making garments ranging from fine suits for
gentlemen to ladies' stays and riding habits to the rugged clothing of soldiers, the laboring sort and the enslaved. ( Photo above) Michael ( left) and summer volunteer Ike Cech
sit cross- legged on the workboard while stitching as is the tradition of the trade. The
shop is open to all ticketed guests Sunday through Thursday and is wheelchair accessible.
when
from London
to be incorporated
tall
to be the
domestic
musical
it arrived
in
in 1799. Also
into the exhibition
and
on loan from George Washington' s Mount
Vernon,
president
ter,
is
the
harpsichord
that
the
first
ordered for his step- granddaugh-
which
she
played
at
his
This
organized
Colonial WWiamsbwg photo
upright grand piano is
thought to be one of the only surviving
organized upright grand pianos. Made by
Longman Clementi &
Co. in London in
1799,
stands
the grand
piano
at nine - feet
tall and seven - feet wide.
plantation
home.
Changing Keys' has proven to be one
of the most popular exhibitions
presently
on view at the Art Museums," said Ron-
ald L Hurst, the Foundation' s Carlisle H.
Humelsine
chief curator and vice president
See Changing Keys, page 2
�dLOi2uLG
1 /
AUGUST
ACROSS
22,
2016
1rHE FOUNDATION
Character interpreters contribute to mosaic of 18th- century community
Colonial Williamsburg' s guests encounter numerous interpreters who portray peo-
ple who lived in the 18th- century capital of
Virginia
on the eve of the American
lution. Actor -interpreters,
Revo-
Nation Builders,
character
interpreters
and American
Indian
Initiative
interpreters
work together to pro-
duce the community of colonists who lived
here.
Ken Treese,
supervisor
of actor- inter-
preters, manages character interpreters and
American Indian Initiative interpreters. Co-
lonial Williamsburg' s character interpreters
reveal
the social,
political,
religious
and eco-
nomic facets of Virginia during this period.
Character
colonists
interpreters
viewed
show
their world,"
Unlike actor - interpreters,
preters perform
guests
how
he said.
character
inter-
free form scenes, not scripted
scenes. " We have a group of people who have
done a lot of research
and reached
gree of presentation
their subjects
a high de-
skills and knowledge
so we decided
of
to let them loose
to see what they could do," Ken said.
Character
interpreters
scenes for guests.
perform
Baptist preacher
street
Devereaux
Jarret, portrayed by Jack Flintom, engages
guests about how he is caring for members of
his flock. He may have come from comforting the family who just lost a loved one or a
new mother who just had a baby.
Cabinetmaker
Edmund
Dickenson
was
preparing to fight in the Revolution and
feeling dread about his future. " The audience finds him at sword practice,"
Ken said.
Dickenson' s story illustrates personal sacrifice because
he died
at the Battle
of Mon-
mouth, N.J., in 1778."
An 18th- century farmer's daughter, portrayed by Fmily Doherty, travels to town
to sell tobacco
her father
grew. Her father
became lame growing and harvesting the
crop. " Guests discover that tobacco is the
engine of the Virginia economy," Ken said.
Guests
offer suggestions
on what
to
ily tells guests of her plans. " She can buy a
slave to help her father," Ken said. " You can
show how people can make ugly decisions."
interpreters
participate
in the
new program, " My Personal Revolution,"
on Sundays.
During this walking tour,
guests join several citizens of Williamsburg
as they go about their day and share with
you their struggles imagining
dent
America. "
forgone
conclusion,"
struggles
an indepen-
Independence
was
not
a
Ken said. " There were
guests
to
protest
the
most
Ken' s goal is to train character interpreters
characters. "
for
2017
programs
include
Bill
gramming
with
American
three
to," "
Initiative
began
So Far From Scio-
programs - "
Cherokee
Women."
Indian
Delegation"
BuckWoodard,
and ` Beloved
interpretive pro-
time Native
Watson,
hired.
Three
actor- interpreters --
Tuesdays, Aug. 9 - 30 and 11: 45 a. m.,
Indian Trader
Wednesdays,
I think
what we' re going to find is a stable of characters available to play certain parts," Ken said.
Williamsburg
you
to
camp will be open two days a week during
Nov. 8 -
Virginia' s
vations
25 -
Indian
with dif-
Nov.
3,
and
has a difficult
likes to talk about material culture."
Native
Governor' s
Palace.
Chief,
pro-
has
decision.
called
His father,
In
him
home.
the
Will he
deerskin
commerce
local, Native
Stage and Oct.
1778, a young man from the Wyandot
Indian Nation living in Williamsburg
ferent types of interpretation at the camp,"
Williamsburg' s
22, Charlton
Guests
from the frontier. Wallctrade
and
offer insight into a complex world of
Aug. 10 - 31, Charlton Stage and 3: 45
p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 6 - Oct. 20 and
Colonial
Nov. 16, Gov-
Building.
ing through town, he will introduce
Love and Loyalty," 3: 45, Wednesdays,
have joined the Foundation.
Ken said. " Buck is an anthropologist
7-
a. m.,
ernor' s East Advance
and other tribal
fare and diplomacy.
new full-
We' ve experimented
Sept.
11: 45
join an " Indian trader" as he returns to
Nottoway
groups came regularly to the colonial
capital to discuss matters of trade, war-
Michelle
year, an
Tour,"
Cherokee,
Felicity Meta -Luna and Daniel
the first time this
he has come
to love?
politics,
For
or the Americans,
the town and the woman
Indian delegation to Williamsburg.
gram development manager, originally cast
Native actors to portray these roles.
Kody Grant was the first full -time Native actor - interpreter
choose his people,
and now includes:
days, Aug. 11 - Sept. 1. Guests visit an
interpretive camp of a small American
ly Doherty who will portray a young widow.
The
is expanding
Native storytelling
Indian Encampment, 10 a. m. - 4 p.m.,
Tuesdays, Aug. 9 - Aug. 30 and Thurs-
the summer. "
recent
abuses leveled at America by Parliament.
to depict three different
Plans
Rose who will portray a poor man and Emi-
Abbott --
in the fight for independence."
The Sunday program, "A Public Protest,"
encourages
who portrays John Mursh, discussed a scene on freedom of religion with a guest.
do
with the money from the crop. Finally, Em-
Character
Photos by Perna Roger
Character interpreters give guests a different view of their world on the eve of the American Revolution. ( Photo left) During the new program, " My
Personal Revolution," guests join Nathaniel Lasky, who portrays James Inns, for a walking to
of Williamsburg. ( Photo right, top) During the
program, " Protest to Define Who We Are," J k Flintom depicted Swearing Jack Waller. (Photo right, bottom) Character interpreter Warren Taylor,
are
communities
and British.
Free reser-
required.
We would
offered
and
like
to see Native
year - round,"
programs
Ken said.
Want to know more? Employees may see
these
programs
with
the
Colonial Williamsburg
presentation
ofa
valid
ID.
Changing Keys
Continued- from page 1
for collections,
conservation
and
museums.
Our guests are drawn by the beauty of the
instruments, the ability to hear the music
they produced,
and the exploration
ing musical technology
19th centuries.
The
of evolv-
in the 18th and early
addition
of three large
instrument combines a grand piano stand-
ton, however,
ing vertically with a six -stop organ of 265
in important ways. Made during the final
years before pianos finally replaced harpsi-
upright
chords
own head.
pipes,
all playable
By comparison,
piano
to
be
from
a single keyboard.
the other organized
installed
more " ordinary"
type
is
the
square
smaller
that was
and
occasionally
and highly important keyboards to this al-
advertised by makers and dealers in the late
ready impressive
18th
the
assembly will only add to
Changing
of keyboard
and early
19th centuries.
The piano
portion ( made c. 1801 by William Rolfe of
appeal."
Keys"
traces
instruments
the evolution
until
the
advent
London) is the common type of piano in a
period
when
of iron framing, which would launch the
grand pianos
technological
instrument
transformations
that
produced
square
pianos
while
the instrument
It also shows
stringed
is remarkable
keyboard
of choice,
is remarkably well preserved.
how sophisticated
the largest
harpsichords had become by the end of the
instrument's heyday: the Mount Vernon
example's many gadgets for changing the
sound were efforts to keep up with changing
As unique
the
was still brand new, John Sellers,
Colonial
as are the instruments
Williamsburg
in The
Foundation' s col-
the modern piano. The transition from harp-
an instrument maker in Germantown, Penn-
lection,
sichord to piano and the accompanying
sylvania, ` organized" the piano, adding two
organized "
stops
is both the Foundation' s conservator
shift
in taste during the period is featured, as well as
the beginnings
of the American
musical
instru-
ment industry that eventually broke England's
monopoly on their manufacture.
The three featured keyboards
ed into " Changing
each
exceptional
upright
grand
to be add-
Keys" in September
examples.
piano
has
are
The organized
completed
three
of organ
The
pipes.
Mount
Vernon
harpsichord
to
be
featured in " Changing Keys" was acquired
in 1793 by George Washington for his
step- granddaughter, 14- year -old Eleanor
Nelly ") Parke Custis, who he and Martha
raised
as their own. The instrument
at the executive
mansion
arrived
in Philadelphia
itus
and
so too is the role of the man who
Changing
Keys." John Watson
of instruments
associate
instruments,
in museum
curators
points
and
curator
which
circles.
and
of
is an unusual
As Watson
conservators
of view that usually
emer-
mechanical
emeritus
arts
musical
dual role
describes
have
it,
different
require
negoti-
ation to keep checks and balances on how
years of restorative conservation in the Co-
around the midpoint of Washington' s pres-
objects
lonial Williamsburg conservation labs and
idency and moved with the family when
presented in museums. When working for
they returned to Mount Vernon. Even without its association with George Washing-
three
is now playable for the first time since the
mid- 1800s.
Made in 1799
in London,
the
in
America
in
grand
negotiated
the
and
years
complex
works
of art
to restore
domestic
are
treated
the largest
keyboard
and
and most
instrument
1800s (
piano
these
the
mentioned
two
points
organized
above),
of view
he
in his
As a conservator, my first responsibility
was to preserve the physical object as a historical document.
That would
argue against
res-
toration, which can destroy evidence," Watson
said. " As a curator, however,
visitors
I want
to see and experience
for the bold visual
tastes.
outnumbered
50 to one. In 1803,
as the
the instrument
museum
the instrument
and musical
statement
it
once was. The solution was a strongly conservation-
finds
minded
approach
sometimes
novel
to
restoration,
ways
which
to restore
while
also preserving vulnerable evidence."
Changing
for America,
Keys: Keyboard
1700- 1830"
Instruments
is made possible
in part through the generosity of Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas F. Strange of Easley, South
Carolina,
and Dordy and Charlie Freeman
of Stone
Mountain,
conservation
Georgia.
of the organized
Restorative
upright
grand
piano was generously supported by descendants of the first Williamsburg owner in
memory of N. Beverely Tucker, Jr.
The
through
exhibition
Dec. 31,
will
2017.
remain
on
view
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
AUGUST
22,
2016
BOSS THE FOUNDATION
Journeyman blacksmith studies 18th- century technology during trip
By Chuck Reusing
Communications Volunteer
On
Feb.
blacksmith
les
Field
29 -March
Chris
11,
HenkeIs
Experience
grant
that
him to visit eight different
United
Kingdom.
ious experiences
journeyman
used a Gonzapermitted
museums
All museums
in the
offered
that have helped
var-
him learn
more about the historic trades spanning several
centuries.
Chris
was
Schwarz,
accompanied
senior
master
by
of Historic
I have gained a deeper
Ken
Trades.
appreciation
of the
pre - industrial technology used in the 18th
century to mass produce tools, iron work,
silver,
textiles
and
other
commodities
in
Great Britain," Chris said
Their first stop was the famous Victoria and Albert
Museum
in London,
one
of the world' s largest museums where they
received information on architectural iron
works
mass
from
the
produced
1500s -
1800s
in England,
that
France,
was
Italy,
Germany and Spain. The main iron work
gallery at the V&A Museum indudes European wrought
medieval
and cast iron objects
from the
period to the early 20th century.
There are more than 31, 000 objects in this
collection
alone.
Chris and Ken also visited
the Science Museum
of London
many of the collections
and viewed
there as well.
They then traveled to Bath and met Jane
Rees, who is already well known to the His toric Trades staff at Colonial Williamsburg,
has visited here many times and has extensive
knowledge
manufacture
of historic
of colonial
trades
and
the
tools. Jane escorted
both Chris and Ken to the Finch Trip Hammer Foundry to observe a trip hammer water wheel
with
cam
shaft
that was
used for
forging in the 18th century. At the St. Fagans National History Museum in Cardiff,
they were able to see a working blacksmith
forge among the collections there dating
from the 18th century. They were also able
to meet Gareth Beech, the curator of rural
economy, and discuss with him some of the
objects
in
their
collection.
Chris and Ken then proceeded
Photo
left) The " Iron Hall" at the Victoria and Albert Museum was one of the stops that journeyman blacksmith
Photos by Chris Hotshots
Chris Henkels and Ken Schwarz,
senior master of Historic Trades, made during their visit to England. ( Photo center) Chris and Ken learned about the technology of constructing
18th - century military ordnance at the Brass Foundry at the Royal Armoury, Woolich. ( Photo right) TheWhitechapel Bell Foundry was the company
that cast the Liberty Bell on display in Philadelphia.
to Shef-
field and visited the Hawley Collection that
features the collections of Ken Hawley who
ant for us because the processes in making
tools that they used in the 18th century in En-
in the United Kingdom and being able to
for more
than 50 years
a very rewarding and educational experience
selection
the
that
gland is the same as what is practiced today at
the Anderson Armoury site," Chris said.
for us," Chris said. " The trip will enhance our
in the spring of 2007, the fund has provided
tools
graphs
and
made
other
collected
the
tools,
the tools,
and photo-
information
Returning to London after three days in
connected
with the Sheffield tool, cutlery and silversmithing industries. They were also able to
Sheffield,
Chris and Ken were also able to
spend time with Jane, Simon and Gareth was
knowledge
and interpretation
of the black -
smithing trade in the Historic Area."
The trip was made possible through the
visit the Whitechapel
Bell Foundry, which
meet with curator Simon Barley at the Haw-
has
since
ley Collection and discuss with him in more
detail the art of tool making in the 18th
This foundry cast the bell for our own
provides
Market House,
in Philadelphia
as well as the Liberty Bell
and Big Ben in London.
for continuing education opportunities for
to the Wortley Iron Furnace, Top Forge and
Trip Hammer display and then the Kelham
They received a tour of the Foundry by the
history, historic trades, historic sites, historic
blacksmith
events,
Island Museum
a thrill
century. Simon accompanied
Chris and Ken
while in Sheffield.
Visiting the Hawley Collection and the
other museums in Sheffield was very import-
been
in business
there,
the late
and Chris indicated
Gonzales
1500s.
it was
to stand on the same floor where our
Liberty Bell was cast.
Being able to visit all of these museums
non -
Field
Experience
individual
management
coach
lections,
to pursue
grants
Fund.
and livestock,
within
public
conservation,
and landscape
educational
the
grants
committee.
Since its initial award
to 85 employees.
In 2006,
Colonial
Williamsburg received a $ 250,000 gift from
Deborah
S. Pulliam
of Castine,
Maine,
a
fund
of up to $ 5, 000
employees
museums
The
spring or fall, and grants of up to $ 5, 000 per
person are determined by a three- member
col-
departments
longtime friend of the Gonzales family and
former Colonial Williamsburg employee, to
establish
the fund.
Want to know more? To read about opportunities
visit
with the Gonzales
GonzalesFieldExpFund
opportunities.
Eligible employees apply for grants in the
Experience
Fund,
http: / intranet about cw gonznlesfund/
/
/
/
htm on Colonial Wl-
liamsburg's Intranet.
One program gives two CW actor -interpreters many opportunities
Actor- interpreters
Marjie Southerland
program, "
A Call
Jamar
Jones
are the creators
to Arms,"
that
and
of the
debuted
during the 2015 holiday season.
The Foundation desired new holiday
programming,
for this piece,"
so we submitted
Jamar said.
A Call to Arms,"
which
a proposal
became
a sum-
mer program, focuses on the Ashby family.
John Ashby Jr. is trying to make the derision whether or not to join the Continental
Army," Jamar said.
One of the objectives
to illustrate
of the program
the impact
is
of the Revolution-
ary War on a free black family. " John's father recently passed away," Jamar said. " It' s
his responsibility to provide for the family.
He believes
this is what he needs to do, and
Photo by Poona Rogers
more importantly is called to do."
The plot is also designed
to make people
think about freedom in the 18th century
capital
of Virginia. "
isn' t black
freedom
slaved
white
and
looks
people
The
idea
white,"
Marjie
like
free
for
of freedom
said. "
What
Ashby,
and
en-
is pleased
they have
developed
a
counterparts."
John' s aunt, Ann
Jamar and Marjie enjoyed the experience
of crafting
interpretations
Ann Ashby was the
wife of Matthew Ashby, who worked to free
research
his family from their owners.
piece that depicts family. " We have the
opportunity to play a real free black family who lived in Williamsburg," she said. In
18th - century Virginia,
blacks
isn' t the same as it is for their
Marjie, who portrays
Two Colonial Williamsburg actor interpreters j Jones and Marjie Southerland wrote and performed the program, " A Call to Arens." It was
originally written as a holiday program in 2015.
their own scripts
and portraying
these people. " We have been developing our
two years,
of John
and we were
and
able
Ann
to
for
utilize
over
our
to create this program,"
It was truly a collaborative
Jamar said.
effort."
Want to know more? A Call to Arms"
will
be offered on Aug. 24 and 31 u the Raleigh
Tavern. Employees may present a valid Colonial Williamsburg
ID to see the performance.
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
AUGUST
22,
2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
kota
UW seeking CW volunteers
for Day of Caring on Sept. 16
Pe&
4,
Jones loves telling compelling
Colonial
Revolutionary
YEARS
OF
I have
over two years.
of your
friends
non - profits
and public
ect
I first began
on Friday,
National
and
interpreta-
enslaved
Sept.
at ( 757)
on
drinks,
before
Centerville
T- shirts
220 - 7446.
volunteers
break
to a
coordinators.
that are
especially needed indude toiletries ( deodorant, bar soap, liquid body soap, shampoo
samples and razors), paper items ( toilet pa-
enter-
per, paper
off into
in
child
towels
or
and
infant
tissues),
sizes.
and
Items
diapers
should
be
dropped off at the United Way Community
groups for a day of service.
Employees who want to sign up may con-
people
groups
drive in their work area. Donations
Road
and
volunteer
on the Day of Caring but would like to help
out in another way can run a supply /food
projects.
16 at the Williamsburg
Golf Club
breakfast,
tainment
tion during the summer of 2013."
WHAT I DO: "On the streets I portray
and
Sumerlin
will match
Employees who are unable to participate
agencies
The 2016 Day of Caring Committee is
planning a kick -off breakfast at 7: 30 a. m.
with
research
free
600
unteers to requested improvement
been
can- American
interpret
than
in our community by linking teams of vol-
City
SERVICE: "
working here as an intern for Afri-
and
tact Wendy
community project based on information
provided by both volunteer teams and proj-
more
ports local
the
employed by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as an actor -interpreter
for a little
can
UWGW
with
and neighbors. The United Way of Greater
Williamsburg' s 2016 Day of Caring sup-
EMPLOYEE NAME: Jarnar Jones
in
employees
event
stories to guests from the stage
POSITION: Actor- interpreter
Williamsburg
participate in a community -driven service
Resource
Center
at 113 Palace Lane, Ste. F.
who lived in and around Williamsburg
during the 18th century. I primarily
portray John Ashby Jr., a free black man
who enlisted in the Continental Army
and served
with
the 6th Virginia
10
Regi-
ment during the Revolutionary War. I
Summer appreciation savings
also portray
at Traditions, Huzzah' s
Mingo,
from the Powell
Throughout
an enslaved
House.
summer,
to Arms'
on Wednesdays
Raleigh Tavern. My colleague, Marjie
Southerland (
who
performs
as
tion
John' s
the idea for the piece and also wrote
I also act in a number of scripted scenes
that are a part of Revolutionary
programming, such as ` Faith, Hope
Love' as Johnny on Fridays, ` Love
Loyalty' as Peter on Wednesdays,
Journey to Redemption' as Roger
Mingo
on Tuesdays
City
and
and
and
and
and Thursdays.
percent
Jamar
the
script which makes presenting this piece
to the guests even more special for us.
All
Jones
cation while in character. My desire is to
have our guests leave Colonial
Williams-
burg with a different perspective than
they had when they fist came."
MEMORABLE
EXPERIENCES: "
It
is challenging to narrow down specific memorable experiences because they
happen
in
the
most
unexpected
ways.
of these scenes will play throughout the
summer on the Charlton Stage. Each
Memorable
for me is every time a guest
says
you
day brings an exciting new challenge as
I portray these men of the past. Addi-
do because
tionally, I perform in some of our evening programs, such as Affairs of the
Heart'
and ` Papa
Said,
Mama
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT
Said'."
MY JOB: " I
thank
for
I had
the work
never
that
thought
you
about
slavery in that way. When I know that
I have done my job there is no greater
satisfaction.
A special moment on stage I recall is
from a performance this past February
love exposing audiences to the reality
when we had a one - time full -length pre-
of this time period
sentation
with my particular
focus being the enslaved experience. I
consider
this work
to be a privilege
be-
of ` Faith,
Hope
and Love,'
in
conjunction with Black History Month
and the celebration of Black Love Day.
cause these people actually lived, and
It felt so good,
I want to share their stories with the
ful time being amongst such a talented
utmost integrity It is also a joy to collaborate everyday with my colleagues. I
am consistently learning something new
and growing as a performer because my
co- workers are extraordinarily knowl-
group
edgeable
My biggest accomplishment in life thus
far is being able to make a living off of
the thing I fell in love with in the 10th
about
the
time
period,
and
they are also talented artists.
Recently,
I have been able to explore
being a writer. I was a writer and collaborator for the piece, `Journey to Redemption,' along with my fellow cast
members and directors. I really enjoy
and I had such a wonder-
of performers
and the audience
really connected with us throughout
entire
experience.
unforgettable
moments."
BIGGEST
grade.
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
I fell in love with theater
art of telling compelling
and
stories on stage.
job is to act as a vessel to share stories
of people that are often overlooked.
and people in history and utilize theatritools
to
educate
audiences
and
pres-
ent history on stage in a compelling and
younger,
I always
discount
When
volunteers
on
receive
Sale locations
My
I was
hoped that I would be
able to live life and financially support
engaging way.
myself off of something
Performing here gives me an opportunity to combine my theatrical background with my interest in history in
are on a first -come, first -
lunch
at
served basis. Employees are asked to bring
a mat or table to display items and money
a 40
Traditions
to make
valid Monday - Saturday in July and August.
Employees
and volunteers
the Disabled
must present
valid Colonial Williamsburg
a
and
alcoholic
beverages
and volunteers
are ex-
ages
12 and under
Spa discounts offered to
employees through October
As wellness of the mind is the key to the
wellness of the body, the Spa of Colonial
can eat for free from
Eatery is open
Williamsburg
5 -9: 30 p. m. The promotion is only valid Monday- Thursday in July and August.
Employee
and volunteers
must present
dusive
at
Children
the
employees
discount
an ex-
on 60- minute
and 10 percent off
salon.
ID to the serv-
er to receive the discounts.
is offering
30 percent
or more spa experiences
a
valid Colonial Williamsburg
of the sale,
cation, contact Sophie at 7272.
da/
receive a 25 per-
the children' s menu. Huzzahs
A truck
Sept. 11. For more information or an appli-
cent discount on their meal at Huzzah's Eatery.
Kids
Veterans.
If it is raining the morning
restaurants /resort- restaurants/ tmdition l
Employees
American
call 220 -7272 for a message on whether the
programs.
hops // unvracolanialunlliamtburgmm/
or drink
sale will take place. The rain date is Sunday,
For more information on Traditions, please
visit
food
the sale has ended.
only valid for the employee' s or volunteer' s
meal, and they must sign for the discount.
Brunch
No crafts,
will pick up any unsold, donated items after
ID to the serv-
er to receive the discount. The discount is
cluded from all discount
change.
items can be sold. Employees may park in
the Costume Design Center parking lot.
Employees may donate unsold items to
Restrictions
must
the children' s menu that includes
be
combined
For more information on Huzzah's Eater;
ating the most innovative,
https :// wumwcolanialwilliamsburgcom/
performance
da /restaurants / resort - restaurants / huzzahl
slated for Sept. 10
Colonial
optimized
service- centric and
spas in the hospital-
great success at spas such as the Guerlain Spa
Williamsburg' s corporate
relations
Oct. 31.
ity industry. Known for transforming spas
into highly profitable businesses within the
world's finest properties, Trilogy has achieved
Fall Employee Yard Sale
foundation
offer is valid through
Trilogy manages the Spa of Colonial Williamsburg. Trilogy is a professional boutique
spa management company dedicated to oper-
with
any other discounts.
visit
are
220 - 7720.
a beverage
This
cannot
Reservations
urdays. To book an appointment, call ( 757)
and a scoop of ice cream.
offers
apply.
based on availability and do not indude Sat-
be 12 and under and be accompanied by a
paying adult. The free meal must be from
the
I feel so fortunate that my hill -time
job doesn' t feel like ` work'.
and
Restaurant at the Williamsburg Lodge. Traditions is open for lunch Monday Saturday
from noon to 2 p.m. The promotion is only
These
that I am able to research specific events
cal
the
It was one of many
and return
events.
Employees
aunt, Ann Ashby), and I conceptualized
complete
Hart in GBO - 105. There is a $ 2 fee
to participate to cover the cost of advertising
in the Virginia Gazette.
Colonial Williamsburg
employees will
enjoy savings with two Summer Apprecia-
at the
a space,
an application form by Thursday, Sept. 8 to
Sophie
Eatery ends in August
I will be perform-
ing as John Ashby Jr. in a piece entitled
A Call
of First Street and Capitol Landing Road.
To reserve
man,
department
sor the Fall 2016 Employee
in the Towers of Waldorf Astoria New York,
and
will spon-
the first Sisley - Paris Spa in North America at
The Carlyle, A Rosewood
Yard Sale from 8
Hotel and Well &
Being at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
a. m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10 at the corner
Working here at the Foundation and as
order
to educate
the guests.
a bachelor' s degree
in
I received
theater
and
so-
that I love to do.
an actor for other companies
around
the
area allows me to do that. I have many
more hopes and aspirations for my life,
but I am thankful
for the season
that I
HEIRLOOMHANDCRAFrED
am currently in and I can only hope to
CREATED
and Mary, and I feel that so much of
my time there has enabled me to do the
continue
reproduction
work that I do here."
tinuing to explore and strengthen my
talents as an actor in the evenings. I am
ciology
from
the College
of William
WHAT I DO TO IMPROVE THE
to grow and flourish."
INTERESTS /
HOBBIES: "
I love
con-
ESPECIALLY
ke, ball tam colors, grandpa'
be skillfully
oat
and
transformed
s old flannel
work .
with them what life was really like for
both
icans.
free
and
enslaved
African - Amer-
My best interactions
have come
from just having a one -on -one conver-
shut or mlllaty
Into beaurif I ornaments
e extra.
TEXT
or CALL
757) 7077333 or E- MAIL. pi: bug,
GUEST EXPERIENCE: " I try to bring
history to life in my daily performances
as accurately and effectively as I can. I try
to inform our guests and help them gain
a better understanding of our collective
history in the 18th century. I talk with
guests on a personal level, discussing
LOST:
colors
and
upcoming
theatrical
canvas
camping
sea,
chair
arms,
and
with metal
back.
Last
seen
to publication.
telephone
rnail# m
Ads
mast
text is Mod. y at
inched,
employed
number. Ads can motion
Pl u, mbmisib,
n
week prior
name and
personal
P to two consecutive
udinp, mmnonUmongbe-
mudsopnog,
issues
rr@ Jong.
produc-
tions playing in Richmond, my hometown, and Herndon, Va. I also really
enjoy to dance; especially along to any of
Janet Jackson' s videos. Running is some-
thing I hope to actively incorporate into
my daily life. The best thing for me is
spending time with friends and family
just talking and laughing, or sharing a
meal. The simple
collapsible
green
Deadlinefondlunkesphee
Fredericka
fortunate to be working on several current
and dark
July 26. If found, please comae. Amy Male. at 220- 7944.
an
that are special to
Creden
Lightweight,
framework
at Deane Servants Quarters behind Wheelwright Shop on about
bills. $ 12 and up. Unliml led cloth supply. Bead
3 and
peal
CHRISTMASORNAMENTS
FOR YOU. Wedding event, colonial
cloth, your favorite old baby clothes, laodrall or Iraq-
Colonial Williamsburg News Is published by the Office of Internal Commmricariom
spondena
Director,
Public
to: Colonial
WIIliamsburg
News,
CBO
132, la.
for Colonial Williamsburg employees. Send con,
to 220- 7207 or e- mail k ro pngen.
All- airs.
Editor........................................................................................................................................ ...............................
Contributors:
An.
Jessica
This
publication
wJ. mg.
Kevin
C NIe, Dave Doody, Tan Creen,
I< ass,
Joe
Straw,
Darnell
Yennie,
Radel
Penis
Tracey Culden,
Wet
lad
is recyclable.
Crossett
Rogers,
72x6
7121
Jane Lloyd, Chuck Reusing,
White,
Sheri
Wood
02016 Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation
things make me smile."
View Colonial Williamsburg
News online at \ \ n
ipp2\ hbQdusionAhbhw\
CIV N, m_Ouhine,
Ionem\ wnnew. pdf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 14, August 22, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-08-22
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/f6c4276bdf121bbe838f351398d85a47.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=gKXj-LKHPUdshEia%7EFvW149pAsTy5uq%7E-uqh8Fy3Ke9XtbI8VIV2Ub8dMpr4tO8-gDfUsqtAyFsbvY30dVxFVDjypURWfcYegP60hejIMwmKinVc4cbNKDMsRS9Qeog7Z9FYOWViB6Atcioc9xJTFKQkRqrO6AB%7EwWBDPzGOyewttM-Z5yO9Z121JCOhPPxorKddWLSfLfgX9ESiyp%7Eftrw7TD1UVRtWuDdCdENF6qKBtXu5FPSynGGNdqrwMEcmbYB2Cmn7KohU9Sh984SISAeM-g8JOs-xonJsDf3RiPd83Mql54f7yEVrYJNba2diBg-oxjuIy3NCsQm1JuLiJw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
d5c1313ac271b133a60aac5ad7309c7c
PDF Text
Text
INFORMATION
AUGUST
ABOUT
4, 2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
This
Online al AAnetapp2 \ PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAovnews \currentpdf
69, NO.
publication
13
is recyclable.
cZiewt
Security team on duty to keep CW staff, guests safe
Dear Colleagues:
I know that everyone at the Foundation is working hard to make this summer season a successful one. But with yet another terrible shooting in the national news recently, I feel compelled to write to you today on a more somber note.
We have all been shocked and saddened by the horrific outbreaks of violence that have occurred in recent days and weeks across
our nation and around the world. Terrorism, shootings and violence fueled by religious and racial hatred seem almost commonplace.
There have been days when I have dreaded opening the newspaper or turning on the news. Perhaps you have felt the same.
Every one of these tragedies affects us. We grieve for the innocent victims and their families. We worry about the safety of our own
families and loved ones. Many of us are having difficult conversations right now with our children, and perhaps with other family
members and friends as well, to try to make sense of what is happening. Personally, I am having a hard time making any sense of
these tragic events.
These are uncertain
Photo by Dave Doody
Forrest E. Mars, Jr. provided funds to construct
the
Charlton'
s Coffeehouse,
the James
and challenging
times, for our communities
is available
son Blacksmith Shop and Public Armoury,
to all full- time and part - time staff through
and the Market House on Market Square. A
part
our Employee
are welcome to reach out at any time to your colleagues
Life Member of the Raleigh Tavern Society, he
is listed on the Courtyard of Philanthropy at
the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor
Center. ( Above) Late Colonial Williamsburg
dedication
of their
that those of you working in
Assistance
Program.
in CW Human Resources.
And as a member
of this Foundation,
you
Helping you through tough times is an important
job.
It's also important to remember that our Security Team is on duty 24/ 7 to keep our staff and guests safe. If for any reason you feel
unsafe or have cause for concern, please contact CW Security immediately ( see contact information below). You need not hesitate;
we
Foundation benefactor and trustee Forrest E.
Mars, Jr., at the Nov. 20, 2015,
and for our country. I appreciate
public spaces may be feeling particular anxiety right now. And I want to urge everyone at Colonial Williamsburg to acknowledge
your own emotions — if you are feeling overwhelmed or distraught, there are people who are here for you. Confidential counseling
Ander-
appreciate
your
vigilance.
At times like these, I believe we can derive special comfort and reassurance from the fact that we work at Colonial Williamsburg.
Not simply because we are a community that helps and supports each other. Or because we work in an organization where diversity,
dialogue, creativity and tolerance are appreciated.
of
the reconstructed Market House, which he
supported with a gift in honor of his wife, Ja-
But also
because,
as stewards
we have encountered,
of this place where
and overcome,
challenges
America
began,
we know
that would defeat a people
we have been
less determined.
through
tough
times
before.
We know
And we know our greatest strength
has
always been when we practice our values and live up to our ideals.
CWT mourns the
In other words, we need to take strength
share
from each other, and from this special
inheritance
we are privileged
to safeguard
and to
with the world.
Please know that you are in Elisabeth' s and my thoughts. We both thank you for all you are doing here every day.
passing ofForrest
Sincerely,
E. Mars, Jr
Mitchell
By Joe Straw
President &
Public Relations Manager
future
CEO
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
mourns the passing of Trustee Forrest E.
Mars, Jr., whose leadership, vision and generosity transformed the world' s largest living
history museum and sustains its interpretation of America's founding era and ideals for
Colonial Williamsburg
Security Emergency
Contact Information
Extension 2600 —non -life threatening
Extension
3911 — life threatening
757) 220 - 7375 — from a cell phone
generations.
If John D.
Rockefeller
Jr. is the father
of Colonial Williamsburg for his visionary
generosity in restoring Virginia' s colonial
capitol, and the Reverend
WA. R. Goodwin
its spiritual godfather for kindling the idea,
Forrest was their progeny," said Thomas F.
Farrell II, chairman of Colonial Williams -
burg' s Board of Trustees. " His tireless dedication and big -heartedness towards preserving and sharing the structures, lifestyles and
ideas of America's founding era leave an indelible
mark on our nation
and the world."
Forrest Mars is surely among a rarified
pantheon
made
of
great
Colonial
treasure,"
By Joe Straw
Public Relations Manager
Colonial Williamsburg fans and metal heads
alike tuned
into the series
of
have
legend and " history nerd" Ozzy Osboume
and his son Jack as they visit the world' s
who
B. Reiss,
president
and CEO of Colonial Williamsburg. "
In so
most
unique
historical
ing the Revolutionary
Show
attractions,
production
passed
ginia' s Historic Triangle
the all of patriotism alive in America."
pair
Colin G. Campbell, Colonial Williams-
burg chairman emeritus and former president and CEO, who worked dosely with
Forrest for many years, said, " Colonial Williamsburg has lost an extraordinary benefactor and Nancy and I have lost a dear friend
Forrest' s love for our nation' s
visited
Colonial
educational
Musket
induct-
City.
doing, he is himself part of that treasure. He
has helped us keep the light of history and
and counselor.
premiere
Ozzy & Jack' s World Detour," on Sunday,
July 24 HISTORY. The series follows rock
a national
Americans
Williamsburg
said Mitchell
Ozzy & Jack's World Detour" features the Osbournes'
father -and -son adventures in the Revolutionary City
through
in March,
Vir-
when the
Williamsburg' s new
Range,
shops and other Historic
Historic
Trades
Area attractions.
We're thrilled to have Ozzy and Jack experience
the fun and engagement
of Colonial
Williamsburg, and to share it with their legions
of fans
Williamsburg
on HISSTORY,"
President
Colonial
and CEO Mitchell
history is very much in evidence in the His-
B. Reiss. "
toric
passion for history, and we're confident it will
Area,
struction
where
he supported
of the Charlton
the
recon-
Coffeehouse,
the
Armoury and Tin Shop, and the Market
House.
These
gifts
and
others
at Colonial
inspire
The series
said
new audiences
captures
their shared
with the compelling,
entertaining stories we tell here every day."
The series'
first and second
trailer videos
Williamsburg represent a remarkable legacy
tease
which has been transformative
boarding a humble camper to bond over
South
visits
phia' s Eastern State Penitentiary.
at this place
See Forrest E. Mars, Jr., page 3
the " Prince
Photo by Darnell Venni
Music legend Ozzy Osbourn, left, and son Jack visited Colonial Williamsburg' s Musket Range
during production of their new show " Ozzy & Jack' s and World Detour."
to varied
of Darkness"
sites
inducting
and his son
England' s
Stonehenge,
the Crazy Horse Memorial
Dakota' s
Black
Hills
and
in
Philadel-
Want
to know
more? View
the
video
at
http:// wwwhistmy. com/ shows/ ozzy- andjacksworld - detour.
�dLOi2uLG=
1 /
AUGUST
4, 2016
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Employees, guests join the Pokemon GO Revolution
By Jessica Ross
Shields
Creative Content Strategist and
seven licensed tavems in Williamsburg
in the period, catered to the lesser gentry
Editor, Making History Slog
July 21 was our first ever social meet -up,
and we are happy to report it was a rousing
success.
An estimated
250 - 300 people
Tavern:
Shields,
one of around
and upper middling sort of characters.
William Pitt Store: The shop sells wares
of all
for children of all varieties.
different ages from as far away as Freder-
Wythe House: This stately Georgian
icksburg
was the home of George
and Carrollton
made the trip into
the Historic Area to join the Pokemon
Revolution.
checked
Local
Bruce
Hornsby
GO
sea
of
A gym is a place where trainers
eager
players
started
around the Capitol,
up Duke of Gloucester
was about
a mile
Capitol: This building represents the
and back
first capitol,
Street pretty easily. It
Burgesses
down
heard
Nicholson
the
where Virginia' s House
of
first met in 1705.
and the best part was each
Governor' s
person could go at his or her own pace. Up
and
battle
their Pokemon.
at Chowning's Tavern, made its way down
Palace Green,
signer
Historic Area Gyms
in on the fun.
The
Wythe,
of the Declaration of Independence.
even
squeals
and then
and
excitement
Palace:
seven
of the
governors,
Thomas
young kids ( okay, some adults too) catching
in
1722
Patrick
Jefferson.
It
Henry
was
and
also
the
backdrop of a few scenes in the hit
rare Pokemon.
AMC
Perhaps one of my favorite moments
was when this adorable little boy caught
show, "
TURN:
Washington' s
Spies."
his very favorite — Pikachu — in front of the
Raleigh
Greenhow
determined
Store. He was so excited,
Finished
after 16 years of building; home to
DoG — you
his lit-
Tavern:
Recently
our experts
that this famous
tavern
ac-
tle hands were shaking as he tried to steady
tually had a front porch, which we' re
his phone.
researching with an archaeological dig.
Character
and
interpreter
apprentice
stopped
at
all
Emily
joiner
four
Amanda
gyms (
Doggett
Palace,
Tucker
House, Capitol and Raleigh Tavern). They
also pointed out several PokeStops
along the
way, introducing the history of the sites and
offering up fun facts that appealed to all ages.
Now,
make
we
know
it, so we
of PokeStops
until
everyone
could
we' d provide
a list
for you and give you some
the information
wait
not
thought
we shared.
the next
of
And if you can' t
tour, grab
your pass
or
the last five years,
Photo left) Apprentice joiner Amanda Doggett ( left) and character interpreter Emily Doherty
facilitated the first -ever Pokemon social meet -up. They stopped at all four gyms and pointed out
several PokeStops along the way. ( Photo right) Resa Curley of production services photographed
people looking for rare Pokemon.
also
as the best places
to get the town
McKenzie Shop: Dr. Kenneth McKenzie,
on about the colonies during the day.
Chowning's Tavern: This was a popular
spot for the " ordinary sort."
doctor of Physics, apparently lived here
This
house
was
built
Reconstructed
in
in the summer,
the
military
supplies
Geddy: This is one of Colonial
Williamsburg's original buildings,
Nicholson
shops to be seen in one location:
which
Palmer
toric
Foodways,
Tinsmiths,
Black-
smiths and the Military Artificers.
housed
the
diverse
Ged-
dy Emily of trades people, who handled everything from silversmithing to
been
House:
portation in the 18th century; his store
mas
carried
Peyton
Bruton Parish Church: The first Anglican
Church erected in 1660.
makes
high
historic
furniture
style
trade
and
furnishings.
Charlton
Greenhow Tenement:
wares
Coffeehouse:
Coffeehouses
not only served
as places to get strong beverages but
John Greenhow
of importation
of
all
and ex-
varieties.
the
corner
of
sembly asked
Spotswood
1714,
the General
As-
Governor Alexander
to build " a good substantial
house of brick" precisely to protect the
Kerr
Memorial
Garden ( Comer
and Richmond
of
Roads)
WILLIAMSBURG Craft House
DoG Street Pub
Berret' s Big Blue Crab Wall
Pasteur, sur-
brick
Street has
House,
Blackbird Bakery ( look for the Colonial Soldier)
home
the Vest
House
in its
Mermaid Bookstore
Rebecca
Davidson
Memorial
benches
on DoG Street
Sons of Revolution ( in parking lot 5)
William &
Mary' s Brown Hall
apples.
PokeStops near the Art Museums
Randolph
Randolph
House:
was an important
House
In
tall
in and around
best today as the house with the Christ-
it as " where
resorted."
a
Merchants Square
nearly 250 years, but it may be known
Williamsburg.
the best people
This
and the Palmer
King's Arms Tavern: Jane Vobe's tavern
appealed to the gentry. She described
Magazine:
in the 18th century
Mansion
was a master
Store: William
called
tan- yard and a slaughterhouse.
This
the
on West Duke of Gloucester
watch
Cabinetmaker:
on
geon, sold a variety of goods and drugs.
Booker Tenement: A building under a
100 - ear lease by Colonial Williamsburg,
y
the Booker was next to a 19th-century
repair.
a
Theatre
Boundary
us interpret the soldier' s life.
once
was
War officer, scholar and
PokeStops
Adams
Anderson Armoury offers four trade
His-
Tucker,
lawyer,
Merchants Square Gym
Military Encampment: The tents and
Magazine,
Brush.
House:
and
judge who boasted having the first
bathroom" in Williamsburg.
from October 1747 to December 1751.
Nicholson and Botetourt Streets help
Thomas
Tucker
figure
Revolutionary
Kimball
gossip and news of politics and goings -
House:
George
prominent
colony's arms and munitions.
in 1718 by keeper of Williamsburg' s
Historic Area PokeStops
Armoury:
Photos by tail Whit
Everard
ticket and come back any day.
Anderson
St.
Doherty
Peyton
figure
He was speaker
of Burgesses
and
elected
Public Hospital
in
of the
pre-
siding officer to the first Continental
Congress in Philadelphia.
Play Booth Theater: This is the site of
first theater in Williamsburg in 1717.
Henry Street ( near museum sign)
Bicentennial Park
Want to know more? Enjoy our highlights
of the PokEmon GO Revolution on Foundation Nation. The next the Pokhnon GO event
is planned for August.
Let' s have a barrel of fun at the Cooper Shop!
Photos by Perna Rogers
During the summer program, " The Apprentice," young guests ages eight to 14 visited three trade shops and decided what hey wanted to be when they grew up. On a steamy July 27, families
toured the Cooper Shop, the Milliner and the Silversmith Shop. The Cooper Shop provided several hands -on activities. ( Photo left) Children learned how to assemble a bucket. ( Photo center)
A young guest rolled a barrel in the courtyard of the Cooper Shop. Photo right) Apprentice cooper Bonnie Roane worked with a young guest to plane a piece of wood. At the conclusion of the
program at this location, each participant received a white cedar wood shaving and a description of the 18th- century cooper trade to place in their scrapbooks.
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
AUGUST
4, 2016
BOSS THE FOUNDATION
Run, hide and fight to save lives
of employees
Colonial
and guests
Williamsburg' s security,
on
ways
to
protect
employees
the shooter? Last resort!
safety
and transportation department is working
and
Adopting
guests
patrols
in the Historic
Area,"
The department
Mindful,
said Det. Lt.
has placed
Continuing
in that
catastrophic
event
information
to remember
order,
where
in the
an
Use all senses
To summarize,
but
others
around
you have
Jay said employees
Fight
no other
employees
1111/
should:
See Something, Say Something. Tell a
shooter
arrives," Jay said. " Run when it' s safe to run.
it' s safe to hide.
feel-
ing ( knowing without knowing why)
supervisor
Hide where
survival
Trust your intuition — that " gut"
Run-
rare
active
to Assess the Process
action
employees to Run -Hide Fight. " We' re sim-
Hide- Fight,
and effec-
not fearful
Allows you to take appropriate
on the Foundation' s Intranet site to train
ply asking all employees
you to act quickly
tively
We are planning to reactivate bicyde
Jay Sexton in the Colonial Williamsburg' s
safety, security and transportation. " We also
are putting officers in the hotels."
a Survival Mindset:
Enables
from an attack from active shooters.
when
program
if you or
gunshots
related
that
are heard
are
q7
P
or when
a1
I
a
If
shooting is witnessed.
options."
Rj
6
pi II MCI ! l
not
a
Run
need to assess their
situation by:
Hide
Figuring Out:
Fight ( Take Action)
How are you going to survive?
Call 911
Will you get out ( Run)? ( Is there a path
Reacting when law enforcement arrives
Adopting the survival mindset during
of
escape ?)
Will you hide out?
Is there
a chance
times
to get to where
the
of
crisis
shooter may not find you?
Want to know more? Visit http: / intranet/
/
sstp /EIChtm for more information on Run -
Is your only option to take out ( fight)
Hide-Fight.
Forrest E. Mars, Jr.
Continued from page 1
Photo by Penns Rogers
The remodeling of the interior of Huzzah' s Eatery included the replacement of booths with high top communal tables in the center of the restaurant. Light fixtures over the table add to the
whimsical quality to the space.
Huzzah' s Eatery features a little
bit of the old, new in restaurant
This year, Huzzah
had a complete
make-
over. Huzzah' s Eatery is the new name of the
A OLIO
restaurant located near the Williamsburg
Woodlands
Hotel &
Suites.
Its interior has
been completely remodeled, and its menu
reflects
the more
current
tastes
of guests.
I like to think of Huzzah's Eatery as a
hybrid,"
Photo by Tom Green
and
CEO
Colin
the Foundation's highest honor, the Colonial
program
included: (
from
left
little of the new that are merged
communal
style
tables.
seat six or be pulled
to right)
People
Anne Garland Farrell and her husband, Co-
lonial Williamsburg
Michael
together."
plan. In the center of the room many booths
were removed and replaced with high -top
Campbe1presented
Williamsburg Churchill Bell, to Forrest E.
Mars, Jr., on Nov. 16, 2013. Those attending
the
manager
The new decor begins with an open floor
Photo above) ' Then- Colonial Williamsburg
President
said guest service
Kirby. " It has a little bit of the old and a
in restaurants
board chairman Thomas
These
together
like the variation
now,"
said
tables
can
to seat more.
of high and low
interior
designer
Cheryl Griggs. " It creates a more stimulat-
E Farrell H; Jacomien Mars and her husband,
the honoree, Forrest E. Mars, Jr., and Nan-
ing and exciting environment."
cy Campbell and her husband then - Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO Colin
fixtures
Campbell. (
Photo
right)
Mars
spoke
at
The variety of style and color of light
the
grand opening of the completed James Anderson Blacksmith Shop and Public Armoury
communal
table
adds
to
Area. To amuse
the guests, they were installed at different
throughout the day and an opening ceremony.
The Blacksmith Shop and Public Armoury in-
heights
to create
movement.
The lively new color palette creates more
cluded the addition of a tin shop, a workshop,
storage buildings and a kitchen, as well as a
visual
interest
with pops
of orange
and blue.
The decor ties back to Colonial Williams-
shop. The Public Armoury
helps guests to better understand
the
terns found in the Historic
Nov. 16, 2013, with special events scheduled
w blacksmith
over
the whimsical quality of the space while
at the same time are representative
of lan-
burg with copies of shop signs hanging on
the role of
the walls,"
war preparations in Williamsburg during the
Photo by Dave Deady
1700s.
booth,
she
there' s
said. "
a
blue
On
the
wooden
end
Colonial Williamsburg.
A graduate of the Hotchkiss and Fay
schools, Yale University and the New York
of $ 10 million, made in May 2016, honored Nancy and Colin Campbell by creat-
University School of Business, Mars' deep
and abiding affection for Colonial Williamsburg began during visits to the restored
18th -century city. He would go on to fund
ing a new Archaeological Collections Building in their name.
Mars joined the Colonial Williamsburg
more
was
than $
33
million
in
Colonial
Wil-
Foundation'
s Board
a lifetime
of Trustees
member
finial
that
Raleigh
critical
investments
that have helped
restore
and
Goodwin
and stewardship,
he received
soci-
of the Foundation' s
the Churchill
in November
donor
s
highest award for public service, leadership,
He is a recipient
2013.
Bell, which
Some of the high tables are
from
redaimed
wood.
took
it out
of the
oven
and
have a blast!"
Chairs
Michael
In addition
chicken
said.
to popular
and
features vegetarian
entrees
hamburgers,
such as
the
menu
and gluten - free options.
The drink menu has an 18th -century
appeal.
Guests
can choose
from
rummers,
used opposite booths have a weathered ap-
wife Jacomien, and providing
for Historic Area preservation,
eties.
feature.
cheddar,
the counter to watch him make pizzas.
fried
The designers used a variety of woods as
a design
and
punches
and 18th- century- inspired micro -
pearance.
in 2010 and
of the Foundation'
on fence posts."
constructed
liamsburg projects and initiatives, including
rebuilding the Market House in honor of his
endowments
among other
Tavern
His most recent gift
coli
sliced it. Guests to the restaurant can sit near
of each
beckons back to the 18th century form seen
for which he had such deep affection."
Photo by Pema Rogers
Erin Herrington, a cook at Huzzah' s Eatery,
made the pizza of the day, chicken with broc-
brews —
Raleigh
When the restaurant originally opened,
it featured
barbecue
on the menu. "
We have
Dear
Old
Mum
Tavern
Ale,
and Triple
Old
Stitch,
Threads
Porter
he said. " For us, pizza has always been pop-
produced by Alewerks.
Want to know more? Huzzah's Eatery is
open daily for dinner from 5 —9:30. For more
ular, and now it' s a staple on the menu."
information,
limited
the barbecue
selection
to brisket,"
Young guests can make their own pizzas.
Parents bring their children over here and
visit
https: / / www. colonialwil-
liamsburg. com /do /restaurants / resort -restaurants /huzzah/.
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
F-/
AUGUST
4, 2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
kota
P/ (4J c2ALP,
t
Pe&
iy
Outstanding guest service
a tradition in CW hospitality
EMPLOYEE
Guest
service
THE
Huzzah' s Eatery
YEARS
than
OF SERVICE: "
25 years
I have
of service
with
the F & B
as
in
1985
and then
management
a guest
service
team
manager
in
for three
months
and then
ly served as a guest service manager at
Christiana Campbell' s restaurant, then
served
in the
same position
at Shields
Since
with
new
service
manager
Inn for another
as a guest
at the Williamsburg
year
and
a half, begin-
ning in 2005.
In 2007, I left my employment
with
most
Employees
and
able
to
we
visit
volunteers
were
Employees
closed
on
receive
lunch
create
at
a 40
Fall Employee Yard Sale
and volunteers
er to receive
must present
valid Colonial Williamsburg
months
of
guests
are families
also
where
their own
created
children
pizzas,
the discount.
with all
the ingredients that they choose. This
has proven to be very popular so we have
added sliding stools where the kids and
Colonial
a
discount
Brunch
and
alcoholic
beverages
cluded from all discount
and
is
Road.
To reserve
are
asked
to
Sale
and volunteers
receive
Kids
the children' s menu. Huzzahs
Williamsburg
in March 2011, assuming
where they can unwind
the position
I now have at the Huzzah' s
toric Area, as well as at the Williamsburg
day. We have an excellent variety of food
on our menu, greatly expanded from
what was previously offered here.
We also
serve
beers
been popular in the 18th century. Our
new, more open, dining area also seems
to have enhanced the dining experience
and I
ers
and
serve
for
our
brands
adult
of
ed behind
Hotel,
wines
variety
Inn, during my career here."
WHAT I DO: "Huzzah's Eatery is locatthe Woodlands
and
an excellent
that
custom-
would
have
am the only guest service manager here.
We are a dinner -only operation. The
majority of our business comes from
here.
the
first -
to make
Employees
ment for the families
Eatery. I have worked in all of the Colonial Williamsburg taverns in the His-
are on a first - come,
restaurants / resort- restaurants/ tmdition l
want to create a relaxed dining environat the end of the
locations
visit hops/ /wunamlanialwillianzsburg: mm/da/
on Traditions,
for a time before returning to Colonial
that dine with us
retum
served basis. Employees are asked to bring
a mat or table to display items and money
For more information
please
ages
12 and under
the Disabled
Eatery is open
and volunteers
must present
No crafts,
food
or drink
Employees may donate unsold items to
can eat for free from
American
Veterans.
A truck
will pick up any unsold, donated items after
5 -9: 30 p. m. The promotion is only valid Monday-Thursday in July and August.
Employee
change.
items can be sold. Employees may park in
the Costume Design Center parking lot.
a 25 per-
cent discount on their meal at Huzzah's Eatery.
traveled
and
to participate to cover the cost of advertising
in the Virginia Gazette.
be kind to their servers and leave a gratuity
based upon the amount prior to discounting.
at Kingsmill
then
complete
Sophie Hart in GBO -105. There is a $ 2 fee
Colonial Williamsburg, worked briefly
and
a space,
an application form by Thursday, Sept. 8 to
are ex-
programs.
volunteers
and
will spon-
Yard Sale from
8 a. m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10 at the
corner of First Street and Capitol Landing
ID to the servThe
Williamsburg' s corporate
relations department
sor the Fall 2016 Employee
only valid for the employee' s or volunteer' s
meal, and they must sign for the discount.
Employees
a
are
Traditions
adults can watch the chef cook pizza. We
Resort
hops: // wwwcolonialwilliamsburgcorn/
foundation
opened
have
section
with
da /restaurants / resort - restaurants / huzzahl
valid Monday - Saturday in July and August.
Huzzah' s
discount
during the first
of our
children,
pizza
combined
on Huzzah' s Eater;
slated for Sept. 12
im-
the year for remodeling. This renovation,
created an open bar area, lobby and dining area. We will also be obtaining new
furniture for our restaurant by mid - uly.
J
for another
I also served
be
events.
few
Michael Kirby
Tavern, then hack to Chowning's Tavern
stint.
cannot
Restaurant at the Williamsburg Lodge. Traditions is open for lunch Monday -Saturday
from noon to 2 p.m. The promotion is only
and
on March 21 as
for
subsequent-
GUEST
Colonial Williamsburg
employees will
enjoy savings with two Summer Appreciation
offers
For more information
percent
we
2002
Chowning's Tavern restaurant. I did that
DO
Eatery
joined
intern
I
proved
reer as a wait staff member at the King' s
Tavern
These
t1 new
Co-
a beverage
any other discounts.
EXPERIENCE:
more
The
lonial Williamsburg Foundation, all in
the Hospitality division. I began my caArms
enjoy summer savings at
Traditions, Huzzah' s Eatery
TO IMPROVE
manager,
that includes
and a scoop of ice cream.
WHAT
NAME: Michael Kirby
POSITION:
the children' s menu
Employees, volunteers
the sale has ended.
a
If it is raining the morning
of the sale,
valid Colonial Williamsburg
ID to the serv-
call 220 - 7272 for a message
er to receive the discounts.
Children
sale will take place. The rain date is Sunday,
must
on whether
Sept. 11. For more information
be 12 and under and be accompanied by a
paying adult. The free meal must be from
cation,
contact
Sophie
or an appli-
at 7272.
liamsburg restaurants, we also pay par-
guests
staying
at the Woodlands
As with
all
of the
Colonial
Wil-
Hotel, although we do have guests who
ticular
live locally as well. We do accept dinner
reservations, but we have many walk -in
dinner guests. Our normal operating
hours are from 5 - 9: 30 p.m., seven days
a week.
Iron Chef meets Taste of Williamsburg
that our dining guests may be celebrating, such as a birthday or wedding anniversary. We will drop by to sing ` Happy
way.
We will
commodate
open
for lunch
special occasions,
to ac-
especially
when we have groups meeting at the adjacent
conference
center.
I prepare the scheduling of our wait
staff,
host staff and
bartenders
at Huz-
zah's Eatery. We have 11 servers, four
hostesses
and
two
bartenders
on staff,
attention
Birthday'
to
any special
and recognize
events
them in some
At Huzzah' s Eatery, we have also have
a Colonial Williamsburg balladeer come
by to sing a few colonial tunes for our
guests. This usually occurs on the weekends. We are also looking forward to
serving in our outdoor patio dining area
this summer,
allowing
and I also help out when and where I
MEMORABLE
guests to eat out-
side, if they so desire."
may be needed.
I conduct the interviews, hiring, training and supervision for our front of
house
staff, monitor
the payroll,
cost
EXPERIENCES: "
I
enjoy seeing many of our dining guests
who return here several times each year
to dine with us. We try to make all of
controls as well as forecasting. Basically
I participate in the day to day operations
our guests feel special, welcome and have
of this restaurant. I am also responsible
been special
for overseeing the staff of the cafe at the
them returning for dinner has always
When
to me.
I was a server
at King' s Arms
Chefs at the Williamsburg Lodge captured two awards at the Iron Chef Meets Taste of
Williamsburg event June 9 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg. The Critic' s
Choice Award is judged by representatives of the press, design and food industries. The
Sweet Tea & Barley team won the Critic' s Choice. Che[ from the Williamsburg Lodge
Regional Visitor
Center. I also assist in the other colonial
taverns if needed."
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT
MY JOB: " I
Tavern many years ago, actor Thomas
who
Loughlin
dined
Justin Addison ( left to right). The Chef William Swann Award for Best Themed Presen-
to obtain
Colonial Williamsburg
his autograph
with us,
and I was
able
on a particular
drawing that my mother had made of
enjoy surrounding
myself with a team
of players
who know and understand
him several
what excellent guest service is all about,
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: "
a tradition
Williamsburg
hospitality. Our great culinary teams
throughout Colonial Williamsburg have
made my duties easier with regards to
providing the hest food quality for our
guest. We all work together in trying to
exceed
our visiting guests'
and in resolving
expectations
any issues that may
arise while our guests are staying with
us, even though they may not always be
related to their dining experience. Most
of all I enjoy my compelling nature to
continually monitor our guest service
months,
he starred
the
team
included
Patrick
Hannon,
Sean
Gonzales,
Dan
Bernshausen
and
tation is evaluated by the same panel of judges on the following categories: creativity of
theme, theme execution visually, theme execution through the food, creation of atmosphere, and team commitment to theme. Chefs at Sweet Tea & Barley also won the Chef
William Swann Award. The Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance and the
Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association sponsored the sold -out culinary event.
preparation
I
and did a CD with one of
our Colonial Williamsburg balladeers
many years ago.
I enjoy serving as the guest service manager at Huzzah' s Eatery and take pride in
the fact that I am able to fill any staffing
needs in any of the colonial taverns.
good
gas
mileage,
AC
works
bun
blower
Ian
are families
who
does
nos.
Needs
Company.
3
Deadline fir ALVketplswe
new res fr 53- 771, 1 . Priced accordingly a $1, 71111 090.
CALL: (
757)
to publication.
2537796.
telephone
While serving as the guest service manager at the Williamsburg
FOR SALE: 2001 Toyota Corolla SF, 133, 010 miles, 4 door,
Inn, I was able
Goods andseroiees
individuals
advertised
in CW News are offered by
and as such are not endorsed
Williamsburg
Foundation
or
Ads
text is Monday at noon one meekprior
must
iwLde
employee'
s name
and
person
Williauburg
personal
number. Ads can rum Jon tag to two consecutive
If you would like your ad to run ', gain, pbrue submit
by The Colonial
Colonial
or
through
omud
awes
the ad in
go progers@mforg.
to place the dining standards for both
AAA and Mobile five star rating services
and helped
update
our
Colonial Williamsburg News Is published I
Most of our dining guests, especially in
the summer
when
in the movie, ` Billy Jack. "'
on a computer
levels in every area.
earlier
on
once wrote an article for Culinary Journey magazine
on 18th- century food
in Colonial
years
were
training
manual.
This should
be very
helpful in the future."
spondenoe
Di mew,
are staying in the Woodlands Hotel. I
enjoy meeting them and sharing in their
INTERESTS / HOBBIES: " I love being
outdoors,
even
if it involves
mowing
experiences during their visit to Colonial Williamsburg. Many of our families
dine with us on several occasions during
the lawn.
I also
love to
the Office of Ramal Commend © dons 16r Colonial Williamsburg employees. Saul cent
w: Colonial WlIliamsburg News, CBO 132, li,. w 220.7702 ortnsll
k ropngen.
All: da ................................................................................... ............................... ..........................
different
their stay."
Public
wfm,:.
Kevin
Cmsseu.
7296
nephew."
build
Eli
ror............................................................................................................. ............................... ...........................
C.onWbuwrs: An.
Jeasic,
C Nle, Dave Doody, Tom Cieen,
I<acs,
Joe Svew,
Darnell
Yennie,
Pews
Tracey Culden,
Racke177e ,
lael
Rogers,
7121
Jane Lloyd, Chuck Reusing,
While,
Sheri
Wood
things, going to the beach and number
my number 1 is spending time with my
This
publiculon
is recyclable.
View Colonial Williamsburg
02016 Colonial
News online.
new pp2\ hb2dations,
ubl cWW Nem_ Ouline,
Wlllk msburg
the
Foundalon
go um\ wrrew. per
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 13, August 4, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-08-04
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/dcf90da0d22bbeca5507bbd5d11d8b62.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=WA3AJ3%7E4izM4QG2kT7UDcMp0Psot7PNCLDmRrPgQgULKZ4LoSyvOXFKDp53nxkOjmKcUJQeqW19gIg48RZI9R3qGlVfcX%7ECdX7QVZYILOFF-GslhJPLEmHltCZaz5aNZ5JOuZSp3QkaY8TLL1BQFoOB7k6KKHGdMqTRZQJ6SGXnL%7EiAKIVrRbUDVuZEQrSSSB9uwJn0F0moBxuZFo6GHaxAL0KlT-Vmil-GcFsLVAbrloKXqJ3EIY465678B6t6-En69lE7IVOrBrUmtkhIWNiPsqNyIbUI6KWRelGVoczj6WeyBA3WMvqm52tiROghAdW5kJvLkZhvKIk84x63AIg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
c41b0f29dccecc219f3b9c3a9325f1c5
PDF Text
Text
cAem
INFORMATION
JULY
ABOUT
21, 2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
Online al AAnetapp2 \ PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAcwnews \currentpdf
69, NO.
12
This publication is recyclable
Paul Freiling elected mayor of City of Williamsburg
Paul Freiling,
director
Colonial
of principal
gifts,
Williamsburg' s
was sworn
mayor of the City of Williamsburg
in as
on Fri-
day, July 1 in the Courthouse of 1770 in the
Revolutionary
smith
City.
Paul has been a member of the City
Council
Colonial Williamsburg hosted the proceeding and delivered the City Mace for the
ceremony. The mace shows the seal of the
city and bears the mark of a London silver-
for 12 years and vice - mayor
past six. He graduated
from
for the
the College
of
dated
1749.
It is on permanent
dis-
play at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts
Museum.
The Courthouse
of 1770 was the seat
William and Mary in 1983 and has been
working for the Foundation for the past 34
of local government
years. He has served on the city's Beautifi-
the 1920s. Since July 1, 1998, and every
other year thereafter, the Williamsburg
til the restoration
cation Advisory Committee, Architectural
Review Board, Planning Commission and
currently serves as the City Council repre-
house
sentative
is administered
on the Economic
Development
of Williamsburg
City Council
are: D. Scott Foster, vice mayor; Douglas Pons;
un-
City Council has returned to the Courtof 1770 where
Council
Authority.
Members
in Williamsburg
of the Historic Area in
to
members,
the Oath
newly
of Office
elected
City
and the Council
holds
its biennial organization meeting as prescribed by the Williamsburg City Council Charter.
Barbara L. Ramsey; and Beaming Zhang.
Photo by Joe Straw
The Honorable Michael E. McGinty, presiding judge of the Williamsburg -James City County
Circuit Court, administered the Oath of Office to re- elected councilman Paul Freding.
Trilogy Spa now managing
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial
Williamsburg
announced
that
Trilogy Spa Holdings ( Trilogy), a fast -growing boutique operator of luxury spas in
iconic hotels and resorts, is now managing The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg, a
Forbes - rated
Four
Star
spa
located
in
the
heart of Virginia' s 18th -century capital. Trilogy has assumed responsibility for the day to -day management of The Spa including
its facilities,
services,
boutique
and more.
Trilogy is a professional boutique spa
Photo by lael White
The Colonial Williamsburg Productions team that worked on " The Freedom Quest of Oney
Judge" celebrated their Emmy win. They are ( left to right) Charles White, R Hermit Mitchell,
Wayne
A. Hill
andJorin
The Freedom Quest of Oney
Judge" captures Emmy®
Award
Randulfe,
HERO
educational
program, "
The
Doiron
Bay Chapter
recognized
music
composer
Wayne A. Hill and sound recordist
is
for Charles
the
Emmy
said
tional job on the audio
of Oney Judge'
of P. Dennis
sound
Linda
Randulfe,
Jorin
from
for
The
Freedom
under the guidance
Mitchell, audio producer
supervisor,
Hood.
with
input
It is wonderful
the Productions
team
Linda
Randulfe,
Jorin
Hood,
director;
proGene
at the Fairmont
Scottsdale
We are thrilled
Princess.
to join forces
with Tril-
Ferrao, Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg vice president of hospitality. "We
look forward to enhancing
spa, fitness
our guests' stays
and wellness
ex-
periences while capturing the beauty and
from
and
director
to have work
recognized,
as it
culture of Colonial Williamsburg."
Trilogy is at the epicenter of the growing trend of infusing beauty and wellness
with luxury travel experiences. Colonial Williamsburg is a national treasure. Our aim is
Mitchell,
audio producer;
The Emmy Awards honor excellence
in television
production
of the television
in various
industry, inducting enter-
submissions
105
separate
Students
learned about the dangers Oney Judge faced
of achievement.
broadcasts
Co-
to meet
the ex-
practices.
Located
in
a
Georgian
Revival
when she left her life as the enslaved servant
building, the 20,000- square -foot Spa radiates Southern charm, harmonizing with its
of George and Martha Washington.
able and includes programs such as " Work-
historical
ing Children" and " The Freedom Quest of
Oney Judge." HERO also features educa-
of the colonial heritage.
tional
Sylvia Sepielli,
quest was threatened by her former owners,
the law and poverty.
Colonial Williamsburg
two other nominations,
al /Instructional
Working
cluded
Productions
had
in the Information-
Program category:
Children."
Employees
in the nomination
video,
room lessons
student
in-
activities,
dass-
and other teacher resources.
This program
are Linda
web
was underwritten
Spa
of
of The
Spa.
equipment; group fitness classes; light spa
Williamsburg
panding needs of today's discerning guest."
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg offers
relaxing, rejuvenating and healing therapies inspired by five centuries of wellness
lonial Williamsburg's multimedia library of
American history resources remains avail-
Oney' s
at the
of Colonial
Formerly known as Electronic Field
However,
available
a guest
in
officials.
Live!, the series of
of activities
greeted
whirlpools and aromatherapy steam rooms;
one heated indoor and two outdoor pools; a
all, 317 nominations were announced by
chapter
the variety
Aadahl
Colonial Williamsburg. Trilogy has assumed
responsibility for the day -to -day management
In
in the 2015 Call for Entries
categories
to expand
Photo by Pema Rogers
Katherine
to guests, taking inspiration from the surrounding environment," noted David Stoup,
chairman of Trilogy Spa Holdings. " We are
excited at the prospect of refreshing The Spa
mentary shows, sports programming and
craft categories.
This year, there were 937
ended in April after 21 years.
2015.
sectors
tainment programming, news and docu-
Trips / HERO
19,
and
Annie Lewis, associate producer.
premiered
Nov.
New York, the first Sis-
and innovative
are
has been so many times over the past decade."
The Freedom Quest of Oney Judge"
on
Informa-
at
ley -Paris Spa in North America at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel and Well & Being
ogy," said Florencio
the
acclaim
Rhodes, director of photography, P.
award
director of production services. " We are very
proud of his accomplishment,
along with
that of Wayne A. Hill, who did an excepQuest
and Da-
critical
Spa in the Towers
Dennis
second
White,"
and
by providing them with the most original
ducer;
Hotel June 25.
This
in
success
category
gala at the Baltimore Marriott Wa-
terfront
honored
spas in the hos-
tional /Instructional — Program /Special
Charles
White in the audio craft category during its
awards
producer; Leslie
Clark, co- producer;
Employees
great
of Waldorf Astoria
The Freedom Quest of Oney Judge."
National Capital Chesapeake
optimized
spas such as the Guerlain
vid Shelton, effects editor.
dom Quest of Oney Judge."
The National Academy ofTelevision Arts
Sciences'
achieved
producer / director / editor;
Frances Burroughs,
Free-
and performance
pitality industry. Known for transforming
spas into highly profitable businesses within the world' s finest properties, Trilogy has
Hood.
Two Colonial Williamsburg
employees
won Emmy awards for their work on the
management company dedicated to operating the most innovative, service - centric
in part
surroundings
and the personality
rooms
a full- service
the Spa features
cuisine
12 private
and two suites for couples;
nail, hair and skin care salon;
and
more.
The Spa is open to day visitors and guests
of Colonial Williamsburg hotels, which indude the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg
Lodge, Providence Hall, Colonial Houses
Historic
lands
Lodging,
Hotel
Williamsburg
and Suites
Modifications
brand
Designed by renowned spa designer
treatment
fitness center with state -of -he -art Nautilus
t
to
are expected
the
spa
s Inn.
menu
and
to take place in the next
three to six months.
Additional
information
is available
on-
line at colonialwilliamrbusg: com, by calling
1- 855 -296 -6627, or by visiting Colonial
by the William and Gretchen Kimball
men's and women's locker rooms featuring
Williamsburg
Young Patriots Fund.
private changing rooms, rain showers,
wmsburg on Twitter and Instagram.
large
Wood-
and Governor'
on Facebook
and @colonial-
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
JULY
21,
2016
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Colonial Garden and Nursery stand the test of thyme
Colonial
Williamsburg'. s Colonial
Gar-
den and Nursery celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2016.
Started in 1996 by now retired historic gardener Wesley Greene, the garden
site was opened to interpret the story of
18th - century professional
gardeners. Historic gardeners
sow seeds, weed, transplant,
pot, bud and graft using period tools and
techniques.
The nursery depicts many of the herbs,
flowers
and vegetables
that were planted
in
18th -century gardens. The flower bed contains a combination of old world flowering
plants —
what
the
colonists
brought
with
them — and new world flowering plants —
what the colonists found when they arrived.
The garden
to America
contains
such
bee balm,
several
plants
as columbine,
cup plant,
native
rudbeckia,
oak leaf hydrangea,
John Clayton honeysuckle, Jack- in- the -Pulpit,
bloodroot,
wild ginger,
Jacob' s ladder,
foam flower and bleeding heart.
The plants in this garden have a history.
Guests can learn about medicine,
foodways
and garden
was used
practices.
Bloodroot
for purges. Comfrey was used for skin lesions and bruises. Hyssop was thought to
stop coughs. Tansy could be used as a pesticide for the 18th -century home.
A colonist would not go hungry eating
out of this garden.
Vegetables
indude
peas,
cauliflower, asparagus and a variety of lettuces. Watermelon,
ries and grapes
The
musk melon,
that
from the garden.
garden
holds
several
al surprises
for
native
that are hard
trees
raspber-
are a few of the fruits
can be enjoyed
guests. "
horticultur-
Our collection
to find
of
in nurs-
ery's tends to be of a great interest to our
guests but also some of the more exotic that
people
didn' t realize
we
could
grow
such
3.
as the pomegranate and fig," said journeyman / supervisor
Jennifer Mrva. " Boxwood
is a huge seller.
might
indude
glove
Popular
herbaceous
tuberose,
and various
china
plants
pinks,
fox-
seeds in hill that once contained artichoke plants.
herbs."
When Jennifer, along with apprentice
gardener
Photos be Penna. Roger
The Colonial Garden and Nursery demonstrates 18th -century gardening methods to Colonial Williamsburg guests. Gardeners from the Historic
Trades and Skills department maintain the garden. ( 1) Intern Skye O' Sullivan watered a collection of 18th- century plants. ( 2) Skye showed a young
guest a table of sensitive plants. When touched, the sensitive plant' s leaves droop. ( 3) Apprentice gardener Emily Spears planted pattypan squash
Fmily Spears,
have the opportu-
casion,
they can enjoy the taste of peas or
during colonial times, some fresh vege-
one of the royal governors and the College
tables
of William
nity, they ask young guests to help maintain
receive a flower as a reward for helping.
Colonial Williamsburg gardeners dis-
John
the garden.
covered
the use of a hot bed in his garden
Children
like to hoe or carry
how
their
colonial
counterparts
were
unavailable
Randolph
in
outlined
the
off- season.
procedures
for
to en-
water from the well. The garden gives many
children — especially those from metropoli-
stretched their growing season. Corre-
sure
spondence
tan areas — an opportunity
such
Hot beds, which are used for forcing
plants, were used by upscale, proficient
to work with na-
ture. They can smell fresh spearmint, learn
about
sources
see insects
of water
for the garden
that live in the garden.
and
On oc-
from
as John
avid
colonial
Randolph
gardeners
and John
Custis
the
availability
of these
vegetables.
revealed more detail about gardening
practices. Since drying and pickling were
gardeners
the
tation from Thomas Crease, a gardener for
only
methods
of preserving
foods
to grow
The garden
plants
out
site was based
of season.
on documen-
seeds
and
and Mary. Crease
plants
for
sale
in
advertised
the
Virginia
Gazette.
Want
to go?
The
Colonial
Garden
and
Nursery is located on the Duke of Gloucester . Street across from Bruton
Parish
Church.
Employees receive a 25 percent discount of of
products
with the presentation
nial Williamsburg
ofa valid Colo-
ID.
Bring 18th -century history to your home and garden
Guests
Colonial
can find more than plants
Garden
and
Nursery.
at the
Colonial
by removing his thumb and releasing the
water on his plants.
Williamsburg's products offers a line of
merchandise
that can cultivate an interest in
18th - century gardening.
Bell jars are still used by gardeners for
centuries
to protect
and nurture
young
plants. The jars are also wonderful
for pro-
Bird bottles have made happy homes for
small birds since 1699. A distinctly WIL-
tecting and displaying fragile or beautiful
objects. These are inspired by shards un-
LIAMSBURG
earthed in Williamsburg
accent,
these glazed ceramic
bird bottles are reproduced
from an original
excavated from the yard of the James Geddy
House.
Guests can buy a thunderglass with a cast
iron holder. This historically inspired water
barometer,
also known
is one of the earliest
as a " weather
known
glass,"
weather
fore-
riod
prints
and
and designs in pe-
engravings.
Redware pots are available for planting.
They come in a one -quart size with a rolled
edge. They also are available in two -, three and five - gallon sizes.
Nothing will make guests feel more like
18th - century gardeners than taking water to
casting tools. The water level in the spout
plants
rises
two sizes — large and small.
and
falls with
changes
in atmospheric
with a hand - made cypress
er buckets
pressure.
For gardeners
Colonial
with
a green
thumb,
sells
Garden
heirloom
seeds
variety of flowers,
the
other
for a
quire
herbs, fruits and vegeta-
bles. Guests can raise their own sunflowers,
Sweet William, Chinese lanterns, sea lavender, native tobacco,
tomatoes,
Italian pars-
ley, pumpkins, cucumbers and broccoli.
Gardeners in the 16th and 17th centuries
with
chores.
dibble
Guests
in
small-
a handle — are available
horticultural
a wooden
bucket
Piggins —
for
can
ac-
or an oval trowel
to
plant bulbs or seedlings.
Children
will enjoy the variety of prod-
Photo left) Sales interpreter Amber Poole holds a new watering can. ( Photo right) The Colonial
Garden and Nursery also carries plants and home and garden accents.
fans.
Herbs of Early America" by author Lawrence
techniques.
Griffith rediscovers
Colonial Williamsburg" and " The Gardens
Children
can
make
had watering under their thumbs with the
use of an oddity called the thumb pot. These
bird whistle waterpipes.
ceramic
bird
noises
were
first
s Labyrinth"
recognized
in " The
in 1577 and predates
a hands - on experience
Children
with
the children' s rake useful.
pots
Gardener'
Photos by Perna Rogers
ucts for them. Boys and girls straw hats keep
the sun off young gardeners. Young ladies
can stay cool in the summer with decorated
in a garden
How did the residents
who want
will find
her-
itage with this chronicle of the history and
cultivation
of the 18th - cen-
America' s botanical
of 56 species
of colonial flowers
the watering can. The water dispenser is im-
tury
mersed
the
Two Colonial Williamsburg books give
and herbs. In " Vegetable Gardening the Colonial Williamsburg Way," historic gardener
Wesley Greene shares history and folklore
at
readers insight into 18th - century gardening practices and their results. " Flowers and
along with practical advice on growing vegetables,
herbs, garden tools and cultivation
gardener
in a bucket
places
of water. Once filled,
his thumb
over
the hole
the top. The gardener can water his garden
colonial
capital
grow
their
gardens?
Two
old favorites, "
of Colonial Williamsburg,"
The Plants
of
also are available.
The Colonial Garden and Nursery is a
collaborative
products
effort between
and Skills and the products
Want
to
know
Historic Trades
division.
mare? Additional
garden
also can be found online at www wil-
liamsburgmarketplace.
corn.
�JULY
21,
2016
BOSS THE FOUNDATION
Situational Awareness: Practice being alert to your surroundings
Employees
make
work
Colonial
as part
Williamsburg
of a team
to
an engaging
Through
make
these
exercises,
correlations
employees
between
can
who works
at
site for guests. This comes with the respon-
their facility, determine who works at other
sibility
facilities
of ensuring
guests
are traveling
to
and watch
for an interruption
in
a safe living history museum. The safety,
routine operations during heavy activity, de-
security and transportation
department
is
working to make Colonial Williamsburg
liveries,
safer for employees and guests by providing
suspicious activity that includes:
situational awareness training.
First, we need to know and
that threats
to our safety exist,
event preparation
and service calls.
recognize
and they may
their cocoon of perceived safety. What they
don' t know is their perception of security is
parked
in an
window / door
that
that
odd
such
as
who
works
make
note
of
changes
the behavior
war-
hair color.
tures,
Other
shape
things
that
is usu-
situations.
but
based on studies
aspects
of both
terrorist
have
been
such
teeth
over
and
several
in
such as scars,
age and
as facial
and size of the head,
nose and mouth,
of pre -oper-
successful
events
of the per-
weight,
ears,
feaeyes,
and lips,
and abnor-
birthmarks
and moles
can be part of a description
all- inclusive,
thwarted
ally dosed or other out -of -he ordinary
t
of a person.
Vehicles also play an important part
identifying
an individual.
Employees
should
get information
on the vehicle
in-
cluding type, color, size, make and model,
years.
The police are not everywhere
and YOU
are the first line of responsibility," Jay said.
number
of doors,
Other
useful
license
and year.
information
an
employee
ques-
Remember this, ` When seconds count, the
beyond
police can be minutes away.' You need to
markings,
curiosity about a building' s purpose,
look out for yourself.
stickers, unusual sound, items in car, window
operations,
of intuition
Eliciting
tions
information.
individuals
personnel,
at
A person
a
level
security procedures
shift
unusual
attention
changes,
and / or
etc.
to facilities
You know
in the back
of your
that ` voice'
head? You
probably should not ignore it.
or build-
a casual or professional
in-
where,
Apparently many victims who experienced
feelings
of danger
dent — chose to ignore
without
mind, coupled with your senses, have a way
of alerting you to potential danger —if only
and /
explanation (
locations);
or
prolonged
particularly
unusual,
observation
in
repeatof
a
building ( e. g., with binoculars or vid-
you ` listen'
How
Your
to an inci-
them ( and therefore
became
ed,
victims).
prior
semi - subconscious
to it."
can
Colonial
should
note
indude
wheel
tint, antennae
damage,
design,
and trailer
tire
type / tire
bumper / window
hitches / winches.
The final step is to actually do it,"Jay said.
terest. This includes extended loitering
concealed
behavior
whether
could
malities
not
ational
trust their instincts and
report suspicious
activities
description
rants investigation. The activities above
a
ings beyond
areas
to
a
Observation/ surveillance. Someone pays
who belongs and who doesn't They can:
in-
It' s up to law enforcement
nocent.
be
location,
ronment. They should determine what is northeir
of these
a good
are
a very thin veneer."
Employees should assess their work envi-
in
Some
is unattended,
is open
ployees help law enforcement officials? They
son such as race, sex, height,
compiled
is
or measure-
can provide
that
package / luggage
notes
etc.
determine
Employees should keep an eye out for
taking
ments; counting paces; sketching floor
Unusual items or situations. A vehicle
exist within your area during your day -today routine," said Det. Lt. Jay Sexton of the
safety, security and transportation department. " Unfortunately, many are plagued
with normalcy bias and have little consideration for their own security while living in
mal
eo camera);
plans,
Discipline yourself to consciously practice
situational awareness. Pay attention to what' s
happening around you and your gut feelings.
Practice being alert ofyour surroundings, even
while you're distracted or busy."
Want to know more? Visit http: / i/ntranet/
sstp/ EIC. htm for more information
Williamsburg
em-
on situa-
tional awareness.
Inclement weather doesn' t dampen mood of Independence Day
1.
Photo by Penna Raga
July Fourth 2016 opened with rain, but it did not dampen the patriotic spirit of Colonial Williamsburg guests. ( 1) The Fifes and Drums performed during Salute to the States but did not march be
hind the Courthouse but stayed on Duke of Gloucester Street instead. ( 2) While corps members displayed flags of the original 13 colonies, the Fifes and Drums played the corresponding state song
3) Adam Claar and ColonialWilliamsburg' s mascot, Liberty, greeted guests at the Regional Visitor Center. ( 4) The Colonial Faire moved to the Raleigh Tavern. Young guests raced hoops and sticks
5) Doug Paulson presided over the auction. ( 6) Guests in the packed house at the auction tent near Market Square had an opportunity to bid on a unique collection of items, many that could not be
found in Colonial Williamsburg' s retail stores.
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
JULY
WHAT' S HAPPENING
koea
21,
2016
W
Pe&
4,
Jennifer Mrva makes guests' interest in 18th- century gardening grow
EMPLOYEE NAME: Jennifer Mrva
to them about what they want to talk about
POSITION: Journeyman /Supervisor Gar-
regarding
dener, Colonial Garden in Historic Trades
nect with them and enjoy sharing our own
experiences with them in this manner. We
YEARS
OF SERVICE: "
ployed
by The Colonial
Foundation
for almost
been an apprentice
I have been
em-
Williamsburg
four years
gardener
their own experiences.
are always in the garden when visitors stop
and have
by to see what we are doing."
for three years
MEMORABLE
EXPERIENCES: " In 2010,
and more recently this spring became a
I was a student
journeyman."
respondence
WHAT
I DO: " The Colonial
Garden
We con-
is lo-
at the Horticultural
College
and
was
enough to spend one semester
Cor-
fortunate
in the United
cated directly across the street from Bruton
Parish Church. We have many guests daily
Kingdom learning everything I could about
because
focus
of our location
are a non - ticketed
formal
and the fact that we
location.
Many
English
on plant
different
guests
gardens.
types
styles
I had
a particular
used and the many
and uses for formal
gardens.
wander in the Colonial Garden while stroll-
During my stay, I was able to volunteer
ing along Duke of Gloucester
one of the estate gardens while in Lincoln,
Street.
We essentially have three planting seasons
England,
in the Colonial Garden that I am involved
other
in. In February in hot beds, we begin planting cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, celery and
of the United Kingdom.
peas. Our second
hotbed
melons
and cucumbers
a head start
would
squash,
toes,
which
watermelon
would
have
and sweet
been
gen-
tleman's garden in colonial times.
tuce, among other cool loving crops. Many
of the vegetables we plant eventually find
their way into our demonstration kitchens
where they will be used by foodways to prefantastic
dishes
that
are correct
to the
18th century. In addition to vegetables, the
Colonial Garden also grows various plants,
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: "
I love
working outdoors and learning more about
spend most of our afternoons in the shade.
Engaging our guests and seeing them get exwhat we do in the Colonial
We also have been given
ation
from
the
other
excellent
Historic
Gar-
cooper-
Trades
here
eral tradesmen
various aspects of colonial gardening. This
felling of the orchard and coach and livestock helped haul away the debris. It was a
hard day's work but fun getting to work side
by side with other trades in the town with
These
and women helped
offers
cannot
be
with the
combined
with
any other discounts.
enjoy summer savings at
For more information
Williamsburg
employees
and
discount
volunteers
on
receive
lunch
at
a 40
Traditions
Employees and volunteers must present a
er to receive
ID to the serv-
the discount.
The discount
is
only valid for the employee' s or volunteer' s
meal, and they must sign for the discount.
Brunch
cluded
and
alcoholic
from all discount
Employees
and
beverages
are
ex-
programs.
volunteers
are asked
to
be kind to their servers and leave a gratuity
based upon the amount prior to discounting.
For more information
visit
on Traditions,
hops - / /wwwmlanlalwiliamsburg:
rHGll[
rants /
rHOYt-
Employees
rHGlnrant
please
mm/ da/
raditiom/
and volunteers
receive a 25 per-
cent discount on their meal at Huzzah's Eatery.
Kids ages 12 and under
can eat for free from
the children' s menu. Huzzahs
use in the gardens.
Eatery is open
5 -9:30 p. m. The promotion is only valid Monday- Thursday in July and August.
in their window
been
fascinated
and in
with garden-
Children
seem
to love
nounces
a new
Jr. Library an-
incarnation
of its
online
a lot of
her when I was
growing up. My family growing up always
kept a garden as well, and my parents would
let me explore
and learn what I was interest-
ed in growing."
INTERESTS /HOBBIES: " I love going to
the beach and spending time with some of
my family who lives in Virginia Beach. I
also love gardening and have a garden of my
own at my home. I like visiting other historical
gardens
Vernon.
like Monticello
I have visited
and Mount
both sites this year,
and it has been wonderful
to work together
with their gardening staff about 18th- centu-
ry gardening techniques. There is so much
rience in colonial gardening.
gardeners are passionate about what they do
Most of our guests also have had their own
gardening experiences in their own homes
and while growing up, and we like to talk
sources
will
remain
harmful
ID.
sugars from
I find
that
ideas
most historical
and ' new'
things
we've learned or discovered among our research."
designed
to
in
this
four -week
decrease
challenge
high - sugar
food
foods
and beverages,
you
award
yourself
the 20 point goal will be entered
into a raffle to
catalog in conjunction with our continuing
partnership with the College of William and
Revolution with the Foundation wide Sugar
Smasher challenge!
to Smash the Sugar from your diet.
Mary Libraries. From July 22 — 25, all but
basic catalog functions will cease as the data
from July 11 - July 29 at wwwmyviverae.com
migration is completed.
begins on Monday, July 25.
The library will be able to check books
in and out in person during this period in a
limited capacity, but renewals and updates
to users' library accounts will not be possible
during this brief time. Once the new version
of the catalog `goes live' on Monday, July 25,
the catalog will appear in its updated form.
There may be some disruptions
of reg-
ular library services as the staff makes this
conversion
and becomes
accustomed
to the
under
Employees
the challenges
section.
can register
The
challenge
Look for more information
If you have any questions, contact benefits coordinator
Amy Goldschmiedt
220 -7026 or 7026.
FOR SALE: 2014 Ultra Classic Harley Davidson, blue lY gray
Goods aW services advertised
in color.
individuals
1, 400
original
miles.
Healed
grips,
CPS,
blue
morn
and
y o, herevr s. Caragekepr. $ 21, 400. CALL:( 757) 220.2134
home)
or ( 757)
FREE
to church
Cherry
Lois
784-
8321.
or goodhome :
CALL
FOR
SALE:
made
2001
Needs
WW1
Toyom
Jres. $
Foundation
or
by The Colonial
Colonial
Williamsburg
Company.
HammondOsganseries
wood whh marching bench.
of music
in CW News are offered by
and as such are not endorsed
Williamsburg
spinet.
2 manuals and 12 Pedals.
al. ( 757)
25,
Deadline fir ALVketpLwe
te publication.
corollz_
1, 200.
120, W0
CALL: (
757)
lids
must
text is Monday at
include
employee'
n
s name
week prior
nd personal
5953.
telephone
new catalog's functions.
miles
4- door
Auto-
25371X6.
number. Ads can run Jon P to two consecutive
If you would like your ad to nun again, please submit
person or through e- mail to pmgers.
issues
the ad in
tof org.
Official CW Ghost Walk
guides seeking new stories
C Ionial Williamsburg News is published by the Mice of lnmmal Commmd ©, Ions fora lonial Williamsburg employees. Saul core,spondence
m: Colonial
WIIliamsburg
News, CBO 132, li,. m 220.7702 or e- mail k mprogers.
wfm, 1.
Staff of the Official Colonial WilliamsDi mem,
burg Ghost Walk wants to expand its collec-
valid Colonial Williamsburg
ID to the serv-
er to receive
Children
Public
All: drs .................................................................................... ............................... .........................
Kevin
Crosse,
Tema
Rogers,
72x6
tion of stories and indude more employee
the discounts.
must
be 12 and under and be accompanied by a
paying adult. The free meal must be from
the children' s menu that includes
and a scoop of ice cream.
a beverage
one
course of the challenge. Employees who reach
Join in the Wellness
win a Nutribulled
must present a
Employee and volunteers
and
beverage intake. Reducing your daily sugar
intake can help lower high blood pressure,
lower LDL cholesterol, keep skin dear, keep
your brain sharp and much more.
Each day that you avoid these high -sugar
point. The goal is to reach 20 points over the
your diet during challenge!
Time for a challenge!
and
so it' s fun to bounce
Participate
Pia Shop at 7and 8:30 p. m.
Remove
information
anonymous.
Want to know mare? Ifyou haven't taken
the Ghost Walk lately all employees receive free
Theprogram launches nightlyfrom the William
Rockefeller Library's online
catalog to be updated
and I gleaned
from watching
the opportunity of actually helping out in
our garden site. They gain a firsthand expe-
tickets with a valid Colonial Williamsburg
The John D. Rockefeller
Restaurant at the Williamsburg Lodge. Traditions is open for lunch Monday - Saturday
from noon to 2 p. m. The promotion is only
valid Monday - Saturday in July and August.
valid Colonial Williamsburg
take great
our guests who visit the
visit hops : /wwwcolanialwilliamsbusg: com/
/
tion events.
Employees
on Huzzahs Eatery
will
enjoy savings with two Summer Apprecia-
percent
THE
do/ restaurants / resort - restaurants / huzzah/.
Traditions, Huzzah' s Eatery
Colonial
IMPROVE
Colonial Garden. Being located in a very
visible area, being out in the open and being a non -ticketed area we have hundreds of
guests daily. We encourage them, especially
the children who are visiting with their families, to actually help us in our daily chores,
such as planting seeds, hoeing, watering
plants and making waddle fences that we
our heavy work in the mornings and try to
to talk to our guests and explain to them the
Employees, volunteers
TO
here can be rather warm, we will do most of
in getting some of the more involved and
laborious tasks accomplished. Recently sev-
tendees visit our garden while here."
DO
GUEST EXPERIENCE: " We
plants and flowers on a daily basis, we also like
Colonial Williamsburg, and we had many at-
purpose."
I
pride in engaging
den is especially rewarding to me.
week was the annual Garden Symposium in
common
tion with our guests. Although the summers
tulips,
priate to 18th- century Virginia.
In addition to the planting and caring of our
one
WHAT
colonial gardening and sharing this informa-
cited about
all of which are sold in our Colonial
I was also able to
ing, even as a young child. My grandmother
fruit trees and flowers, including roses and
Garden Shop. Everything we grow is appro-
in the peak district
was an avid gardener,
Jenni.fir Mrva cut grass in the Colonial Garden and Nursery with a scythe.
information
In the fall, we will plant cabbage, kale, let-
pare
have a garden
I have always
pota-
a typical
gardens
pots on their front patio.
before our last frost date. In May and June,
we plant our warm loving crops such as
beans,
formal
visit many formal gardens in Scotland and
saw many creative ways on how people garden. Even people living in small apartments
we start in the first
week of March to give things like tomatoes,
peppers,
in
and was also able to tour many
E li ror............................................................................................................. ............................... ...........................
ConWbmors:
stories
and
spookier
Employees
explained
that
who
stories.
have
An.
C NIB Dave Doody, Tom Creen,
Tracey Culden,
7121
Jane Lloyd, Chuck Reusing,
Jessica Ross, Joe Svaw, Darnell VenNe Rachel Wm, Lad Whim, Sheri Wood
a tale
took place
of the un-
in the Historic
Area and are willing to share should contact
Leigh Jameson at 1ameson @cwforg. All
This
publicalon
View
is recyclable.
C lonial Williamsburg
02016 Colonial Williamsburg
News online ar \ \ nempp2\ hbQdatiov\
hblw\ CW Nem_ Ouline,
Fomulaion
tomm\ wnnem. pdf
at
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 12, July 21, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-07-21
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/c8ed2a4f9c4acbff32571b4cbe848adf.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=ICYNkQuo8rdbuXPUg%7E4J8DIikmYDJz%7EkkJIVoMHCr5aTZiznTbZxTAfuPrVuEhUQZvq8SGi8-ZOby9RSbtYcs3lgCD8zqpmooxEGOjNktD-kSTtZlVy3eSBGcfJxzoaan28AhEHvALGHY8yOHwke6lh-lV854eGZRG98F-xSI1TGcPCNIA9KpxRPFe0DGtL09qQMHWXzg18tNePauFgJmhlB1Bi5romm5WamFhf%7ED6iONrwGqNgo-RBFrp2B%7EsNRFLXBa-KcDwXIlBMDo7IcUh5RvMYXoptnhzcnAjKUsEIoVKGsT0eTknZT1TT-lHrNP31um7cARws4a6LNoz8lzg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
6d5e7348b0e55553d7407b10ea9a295f
PDF Text
Text
INFORMATION
JULY
ABOUT
7, 2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
Endowment enables employees
Funhouse
69, NO.
11
This publication is recyclable.
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News _OnlineAcwnews \currentpdf
Fest
to pursue educational opportunities
The Douglas
D. and James S. Watkinson
Williamsburg
President
and CEO Mitch-
Educational Endowment at Colonial Wil-
ell B. Reiss. " The support
liamsburg supports the Education, Research
D.
and
Endowment
Historical
Interpretation (
sion Professional
ERHI)
Development
divi-
grants.
The
and James
of the Douglas
S.
Watkinson
Educational
helps
us provide
our devoted
staff with professional
portunities
to pursue continuing
education
hance the guest experience.
Williamsburg. We are fortunate that the
individuals representing the Foundation
that will en-
In 2008, my late wife Douglas and I
established
this
endowment
to underwrite
training and enrichment for Foundation
staff," said James Watkinson,
Board of
encourages staff
to apply for grants that will help them travel,
conduct
research
and
attend
benefit
from
these
this
generous
pursuit — and
In
1955
Watkinson
joined
the
Watkinson
Morton
Inc., the commercial
firm whose
in
that
G.
Photos by Bruce Hornsby/ VugidaArts Festival
real estate
founder was a member
Photo top) Grammy- winning singer -songwriter Bruce Hornsby gathered musical
of the
friends
Colonial Williamsburg board.
on real estate issues for the Foundation
1984 when he joined
the Board
Educational
for
Funhouse
Fest
on June
24 -
26
on
the
lawn
of the Art
Museums
of Colonial
Williamsburg. Nine acts performed on the stage in front of the Art Museums. ( Photo below) Homsby performed with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky ' Thunder on Friday, June 24.
The festival was curated by Hornsby and united musicians known for their genre- bending proclivities. Bruce curated the event as part of the Virginia Arts Festival and Festival
Williamsburg. Many of these artists have collaborated with, performed with or opened
over
a number of years. His official leadership
role with Colonial Williamsburg began in
of the Colonial Williamsburg
grants.
Through
here
In 1960, Watkinson acted as a consultant
This year, 15 employees in the ERHI
will
to
available
make it a reality."
Thalhimer
conferences
that will further their professional development as living history scholars."
division
committed
those
supporters like James Watkinson help them
a senior mem-
ber of the Colonial Williamsburg
Trustees. " The endowment
are
beyond
development op-
gift provides front- line staff the opportunity
for him over his 30 -plus year career.
of Directors
Hotel Proper-
ties Inc. He and his wife Douglas
joined
the
Endowment, these staff members will bring
Raleigh Tavern Society in 1985. Currently,
greater
Watkinson
their
knowledge
areas
cation
can
seminars
programs,
and
improved
of interest.
indude,
is
and conferences,
research
skills
Continuing
but
not
courses,
projects,
to
edu-
limited
to,
Goodwin
of the Presi-
Society.
In addition to Professional
lectures,
presentations
serves as a member
dent's Council, Raleigh Tavern Society and
grants,
Watkinson
created
Development
a second
endow-
related to current or planned programming,
exhibits, and interpretive sites and muse-
ment in support of the Teacher Institute, the
ums. Travel expenses
ment Fund for Educational
museum,
or
admission,
park
meals
indude tuition
admission,
and
costs,
Douglas D. and James S. Watkinson Endow-
Professional
performance
other
available
reimbursable
to
Outreach.
Development
regular,
non -
exempt,
grants
non-
are
super-
visory staff members with direct interpretive
expenses.
Jim
Watkinson' s
decades
of
support
contact with guests. Eligible employees
may
reveal his unfailing commitment to educa-
apply for grants of up to $ 1, 000 for profes-
tional
sional development
outreach
at Colonial
Williamsburg.
Want
Ongoing scholarship is a critical component
of our educational
mission,"
said Colonial
winners
to know
activities.
more? . See page
2 for the
of the spring grants.
Official Merchants Square
Wellness Revolution goes to Great Hopes
locations to be distinguished
by stickers, buttons, signage
By Joe Straw
Square,
Public Relations Manager
the shopping, dining and lifestyle center of
On June 3, more than 40 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues comprising
the Merchants Square Association in Wil-
Iiamsburg' s Historic
District were dearly
identified
as
Colonial
earned
said Jeffrey Duncan,
official
support
the
dation' s
historic
pers
gram,
special
SQUARE
exclu-
sively to Merchants
Square
of
During Wellness Day on June 3, employees had the opportunity to learn 18th - century
farming techniques and get a workout. Historic farmer Ed Schultz and Rachel West,
communication and insights strategist and Great Hopes volunteer, assisted with a plow-
ing competition and got a work out in at the same time. Sarah N ey of archives and
records
was
one
of the employees
who
joined
M.
Plowing Contest and Wellness Day, see page 3.
For more
information
on winners
of the
for employees
first
planned
shopping districts
in
for par-
buttons
is among
the
America.
retail
village"
The
was
conceived by Co-
to place in shop entrances,
Merdunts
Square
ticipating businesses
Photo by Amy Goldsdwied
Gloucester
Street,
1
provided
stickers
at the
west end of Duke
Association
members,
this
place."
Situated
pro-
offered
visitors
supporting
of
MERCHANTS
new
and
role they play in
Foun-
education.
Colo-
of the important
preservation
The
as
minds our shop-
that
mission
a reputation
nial Williamsburg director of property planning, resources and insurance. " This new
official designation recognizes that key relationship and re-
Williams-
Square locations
logo
Williamsburg,"
has
Merchants
burg
and
which
to wear
lonial
and
Williams-
signage for cash registers informing patrons
burg founders John D. Rockefeller Jr. and the
that their purchases support Colonial Wil-
Rev. W.A. R.
liamsburg.
18th - century Historic Area to the east.
We are proud of the nearly 90 -year re-
lationship between Colonial Williamsburg
and the many businesses that have been
instrumental
in
the success
of Merchants
Goodwin
to
complement
the
For a complete list of official Merchants
Square locations
or for more information,
visit www. merchantssquare.
296 -6627.
org or call 855-
�rdLO„„„/
1
1 - /
JULY
IR FESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
7, 2016
ARDS
ERHI employees explore opportunities through continuing education
Austin
Fitzhugh
Deirdre
Professional Development Award winners
in the
Education,
Research
and
Historical
Interpretation Division for spring have been
announced.
Fifteen
employees
will
explore
opportunities within their areas of expertise.
Actor -interpreter
Austin Fitzhugh
study at the New Hampshire
Institute
and explains
how to attract
tion of an audience. "
Charlton
Stage,"
them to professional
playwrights. "
Deirdre
portrays
Agnes
from the Ran-
Kate from the Raleigh
Tav-
I
David
attending the International Center for Traditional Childbearing' s ( ICTC) Doula Training,
and visiting the monument for the African
Burial Ground and the Schomburg Center for
in Black Culture. She will also be at-
tending KanKouran's 33rd Annual Dance and
Drum Conference ( Diamono).
Deirdre
African
Burial
Ground
a
few
New
years
Va.,
naluftee Village in Cherokee, N.C., July 6
8. " This 18th- century Native American
spe-
cific periods of history and how events of
the past continue to resonate today," he said.
Conference
ticket response this outdoor drama receives
held
during July Fourth weekend."
She will bring the idea of having Colo-
said. " This will be the third one for me."
The training will be helpful for 18th -
plaster
methods,"
methods
and
modern
plaster
he said.
nial Williamsburg
Historic interpreter Laurie Wehle trav-
ago
Mingo,
the Powell
an
House,
and Johnny from "Faith, Hope, and Love."
Historic
This
interpreter
attend
the
Edwin
in Mt. Vernon,
is the fifth
program
the
Institute
Va., Oct.
6-
the institute
on the trans - Atlantic
He attended
D. Cooke
Omohundro
1998
slave
program
9.
has
trade,"
he
at the
of
College of William and Mary and the 2013
Glo-
program in Barbados. " This time we are go-
slave trade on Virginia,
Chesapeake,"
in Suffolk,
Railroad. A communi-
out-
ty of maroons or slaves lived in the Great
Dismal Swamp from 1675 to the mid 1800s. Recently archaeological evidence has
been
programming," she said.
Edwin
door drama and the nostalgia would bring
uncovered
to support
colonies. "
the presence
of
I want to experience
into the courage
to live in that hostile
local / regional
keen
It
is
believed
wouldn' t have
contributions
of
that
the
succeeded
maroon
shingle
without
communi-
relevant
Historic
interpreter
Actor- interpreter
Robert Weathers
will
to visit the
bles, care for their
horses
and know some-
who
throughout
the Historic Area, but we don' t
emphasize it enough," she said.
weeklong workshop on archaeological exca-
Please
vations, material culture and cultural geog-
Robert
nental
Elaine
Jamar
Jones
Bryan
Austin
scientific
would
Institute,
Touch
experiments,"
she
Museum
Hall
where
Edwin
Dragoons,
characters
appear
Character
said.
also like to visit the Frank-
Independence
commanded
Theodorick
one
Bland
of the First
Jr.,
Conti-
and Gen. Henry Knox,
and
Revolutionary
interpreter
are
Cooke
City
Doherty
the New -York Historical Society to research
an 18th - century murder case that involved
See Continuing
D.
Emily
will take a four -day trip to New York to visit
the
children
in
programs.
invited to touch the artifacts.
on
portrays
who served in the Continental Army. These
She works at the Wythe and Geddy Houses. " Family program interpreters test young
lin
Andrews
and the
Randolph,
science. " There's a lot of science going on
tion in Cherokee, N. C., this summer. " It' s a
Sarah
the
thing about animal husbandry," he said.
guests
Moore
at
American Philosophical Society Museum to
research 18th- century natural philosophy or
Actor- interpreter Kody Grant will visit
the Cherokee History and Cultural Institu-
Elaine
tours
take horseback riding lessons at Drinkwater
Equestrian in Lightfoot. " I portray a number of characters who not only are good
riders but many of them have their own sta-
Elaine Moore trav-
in September
Maryland
he said.
gives
Wythe and Geddy Houses.
Georgia is currently doing an internship
els to Philadelphia
ing Virginians who established the Dismal
Swamp Company in 1763 to " tame" the
plus
at the Wig Shop.
envi-
was part of 12 lead-
interest
revolutionary themes still fits in with today's
the
environment they lived in and gain insight
ties," Laurie said.
the site is remembering the enslaved, and
she will conduct research at the Schomburg.
from
who work here were part of the original
the enslaved,"
While in New York she will observe how
carpenter
to the Underground
in the 18th century and burial practices of
population."
John Ashby Jr., a
tal Army ( Sixth VA Regiment),
ing to be able to focus on the impact of the
the
investigat-
a version
Area induding
free black man who enlists in the Continen-
Charlton stage. " Some of our interpreters
business
ing burial practices among the local black
to consider
drama, " The Common
Jamar portrays several characters in the
ry," for a special firndraiser possibly at the
els to the Great Dismal Swamp
George Washington
York' s
the outdoor
his-
Va., this summer to explore its connection
wetlands. "
Emily Doherty
History
Williamsburg now," she said. " It will be
interesting to see what kind of crowd and
more about where black people were buried
1 began
and
Richmond,
ty to plaster."
when doing research. " I wanted to know
she said. "
Life
in
what it meant to be black throughout
and the Oco-
site is part of our Virginia
American
conference
this fall. " This year' s conference will explore
III will
she said.
the
Museum
will
Hills." " We' re trying new ideas at Colonial
ronment."
since many of the womabout
the Cherokee
of African
ASALH)
Ayscue
enslaved
about
learned
Hills."
Georgia
at-
colleagues. I' m really grateful for the opportunity to do so."
She will also view the play, " Unto These
maroon
Deirdre
Unto These
interpreter
will
sonry trades, will attend a three -day flat wall
plastering workshop at Eastfield Village in
New York. " Since I began my apprenticeship in 2011, I have wanted the opportuni-
portrays Clarinda, a young woman who
is assisting the midwife with the births.
I have been interested in knowing more
en I portray are mothers,"
drama, "
Sites
Jones
Historic
in
toric
in America.
Actor- interpreter Deirdre M. Jones will be
motherhood
collections. The trip also includes seeing the
outdoor
Jamar
tend the four -day Association for the Study
tory story," she said. " I' m interested in seeing the interpretation going on there and
getting some new ideas I can share with my
and Clarinda
one of the first playwrights
of the Midwives,"
and view the
ern; Pheby from the Governor's Palace;
Miller, son of Jane Vobe, and Robert Munford,
In " Secrets
Actor- interpreter
He will tour the museum
interpretive
and 21st - century projects. " The workshop
will give me the opportunity to learn his-
Research
Kody Grant
Wehle
raphy," he said.
visit
dolph House;
he said.
He portrays lawyer Henry Tazewell,
place
Kenneth Tappan, apprentice in the ma-
Street at the
the audience,"
take
Secrets of the Midwives."
he said.
can ask how to engage
will
tion's capitol.
the atten-
Austin also can bring ideas for scripts and
present
Diamono
Laurie
Tappan
Fanny in the Coffeehouse;
We have these types of
spaces on Duke of Gloucester
KanKourans
Labor Day weekend, and Deirdre is looking
forward to attending African dancing and
drumming dasses during that conference
of
in fine arts in script and screen -
writing in July. One of the instructors teaches a class in performing in non - conventional
spaces
Kenneth
and attending the concert while in the na-
will
Art for a 10 -day residency to obtain a master' s degree
M. Jones
DI
Whitney Thoraberry Austin
Robert
Michael
Education, page 3
Weathers
Empson
�rdLO„„/.
9
37„„
o.
1 - / ,
JULY
7, 2016
EMPLOYEE NEWS
Let' s start a Wellness Revolution!
Photos by Pe ..
1.
Rogers
Wellness Day on June 3 brought opportunities for Colonial Williamsburg employees. The Foundation' s Wellness Team announced that the Foundation partnered with American Family Fitness and
RF. Wilkinson YMCA to provide Colonial Williamsburg employees with discounted enrollment and monthly fees. The two fitness centers attendedWellness Day to answer questions and offer classes.
Employees had the opportunity to complete biometric screenings. Employees who took advantage of this service checked one of the three items off the list to save $ 650 or $ 25 each pay period on
healthcare premiums reduction in 2017. For more information, visit the Intranet or contact Amy Goldxhmiedt at 7026. At Great Hopes, a Plowing Contest was conducted in the morning. Winn
in the Novice Category were: Mardi Dirksen, Development; Rick Todd, Information Technology; Josh Gaii, Great Hopes junior interpreter; Andrew Hauser, Groups interpreter; Mike Lapping, Information Technology; and Amy Goldschmeid; Human Resources. Wnmers in the Experienced Category were: apprentice carpenter Matt Sanbury, Benjamin Walker, Great Hopes junior interpreter;
and Rachel West, communication and insights strategist and Great Hopes volunteer. Plowing is considered to be the 18th- century equivalent to a treadmill combined with a rowing machine. ( 1) Chris
Beitzell took advantage of screenings available at the Wellness Fair. ( 2) Sandy ILarrit spoke to Burke Humphrey, an occupational health therapist in security, safety and transportation, about CPR.
3) The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg gave massages. ( 4) Tropical Smoothie Cafe handed out samples of smoothies.
4.
3.
Continuing education
Continued from page 2
a free person
and enslaved
ed of the same
crime. "
person
We know
convictthe case
meet with their congressmen
it Capitol Hill.
when they vis-
one resident had an early 19th- century shoe
that
was
discovered
in
a
wall.
She
asked
creating very specific characters," he said.
Regular,
non - exempt,
non - supervisory
The Close Up Foundation focuses on
experiential learning. For instance, classes
Whitney and Bryan if they wanted to handle
staff members with direct interpretive contact
the shoe. Whitney said, " I wanted to take it
with guests are eligible to apply for grants up
slave. They were executed for killing their
might
away —I could only imagine the heart attack
to $ 1, 000 for professional development activ-
master, Jeremiah Skidmore."
about the people behind
involved Catherine Peppers, who was a ser-
vant, and a man named Harry, who was a
Peppers presents
solve. "
an interesting
puzzle to
I don' t know if she were free, a con-
vict servant or an indentured servant."
on the case in New York. " I think
the New - ork Historical Society will have
Y
more background
that
took place,"
The connection
of Virginia
on the case and the events
to the 18th - century capital
is the case was tried in Williams-
tice system worked in 18th - century Virginia"
Some recipients have already made their
trips. Sarah Andrews of school and groups
attended the Close up Foundation Professional Development Program in Washing-
ton, D.C., May 29 — June 5. The foundawith
middle
schools
Mall
and
learn
the monuments.
that would
They also had a mock Congress," Sarah
said. " The students
and debated
talked
about
current
is-
and high
Thomber-
ry Austin recently visited another 18th - enc
tury city, Philadelphia. They were able to
and contrast
how each
town
inter-
programs,
research
projects
and
presentations
related
interpreter.
exhibits or interpretive sites. Awards may be
Michael
Empson
at-
tended a weeklong workshop on the Michael
Chekhov acting technique at Mount Union
College
in
Stanislayski,
Alliance,
with
Ohio. "
the Moscow
Konstantin
Art Theatre,
to current
or planned
used for, but are not limited
expenses,
eral
museum
programming,
to, travel, tuition
admission,
meals
Applications
cepted
again
for
the
award
most influential western acting techniques,"
departments
he said. " Michael
Chekhov
student. The two
things
Current committee
members
Carter, chair, Cathy Hellier,
They visited Independence
Hall and
was his prized
gen-
representatives
will
Congress Hall. " We got to go to a special
apart from his mentor were his emphasis on
liam, Stewart
evening program where we went into Independence Hall at night," Whitney said.
the body before mind and imagination over
select
will
be
A selection
was responsible for developing some of the
that set Chekhov
of
in October.
is significantly different
ginia' s," Whitney said.
from colonial Vir-
and
expenses.
prets its history. "Philadelphia's govemment
from
award
ac-
com-
qualified
recipients.
are: Mary
Susan Gil-
Jason Whitehead.
The couple visited Elfreth's Alley.
They' re a collection of preserved 18th -century townhouses,"
actively participate
house to house. For instance, Whitney said
As a result,
the interpretation
personal
varies
from
Want
experience."
Michael
portrays
three
acters in the Revolutionary
Nicholas,
Bryan said.
They are preserved by individuals and
privately maintained," Whitney added.
and
ities including seminars, conferences, courses,
Bryan is a Nation Builder who portrays
James Madison. Whitney is an historic sites
mittee
schools from across the country. Middle
school classes learned citizenship. The high
school students are studying how they can
in their government
have given our curators."
Actor -interpreter
them."
Bryan Austin and Whitney
compare
she said.
burg. " It's a wonderful example of how the jus-
tion worked
to the National
sues, such as gun control and immigration,
Emily believes there will be more information
go
son
of Robert
different
char-
City — George
Carter
Nicholas
Pittman,
to know
the education,
Karen Watson
more?
and
Employees
from
and historical
research
inter-
pretation division can review the Frequently
Asked
Questions
and download
an applica-
and the first attorney general in Kentucky;
tion on the Intranet at hup:// intranet/histori-
physician
carea/
John
Galt;
and
merchant
John
Hadley North.
The techniques are very effective for
RHI /index. htm.
be submitted
Applications
to Brenda
Leek
should
through
teroffice mail at BHS or bleekgmforg.
in-
�rdLO„„/.
9
37„„
o.
1 - / ,
JULY
7, 2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
koea
Pe&
4,
DeVore tells the WILLIAMSBURG story through products
EMPLOYEE NAME: Susanne DeVore
2016
POSITION:
doths. They are made out of vinyl, and are
currently available in seven different patterns
Product
manager,
Products
Division
YEARS
OF SERVICE: "
I have a total
ration
our more
We col-
the
Square
Craft
retail
House,
Home
and
tions,
as
outlets,
WILLIAMSBURG
well
as
other
1114:
r+ ++
DO
TO
IMPROVE
our `
guests'
the
who
tens
of
purchase
We
THE
obviously
thousands
of
con-
WILLIAMSBURG
abreast of the products
that are of most in-
terest to both our licensees
4.
4.
and consumers.
Many of the people who purchase
at
LIAMSBURG
Celebra-
stores,
us
products each year. We are very sensitive to
the demands of today' s consumers and stay
10, 0, 1114.
0 0
as
WILLIAMSBURG
EXPERIENCE: "
sumers
can
such
I
er
be purchased in Colonial Williamsburg
Merchants
This allows
visit Colonial Williamsburg, but we consid-
and ceramics.
products
prod-
have no direct contact with our guests who
that carry the
brand
brand
than 40 licensees.
GUEST
brand. Some of our var-
WILLIAMSBURG
antiques collection.
WHAT
ious products indude bedding, rugs, lighting fixtures, dinner ware, glass ware, paints,
fabrics
end
to see how sales are trending which assists us
in determining the kinds of new products
we need to develop. "
laborate with more than 30 of the industry's
top design companies in creating more than
nationally
on textiles,
sales reports and royalty checks from each of
panies to develop products that focus on gift
7, 000 products
design
All of our WILLIAMSBURG
and my primary focus is working with com-
WILLIAMSBURG
surface
ucts are sold nationally. We receive quarterly
I am a product manager,
for the garden.
from
Williamsburg
ent position since July 2012."
and products
floor -
papers, rugs and other objects in the Colonial
Inn and
Williamsburg Lodge for one year and then
transitioned over to the buying team as a
merchandise buyer. I have been in my pres-
items
of interpretive
floordoths; in pattern, they take their inspi-
liamsburg Foundation, all in the products
division. I began my career in 1999 as a
WHAT I DO: "
a line
and multiple colors. In form, they take their
inspiration from 18th - century hand - painted
of
15 years of service with The Colonial Wil-
store manager at the Williamsburg
include
product
have
a WIL-
never
visited
Colonial Williamsburg. We hope their pur-
Internet
chase will encourage them to visit. As such,
retail sites and catalogs nationally, such
as Belk, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Ballard,
our products
are goodwill
ambassadors
for
the Foundation."
Horchow
and
Neiman
WILLIAMSBURG
licensed
can also be purchased
online
liamsburgmarketplace.
WHAT
Marcus.
Many
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT "
products
I began
at www. wil-
com."
I LIKE ABOUT
involved
MY JOB: " I like
duties.
in the performance
I can be creative,
searching
Colonial
lotions
tions for the right
on -trend patterns
in the development
in
Some
what prod-
den,
talize on those trends.
Colooinl Wneresbotgphoto
twice
Susanne DeVore stands in the Spicher and Company showroom that displays a line offloorcloths
produced
for WILLIAMSBURG
Official CW Ghost Walk
Remove
necessary
good
tion of stories
During the winter pause, Colonial Wil-
liamsburg employees who work on the
Official Colonial Ghost Walk had an opportunity to focus on training. Award -winning storyteller Kim Weitkamp provided
an intensive workshop to assist and en-
courage the ghost storytellers in developing additional skills that inform the tour' s
new focus.
explained
that
a tale
More
Ghost
remain
than
Walk
a
can
at
stores,
Home
such as
and
WIL-
of the
fragrances
indude
dogwood
blossom
One of my favorite product launches from
in 1969 as an interpreter
at
in 1970, advancing to
journeyman
and founder
He served
pewterer
as journeyman
in 1976.
supervisor
and
garden
spring garmagnolia,
all
of which are inspired by the spring sights
from
Mr. Rickey Jefferson Sr. died June 9 in
Charles City, Va. He began his 22 years of
service in 1974 as a utility worker at Campbell's Tavern. He subsequently worked a
utility position at King's Arms Tavern, as
groundsman
in
landscape
and
laborer
in
ter of the Shop — Geddy Site. He retired in
waiter at the Williamsburg
2008 with 38 years of service. He is survived
retired in 2010. He is survived by his wife,
by his wife, Margaret Malone, also a Colo-
mother
nial Williamsburg
two grandchildren
the challenges
decade
section.
The challenge
begins on Monday, July 25.
Participate
designed
in
to
this
decrease
four - week
high -sugar
challenge
food
and
was
the
started,
Tavem
and
it
that
you
avoid
these
high - sugar
foods
point
goal will be entered
into a raffle to win
a Nutribullet.
the
Sugar from your diet. If you have any questions, contact Amy Goldsdtmiedt
at 2207026
in Tappahannock,
liamsburg Ghost Walk.
Want to know mare? Ifyou haven't taken
the Ghost Walk lately all employees receive free
tickets with a valid Colonial Williamsburg
ID.
Theprogram launches nightlyfrom the William
Pitt Shop at7and 8:30 p. m.
Lodge when he
sons,
a daughter,
and two godchildren.
Mr. Jesus ( JC) E. Cortijo
Williamsburg
vice worker
was
individuals
y o, herevr s. Caragekepr. $ 21, 400. CALL:( 757) 220.2134
home)
or ( 757)
FREE
to church
Lois
734-
3321.
or goodhome:
CALL
HammondOeganSeries
WW1
spinet.
Deadline fir ALVketpLwe
2 manuals and 12 Pedals.
al. ( 757)
25,
made
SALE:
2001
Needs,
Toyom
ires. $
or
by The Colonial
Colonial
te publication.
corolla_
1, 700.
120, W0
CALL: (
757)
lids
must
text is Monday at
Williamsburg
include
employee'
n
s name
week prior
nd personal
5953.
telephone
FOR
Foundation
Company.
wood whh marching bench.
or music
in CWNems are offered by
and as such are not endorsed
Williamsburg
miles.
4- door
Auto-
25377X6.
number. lids can run JOr P to two consecutive
If you mould like your ad to nun again, please submit
issue
the ad in
person or through e- mail to pmgers@em/' org.
C Ionial Wllllamsburg News is published by the Mice or lmemal Comm
spondence
died June
Va. He came to Colonial
in 2003 as a maintenance
in hotel services.
promoted
to
1
project
Di mar.
Public
at
io: Colonial
WIIliamsburg
nice Ions iota lonial Williamsburg employees. Saul tent
News, CBO 132, lax io 220.7702 or e- nuil k ropngers.
All: drs .................................................................................... ............................... .........................
ser-
C.mnvibmors: An.
C NIB Dave Doody, Ton, Cmen,
mJ. w,1.
Kevin
Tracey Culden,
Crosse,
Tema
Fdi ror............................................................................................................. ............................... ...........................
In 2004, he
manager
Rogers,
72x6
7121
Jane Lloyd, Chuck Reusing,
Jessica Ross, Joe Swaw, Darnell VenNe Rachel Wm, Lad `Wilke, Sheri Wood
the
Williamsburg Lodge. He is survived by his
wife,
Goods aW services advertised
in mint. 1, 400 original miles. Healed grips CPS, blue morn and
or 7026.
was
Wil-
three
FOR SAL. E: 2014 Ultra Classic Harley Davidson, blue K gray
Cherry
to Smash
Remembering Friends...
Colonial
retiree.
and father,
and
you award yourself one point. The
moved from the Hospitality team to the
Foundation' s Evening Programs family and
Official
building maintenance. He was banquet
beverage intake. Reducing your daily sugar
intake can help lower high blood pressure,
lower LDL cholesterol, keep skin dear, keep
your brain sharp and much more. Each day
Look for more information
ago,
in 1992 to Mas-
all play golf, and we enjoy
playing golf as a family. I have a son who
is 14, and my daughter is 10. I also enjoy
traveling, reading and kayaking."
under
Last autumn, this popular evening program
The
for us.
ticeship as a pewterer
register
the challenge. Employees who reach the 20
has been maintained by a dedicated staff.
renamed
products
WILLIAMSBURG
the Geddy Foundry. He began his appren-
Join in the Wellness
Employees
branded
produce
Williamsburg
with the Foundation - wide Sugar
challenge!
that
4 in Williamsburg. He came to Colonial
sugars from
goal is to reach 20 points over the course of
anonymous.
program
the com- "
un-
Leigh Jameson at 1ameson @cwforg. All
will
with
a
in the Historic
took place
of the
Area and are willing to share should contact
sources
and
1988 until his promotion
beverages,
have
and
from July 11 - July 29 at wwwmyviverae.com
stories.
who
relationship
Time for a challenge!
Smasher
Employees
and promote
harmful
Revolution
spookier
to maintain
working
burg Ghost Walk wants to expand its collecand
panes
your diet during challenge!
Staff of the Official Colonial Williams-
stories
Williamsburg
and two children
and
and include more employee
fragrances
INTERESTS /HOBBIES: " My husband
products.
ber. We feel such visits are very important
a year, in January and July, and also visit one
of my licensees in San Francisco in Decem-
guides seeking new stories
career
soaps
and scents of Colonial Williamsburg."
and to visit with licens-
ees. I attend the Gift Mart in Atlanta
different
violet, fresh lemon, hydrangea,
ucts are selling well and how best to capi-
year to trade shows
of hand
LIAMSBURG Celebrations. They all became best- selling items and are still being
sold today, over 10 years later.
to use
My normal work days are Monday through
Friday, and I also travel several times each
had
WILLIAMSBURG
collec-
of new products. I can
lines to determine
that
in Colonial
v
be analytical in analyzing sales reports of
our product
in the creation
designs, all of which are exclusively sold
of my
for example,
Williamsburg
When
Williamsburg
as a merchandise buyer, I was very much
rJ
the fact that I can be both equally creative
and analytical
my Colonial
This
publicalon
is recyclable.
02016 Colonial Williamsburg
Foudalon
a son and a daughter.
View
Mr. George D. ( Doc) Hassell died June
C lonial Williamsburg
News online al. \ \ nempp,
PubQdationAhbl,
CW Nem_ Online,
toum\ wnnem. pdf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 11, July 7, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-07-07
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/00b5fc01e4f449b64b2a9b6a398adebd.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=Krp-DJdh7lqX81dJqWhsc32S6LRsaR2cWehy7Ho3Djy9krDOD29PPyID3rhTb42s9X8ZHGWCI%7EVbWvrf3jIR06u74sjxWs4xxOlqsA4OEJmxTUYWpBAYOaTYnS9cjvWyfkDZrmTIKK8QSEcXkQ6BNQs38vaATsLQh1RufoqJgRSE0gISWsnI5R7MYXOvcR8qElIVt9PHheJuYW4HbkQBmW0lokwCrD6AW%7EYyjNXU%7ENKJTYxS4-yU2-bTilTbJ5Q6jp%7EjZFHNQMt9smlmjybi4D9ogllDzqhqwhs842lDls4Gui8NAn7LghHD8tIzCcDOFDDMnJ9R-FMU6RrkaZX9pg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
524e45567e507a044077f93e29039263
PDF Text
Text
INFORMATION
JUNE
ABOUT
23, 2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
Online al AAnetapp2 \ PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAcwnews \currentpdf
This
69, NO.
publication
10
is recyclable.
Huzzah to America!
Programming in Revolutionary City, Art Museums celebrates anniversary of our nation' s birth
Continental
Colonial Williamsburg' s guests can cele-
soldier T- shirts.
Art Museums
brate the anniversary of our nation's birth in
the Revolutionary City and at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg on Mon-
of Colonial Wil0amsburg
Lafayette in Two Worlds," 1: 15 p. m.,
Hennage
day, July 4.
Salute to the States,
Programs
kick
off with
Auditorium.
The Marquis
independence
Salute
to
the
in 1777. As a Major - General,
Lafayette would take part in many of the
States. A special militia muster salutes the
most
13 original states. The Fifes and Drums
of Yorktown
important
battles
to indude
in 1781.
the war, Lafayette
would
muskets
where
years
cannons
celebrate
No ticket or reservation
the
event.
is required.
On
July
25,
Williamsburg.
weeks
after
adopted
of
1776,
the
is read
talks
Dedaration
to the citizens
Virginia' s representatives
their
own
Dedaration
have
nage Auditorium.
and Benjamin
Adams
William
Daniels)
Howard
Da Silva) convince Thomas Jeffer-
son ( Ken Howard)
Franklin
to draft the Declaration
Guests
triot
choose
Three
their
side:
loyalist
tugs - of -war will
winner
they try to persuade
14 and under are invited
to
at the Colonial
or pa-
determine
the
Faire. All children
to join in the fun
held on the Market
largest Market
of 18th- century- inspired
foot races, hobby horse races, dancing and
indude Byers'
more in celebration
from
none
other
than
games,
such
as
of our nation' s found-
stage, is one of the
auctions
of the year fea-
turing items never before sold at auction or in
the retail shops in the Revolutionary City.
after
arrive
Square
Square
support independence. While depressing
messages describing one military disaster
another
Products
that
cause
a patriotic
Choice carolers
fervor
accessories
must decide the fate of Washington' s army:
a single " nay" vote could forever defeat in-
If the weather is too sultry, there are games
featuring a woman with a flag, a fifer and
drummer. Three red tin lanterns keep the
light of liberty glowing. Guests can wrap
themselves in a USA flag throw with the
and activities
design
dependence.
George
Washington,
landowners
and
the
businessmen,
slaveholders
Large
in
portions
Congress
of spoken
and
ing. Guests
take their chances
a tomahawk
at a redcoat
such
as
sung dialogue are taken directly from the
more.
No faire would
the talents
memoirs
of the
actual
partici-
pants. Tickets are $ 5.
Guests
bubbles,
out of the heat,
dominoes,
of some
puzzles
be complete
of our best storytellers.
Colonial Auction,
The
Colonial
and
without
might even catch a puppet
The Colonial Faire,
1130 a. m. —4 p.m., various venues
at throwing
or fire a cannon!
to get guests
letters
and
in both
what
Revolu-
succeeded
ticket required.
Guests join the Runaway
Auction,
show.
be
stripes.
Guests
Guests
on this set of four fes-
who prefer
on their
to wear
sleeves —
their
or as part
old - time
songs
mountains
inof
it —will enjoy Fife and Drum uniform and
and
dance
of Appalachia
of New York. Grounded
tunes
from
star
Williamsburg
rated
Forbes
Lodge,
Travel
a four -
Guide
hotel
in the traditional
featuring banjo, mandolin, guitar and bass,
the Runaway String Band has been delighting audiences with a blend of tight harmonies and hot picking for over a decade. In
addition to museum admission,
a $ 4 ticket
is required.
Market Stands
Guests can stop by several Market Stands
to purchase
treats
and cold beverages.
Williamsburg Lodge Family
Fourth of July Celebration
Guests celebrate the Fourth of July with
See Fourth of July, page 2
and a member of the Historic Hotels of
deem Marriott Rewards points when they
stay at the Williamsburg Lodge.
Comprised
of seven
distinct
buildings,
America collection, will join Autograph
the Williamsburg Lodge features include
Collection
323 attractively appointed guestrooms with
Hotels,
Marriott
Interna-
tional' s exclusive portfolio of nearly 100
modern
independent
in Jan-
by the collections of Colonial Williams burg' s celebrated Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
We are thrilled to be joining Mar-
Folk Art Museum; 45, 000 square feet of
hotels
worldwide,
uary 2017.
riott International' s Autograph
tion
Hotels
portfolio,"
said
Collec-
Florendo
Ferrao, Colonial Williamsburg' s Vice
President of Hospitality. " It' s a perfect
fit that will allow the Williamsburg
amenities
and furnishings
inspired
meetings and banquet space including two
large ballrooms, 28 meeting rooms and four
outdoor
spired
function
food
and
Sweet Tea &
areas;
two
beverage
Southern - in-
outlets,
the
Barley and Traditions;
new
and ac-
Lodge to refresh and retain its individu-
cess to The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club as
al personality while offering more value
well as The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg' s
to our guests through enhanced services
fitness
and access
indoor lap pool.
to the worldwide
Marriott
Rewards network."
The Colonial Williamsburg Company,
the
center,
Opened
Colonial
Williamsburg
two
outdoor
pools
in 1939 to provide
accommodations
for
one
comfortable
travelers
toric town, the Williamsburg
and
to
the
his-
Lodge is one
Foundation's for - rofit subsidiary, will
p
of the first Colonial Williamsburg hotels
continue
constructed
under
Rockefeller
Jr.,
to own and operate
the Wil-
liamsburg Lodge after the strategic alliance becomes effective in January 2017.
factor
By joining Autograph
information
Collection
Ho-
tels, Colonial Williamsburg will benefit
from its reservation
distribution
system
and the ability for guests to earn or re-
the guidance
the founder
and
of the town' s restoration.
is available
of John D.
first
bene-
Additional
online at wwueco-
lonialwilliamrbusg: cam, by calling 855 -2966627, on Facebook and @colonialwmsburg
on Twitter
and Instagram.
the
to the sidewalks
music of America and the British Isles and
can
tive mug mats. Guests can get into the spirit
of 1776 with a drum or a mug with a drum
dependence
will
and
place a hot beverage
design.
1 p. m.
which
of the stars
18th century, American music has sprouted a variety of branches from folk and bluegrass to blues and swing. The show features
Williamsburg Lodge joins Marriott' s Autograph Collection
The
in
With its roots in the popular songs of the
Photo by Dave Doody
Colonial Williamsburg' s Junior Fifes and Drums marched down Duke of Gloucester Street
during the Fourth of July last year.
of Independence as a delaying tactic while
the rest of Congress
and
String Band for a celebration of American
popular music for the nation's birthday.
p.m. This American musical film showcases
the days leading up to July 4, 1776. ConJohn
failed
I Hear America Singing," 4 p. m., Hen -
Kimball Theatre
member
his experiences
museum admission
of Rights
for the new state.
Congress
What
this tumultuous time in history in the quest
for " Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity!" A
1776," 10: 15 a. m. and 1: 30 and 4:45
tinental
about
tions.
of
This news arrives only a few
and a Constitution
of
to France,
1789. Guests meet Lafayette in 1802 as he
11 a. m., Courthouse
of Independence
return
later a new revolu-
tion was brewing; the French Revolution of
The Reading of the Declaration
Independence,
a few short
the siege
Upon completion
play, flags of each state are displayed, and
and
de La-
fayette came to America to help fight for our
10 a. m., Market Square
Photo by Dave Doody
The Williamsburg Lodge opens as an Autograph Collection hotel in January 2017. The Autograph Collection consists of over 100 one -of - -kind hotels and resorts. The only physical
a
change will be a brass plaque indicating the hotel is part of the Autograph Collection.
�JUNE
23,
2016
THE FOUNDATION
2016 marks the 25th anniversary
Ride 2 Re'covery vets visit Liberty Lounge
of Summer Breeze concert series
exclusively screened in a limited number of
theaters throughout the country. Tickets for
By Joe Straw
Public Relations Manager
The free Summer
Breeze
concert series
kicks off its 25th year in Merchants
Square
July 3 with a special pre- Independence
Day
the after party are $ 5 and are available
for
purchase at the Kimball Theatre box office.
Summer Breeze concertgoers
are encour-
show by the United States Air Force Band,
leading a lineup that combines standards
aged to bring lawn chairs and blankets and
enjoy take -out dining from one of Mer-
with fresh new sounds.
chants Square' s restaurants.
The 10 shows, sponsored by Colonial
Williamsburg' s Merchants Square and Morgan Stanley Williamsburg Branch, continue
Wednesdays through Aug. 31 and showcase
genres induding jazz, rock, jam, rhythm and - blues and pop. Favorites induding the
Army TRADOC Band are joined this year
by newcomers like Norfolk rock- and -soul
sextet Major and the Monbacks.
diverse
cast of bands
and entertainment
ferings
this
Summer
for
July 3: U. S. Air Force Band ( patriotic,
big band)
July 6: Good Shot Judy (vocal jazz)
July 13: Major &
the Monbacks ( rock,
soul)
July 20: Brunswick ( contemporary
brass ensemble)
We are so excited to welcome a new and
year
Shows begin at 7 p. m. on Duke of
Gloucester Street:
Breeze,"
ofsaid
July 27: Blind &
Dirty ( jam); ticketed
screening of THE GRATEFUL DEAD
MOVIE
s' ( 1974,
1977.
Grateful
Dead
Robert Currie, Colonial Williamsburg direc-
Productions.
tor of entertainment. "
lows at the Kimball Theatre at 9: 30 p. m.
We also welcome
back
our beloved military bands that have played in
years past. This iconic event is a perennial
fa-
vorite and a perfect opportunity for our local
community to gather and enjoy a wide variety
of talented performances in the cultural center
of Williamsburg:
A treat
for
Dead
Aug. 3: USAF
Rights
Reserved)
Rhythm
fol-
in Blues Jazz
Ensemble ( jazz)
Aug. 10: Army TRADOC Band ( classic,
march)
Aug. 17: USAF Blue Aces Pop Ensem-
Merchants Square."
Grateful
All
ble ( classic rock, R & B)
fans
performs originals and covers followed by
an after -party at Kimball Theatre featuring a rare viewing of " THE GRATEFUL
DEAD MOVIE "© at 9: 30 p.m. The 1977
concert film, co- directed by Jerry Garcia, is
resentative Rob Wittman made remarks and thanked the veterans for their service. John
Wordin, president and founder of Ride 2 Recovery, presented a T - hirt to Colonial Wils
liamsburg to hang in Liberty Lounge. ( Photo below) Wittman, Kevin Crossett, Colonial
Williamsburg director of public affairs, Lesley Hamer, Colonial Williamsburg community
affairs manager, John Wordin and Williamsburg City Mayor Clyde Haulman ( left to right)
attended the ceremony. Ride 2 Recovery, a groundbreaking veterans program started in
2008, uses cycling - based activities as therapy for veterans. The program serves more than
10, 000 people.
comes
July 27, when local jam band Blind & Dirty
Photos by Pema Rogers
Colonial Williamsburg welcomed Ride 2 Recovery on June 2. ( Photo above) The disabled
veterans group rode down Duke of Gloucester Street and took a break at Liberty Lounge,
an amenity now open for military guests. Employees and volunteers handed out ice cold
bottled water to the veterans who had the opportunity to tour Liberty Lounge. U.S. Rep-
Aug. 24: USAF Heritage Brass Ensemble ( classical)
sic,
W
Will
Aug. 31: Army TRADOC Band ( clasmarch)
Want to know more?Visit http:// www merchantssquare. org/.
Y
III'
Employees, veterans receive
discount to musket range
Employees
10 percent
and veterans
discount
now
on Colonial
receive
a
Williams -
burg's educational musket range. The discount applies to employees and military service personnel,
but not their dependents.
Employees
and veterans
have an oppor-
The range is accessible only by ticketed
guests via a shuttle from the Williamsburg
Lodge. Admission
equipment
firearms,
To participate,
includes instruction,
ammunition
employees
safety
and targets.
and
veterans
must present a valid ID to purchase tickets
tunity to learn about and operate the types
of firearms that won independence and sup-
on -site. Tickets are $ 119, and the discount
ported life and livelihood in early America.
Costumed interpreters teach the history
of flintlock weapons, particularly in colonial
Virginia, their mechanics, use in hunting
and defense, plus safety and proper handling of a " Brown Bess British short land
service pattern musket and a fowling piece,
The range is designed by C. Vargas &
Associates, Ltd., consulting engineers, of
a precursor of the modern shotgun.
296 -6627.
will be taken on -site.
Jacksonville,
Additional
Colonial
i•
Fla.
information
Williamsburg
0
available
ticketing
at
locations
and hospitality properties, online at wwua
colonialwilliamsbuegcom or by calling 855-
Fourth of July
Continued from page 1
an evening of food, entertainment and fireworks for the entire family at the Williamsburg Lodge. Children' s games and activi-
dren's games, special seating for programs,
including fireworks on Palace Green, tax
ties will take place on the Virginia Lawn
Medley of Patriotic Entertainments
8: 15 p. m. Salute to the Nation
from 4 p. m. — 7 p. m. Cash bar will be
available in the Virginia Room from 4 p. m.
7: 30 p. m. An American Original Buffet
Dinner will be served from 5 - 7: 30 p. m.
in the Virginia
Patriots
Room.
Southern - style
er baked
potato
salad
The
menu
includes
cole slaw, firecrackand
Red
Coats
are
Coming Tomato Cucumber
salad. Entrees served Patrick Henry' s BBQ chicken,
Shot
with
Heard
round
rosemary
the World"
grilled
onions,
roast
beef
Williams-
burg Way gardens vegetable gratin, Yankee
Doodle mac and cheese and Revolutionary
City corn muffins. The meal ends with
Birthplace
of a Nation" summer peach
trifle and Patriotic cupcakes.
and coffee
Iced tea, soda
from
the Lodge
to a reserved
area
of Palace Green at 7: 45 pm. The evening will be concluded with Colonial
Williamsburg' s annual Fourth of July
Fireworks display. Tickets for adults are
85. 85 and tickets
Photo by Dave Doody
Guests e joyed the spectacular display of fireworks behind the Governor' s Palace on July 4, 2015.
for youth
12 are $ 50. 95. Children
der eat
free. Prices
Reading of the Declaration
ages
three
to
ages two and un-
include
dinner,
chil-
of Indepen-
dence
8: 50 p. m. Fifes and Drums performs.
Fireworks,
Guests
Square
revel
in
or Palace
9: 15 p. m.
fireworks
Green.
from
Market
Afterward,
they
enjoy the pageantry of a torch -lit Fifes and
Drums
march
from
Palace
Green,
down
Duke of Gloucester Street, ending on Botetourt Street.
Parking
Guests can take advantage of free parking
at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center where they can park, purchase
tickets
will be served.
Entertainment will be provided by
The Jangling Reinharts. Colonial WilDrums
will escort
liamsburg' s Fifes &
guests
and gratuity.
and use the shuttle
note the pedestrian
bridge
bus service.
Please
to the Revolution-
ary City is dosed from 8: 45 — 10 p.m.
Revolutionary City bus service will be
limited
to a 30- minute
schedule
from
1—
8
p.m. There will be Express Bus Service from
the Visitor Center to the Governor' s Palace
from 8 — 9 p. m. All bus service stops at 9
p. m. and resumes at 11 p. m.
Want
to know
more? Visit
colonialwilliamsburg.
fourth julyi
https: / /www
com/ plankalendar/
�rdLO„„/.
9
CROSS
THE
1
1 - /
JUNE
23,
2016
OUNDATION
Employees should know how
Camp of the Cherokee
to prepare for hurricane season
Hurricane
season
began
June
Flashlights
1 and con-
tinues through Nov. 30. Colonial Williams-
Batteries
burg employees should take several steps to
become aware of the upcoming changing
weather
Rain coats
Radios
pattems.
Employees should sign up for RAVE
Mobile Safety to receive any notifications
of weather changes and alerts,"
inspector Ryan Wright
More
information
on
said safety
needed
RAVE
can
be
found on Colonial Williamsburg' s Intranet
at http: / i/ntranet /.
August and September
are the most ac-
need
to
know
the
differ-
Expensive
ment
a watch,
the National
announces
tropical
treat"
with
negotiations
Virginia'
s colonial
government
kept claims and settlement
over
issues
of trade,
peace
and
alliance.
of western Indian lands to a minimum.
These
A special
focus on Native American programs took place June I — One site for Native American
5.
interpretation was the Camp of the Cherokee at the corner of Botetourt and Nicholson
Streets.
Guests
joined
members
of the
Eastern
Band
and
Oklahoma
Band
of Cherokee
as
they interpret the culture and diplomacy of the period. ( Photo top) Guests spoke with
actor -interpreter Kody Grant about what the Cherokee would have used to trade with
colonists. ( Photo center) A Native American interpreter demonstrated basketmaking for
guests. ( Photo below) Betty Frogg demonstrated weaving. The American Indian Initiative
AII) presents public history programs depicting the Native American presence in Williamsburg on the eve of the American Revolution.
tions
could have high water
are expected
within
Employees
site- specific
Outdoor
Weath-
signs
iarize
need
to
themselves
aware
Level
where
to
famil-
take
shelter
right - hand
Power
to update
corner
outages
cedures
is expected
120
to
hours.
burg area within 48 — 72 hours. Work
Control and facility maintenance brace
their
for the storm.
Level
2-
A hurricane
is expected
to
pass within 50 miles of the Williams-
burg area within 24 — 48 hours. Assign
of each em-
on the Foundation
to Work Control,
outages
should
maintenance.
can consult
Wil-
responsibilities
to
staff.
board.
can be reported
power
Colonial
systems are tested.
preparation
bulletin
flags
another
pass within 50 miles of the Williams-
Specific Emergency Plan should be posted
ployee
to
Level 3 — A hurricane is expected to
site specific emergency
plans
annually,"
Ryan said. The
Supervisor' s Guide to Site
in the lower,
chairs,
approaches,
4 — A hurricane
Emergency
of their
should
are required
as
moved
pass within 50 miles of the Williams-
during a storm, review work procedures and
emergency phone numbers for staff.
Supervisors
such
be
burg area within 72 —
and
with
items
should
As a hurricane
and high wind
be
to a safer location.
liamsburg sets emergency condition levels.
36 hours.
procedures
be moved
location.
A warning dictates that hurricane condiPhoto by Penna Rogers
are
their computer files.
force winds
within 48 hours of hitting land.
During the 18th century, multiple Cherokee delegations traveled to Williamsburg to
Employees
items, vital records and equip-
should
and
Ryan said.
During
areas.
tural leaks to Work Control.
ence between a watch and a warning,"
er Service
for flood - prone
asked to look out for and report any struc-
Employees are also encouraged to back up
tive months during hurricane season.
Employees
Umbrellas
Some areas may experience flooding
during severe weather. Sandbags may be
Retail
the Manual
to determine
to hotel
how
executive
Pro-
to calculate
A hurricane
is expected
or the president' s designee
and restaurants
of Transaction
1—
in
the Williamsburg area within 24 hours.
The Colonial Williamsburg president
and hotel
be reported
stores
Level
side
ditions
cus-
staff to discuss
and Foundation
meets
with
hurricane
con-
operations.
tomer bills by hand.
Supervisors are encouraged to keep their
During these stages of the hurricane,
representatives from the security, public
first
aid
kit current.
affairs
first
aid
kits
can
More
be seen
information
on
the
on
Intranet
and
human
nicate changes
resources
in operations
commu-
sheet
gency Messages during periods of indem-
First Aid
supplies
has a
list of items with the Colonial Williamsburg
warehouse
ent
to RAVE
Emer-
weather.
Want to know more? Visit the Intranets
number.
Departments
be alert
will
at http:// intranet /sstp /safetytoolbox. htm. The
on Required
should
to employees.
Employees
and divisions
are responsi-
ble for having a list of supplies induding:
Emergency Information Center at http: / i/ntranet/sstp /EIC.htm
How We Know What We Know"
program
examines
what
remains
invisible to many guests
The
new
program, "
How
What We Know," gives
guests
We
Rosseau
Know
an opportu-
They will be able to answer 18th- and
nity to meet the researchers who work be-
21st- century
hind
difficult to convey in the Historic Area," Joe
the scenes
at The Colonial
Williams-
burg Foundation.
We have Historic Area staff, historians,
curators
and conservators
who have years of
experience doing research and analysis," said
Joe Beatty, director of research and interpretive
education.
Presenters
several
methods
to
get
ual is different," he said. " Some bring copies of the Book of Common
Prayer and the
and
handouts."
How We Know What We Know" starts
Historical research — Cathy Hellier,
Linda Rowe, Lindsay Keiter, Harvey
Bakari, Robert Doares, Jennifer Deand Rose McAphee
Archaeological
Kostro,
use
their ideas across to guests. " Every individ-
indude:
fratis
that are sometimes
Frenchman' s Map. Some use pictures
Employees who will participate in the
program
questions
said.
Edwards - Ingrate,
Steve Atkins and Kelly Ladd - Kostro
Architectural
At the end of the first session,
open
so
new
guests
can
the doors
participate
are
in
the
program. " It's mostly question- and -answer,"
Mark
research —
Ywone
with two back - to back 45- minute sessions.
research — Jeff Klee, Wil-
Joe said. "
These
always
lead
to more
ques-
tions."
For instance, Joe said presenters
can talk
about a number of historic buildings. " We
liam Graham, Carl Lounsbury and
can talk about the historical significance
Cindy Decker
the building. We can discuss what archae-
Museums,
tions —
conservation
Joanne
and
Bowen,
collec-
Kim
Ivey,
Erik Goldstein, Amanda Keller, Lau-
ra Barry, Katharine
ret Pritchard,
Silence,
Teiken,
Suzanne
David
Marga-
Hood,
Blanchfield,
Patti
Chris
Swan, Matt Webster and Dani Jaworski
evidence
program
development —
Design
Center —
Brenda
was
about the inventory
found.
We
of materials
of
can talk
that was
in the building. Curators and conservators
may focus on the furniture in the building.
Guests can see how everything is interconnected
here.
Want
to
It' s a lot of fun."
know
What We Know"
Wednesdays,
Interpretive
Stephen Seals and Buck Woodard
Costume
ological
more?
Flow
is held Mondays,
Thursdays
11•
Know
Tuesdays,
and Fridays
10 —
10:45 and 10:45 — 11: 30 a. m. through the
fall in the Billiards
Room at the Raleigh
Tao-
�dLOi2uLG
i
JUNE
23,
2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
koea
Pe&
4,
Cindy Decker digitally re- creates buildings in the Revolutionary City
EMPLOYEE
looked in the 18th century. We continually
NAME: Cindy Decker
POSITION:
Digital
Visualizer,
Architec-
Revolutionary
gather
was in attendance
information
from
what
was
learned
tural Research Department
here
YEARS OF SERVICE: " I began my career
with The Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation in April 2011, in the Digital History
presenting our buildings
ary City to our guests."
in the Revolution-
WHAT
IMPROVE
earlier,
and this has
I
DO
TO
been
an asset
in
City is very special
for the frame
to me. I
railings
of
the Market House, Public Armoury and Tin
Shop, and I was able to see how these buildings were constructed
THE
based,
in part, on the
work I had done digitally. Having the visual
Center as an assistant digital modeler. I was
GUEST EXPERIENCE: `
later promoted
little day -to -day contact with the guests of
important during the construction phases."
Colonial
BIGGEST
to digital
modeler.
ary of this year, I was transferred
rent
position
in
department
the
In Janu-
to my cur-
architectural
research
as a digital visualizer.
es are located in the Bruton
Our offic-
Heights
Educa-
tion Center."
WHAT
vances
Williamsburg,
Although I have
images
our staff presents
to technological
and vast amounts
technology and a bachelor' s degree in ar-
entitled ` How
Know.'
This
We
program
Know
began
What
last sum-
associate
chitectural
degree
design
in
I
months,
ad-
and build
architectural
from
the State
of research,
I am
University of New York at Delhi. I also have
Staff from various
a
presentations
do different
and are able to share with
the expertise
of ar-
archaeologists,
cura-
tradesmen
and other pro-
within the Foundation
to create
the digital models. Because of this collabo-
has been accumulated
research
over the years.
master' s
from
are fascinated in what they can see and learn
from my digital models. This program is
conducted Monday through Friday in the
I combine
historians,
of the historical
our
longer exist.
conservators,
much
departments
visitors
fessionals
was
have
able to digitally re- create buildings in the
Historic Area inducting buildings that no
tors,
beforehand
a program, usually during the summer
We
an
buildings
ACCOMPLISHMENT "
mer and started again in May of this year.
I DO: " Due
chitectural
of these
that
degree
the Savannah
sign in Georgia.
Guests
in
historic
College
I have
preservation
of Art and
De-
also completed
sev-
eral internships in the Albany, N. Y., area. I
love the opportunity given to me utilizing
my experience and skills in both architecture and historic
Billiards Room of the Raleigh Tavern.
preservation.
As I gain more experience, I am able to
In some instances, we are also able to show
our visitors visual images
that
on more responsibilities. For the past three
appearance
may not be open to the public, as well as
years, Colonial Williamsburg has offered
indicate
the ` 3D Visualization Fellowship' program
to two people each year, usually in the sum-
of the
buildings
as well as the
furnishings in each room of a building.
These
digital
our buildings
images
allow
in different
they exist today
gether. A perfect
us to represent
time periods
than
or re- create them all toexample is the Douglass
how
and spaces
to guests
the
buildings
utilized.
of our
architectural
them
been able to create.
the Capitol
in colonial
we can
digitally re- create the building, providing
guests with a digital representation
the theatre
would
have looked
of what
like in the
furnished
research
some of the digital
These
models
that I have
behind - the - scenes
tours usually occur on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and guests are very enthusiastic in what they have been able to learn.
Indirectly, we are also able to share our
Revolutionary City. Being able to digitally
knowledge with our visitors through
re- create
rations
our
historic
buildings
from
the
18th century is a fascinating challenge."
WHAT
I LIKE ABOUT
hance
and
their
our knowledge
interiors
as we
and expertise
and reconstructions
resto-
in the Histor-
ic Area in which we are able to accurately
MY JOB: " I love
the opportunity I am given to interact with
my colleagues in creating the visual models
of buildings
de-
plaining to them what we do and showing
was located
behind
are
We also give brief tours
partment at the Bruton Heights School, ex-
Theatre, a building that no longer exists but
times. Based on our current research,
of buildings
work more independently and have taken
ration, we are able to show both the physical
en-
of how
Colonial Williamsburg would have actually
depict the buildings
in the Historic
Area as
they would have appeared in the 18th century."
MEMORABLE
EXPERIENCES: "
I have
had several memorable experiences during
my brief career with the Foundation. Sever
mer
al years ago, we had a ` soft opening' of the
James Anderson Blacksmith Shop and Pub -
licArmoury. This was prior to the construction
of
the
various
outbuildings
that
now
appear on this site, as well as the Tin Shop.
Jim Horn, former vice president
torical
research
of the his-
and interpretation
division,
asked me to make a presentation. That day
I would show our visitors what was actually
on the Anderson site during the Revolutionary War and its importance in our nation's
founding.
Being involved in the digital re- creations
months.
These
individuals
come
here
from all over the country to enhance their
knowledge of 3D modeling and rendering. We will host two fellows here this year
during June and July, and I will be teaching
them digital modeling skills."
INTERESTS / HOBBIES: " I love visiting
other historical sites and just recently was
able
to
visit
Mount
and Montpelier
Vernon,
in Virginia.
Monticello
Mount Vemon
was a special visit for me. It was so exciting
to finally be in a place I learned so much
about in graduate
school.
the Mount Vemon
Learning
about
Ladies Association
was
of both the Anderson Public Armoury and
Blacksmith Shop and the Market House
inspiring. It was the first national historic
preservation organization in the country. I
and
believe
seeing
them
actually
constructed
on
the sites where they would have been in the
ern
it to be the inspiration
preservation
for the mod-
movement."
Williamsburg Inn Tennis Club
Volunteers honored at reception
celebrates 75th anniversary
The Williamsburg Inn Tennis Club celebrates its 75th anniversary
Club with two
events.
are invited
Tennis
club members
to a
play weekend or to inquire about lessons or
membership,
220 -7794.
round robin social on Saturday, July 9. Em-
The
ployees and volunteers can play free from 8
a. m. — 6 p. m. July 16 — 17.
opened
Players
nis
are asked to wear regulation
attire,
The
as
tennis
well
as
club
soft
sole
features
tennis
six
tenshoes.
Har -Tru
and
please
call the
Williamsburg
in 1941.
Inn
A press
tennis
shop
Tennis
release
at
Club
about
the
opening states, " Two new patented tennis
courts have recently been built by the Williamsburg Inn, and are open now both to
patrons
of the Inn and to the
public at a
two hard surface premier courts. Teaching
nominal hourly charge." The tennis courts
professional
moved
Hoy Correll offers private and
to its current
site near Providence
group lessons. Memberships are available to
the tennis dub for Colonial Williamsburg
Hall Guesthouses
employees
lonialwilliamsburg. com/ da/ wellness- and -ecr
at a discounted
rate.
To reserve a court for the complimentary
FOR SALE: 2014rBUa ©
in color.
sssic Hmley Davidson,
blue lY guy
1, 400° rig' snal miles. Healed grips CPS, blue awls and
many olserevus. Caragekepc $
home) or ( 757) 784- 8321.
reation / tennis/
label.
Euellem
to chmchm
Cherry
Lois
goodhome:
CALL ] °
Ann
No
Spindle
Goods a dservices advertised
HammomiOeganSeries
wood will maucking bench.
of music
Condidon
Mark. $
150.
m ( 757)
spinet.
258 -
in CWNems are offered by
and as such are not endorsed
Williamsburg
2 manuals and 12 pedals.
Foundation
or
by The Colonial
Colonial
Williamsburg
Company.
5953.
Deadlinefor.
nketplsme text is Monday at
n
meekprim
FOR SALE: 2001Toyou oroLL. ( 75,000miles , door Arno1700.
to publication.
FORSALE:
If you mould like your ad to run again, please submit
made.
RPM
Needs
tires. $
1, 700.
WALTER /
Collection
ser
Colonial WIIIIamsburgNews
deny io: Colonial
Director.
Public
CALL: (
757)
BEETHOVEN
7 - record
will
all
News,
Ads
must
include
employee'
s name
nd personal
2537786.
nine
original
symphonies
inserss.
33
I/ 2
Columbia
telephone
person
number,
or
through
is published by the Office of lmemal C mmunicaionc
Williamsburg
CALL:
Larry Johnson m ( 757) 532 - 0007.
21, 401. CALL:( 757) 220.2134
individuals
FREE
in 1971.
Wmt to know more? Visit htbps:// wwweo-
CBO
Ads ran run Jon F to ' zoo consecutive
e- mail
for Colonial Williamsburg. employees. Send ewrspon-
132, Ian io 220- 7702 ore - mail k io pr gersOeufmq.
All: drs .............................................................................. ............................... .........................
Kevin
Cromer,
Fenno,
E liror....................................................................................................... ............................... ..........................
Rogers.
7286
7121
Photo by Lad Vane
Mitchel B. Reiss, Colonial Williamsburg president and CEO, presented pins to volunteers celebrating 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of service. Two volunteers —JoAnn Baker ( above)
and Carol Harrison — were recognized for their 30 -year anniversary. Mitchell gave them
Washington cups. Mitchell and his wife, Elisabeth, hosted the volunteer reception May
16 at the Williamsburg Lodge.
Can
ibmois: AmC rdle, Dave Dandy, TlCreen,
Tracey Culden,
Jane Lloyd, Chuck Reusing,
Jemc, Rom, Joe Svaw, Darnell Vennle Rachel Wm, Lrel Whiu•, Sheri Wood
This
publicaion
View
is recyclable
Colonial
Wllliamst
02016
ordinn
ar
Iles
pp,
PubQdations,
issues
the ad in
to pmgers@wforg.
ubli,
Colonial
CW Nem_ Online,
William.,
Foutdarlon
to um\ wrrem. pdf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 10, June 23, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-07-23
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/d6f9a48b70566857be35c523ba76b55c.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=Te6IS1YNdg7JeFfqPk8dcc-yTAwurnqRnI4xd-I2B3mkEHsMMDiSP6H-VGGNcGUlk7Pd492pD01AYoGijv%7EGyCYyhozkb8lrt8DR4SaQc0bt1tMQYAV8Iw2GbqAOCcxmMqSaMUN3r7NBUZMP3Hyq1Dp8-iOqknY4JiACsGb8mtsDrnPL0q5fXwpl9PMj7hmEvCBdWd5FgMcedJmkWFjK%7EvfgkFbSA7%7EfISxJEwcFe0gpCAMw90zh-LEiXDWiU7ByafYqRyk6yLMMfpE4UGyhQ65sqnh5fF8hUc5JbMpeEG3ZdfmEueaKEapTzCIdcmHIqDYftaE8nGm3DCFPfF4Lqg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
2156316c53c3fd328897bc09820ea5fb
PDF Text
Text
INFORMATION
JUNE
ABOUT
9, 2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
69, NO.
9
This publication is recyclable
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAcwnews \currentpdf
Two new vice
presidents,
general
New website design keeps pace with consumers
counsel join CWT
in spring, summer
Dear Colleagues:
May 25 marked
important
By Joe Straw
Public Relations Manager
Two
new
counsel
vice
will
The
and
Colonial
general
Williams-
burg Foundation beginning this spring and
Pr.,
EAT .
a
or
PL.
LEA.
GIVE
BEST VACATION itt V,
of the Foundation' s overall digital trans-
ida4.
0
formation to keep pace with consumers.
The biggest changes
Veteran
T
co-
the Foundation —changes that are part
summer.
talent
management
of many
for our website,
lonialwilliamsbusg: com, and ultimately
presidents
join
the first
changes
The homepage
are visual:
wz- tJ:
has a more contem-
w
porary design yet retains the spirit
exec-
utive Nichole Mc-
of Colonial Williamsburg.
Donald
We have integrated
joined
the
Foundation as vice
president
resources June 1.
Colonial
The
alleled
unpar-
team
of
Nichole
McDonald
dedicated
its greatest
employees
asset,"
said
has always
President
Main
Navigation
dated,
been
talent
acquisition,
a cultural
the Foundation
institution
both as
and as an economic
in
senior
has over
human
20 years'
resources
experience
with The HR Source
ver, Maryland,
agement
where
initiatives
organizations
tional
in Lando-
she led change - man-
for
medium
and
in areas including
structure,
human
and policy creation.
which
more
to
management
upgraded
large
in
changes
revenue
sign which
and
CLUES
HOW
WOULD
YOUR
VDU
PORTRAIT
LINE TO HAVE
EXCLUSIVE
MILITARY
DISCOUNTS
DRAWN?
engagement
These
6wuugau
ene
changes
will allow users to easily
and streamlined
flow providing
fewer
steps
and
Ho-
guests
more
infor-
mation when deciding to stay at a
Colonial Williamsburg hotel.
of Science
A single,
shared
re-
sign -on user
between
sources from the University of Maryland.
versions
College Park.
new
Veteran
design
customer
An enhanced
management
in human
website
Colonial Williamsburg' s new website, www. colonialwilliamsburg. com, enables digital visitors to have an easier, more streamlined ability to book hotels, buy tickets and engage with us
using popular social media tools.
browse the site on any device.
audits
from Walden University in Minnesota and
degree
We have
so we can execute
generation.
her Bachelor
of Arts
change " un-
will enable more signif-
to
tel Booking
resources
WHAT' S NEW
acsite
m«
for
in Baltimore.
earned her Master
the
will bring about the following:
A fully mobile- responsive site de-
Previously, she worked
human
easier
ARCHETECTURAL
This upgrade
icant
organiza-
resources
practices
with
in
for
across
we use).
this system
for Laureate Education
McDonald
allows
content
system
as senior vice president of human resources
degree
HAPPINESS
Footer
functionality.
management.
Most recently, she served as an executive
consultant
PURSUE
der the hood" with Sitecore ( the content
hest
engine for our region."
McDonald
and
There is also significant
development
and retention. I'm confident she will help
further strengthen
RANGE
while providing guests with more
useful at- a- glance information.
a remarkable record of leadership and innoin
MUSKET
CARREAGE NOES
and CEO
Mitchell B. Reiss. " Nichole brings with her
vation
THIS SUMMER
Menus on all pages have been up-
tal-
cess
ented,
Instagram
community engagement.
Wil-
liamsburg' s
with
to present the visual beauty of Colonial Williamsburg and showcase
of human
experience
the website,
of the mobile
e- commerce
future
app, and the
site,
which
is
be-
also allows
gins work June
20
to track
Colonial
much
more.
As many of you know, our new digital
presence ( website /mobile) has been a long
process. We are fortunate to have been led by
a fantastic team that is making this a reality:
Brian
Nesslage,
Director
of Digital
Experience
Ultimately, our digital visitors will
have an easier, more streamlined ability
to book hotels, buy tickets and engage
with us using popular social media tools.
If you have any questions or comments
about
the
new
design,
please
contact any member of the website de-
not
only convenient for our guests, but
attorney
Mark Hileman
Engineer II
with future versions of the mobile app, and
Ivy Garrenton,
Digital Designer
sign
Chad Conan,
Senior Project Manager
team!
team.
And congratulations
to
the
Williamsburg
and manage
user
behavior
Carol Marley, Manager of Quality As-
Yours,
surance
as
general
counsel.
Hileman
to
comes
Colonial
dia
Future phases of the . com site will in-
Wil-
clude
from
liamsburg
Boston
more efficiently.
general
Mark
Colonial
Williamsburg,
recent
work
where
separat-
induding
for the esteemed
he built
his
Boston
the organization'
s le-
gal support function from the ground up,"
Reiss said. " He will provide critical guidance
and insight
as we continue
transformation
and
the Foundation' s
ensure
its
continued
success."
Previously
Hileman
the Washington,
Woods,
LLP
was
D. C., office
a partner
in
of McGuire -
and senior vice president
and
deputy general counsel for AOL Inc.
Hileman
American
earned
government
his Bachelor
of Arts
in
and his Juris Doctor
degree from the University of Virginia.
James "
con-
Anthony
Conyers,
Manager of Devel-
opment
Mitchell B. Reiss
President and CEO
Drew Winfree, Software Development
Builder,
enhanced
integration
Colonial Williamsburg
Hileman
Mark brings a wealth of legal experience
Globe,
the
counsel
ed from The New York Times Company.
most
of
Itinerary
since 2013, when the organization
to
migration
Test Analyst II
LLC,
where he has served
as
complete
Macmillan,
tent of the historyorg, a fully- featured
Globe Me-
Partners
a
Kimberley
Jim"
Thomas,
who
led
inno-
vative fundraising campaigns for Western
See AODs,
page 3
Honoring Service to America program expands
with year -round military admissions savings
military guests can relax and recharge in the
Revolutionary City.
By Joe Straw
Public Relations Manager
Beginning
June
1,
Colonial
Williams -
burg' s Honoring Service to America program
expanded
year - round
to
offer
a com-
plimentary Single -day admission ticket for
active -duty military, reserve and National
Guard personnel and up to three direct de-
Elisabeth Reiss, wife of Colonial Wil-
liamsburg President and CEO Mitchell B.
Reiss, spearheads the expansion of military
outreach induding the Honoring Service
will
are
so
pleased
to
offer
compli-
these offers
erans qualify for 50 percent off a Single -day
ticket or Annual Passes for up to five direct
dependents.
both our duty and privilege, and this pro-
The promotion
retirees
and
vet-
is part of a Foundation
initiative to further honor military service
and follows the official May 26 opening
of Liberty Lounge, a new complimentary
space where ticketed Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial
all
military
from the Home Depot Foundation.
ing the
year
free
to
supported since 2015 by a $ 100, 000 grant
Visitor
each
offer
Memorial Day and Veterans Day weekends,
mentary admission to our active -duty ser-
while
to
admission
personnel and their dependents during the
vicemen
pendents,
continue
Eligible guests may take advantage of
program.
We
gram
Williamsburg
and
servicewomen,"
Reiss said. " Expanding
Elisabeth
military outreach is
onsite
Colonial
Center
Merchants
at ticket locations
Williamsburg
and the Lumber
includ-
Regional
House
and
Square ticket offices. Additional
information is available online at colonial-
motion plays an important role in that out-
williamsbutg com/ military or by calling 855-
reach. All of us here at the Foundation look
296 -6627.
forward to hosting our brave members of
the military and their families."
The Honoring Service to America pro-
Want to know more about the Military
Outreach
events.
program? Please see page 2 for more
�rdLO„„/.
9
HONORING
1
1 - /
JUNE
9, 2016
SERVICE TO AMERICA
CW' s Liberty Lounge opens to military and their families
The Liberty Lounge officially opened
Thursday, May 26.
The Liberty Lounge is part of a broad
military outreach initiative led by Elisabeth
Reiss, wife of Colonial Williamsburg
dent and CEO Mitchell
Presi-
B. Reiss. " The Lib-
during their visit. It's all part of our new
military outreach that we hope will better
serve our military guests and their families."
The guest speaker was retired Maj. Gen.
Joseph Cray, former chairman of the board
the largest concentration of military in the
of the USO in Williamsburg
parents
erty Lounge is a place for our ticketed military guests and pass holders to enjoy during
he said. " When my children
their visit," she said. " We are proud to offer
was, sometimes
active duty military, retirees and veterans
a relaxing
place
to
recharge
and
regroup
and Richmond.
I spent 40 years away from my family,"
sometimes
she
asked where I
my wife could tell them and
could
not."
Cray said Hampton Roads is home to
United
States.
Liberty
Lounge will attract
hundreds military servicemen and women
and their families. " With everything going
on today, it's more important than ever for
to spend
Located
time with
in the Margaret
their
children."
Hunter Work-
shop just off Duke of Gloucester
Street, the
Liberty Lounge offers hot and cold beverages, wireless
Internet
access
and a children' s
area. To receive a complimentary Liberty
Lounge pass, guests should bring proof of
military service to any Colonial Williamsburg ticketing location and present or purchase a current admission ticket including a
Single -day, Multiday, Annual, Good Neighbor,
Collegiate
or
service - related
compli-
mentary pass.
Want to know more? For more information
on Liberty Lounge, visit hops: / /wwueeolonia4
williamsburg com/ da / revolutionary- city / tour-
the- city /liberty- lounge/
Photos by Darnell V® nie
The Liberty Lounge, part of Colonial Williamsburg expanded military outreach program, opened May 26. ( 1) Students from Providence Classical School sang a medley of military songs from each
branch of the service. ( 2) Elisabeth Rehr, wife of Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO Mitchell B. Rehr, said a diverse group attended the ceremony including a lieutenant general, three major
generals, a newly commissioned second lieutenant from the Virginia Military Institute, a Purple Heart recipient, an American Legion commander, a command sergeant major, chief master sergeant
and all the branches of the Armed Forces. ( 3) Elisabeth cut the ribbon with Maj. Gen. Joseph Gray, former chairman of the board of the USO in Williamsburg and Richmond. ( 4) Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO Mitchell B. Reiss ( right) welcomed MST2 Jeremy S. Bailey of the Coast Guard, a Marine Science Technician " A" School Instructor. Jeremy wore a replica of the 1790 Coast
Guard uniform from the year they were founded. ( 5) Volunteer Jackson Cartwright ( right) helped Jeremy sign in at the Liberty Lounge.
Memorial Day Commemorative Service remembers war dead across the centuries
Photos by Penna. Roger
Because of inclement weather, the Memorial Day Commemorative Service on Monday, May 30 took place at the Capitol. ( Photo left) Phil Shultz and Jack Flintom ( left to right) conducted a
modern service honoring military veterans who died while serving their country. ( Photo right) Representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution placed a wreath at the Capito
to remember members of the military from the American Revolution and the War Between the States. Colonial Williamsburg' s Fifes and Drums played during the ceremony but did not march
�rdLOi2uLG
CROSS
c37
nl
JUNE
THE
9, 2016
OUNDATION
CW HERO Live programs
receive Emmy nominations
Colonial
Williamsburg' s
Field Trips / HERO
Electronic
Live! programs "
Work-
dialog /sound effects recording, are both recognized.
Employees
honored
ing Children" and " The Freedom Quest
of Oney Judge" have been nominated for
Emmy Awards through the National Capital / Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National
Academy of Television Arts and Science.
Jorin
The
competition
for
these
awards
is
very high, and it is indeed an honor to be
nominated,"
said Linda Randulfe,
director
of production services in Colonial Williams-
in the
Infor-
Program / Special
mational / Instructional —
category are Linda Randulfe, producer;
Hood,
director;
Gene
rector of photography;
audio producer;
Rhodes,
di-
E Dennis Mitchell,
and Annie Lewis,
associate
producer.
The
2015.
broadcast
Students
premiered
leamed
on
about
Nov.
the
19,
dangers
Oney Judge faced when she left her life as
burg productions. " Please join me in con-
Officials from the First Baptist Church in Williamsburg recognized Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO Mitchell B. Reiss and members of hie senior staff for their leadership during the
Let Freedom Ring Challenge. Doug Marry, Stephen Seal., Sue Wilson, Mitchell Reins, the Rev.
Reginald Davis and Robert " Bobby" Braxton ( left to right) attended the presentation. One of
the items given to the Foundation was a collection plate dating to 1865. Not pictured is Mike
Holtzman.
Washington.
involved in the production of our award -winPhoto by Perna Rogers
the enslaved servant of George and Martha
gratulating our nominees, and all the staff
by her former owners, the law and poverty.
ning Electronic Field Trip series. While it is
an honor to get these
Informational / Instructional —
Reiss recognized for leadership during
the Let Freedom Ring Challenge
Members
of the First Baptist
Church
executive director of enterprise planning
and
process
in Williamsburg, Va., recognized Colonial
Williamsburg President and CEO Mitchell
Seals,
B. Reiss and members
development
of the Foundation' s
staff for their work
on the Let Free-
dom Ring Challenge on Thursday, May 17.
Robert " Bobby" Braxton,
the Rev. Regi-
nald Davis and Sue Wilson said Dr. Reiss and
his staff worked
provide
public
coverage,
tics,
with First
relations
a website,
volunteers,
Ms.
and
Church
social
reservation
research
Wilson
Baptist
system,
to
media
logis-
presented
Dr.
Reiss
with
lection plate dating back to 1865. For the
he
received
a
book
of memories
containing signatures from the guestbook,
selected
comments
and images
from the Let
Freedom Ring Challenge. The last gift was
a leaf for the Tree
of Life that is painted
the foyer wall of the church
management,
on
with his name,
and
Stephen
Colonial Williamsburg' s interpretive
awarded
leaves
year imprinted
program
manager,
with their name,
on them
were
also
month
and
for the First Baptist
Church Tree of Life.
Founded secretly in the year of America' s
independence,
First
Baptist
Church
persevered during enslavement, Revolution
and Civil War and is one of the country's
oldest African - American
and the gala.
three gifts representing
the past, present
and future. The first item was a framed col-
present,
the true
honor is working with such exceptional and
dedicated colleagues every day."
Working Children" was nominated for
Special.
senior
nominations,
houses
of Baptist
worship. Entering this year of its 240th
anniversary, the church' s 130 - year - old bell
tion
Employees
induded
are Linda Randulfe,
tor /editor;
Leslie
Frances
Doimn
Program/
in the nominaproducer / direc-
Burroughs,
Clark,
producer;
co- producer;
and
Williamsburg
conservators,
Co-
lonial Williamsburg's programs are competing for the awards alongside " NASA 360
Rovers Reloaded"
from the National
Insti-
tute ofAerospace; " Ways to Pay for College"
by Maryland Public TV; "Trash Tallc Special
Feature"
by the National
mospheric
Oceanic
Administration;
and At-
and " The Com-
pany Man" by Rocket Media Group for the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
David Shelton, effects editor.
Awards
Working Children" premiered March
12, 2015, and helped illuminate the evolu-
Formerly known as Electronic
tion
of child
labor
in America
from
colo-
will be announced
Trips / HERO
June 25.
Live!, the series of
Field
broadcasts
ended in April after 21 years. However, Co-
nial times to today. In 1775, a young apprentice boy dreams of a better life while
working in a Philadelphia print shop. A
lonial Williamsburg' s multimedia library of
American history resources remains avail-
Mexican - American
ing Children" and " The Freedom Quest of
Oney Judge." HERO also features educa-
migrant
girl
in
1960s
California struggles to harvest garlic all day
and keep up with her studies.
The Freedom
received
Quest
nominations
Audio
and
in
two
Informational/
Program /Special.
ry, Wayne
of Oney Judge"
A.
categories:
Instructional
In the Audio
Hill,
multi -instrumentalist,
music
catego-
composition/
and Charles White,
had hung silent in its belfry since the days
of segregation. Following its restoration by
Colonial
Oney' s quest was threatened
A total of 278 entries were received.
able and includes
tional
video,
programs
student
such as " Work-
web
activities,
room lessons and other teacher
This program
class-
resources.
was underwritten
in part
by the William and Gretchen Kimball
Young Patriots Fund.
Want to know mare? For more information
on HERO, visit colonialwilliamsburg:org hero.
/
the
congregation challenged freedom- loving
people to visit and ring the bell for hope,
peace and justice during February' s Black
History Month, when more than 4,000
people
answered
the call.
burg vice president of strategic communica-
The Let Freedom Ring Challenge was
made possible in part by a generous grant
from sponsoring partner the Ford Founda-
tions, Doug Marty, Colonial Williamsburg
tion of New York.
month
and
Mike
year.
Holtzman,
Colonial
Williams-
Editor's Note. A guest staying at the Williamsburg Lodge left an it behind important to their little boys and Lodge employees could not locate it. Paul Watson, housekeeping manager u the Williamsburg Lodge, offered to replace the item, but the little by asked
fora Hotch Potch figure instead)
Dear, Mr. Watson
Photo by Dave Doody
Thank you so much for buying the stuffed person ( Hotch Potch figure). You are so
nice. I can' t thank you enough. That was one of my favorite hotels. Sorry for wanting
something that was a lot of money.
Colonial Williamsburg was my favorite trip ever. I LOVE the colonial guy you
got
The Freedom Quest of Oney Judge" was nominated for an Emmy. This scene depicted the departure from Mt. Vernon for Philadelphia and included Mary Carter ( Oney Judge) and Karla
Antoinette ( Betty Judge, Oney's mother). Linda Randulf stood on the left, and Jorin Hood was
on
the
right
me!!
From,
AODs
Continued from page 1
Zach
Michigan Universi-
deserving
ty and the University of Michigan, will
Thomas
join
Your hotels # 1 fan
burg from Western Michigan University,
Colonial
liamsburg
president
Wil-
where
as vice
of devel-
liamsburg
tablished
the
only with
of one
to more
mission
James "
Jim"
Thomas
D.
Rockefeller
that base of support
than
100, 000,"
Reiss
has
said.
will require
continued
lead-
to great effect throughout his 25 -year career."
Z` cL\ Yap
It's an honor
4-f
Williams-
relations
of the Western
for devel-
and
as
execu-
Michigan
Uni-
grated approach
of a service- based,
to development
inte-
and alumni
engagement that resulted in a 160 percent inman, John
ership and innovation, which Jim has shown
Fnq„
investment,"
to be here."
Colonial
as vice president
alumni
led implementation
To sustain that legacy and our Foundation' s
critical
to
versity Foundation. At Western Michigan he
was es-
Jr. Over 90 years,
grown
and
tive director
Wil-
philanthropic
support
comes
he served
opment
opment July 1.
Colonial
of philanthropic
said. " It' s great
Thomas
to join President
Reiss and
crease in gifts over the prior five - year period.
Previously Thomas served in development leadership positions with the University
of Michigan
Michigan
Health
and the University
System,
as
executive
of
di-
rector of the Greater
Lansing Catholic Ed-
ucation
and
Foundation,
velopment
as director
of de-
for Detroit' s Sacred Heart Major
the championship team of The Colonial
Williamsburg Foundation and its donors,
Seminary. He earned his master's degree in
volunteers
cial Seminary and his bachelor's degree from
and
friends,
all
of whom
make
this a very special place, a place worthy and
theological
Michigan
studies
from
State University.
St. John' s Provin-
�dLOi2uLG
JUNE
9, 2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
koea
Pe&
4,
Shields Tavern offers unique dining experience, historical encounter
EMPLOYEE
NAME: Eric Pennystone
POSITION:
Guest
services
manager
at
Shields Tavern
YEARS
a huge hit for our customers, and they are
baked on site each day at the bakery.
The McKenzie
OF SERVICE: "
1 now have a to-
cookies
Apothecary
and a beverage,
sells pre - baked
while
the Dubois
tal of 22 years of service with The Colonial
Grocery sells cookies, homemade ice cream
Williamsburg Foundation, all with hospitality. I did leave for one year to work at the
and beverages.
Anheuser - Busch Brewery
our food products from the Williamsburg
in Williamsburg,
but returned in July of last year to assume
the
position
of
guest
service
manager
at
Shields Tavern.
I began my Colonial Williamsburg career
in 1994
as a wait staff member
and did this for 11 years.
at Shields
I then transferred
I am responsible
for order-
ing at all of these sites. We obtain most of
Lodge.
I review our staffing levels and our advanced reservations each day, as we do suggest
dinner
reservations
in advance.
I also
interact with our dining guests to ensure
they have a pleasant dining experience at
to the wait staff at King's Arms Tavern for
Shields
one
new dining schedule, meal sales have also
year,
and
then
served
as the
banquet
Tavern.
Since
we have
adopted
our
increased."
captain at the Williamsburg Lodge for eight
years before taking my one - year absence."
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: " I love
WHAT I DO: "
I am one of three guest
the variety
services
at Shields Tavern.
daily basis and in dealing with both our
managers
I am
of responsibilities
I have on a
responsible for scheduling the front of the
house at Shields. My schedules are posted
guests and employees.
two weeks in advance. This has been a rather
er in providing a unique dining experience
unique
here.
year
at
our
colonial
tavern
in
that
at Shields,
We have a great staff
and we all try to work togeth-
I had been
on the wait staff here
for
this year we are open from 11: 30 a. m. — 9
11 years, and I enjoy sharing my earlier ex-
p.m. each day. Prior to this year, Shields
Tavern was open for business only five days
periences with my own staff now, especially
each
week
between
and was closed
lunch
and
for several
dinner.
We
hours
are
now
open continuously throughout the day with
the
same
menu,
and
we
cater
to
bilities,
to my scheduling
I also
do the payroll
mentioned employees,
guests
responsi-
for the above
as well as assist in the
direct responsibilities
for all of
our grab- and -go units, induding the Raleigh Tavern Bakery, McKenzie Apothecary
and Dubois Grocery. At the Raleigh Tavern
Bakery,
we sell pre -made
our
new
of a transition
sandwiches,
as
well as ginger and chocolate chip cookies.
The addition of the ginger cookies has been
this
year with our new scheduling and hours of
operation
and some
of our staff have
been
required
to work
handled
this transition
it has resulted
double
TO
shifts.
believe
Staff
of sorts
IMPROVE
EXPERIENCE: "
Tavern
now
well although
in an adjustment
many of them."
WHAT
I DO
I at Shields
Our
for
THE
staff
and
that we are ` on
stage' every day in the performance of our
duties. We want our guests to not only have
a unique dining experience but a special historical encounter
past knowledge
with the past as well. My
Williamsburg
employees
Always
especially as it relates to pregnancy — in the
news
for several
months.
Zika is a disease
No
Control ( CDC) knows
local
es have
States,
ciated
These
mosquito - bome
been
reported
and
Zika
been
could
strength.
DO NOT spray repellent
If using a sunscreen,
cas-
Symptoms
travel - asso-
result lido-
the United States.
can
second.
of the Zika virus are fever,
spread
other
viruses
and tend to bite mostly during the day.
tivitis ( red eyes)
and appear
treat the symptoms:
bites is the best
Take
prevention. Wear long -sleeved shirts and
long pants.
such
to reduce
dehydration.
water. Mosquitoes
NSAIDS)
until
dengue
out items
medical condition,
pools,
birdbaths,
once a week
planters,
flowerpots
and
all of the guest
gave
Batteries
head
football
for another
talk to your doctor
toys,
or other healthcare provider before tak-
trash
ing additional
Joe Gibbs. This was during the Fleet Week. I
have been lucky enough to make friendships
from this group that comes every year."
ACCOMPLISHMENT: "
My
life revolves around my family, induding my
wife,
three- year - old
son
and
two- year - old
daughter. I am also being allowed, in my cur-
ser-
vices managers from Shields, King's Arms,
rent position,
Chowning' s and Christiana Campbell' s taverns where we can address any issues that any
with at Shields that hopefully will make them
an optimal dining experience for our guests.
Recently
employee
Foundation and having an annual reception
better
on how we might im-
from our group
to manage
employees
that
the people I work
will
then
translate
making the 20 -Year Club as an
of The Colonial Williamsburg
my career here."
INTERESTS / HOBBIES: " I love to play
golf and spending time at the beach with
my family. In addition, I enjoy playing video games and have been doing so since I was
serving as a banquet captain at the Williamsburg Lodge, I was able to meet actress Betty
White
and helped
arrange
a small
function
for her. She was very down to earth and appreciative of our efforts to help her. I was
five years old."
Mayor's Cup Blood Drive slated for June 16
participation
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation,
the City of Williamsburg
Red Cross
will sponsor
and the American
a blood
at their
blood
drive
will win
the Mayor' s Cup.
drive from
Those who wish to donate blood must be
10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Thursday, June 16 at the
Williamsburg Community Building, 401
at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and
N. Boundary St.
encouraged.
be in overall
To compete for the Mayor's Cup, parRoads area
220 - 7029
are
good health.
The city that has the largest percentage of
select
Appointments
are
an appointment,
To make
and
call
option "
5."
Walk- ins
welcome.
For more
drive in June.
information,
contact
Jessica
Tarr at jtarr@cvforg.
FORSALE:
RPM
WALTER /
Collection
BEETHOVENnine
7 - record
set will
all
symphonies
original
ins...
331/
2
Goods a d services advertised
individuals
Columbia
label. Johnson at ((757) 532 - 0817.Spindle Marks. $ 1511. CALL:
Euellnn Condkion No
arty
757)
Deadline
Severe disease requiring hospitalization
is uncommon.
been
or
Colonial
by The Colonial
SALE
1938
Spasm.
An
Deco
Reproduction
Radio.
for Marketplace
te publication.
Emerior111
telephone
sounding
and beaud fully Stunning
Newly
cleaned
potnrdomered
Er,allurt
Ads
must
text
is Manduyat
Williamsburg
include
n
employee'
meekprior
s name
nd personal
number, Ads can run Jor P to two consecutive
issues
Many people do not realize they have
Repair
Foundation
Company.
FOR
in CIF News are offered by
and as such are not endorsed
Williamsburg
Mirrored
containers.
or gaps
in your
septic
CALL:
Jock (
804)
317 -
AM / FM Repo Radio. $
200
1719.
If you would like your ad to run again please submit
person
or
through
e- mail
to pmgers.
Once a person has been infected,
Cover open vent or plumbing pipes using wire mesh with holes smaller than
she is likely to be protected from future
an
Zika virus infection during pregnancy
he or
infections.
Colonial WIIIIamsburgNews
is published by de Office orlmemal
dunce m: C Ionia) Williamsburg
Di...,
Public
News,
CBO
C mmnnicoions
I.
Cdonial Williamsburg employees. Send ewrspmr
132, Ice m 220.7702 or eyrnil k iopmger, pywfmq.
All: ers .............................................................................. ............................... .........................
Kevin
Use screens
on windows
and doors.
Use insect
repellents
IR3535,
tbrdle, Dave Deady, Ton,
reen, Tracey Culden,
Rogers.
7286
7121
Jane Lloyd, Chuck Reusbry.,
Jemc, Rom, Joe Svaw, Darnell Vemde Rachel Wm, Lel Whir,, Sheri Wood
A pregnant woman can pass the virus
with one of the
to her fetus during pregnancy.
following active ingredients: DEET,
picaridin,
Conibumis: An.
can cause serious birth defects.
Be
sure to repair holes.
Cr....
Pemu
Elimr..................................................................................................................................... ...........................
mosquito.
the ad in
wforg.
infected.
tank.
adult
oil of lemon
to
at the Lodge was also very special to me in
Built by Crosley in 1998. Sleigh Lyle Bnn ilul Blue An Dew
medication.
Tightly cover water storage containers so
mosquitos cannot get inside to lay eggs.
cracks
hat
coach
can be ruled
If you are taking medicine
buckets,
Area
will usually hold
with
someone
drugs
anti - inflammatory
roidal
out to reduce the risk of bleeding.
tires,
meeting
Redskins
BIGGEST
hospitality operations,
a weeldy
our guests
of Historic
Lodge,
Interstate
fever and pain.
Empty, scrub, turn over, cover or throw
as
requests
at the
head
signed by NASCAR owner and former
their meal is and try to answer any questions
director
Dame
Lou Holtz.
as acetaminophen
water.
such
have a balladeer come by and sing at their
table. I will drop by to inquire about how
Washington
must host at least one blood
to prevent
medicine
Tylenol')
typically lay eggs in and near standing
that hold water
me an autographed
Also, Seth Farrell,
Notre
Do not take aspirin and other non - ste-
Steps to control mosquitos indude:
standing
Also
versaries that our guests may be celebrating
when they dine with us. We will usually
or address any special
might have.
while
former
and TV analyst
and are made aware of any particular anni-
ticipating cities in the Hampton
Get plenty of rest.
Drink fluids
mosquito
three to 12 days
following bite from an infected mosquito.
Symptoms may last several days to a week.
Ifyou believe you have the Zika virus,
There is no vaccine to prevent the Zika
Eliminate
on skin un-
apply sunscreen
first and insect repellent
United
cal spread of the virus in some areas of
Mosquitoes
coach
der clothing.
cases.
cases
football
MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES: " While
in-
rash, joint pain, muscle aches and conjunc-
imported
at Shields
has been very helpful to me and all of us."
label
Reapply every few hours depending on
product
now:
in the
but there have
virus. Avoiding
product
mosquito.
Here's the information that the Center
for Disease
the
structions.
caused by a virus, spread primarily through
the bite of an infected
follow
events
The sharing of information
lyptus, or para - menthane - diol.
may
of special
prove the dining experiences of our guests.
and beverage industry allows me to impart
and the Zika virus —
We do all sorts
and recommendations
in the food
of mosquito -borne virus, Zika
Colonial
also able to meet
this experience to my staff as well.
of us may have, as well as share our thoughts
and experience
Employees should be aware
have seen information
Club.
employees.
been somewhat
GUEST
hiring of these employees as well.
I also have
of
It has
have
all
who have a variety of different tastes.
In addition
some
Photo by Dutton Vemie
Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO Mitchell B. Reiss inducted Eric P nystone into the
20- 8
euca-
For more information, visit the Immix
cdc.
gov /
zika/.
This
publicaion
View
is rerydable
Colonial
Wllliamsl
02016
ordine
at
Iles
pp,
PubQdations,
ubFwICW
News
Colonial
Ouline\
Willi...,
ewnem\
FomWaion
wrrem. pdf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 9, June 9, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-06-09
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/0591d591092c8835265a12bec6aef72b.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=jGSmgznwTRfROHFOHWpXHx1M7-wJC7UforKTOOgRY8Gi9zXfMlG0qxz05ZjoM3JJt763WiFfqBUbjI8aGIVff3IwfgsdYNywvA3j0B7R0OyL-7lPjArXa03rB75VFjeCMxDwWZSHgnhQGQu8u4A6-RgYqwj-My3zFnwy5NTDLJsYKrLpQq2dZtwjh0QWT1edNzDmzGRgSucFFwTr0Ijfyf78rEX9nYKzdSTYPXc1xONlmS1jpJgaOgFGpsZaINnbXGn-0ZFxPp2KrlWYq45mzDI9%7ETvRIfMPwnDGO7UPuG9DVsw2vkuI33XeRUo56TZXlOKoejZe1habyyY2Oavbfw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
be97619b4a3d0e15f12a87819118b69f
PDF Text
Text
cAem
INFORMATION
MAY
23,
ABOUT
2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
This
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAovnews \currentpdf
69, NO.
publication
8
is recyclable.
Hornsby performs for hometown crowd during Funhouse Fest in June
Grammy"- winning singer- songwriter Bruce Hornsby gathers musical friends
and innovation, prearranged songs and
for Funhouse
tric volume — is what makes them so
lawn
Fest
on June
of the Art Museums
improvisation, acoustic tones and elec-
24 — 26 on the
of Colonial
thrillingly dynamic, in concert and on
Wil-
record.
liamsburg.
Named after Hornsby' s 1998 song " Fun -
That their sound
is so seamless,
so organic, is testament to Greensky' s
enduring vision and tireless dedication.
house," the festival is curated by Hornsby and unites musicians known for their
genre- bending proclivities. Bruce curated
Since their first rumblings
at the start
of the millennium, they have emerged
the event as part of the Virginia Arts Festival
as
and Festival
Williamsburg.
artists
collaborated
captivating live show while at the same
time developing a knack for evocative,
disarming songcraft.
with
year
have
or opened
Many of these
with,
for him
over
performed
his
30 - plus-
career.
relentless
creating
a
June 25, Gates open at 1 p. m Performances
We' re pleased
to
be able
to
offer
this
begin at 4 p. m.
lineup of great artists from across a broad
Bruce
spectrum
ers.
of American
music,
for the most
part a group of old friends and musical cohorts
road warriors,
from
the 30 years
our first record,"
since
the release
Hornsby
Almost
and the Noisemak-
three
decades
after
win-
ning a Grammy' for Best New Artist
and launching one of contemporary
of
said Hornsby. " And we' re
music' s
most
diverse
careers,
Bruce
also happy to be able to present it in my
Hornsby
still makes joyful noise as he
hometown -
discovers
dever
hell, I can walk to the gig every
day('
Hornsby was born and raised in Williamsburg. Growing up in a musical family,
he often played
in local dubs
chronide
collection
Colvin
male
electrifying
sation thrown
solos
band,
the
singer -
as
Her
Shawn
are
ever
Colvin
Williamsburg native Bruce Hornsby will perform three times throughout the Funhouse Fest
event, June 24 -26. The Virginia Arts Festival also kicks off with a solo performance from Hornsby
at Phi Beta Memorial Hall at the College of William and May on June 23 to raise money for
local charities.
fe-
that become
companions
treasured,
Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Emmylou
and
and improvi-
Record
of the
Year
for
shot
been
She
nominated
has
released
for
10
another
Greensky Bluegrass. The five members of Greensky Bluegrass have forged
a defiant,
powerful
sound
rooted in classic stringband
extends
outwards
with
albums,
that,
grams,
while
national
and
these components — tradition
and
Guy
Clark,
Steve
appeared
on
the
and Matt Garrison.
spans
five decades
orations
country
with
established
Earth. When
Railroad
What
in
In a career
and includes
some
of
modern
the
jazz,
that
collab-
most
icon-
NEA
and
Grammy' winner Jack DeJohnette has
Earth
an
unchallenged
reputation
as one of the greatest
history of the genre. The list of creative
interested
instruments
in playing
together.
acous-
Since
associations
then
drummers
throughout
his
in the
career
is
they have released six albums and one
popular live recording called, " Elko."
lengthy and diverse: John Coltrane,
Ultimately,
in ma-
ny Rollins, Thelonious
Railroad
Earth' s music
Miles Davis, Ornette Colweman,
is
man,
Todd
with
Sheaffer,
seamless
and
is
arrangements
er, George Benson, Stanley Turrentine,
delivered
and
Herbie
superb
Musical
became a master storyteller in his own
influences
include
Hancock,
Henderson,
musicianship of all six band members.
quickly
Son-
Monk, Bill Ev-
ans, Stan Getz, Keith Jarrett, Chet Bak-
driven by the remarkable songs of front
international
Earle
one
world).
Jack DeJohnette with Ravi Coltrane
which
ic figures
tic
and radio pro-
featured
number
bluegrass
of guys
seven.
touring schedule. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt
zeal. The tension and release
between
had her songs
non -stop
ex-
ploratory
television
count-
Town,"
the
started out in 2001, they were a bunch
jor motion pictures and maintained a
Americana,
a fearless,
countless
Guitar
in
Railroad
hit
Thunder.
on
Baez and
1986 saw the release of his
record, "
to
Travis Tritt,
charts and immediately established the
term " New Country"
single " Sunny Came Home" and has
Hornsby and Skaggs' band, Kentucky
Joan
Pretenders,
debut
In the
the
kind of music is it then? You decide.
less others.
album she has won three Grammy'
Awards, induding Song of the Year
to these songs,
Jennings,
The
26 years since the release of her debut
in the mix of Skaggs,
taboo
Harris, Waylon
out
lifetime
for their listeners.
using drums and amplifiers ( somewhat
right, with his songs being recorded by
more
stands
a singular
and enduring
talent.
songs are works of craft and ca-
tharsis
of
In an era when
songwriters
Photo provided byVogoia Arts Festival
with
Noisemakers.
they will perform
and Earle.
ubiquitous,
and Hornsby. Hornsby' s spirited piano
brings a new dimension
to
snapshots
the albums " The Way It Is" and " Rehab
Reunion" in their entirety.
songs from the masterful duo of Skaggs
with
longtime
During this concert,
and lively expanded hits wait to be
fresh
musical
this than Hornsby' s communion
his
Bruce Hornsby Ricky Skaggs and
Kentucky
Thunder.
Hornsby
performs with Ricky Skaggs and his band,
Kentucky Thunder. Bluegrass treasures
on this
dynamic
ways
of his often generously collaborative
journey. Nothing better illustrates
and hotel bars.
More than a decade after bursting onto the
scene with " The Way It Is," the Hornsby
family returned and settled in Williamsburg.
June 24 Gates open at 6p.m. Performances
begin at 7'15p.m
discovered
and expansive
Dave
Freddy
Holland,
Hubbard,
Joe
Betty
See Funhouse Fest, page 2
bluegrass,
Grant from the Home Depot Foundation funds free admission
for military and their families on Memorial Day weekend
By Joe Straw
Depot Foundation. " This program provides
Public Relations Manager
an opportunity for our military families
to engage with the history of a nation for
This Memorial Day weekend Colonial
Williamsburg honors service to America
with free admission tickets for active duty
their families,"
grant
Colonial Williamsburg
Mitchell
from the Home Depot Foundation.
The " Honoring Service to America"
tee
tick-
B. Reiss,
expanding
et has all the benefits of a regular admission
outreach. "
ticket, induding
servicemen
admission
for Colonial
said Elisabeth
Williams-
to more than
We
Reiss,
President
and head
the
wife of
and CEO
of a commit-
Foundation' s military
are forever
and women
indebted
for their
to our
sacrifices,
40 historic trades and sites, the military en-
and we
campment,
Foundation for partnering with us to support military families."
and the Art Museums
of Colo-
nial Williamsburg. The program has distributed 15, 500 tickets
The
Home
The
since 2014.
Depot
Foundation,
which
awarded the grant in 2015, focuses its phil-
FOUNDATION
anthropic efforts on improving the homes
and lives of U. S. military veterans and their
families.
We' re proud
to partner
with
Colonial
Williamsburg again this year to honor the
and
grants
serve our country,"
director of finance
administration
for
the
Home
service
to the Home
member
need
Depot
not be pres-
ent, and free Honoring Service to America tickets
will
be provided
to dependent
family members of currently deployed
troops
men and women who
said John E. Ellington,
are grateful
Veterans
with
who
appropriate
separated
tickets
are
available
the Colonial Williamsburg
and the Merchants
burg to host service members, veterans and
military, reservists, retirees, veterans, national
guardsmen
and their
dependents,
made possible through a $ 100, 000
admission
onsite
Regional
at
Vis-
itor Center, Lumber House ticket office
which they sacrifice so much."
It is an honor
tification of service. These weekend -long
identification.
before
retirement
Square ticket window.
Memorial Day Service
Memorial
Day
commemorative
A
service begins at 10 a. m. on May 30 to
honor
service
members
who
died
serv-
ing their country. A procession with the
Fife
and
Drum
support
Governor' s Palace
will
begin
and proceed
at the
to Bruton
Parish Church, ending at the Capitol.
Wreaths
and
will
volleys
American
other
be
fired
placed,
prayers
to honor
Revolution,
given,
soldiers
the Civil
of the
War and
conflicts.
This
commemorative
service
is free and
open to the public
For more information
Service
to America"
about " Honoring
tickets
and
program,
can bring a copy of their honorable dis-
telephone 855- 296 -6627 or visit wwuecolo-
charge paperwork, form DD 214, as iden-
n ialwilliamsburg. corn.
�dLOi2uLG
1 /
MAY
23,
2016
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Guests learn how to become
detectives during
During
the
behind - the- scenes
new
tour,
Building Detectives," architectural historian Carl Lounsbury and his colleagues Jeff
Klee, Willie
Graham
veal the secrets
and Sarah Thomas
of the Robert
Our goal is to make
re-
Carter House.
a complete
inven-
tory of the historic fabric of the building
and to show the different changes made by
important
people
who
lived
such as Royal Governor
in
Although
restored
in 1931,
no thorough
The architectural
historians
uncovered
a
inal M- shaped
roof to its present
hipped
on
hipped arrangement in 1759" he said.
Part
of the reason
for the change
was
to
prevent rainwater from flowing into the attic.
is good
circumstantial
evidence
that
the attic may have provided sleeping space
for slaves,"
guests
stalled
changes
best
mystery. " Carter's grandson, Robert Carter
Nicholas, changed the roof line of the orig-
architectural study of the building has been
made. Just walking through the house,
can see significant
next
door."
There
and Robert ` King' Carter," Carl said.
so he did the
thing and built an imposing one right next
the house
Robert Dinwiddie
program
Governor' s House
that have
Carl said. "
from the inside
There' s a lock that locks
that would
not have been
if the area was used for storage.
in-
If so, we
been made throughout the 18th- century
Photo by Poona Rogers
Colonial Williamsburg' s Liberty Lounge offers a place for military retirees, veterans and their
families a place to relax in the Revolutionary City.
know this was done after the roof was changed
residence. "
in 1759 and probably done when the house
was owned by another grandson, Robert Car-
We are curious
those changes
to discover when
were made. The purpose
of
this new program is to show our guests how
ter RI, who later manumitted
we do our work," he said. " It is an exercise
CW's new Liberty Lounge
in learning how to look."
For instance, there might be areas in the
house
welcomes military guests
Public Affairs Manager
The Liberty Lounge, a new complimentary space where ticketed Colonial
Williamsburg military guests — induding
retirees,
veterans
and
their
dependents —
can relax and recharge in the Revolutionary
Located in the Margaret
unteers, many of whom served in the military or whose relatives served, and show-
cases vintage military memorabilia from
Foundation collections.
Again this year, Colonial Williamsburg
offers the " Honoring Service to America" Ticket,
City, officially opens Thursday, May 26.
Hunter Work-
which
Memorial
provides
free
Day and Veterans
admission
Day weekend
shop just off Duke of Gloucester Street,
the Liberty Lounge offers amenities for relaxation including hot and cold beverages,
for members of the military, retirees, veterans, and their dependents, supported by
wireless Internet access and a children' s area.
Foundation.
To receive a complimentary Liberty Lounge
pass, guests should bring proof of military
Expanded military outreach continues
June 1, when active -duty military, reserve
service to any Colonial Williamsburg
and National
tick-
a$
100, 000
grant
from
the
Home
Depot
Guard personnel
qualify for
gle -day, Multiday, Annual, Good Neighbor,
Collegiate or service- related complimentary
pass.
five Annual
current
admission
ticket
induding
a Sin-
The Liberty Lounge is part of a broad
military outreach initiative led by Elisabeth
Reiss, wife of Colonial Williamsburg
dent and CEO Mitchell
Presi-
Elisabeth
Reiss
said. "
We look forward
to
Liberty Lounge' s opening and the opportunity it will provide us to serve those who
serve our nation selflessly."
Funhouse
sponsors
Fresh
Lowe' s, Royal Cup
Market
contributed
to
Lib-
erty Lounge in addition to funding from a
generous
B. Reiss.
It is an honor to extend hospitality to
our deserving military and their families,"
Passes.
Corporate
and The
anonymous
Additional
is dinged
and
We teach guests how to use high -tech
tools
like flashlights,"
donor.
information
about
the
Lib-
erty Lounge is available at Colonial Williamsburg ticketing locations, online https: //
www.colonialwilliamsburg. com / o /revolud
tionag- city /tour -the- city /liberty- lounge/ or by
calling 1- 855- 296 -6627.
Carl said.
If a guest
rakes the beam of a flashlight along the wall,
it might
newer
appear
surface
to be smooth
and indicate
a
or it could have imperfections
also
will
forms
dated
was used to prepare
Carter
III ordered
white - brown
about
induded
1755,
the passage
wallpaper
and
the
wallpaper
blue
which
for wallpa-
for three par-
of this
dendro-
with
green
with
large
wallpaper
Did
all traces
learn
to after
lors in the house — a crimson wallpaper,
flowers.
indicating an older surface.
Guests
old legal
per. On top of the legal form burlap was
applied to hang wallpaper. In 1762, Robert
where it might be very smooth.
the
We hope
1931
a
leaves
yellow
restoration
remove
episode?
to
find
out
and
much
more
chronology or using tree rings to date the
construction of a building. " We discovered
when we work our way through the house
the house was erected in 1726 -27," Carl
still retain many secrets. It's just a matter of
learning how and where to look for them."
Want to learn more? Building Detectives"
will be held beginning May 23 at 9:30 a. m..
said. "
That
president
complimentary Single -day admission for
themselves and up to three direct dependents, while retirees and veterans qualify for
50 percent off Single -day Passes and up to
eting location and present or purchase a
the woodwork
coated with lots of paint and other sections
The lounge is staffed by Foundation vol-
By Joe Straw
where
his slaves."
Other intriguing things that have been
found in the Robert Carter House
was
the
year
that
Carter
was
of the Governor' s Council.
was probably
He
the richest man in the col-
this summer,"
Carl observed. "
Our buildings
ony, and his house was one of the nicest
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and
houses
will continue through September.
in town. He couldn' t move into the
CW looking for a few good men,
women to fill vacant jobs
A Military Open House will be held 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. May28. Active military, retirees
vicemen
and veterans and their spouses are invited to
the Liberty Lounge.
explore Colonial Williamsburg career paths.
We need to partner with the Liberty
Colonial Williamsburg human resources will be hiring for 250 jobs recruiting for
Lounge
full- time,
initiative,"
said Carole
Moore,
tal-
ent acquisition consultant. " We are inviting
current and former military personnel to
join the ranks of employees."
Liberty
Lounge
opens
and
servicewomen
More on the Open
such
part - time
as historic
ser-
and
summer
interpretation,
26.
positions
retail,
culi-
nary, housekeeping, restaurants and taverns.
Want to know
to military
on May
House will be found at
more?
Contact
Carole at
cmoore @duf org.
Fest
Continued from page 1
with
structure
way, he has developed a versatility that
allows room for hard bop, R &B, world
mainstay folk and bluegrass peers, Ao-
beautiful
ife
stories
that
music, avant - garde and just about ev-
to write her sophomore
mance
and listen.
Carter and so many more. Along
the
ery other style to emerge in the past
half century.
solo
album
and
O' Donovan
found
the
inspiration
album " In the
Magic Hour." The songwriting
for "
June 26 Gates open at 1 p. m. Performances
collaborating
In
with
the death
the
Magic
Hour"
process
coincided
of O' Donovan' s grand-
has resulted
in the creation
instrumental
original
evolve
pieces,
the American
with
vernacular,
ChessBoxer
as a " gentle soul," in the small Irish vil-
of the most important
The Taj Mahal Trio. In September
2014, some 50 years after moving to
Los Angeles to form the band Rising
Sons with fellow blues musicians Ry
Cooder and Jessie Lee Kincaid, Taj
lage of Clonakilty where he lived. The
Mahal hightailed
childhood
an honor
most
powerful
it to Nashville
he called "
and
to re-
one of the
wonderful
things
that could ever happen in my life."
Celebrating decades of recording and
touring that have nearly singlehandedly reshaped the definition and scope
of the blues via the infusion
ic sounds
ca
and
from
South
Grammy'-
strumentalist
guitarist
Honors
the
Afri-
two -time
and multi - in-
was feted with
Achievement
Award
Aoife
the Caribbean,
Pacific,
winning singer, songwriter,
film composer,
time
of exot-
for
the Life-
Performance
at the 13th Annual Americana
and Awards.
O' Donovan.
ments found between
mo-
touring her first
riods
is at the
of American
of
arrangements
forefront
of one
renaissance
music.
pe-
across the United States and Canada.
Funhouse
and fans who are always
returns
A
to perform
special
ChessBoxer
Memorial
intimate
days
excited
when
for a hometown
performance, "
Bruce
crowd.
An
Evening
Hall.
The
proceeds
from
this
fused
music with many widely recognized
musicians
and bands
all around
the
for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, Virginia Shakespeare Festival
world.
and Virginia
with a sense
of loss and mortali-
as much an ode to O' Donovan' s joyful
visits to Ireland. Aunts, un-
cles, grandparents
and flocks
of cousins
A
Mumford
Bruce
ward
Old
Turner,
is the bound-
list
Sons,
Hornsby,
together in the lingering Irish summer
twilight. " In my memory it was sunny
every day," O' Donovan says. " Although
that definitely cannot be true."
ChessBoxer
and
Sharpe
would gather at the Clonakilty seaside
to swim in the chilly ocean and sing
ChessBoxer.
partial
Crow
would
Dan
Alison
created
three
with Bruce Hornsby," will be held at 8 p.m.
on Thursday, June 23 at Phi Beta Kappa
and
recorded,
Fest will provide
of great music for Hornsby' s family, friends
has
ty's dark certainty. But the album is just
performed,
South America, Europe, Africa, and all
lyrics on " In the Magic Hour" are in-
include:
Auerbach,
Krauss,
and the Magnetic
Medicine
Show,
EdZeros,
Del Mc-
Coury The Vaccines,
Cadillac Sky,
Zac Brown Band, Dierks Bentley, Josh
Doc
Rend
Collective,
Watson,
Douglas,
Lee Dewyze,
Ricky
Skaggs,
Jerry
Bela Fleck, Keith and Kristyn
ary pushing, collaborative project by
Getty, Vance Powell, Charlie Peacock,
Markus Drays, Matthew Wilder, Big
Matt Menefee,
and
Masat.
Ross Holmes
With an interest
and Royal
in symphonic
music,
these three widely
musicians
have taken their
ed musical
In the quiet
inspired
tunes
of jazz, rock, classical and world music,
father, at age 93. She remembers him
ceive
perfor-
their
traditional
Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers.
begin at p.m.
each
From
to
of
compositions,
recognized
orchestrat-
ideas and condensed
them
Rich,
Charlie
A limited number
out-
of tickets
for $ 25 - $ 35 with purchase
of
three -day festival pass.
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets
and chairs for lawn seating only. Food and
beverage
vendors
Funhouse
will be on site.
Fest
is presented
as part of
Festival Williamsburg.
It is co- presented with the City of Williamsburg
and
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Festival Williamsburg is supported by
the Greater
Williamsburg
Chamber
and
Ma-
Tourism Alliance and funded in part by
The
the Williamsburg Area Arts Commission,
the City of Williamsburg and James City
County.
Washburn,
Bells, DJ Poet, Carnegie Hall to the
Hollywood Bowl, Glastonbury Fest to
Bonnaroo,
Red
Letterman
to
of melodic
Found
Habitat
Arts Festival' s educational
reach program.
are available
benefit
Willy
Glory, Abigail
nical
and knowledge
New
performance
son, Raghu Dixit, The Whistles &
down to three instruments. Their techform
Mars,
solo
Rocks
Leno,
to the Gorge,
Australia,
Asia,
Want to know more ?Veit http:// wwwfunhousefest. com/ tickets.
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
MAY
23,
2016
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
HR training now available
through CW' s Intranet
Human resources training has gone dig-
allow
you
to
click
ital. Online training courses are now avail-
your
Exit
the program
on
a
cell
and
add
information.
able on a variety of topics. The courses consist of handouts, user -friendly presentations
with
videos,
a
course
completion
out the form.
certificate
After the registration
and a survey.
Current offerings include:
you
will
a
Conflict Resolution
self - paced
Facilitation Skills
three week
is dosed,
information
window
complete
should
the
note only 50 spaces
for all employees
If they miss this registration
round of registration
Time Management
You will have
to
courses.
Employees
are available
Skills
and Team Building
To register,
more
and start and end dates.
Change Management
Teamwork
window
receive
about the course, log in instructions,
Business Writing
Interpersonal
once you have filled
at one time.
window, a new
will be offered
again so
check this link often to see the new dates on
click on Human
Resources
Online Training on the Intranet homepage.
After clicking on the link, please dick
Edit workbook."
the
spreadsheet.
More classes will be available
For
Then " Edit in Excel online." This will
later in the
year.
more
information
contact
Melissa
Seabolt at 7625 or nzteaboltorforg.
2016 Junior Golf program
invites youth to tee up!
The
Golden
conduct
its
Horseshoe
popular
Golf Club
junior
golf
clinic
will
green.
Open
to girls and boys ages 6 — 16, the
program
June
July
10
11 —
is presented
Mondays,
June
20,
27, Tuesday, July 5, Mondays, July 11,
18, July 25 and Aug. 1. Youth ages 6
meet from 3: 30 — 4: 30 p. m., and ages
16 meet from 5 to 6 p. m.
During the one - hour sessions,
professionals
Jeff Winters
lott will provide
PGA golf
and Erick Mel-
instruction
ping and putting
this
summer beginning Monday, June 20 at the
Green Course driving range and putting
on the follow-
Spotswood
Rules and etiquette
take place
at the Golden
Horseshoe Green Course driving range and
putting green, with the exception
of the
final session which will take place on the
Spotswood
Course.
Cost is $ 105 per junior, which
instruction,
indudes
a pizza party and awards cere-
mony on the last day.
Register early as these sessions fill rapidly.
Deadline for enrollment is June 10 at 5 p. m.
For more information
Jeff Winters
ing:
Club experience
All sessions
at ( 757)
or to register, call
ent and one junior
Fundamentals of the golf swing
Use of short and long irons and woods
Short game topics of pitching, chip-
and on severs
occasions, the Cherokee " favored the public with a dance."
565 - 8697.
Upon completing registration, one par-
of golf
Photo by Dave Doody
Throughout the 18th century, delegations of Cherokee traveled to Williamsburg
golfer
will have an open
invitation to play nine holes with cart on
the Spotswood Course for only $ 25 ( per visit based on availability).
Explore complex relationship between colonists, Native Americans
During the 18th century, multiple Cher-
okee delegations traveled to Williamsburg
to " treat"
Wellness Revolution off
with Virginia' s colonial
govern-
In
the
Footsteps
of Diplomats,"
1 -: 45 — 2:45 p. m., June 3, Wren Building. Guests join Buck Woodard of
ment over issues of trade, peace and alli-
Colonial Williamsburg' s American
ance.
to a good start, more planned
and
dian Initiative on a walking tour that
to a min-
explores sites and roles of 18th - century
Cherokee in Williamsburg. Along the
These
settlement
imum.
The Wellness
start,
with
portal
Revolution
the launch
through
is off to a great
of our wellness
Viverae,
and
our
ployee challenge, " On the Move."
week challenge
aged
began on April
employees
to
move
first
the names were entered into
a raffle to win the FitBit.
em-
to Todd Naevestad
The four-
and encour-
more
2, 520 minutes,
web
throughout
Congratulations
for winning
and being so active over the four - eek chalw
lenge!
Don't stop now that " On the Move" has
ended.
record
500 active minutes
tivated, challenge your peers!
course
of the challenge.
the
Half way through
the challenge, many participants doubled
that
Employees
Nation
If a challenge is what gets you moDecide
what
on Native
American
takes place June 1 — 5 throughout
the Revolutionary
City as interpreters
cuss the presence of the delegations
disin the
Camp
posted progress
and
encouraged
on Foundaone
another
with
Ed Schultz,
of the Cherokee,
10 a. m. —
12: 30 p. m. and 2 — 4 p. m. June 1 - 3,
and
the peers
you
and Botetourt
challenge"
on the
top
challenges
section
on
zette reported " they met in the evening
at the Camp of the Cherokees; where
Then,
the
corner
of the
wwwmyviverae.
see who wins,
all while
1751,
Streets.
On August
right
15,
the Virginia
Ga-
making a large Fire, they danced round
Conference
induding
On the Move" came to an end on May
1, with 142 employees having participated.
as activities scheduled throughout the day.
Keep an eye out for more details in e- mails,
All participants
finished
with an astonish-
ing 88, 908 minutes over the four -week
challenge. Since there was more than one
participant that logged the maximum of
From
the issuance of military tents
10 a. m. until 2 p. m. a variety of vendors
from
represent exciting wellness options, as well
as places for rest, cooking, repairing of
on bulletin
boards
and on Foundation
Na-
tion.
Want to know more? Contact Amy Gold schmiedt at220-7026with any questions.
the Magazine.
packs
and
The
moccasins,
and
Guests join members
Band
camps served
and Oklahoma
camaraderie.
of the Eastern
Band of Chero-
kee as they interpret the culture and diplomacy of the period. A Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket required.
Cherokee Trader Tour," 11: 45 a. m.
Scratch and Dent Sale scheduled for May 24
Colonial
Williamsburg' s products
sion will conduct
a Scratch
divi-
Tuesday, May 24 from 7 a. m. to 1 p. m. at
the Woodlands Conference Center.
The sale is open to all employees,
dents,
volunteers
must present
and retirees.
a valid
2016
depen-
All shoppers
trader
as he returns
to Wil-
liamsburg from the frontier. Walking
Colonial
Wil-
will apply. The sale will include a large variety of shop worn and slightly damaged
items along with samples, overstock and se-
Virginia' s deerskin
sight into a complex world of politics,
Lodge and Williamsburg
commerce
Cash, checks
counts
and all sales are final.
discounts
Inn. Shipping and
delivery will not be available. All items must
be taken that day so please plan accordingly.
liamsburg ID for entry.
All products will be priced at deep disfor the sale, no additional
12: 45 p.m., June 2. Guests join a
Cherokee
lect furniture pieces from the Williamsburg
and Dent Sale
and credit cards accepted.
All products
are sold in as - is condition,
Brethren:
Cherokee
and Dance," 7 p. m., June
of Botetourt
and
Nicholson
Streets. Guests gather by firelight as
Band
of Cherokee
shares
traditional stories and dances. Among
the Cherokee
dances
simple
have
people,
such stories
always
been
entertainment:
more
they
and
than
taught
mitting.
Day on Friday, June 3 at
Center.
ticket
values and history and communicated
the Woodlands
at Great Hopes.
people. A
admission
it, and conduded the Evening with
Harmony and Chearfulness."
Tempo-
ed to Wellness
farmer
and
and
the Eastern
based,
On April 29, Colonial Williamsburg also
hosted an " On the Move" group walk for
all participants to get in some extra activity.
historic
Friends
Storytelling
ner of Nicholson
or goal
Virginia' s rela-
required.
rary camps and accommodations were
made to house the parties of Indians,
journeyman
reservation
duration
being healthy!
Let' s keep the momentum going. Colonial Williamsburg employees are invit-
Plantation
of colonial
with the Cherokee
type of challenge you're up for, whether it's
corn portal.
Hopes
tionship
4, corner
challenge consisted of many activities such
as bike rides, yoga and even plowing at the
and politics
free
18th - century capital of Virginia.
In-
way, explore the economics, history
9: 30 a. m. — noon and 3 — 5 p. m., June
4 and 9: 30 a. m. — noon, June 5, cor-
to keep moving. Movement within this
Great
focus
claims
lands
want to challenge by selecting " create peer
goal.
tion
A special
programs
kept
Indian
Programs indude:
the day. The goal was to have employees
throughout
the prize
negotiations
of western
through
Native
town, he will introduce
and
and
trade
and
communities —
British.
Free
you to
offer
in-
local,
reservations
are required and may be obtained at
any ticket location or by contacting
the Call
Center.
This
tour
is for hotel
guests and annual pass holders only.
traditional
knowledge.
Separate
Weather
admission
per-
ticket re-
quired.
Return of the Cherokee: A Public
Dance," 1: 30 —2: 30 p.m., June 4, Palace Green, and 1: 30 — 2: 30 p. m., June
5, Market Square. Throughout the
18th century, delegations of Cherokee
traveled
to Williamsburg
trade agreements
eral occasions,
to negotiate
and alliances. On sev-
the Cherokee "
the public with a dance ...
siderable
number
favored
where a con-
of spectators,
both
male and female, were agreeably entertained."
The
Eastern
Band
of Chero-
kee' s Warriors ofAni Kituwha re- create
traditional
dances,
as seen on the Palace
Green in 1777. Weather permitting.
No ticket or reservation
Want
to
know
mare?
colonialwilliamsburg.
return - of-the -cherokee/
Research
and Historical
required.
Visit
https: / / www
com/ plan/ calendar/
or
the
Education,
Interpreter
Intranet
homepage at http:// intranet/hrt/manuals- resources/ inder. htm.
�dLOi2uLG
ezed
MAY
23,
2016
WHAT' S HArPEN1NG
koe4
Pe&
4,
Chowning' s Tavern focuses on its unique characteristics to attract guests
EMPLOYEE
NAME:
POSITION:
Guest
Felicia Sensiba
service
manager,
rience. We all try to make our guests feel at
home when dining at Chowning' s.
I also enjoy meeting
Chowning' s Tavern
YEARS OF SERVICE: " I began my employment with The Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation
on Aug.
11, 2008. My career
here has been entirely in the Hospitality division, and I previously served as a guest service manager
at Shields Tavern
before trans-
here
caught up."
WHAT
I DO
GUEST
TO
as well as local
IMPROVE
EXPERIENCE: "
ferring to Chowning' s in 2014. Chowning' s
was converting to an ale house. I was transferred here to help with the concept change,
as well as to help train the staff on devel-
our guests
oping and implementing
formances
this new concept
our guests who come
from all over the world,
residents. Some might wish to simply to say
hi!, while others may want to chat and get
who dine
come and special.
THE
We want
all of
with us to feel wel-
If a guest requests
certain
dietary preferences, needs certain future
dining reservations, hotel reservations, perand tours in Colonial
Williams-
in the Historic Area. We are also actually
burg, I make every effort to honor their
the only historic
requests. We also want to acknowledge
tavern with a bar outside,
special
WHAT I DO: " I essentially
as celebrating a birthday, wedding anniversary or other special event in their lives.
supervise
the
day -to -day operations at Chowning' s, the
wait
and
reception
staff
as
well
as
the
eration
in Colonial
Williamsburg
in that
our guests
In an effort
cu-
linary staff.
Chowning' s is a rather unique dining op-
events
to attract
might
and
have,
any
which is open when the weather is warmer."
cater
such
to a local
crowd as well as tourists, we have really tried
to focus on our outside garden seating and
garden bar, which is the only place in Colonial Williamsburg
to just sit and have a
open continually each day from 11: 30 a. m.
until dosing at 11 p. m. with an all- day
menu. We have three guest service managers at Chowning's and at least one of us is
always present during our hours of opera-
drink.
we started
tion,
summer.
we
except
no
as well
advance
registrations
as beforehand.
are here on Saturdays,
and
All three
are
of us
which traditionally
is
any guest issues that may arise
during the course of their meals, do the
weekly payroll and scheduling of staff, meet
with other Foundation
maintenance
issues
staff regarding
that
summer
our
in the ' Burg beer tasting events
Beers
as well as
Chowning's Sunset Serenades which features live music in the garden on Friday
evenings. Both of which will continue this
Chowning' s is celebrating its 75th
anniversary
this year as a colonial
tavern,
so
it will be a very special year for all of us who
our busiest day of the week.
I address
Last
require
any
attention,
work and dine here."
MEMORABLE
though
EXPERIENCES:
all of our guests
Al-
who dine in a Co-
lonial Williamsburg tavern are very special to
me, I was especially honored to serve several
and also meet with marketing staff in plan-
distinguished
ning and promoting
visitors
who
dined
in one
of
Photo by eceec Raga
Felicia Sensiba, guest service manager at Chowning' s, posed with mascot Billy in the garden.
Outdoor dining is one of the amenities the tavern offers guests.
Chowning' s Tavern obviously has a very
special meaning in their lives, and we were
honored to serve them on their special day."
BIGGEST
ACCOMPLISHMENT "
While
awah
and I was a pastry chef at Ki-
Island
Resort
in South
Carolina
for
four years. I also taught culinary arts and
hospitality at the high school level in North
Carolina before moving here eight years
our taverns while I was working. My list in-
working as a
Shields Tavern,
we might have at Chowning' s. I also help
develop our menus with our culinary staff."
dudes former Speaker of the U. S. House of
Life Below Stairs' dinner theater program as
INTERESTS / HOBBIES: "
Representatives
degree in art history, and I love to read his-
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: " Every
Rivers and Florida U. S. Senator Marco Ru-
well as a Mr. Shields' Pig Roast. Those programs really helped start the partnership be-
day is different at Chowning' s, and I like the
diversity and challenges that might present
themselves on a daily basis. We have an ex-
bio.
tween the taverns and the Foundation
16- year - old son and a daughter
cellent staff at Chowning' s, and we get along
very well together in providing our guests
ding anniversary. They made a special visit
to Chowning' s to dine with us, as they did
55 years previously on their wedding night.
any special
events
that
with a unique and wonderful dining expe-
Newt Gingrich, actress Joan
I also recall a couple who dined with us re-
cently who were celebrating
their 55th wed-
guest service manager at
I helped initiate the ` High
University,
ago.
torical
that
fiction
novels.
I also
have
I have two children,
a
a
who is now
we see today with the character interpreters
13. They are both avid and active swimmers,
in
and my husband
the
taverns.
My career has almost always centered
around hospitality and culinary arts. I have
culinary degree from Johnson and Wales
and I attend a lot of their
swim meets locally and out of state. If I am
not at a swim meet or at work, my favorite
thing to do is travel with my family."
P/
l(4J cAGP,
P
Mayor's Cup Blood Drive slated for June 16
CW partners with RAVE Mobile Safety
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
has partnered with Rave Mobile Safety to
cell
Supervisor' s Not
Due
to data
limita-
ble of delivering messages to your CWF
tions, some employees may not be automatically enrolled. Employees without
e - mail
a
provide
an emergency alert
and
cell phone.
voicemail,
RAVE
system capa-
personal
e-
will be used
tion with National
Weather
mail
and
in conjunc-
Service
Notifi-
cations to deliver prompt guidance during
severe
CWF
issued
e - mail
be pre - populated
Please
work
individual
You have been
enrolled
in the program
into
with
these
address
the
could
RAVE
not
system.
employees
on an
basis to complete their registra-
tion. Remember,
weather.
participation
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation,
phone).
the RAVE
all information
System
entered in
is confidential
and will
using your CWF issued e - mail address. You
Red Cross
will sponsor
and the American
a blood
at their
blood
drive
will win
the Mayor' s Cup.
drive from
Those who wish to donate blood must be
10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Thursday, June 16 at the
Williamsburg Community Building, 401
at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and
be in overall
good health.
N. Boundary St.
encouraged.
To make
To compete for the Mayor's Cup, participating cities in the Hampton
must host at least one blood
Roads area
220 - 7029
are
The city that has the largest percentage
and
of
select
are
call
option "
5."
Walk- ins
welcome.
For more
drive in June.
Appointments
an appointment,
information,
contact
Jessica
Tarr at jtimgcwforg.
only be used to send emergency alert no-
are encouraged
the City of Williamsburg
tifications.
to login to the Rave Mobile
Safety site to confirm your contact information
and
choose
your
notification
prefer-
An instruction
sheet
on how to access
the RAVE system can be found on Colonial
ences. It is strongly advised that you provide
Williamsburg' s Intranet at http: / i/ntranet /.
your cell phone number for the delivery of
To manage your account,
text messages.
wunl. getrave. eom/ login/ williamsburg.
Information
provided
is con-
fidential and private. Only RAVE domain
system
administrators
information. (
will
Note: Your
see
your
cellular
FOR
SALE:
Whim
N Remo
For login
questions,
personal
IT Help Desk at 7300.
provider
tions,
may charge a per -text message fee for the
delivery of emergency notifications to your
please visit: hops: //
please
contact
please
contact
For RAVE
Karen
Stone
Peace
drum
weamher king
rot w/
6 Zlldjan
pi unripe
cymbals.
drumheads.
glad
walkfrom}
Second
Included:
and
krone, Zero rings, practice mumes double bass pedal, mini snare
the
ques-
at 7721
or kstone@ wforg or Jessica Tarr at 7025 or
jtarr(ocu?Org.
f
and
original
and
Inlommadon
FOR
drum
SALE
heads. $
ark (
1938
757)
1201
OBO.
CALL:
David
for
runs
phoros
634 - 4050.
Sparun
An
Mirrored
EmerlorE1
xodingandbe:
Joel: (
mdf
804)
Newly
cleaned
IlySuknni,
317 -
401
m omh
ko mo
near
per
areas (
soh.
Me7 -
momh
CALL:
Reproduction
ua/ sandassuch
Radio.
FanMation
poke, lome, erl
AMIFM
Repo
Deadline
Eaollem
Radio. $
21111.
Chad
Ms
must
Me
text
Jones,
seII
a ve !
mill
ngs
ark
offered
bedroom
in home,
10- minute
me
Lease
56 5- 2272.
byineEvid-
Wiltiamsbwg
C mp',
gat
employee'
noon
one
s mime
meekpviov
and personal
number: Ads can nun Jon M to two consecutive
If you roaWd like your ad to nun again, please submit
ROOMFORRENEFurnished
and
des,
sunmom).
by the Colonial
is Mone
inched,
oarnerolTage
dryer,
CWNewrare
are not endorsed
fan IlLnketphme
telephone
on
Includes
washer /
or Colonial Williamsburg
to publication.
1111
1719.
1I
and
kale,
Goodsandservieeradvnasd*,
Deco
Builk by Grade - In 1998. Sleigh nyle. Baud lid Blue Ark Deco
CALL:
lislorieMn(
Skreels)/ $
use orcommon
awes
the ad in
person on through e- mail to progens. waporg.
HERO Live! broadcasts come to an end
For the past
21
years,
our Electronic
Field Trips / HERO
Live! broadcasts
have
been a cornerstone of our programming for teachers and students. Due to the changing use of technology in the dassroom, April's live broadcast was our last. However,
the online, on- demand multimedia library of programming will remain available, as
we continue to collaborate with our nation's finest educators to develop innovative
and effective professional development offerings in the future. Stay tuned!
We very much appreciate the support of everyone who worked on and promoted
the HERO Live! and Electronic Field Trip series over the past 21 years. Thank you
Colonial WIIIIamsburgNews
Is published by lme Mice orImemd
Communications
for Colonial Williamsburg employees. Send correspon-
dence m: Colonial WIIIIamsburg News, CBO 132, lam 220- 7702 ore - mail k roprMers, inwufe,
Di rem,.
Public
All: drs .............................................................................. ............................... .........................
Kevin
Cromek.
Ediror...................................................................................................................................... ..........................
Penma
Rogers.
Coribmors: An.
C Nle, Dave Doody, Tom Creen,
Tracey Cala.,
7286
7121
Jane Lloyd, Chuck Reusi,,
Jessica Rocs, Jae Suaw, Darnell Vemnie, RadeIW lad Wilke, Sheri Wood
This
publication
View
is recyclable
Colonial
WIIliansl
02016
News
online
ark \ \
n
ipp2\ hbQdatiow\
Colonial
hblb\ CW Nem_ Ouline,
Wllllamsl
Fou
to um\ wrrew. pdf
inn
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 8, May 23, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-05-23
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/4291407c2bfb33e522a543a930a23474.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=IvTeyWeCnxoOvmc6O4AJAyAr4pJ9Dku5So4sBzHn52ivzDkS4CcAIxnW4ZCuWc7JBtEhOyVNCrzYJ2kx6djFK5Po7IW8mG4Mtlo6vKN6GE1ESTGt5zO43%7E9GT2XvY3rcFn%7EstZ0mNYNWhby4XYpMsDRkRjVDM3leM7tqxS4%7ErB2P36qgteuhExOXVCle%7EU6DvzJqNnc34KBaXLOcWInWQoLz-G4tdggJlzLlAdKjPs6raQSq9OPii-FxJcs8p6%7EfExdsTJzmsV2cqlz8-c9JGbnl7b4nSZaRNzwPHCFr03XBDGRu-tIfINCv0bGgTnYPt46I8k9cVjE5dWniaFb2BQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
796dd023bf4bd865c597fd99fe40c7ca
PDF Text
Text
cAem
INFORMATION
MAY
ABOUT
5, 2016
Historic Area
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAcwnews \currentpdf
This
publication
69, NO.
7
is recyclable.
starring role in acclaimed
reprises
AMC drama, " TURN: Washington' s Spies"
By Joe Straw
historian
Public Relations Manager
ington' s Spies"
Colonial
red
carpet
vance
Williamsburg
April
screening
21
rolled
out
the
a special,
for
free
ad-
of the season
three premiere
Alexander
Rose, "
TURN:
Wash-
stars Jamie Bell as Abraham
Woodhull, a farmer living in British -occupied Long Island during the Revolutionary
War, who
bands
together
with
a disparate
the Revolutionary City itself is a star, reprising its season - two role as another seat of
group of childhood friends to form the Culp er Ring. Together they risked their lives and
honor and turned against family and King
for a fight they believed in passionately, ultimately helping George Washington turn the
historic rebellion: Philadelphia.
tide of the war in favor of the rebels.
of AMC's hit Revolutionary War drama
TURN:
Washington'
ball Theatre
s Spies"
in Merchants
at the Kim-
Square.
Again,
Season
TURN: Washington' s Spies' rivets view-
ers with its stunning production
and story-
telling, but most of all because it tells the real
stories of Americans who risked everything
Three
builds
most notorious
toward
moments
one
of the
in American his-
tory —the treasonous defection of Benedict
Arnold (
Owain
Yeoman).
Behind
enemy
ries Colonial Williamsburg tells every day,"
lines on Long Island, Abe is reporting directly to George Washington ( Ian Kahn).
said President
Embedded
to
establish
our
nation.
These
are
the sto-
and CEO Mitchell B. Reiss.
We' re thrilled
to welcome
fans
and
neigh-
Benedict
within
Arnold
bors for a sneak peak at the season three pre-
informant
miere, which
and highlights
quences
stars the Revolutionary City
our great partnership with the
show, AMC and the Virginia Film Office."
for
of
their
be unmasked
hangman' s noose.
can join
the
conver-
sation when they spot a Revolutionary
City
location onscreen with the hashtag # IspyCW
along with #TurnAMC and #VAfi1m.
Colonial Williamsburg hosted four
production
visits
for the
second
and
third
Army,
to become
As
the
ripple
an
conse-
through
the battlefield, the spy game becomes a
heart -stopping race to see which mole will
for show
and
British.
espionage
Fans can follow Colonial Williamsburg on
Facebook and on Twitter @colonialwmsburg
updates
the Continental
is seduced
the
first. In 1778,
there is only
one fate that awaits a captured spy — the
blood,
The price
for treason
and not all of our heroes
In addition
the series
madge,
to Bell, Yeoman
stars
Daniel
Seth Numrich
Henshall
is
will survive.
and Kahn,
as Ben Tall-
as Caleb Brewster,
a partnership facilitated by the Common-
Heather Lind as Anna Strong, Kevin R. McNally as Judge Richard Woodhull, Meegan
Warner as Mary Woodhull, Burn Gorman
wealth through the Virginia Film Office.
as
seasons
of " TURN:
Based
Washington'
s Spies"
in
on the book " Washington' s Spies:
The Story of America's First Spy Ring" by
Liberty Lounge
and
on
the
first
floor
a
of the
Margaret Hunter Workshop, Liberty
Lounge provides a setting for active
duty military, retirees and veterans
and their
families
to relax in the Rev-
Elisabeth
vice.
to
Reiss
thank
Neil
spearheaded
troops
Ellwein,
chitecture
Robert Rogers, JJ Feild as Maj. John Andre,
Samuel
for their
designer
niture
trades
performed
construction.
Cheryl
Griggs
and decor.
special
gifts
to the Foundation
the
ser-
Claudette
and Steve Taton
joins
another
Cleveland
owner, Cindy Kiser of Riverspring
his
on the "
TURN" premiere
on page 3.
Bay giv-
Verona.
build-
installed
Colonial
Isabella,
ar-
Interior
fur-
Williams-
museums,
hand
painted
sign and sign board.
Farm in
The Cleveland Bay horses bring to life
a new
and important
terpretation
dimension
to our in-
of travel and transportation
in
Laura
education,
research
pects of Williamsburg
with
England' s
and
historical
in-
revolutionary, city."
Foundation
volunteers
who have
served in the military or have had family
who have served.
Complimentary
coffee, water and
will be served at the lounge.
Corporate sponsors, Fresh Market,
Lowe' s and Royal
Cup, as well as a
anonymous
donor, have all
to this project.
11M1110iIIIIId
18th - century America,"
said Ted MarisWolf, Colonial Williamsburg vice president
for the Liberty Lounge.
The Liberty Lounge will be staffed
contributed
of
en to Colonial Williamsburg by her prior
Epperson serves as project manager
generous
Campus
Mary.
Want to know mare? See more information
of Williams-
of
Erik Goldstein of collections, conser-
snacks
locations inducting Richmond, Petersburg,
Tuckahoe, at the Shirley and Scotchtown
and on the Historic
the College of William &
burg provided gift support to purchase
terpretation. " Typically used by the British
royal family in processions, the Cleveland
Bays add elegance and authenticity to our
carriage -ride program, helping to convey as-
members
at other Virginia
from
ed signage and wrought iron supports.
and
filmed
area donors.
for
the canvas
has
Cleveland Bay horses Lancer and Isabella
burg blacksmiths and joiners fabricat-
vation
show
new additions to its Rare Breeds program.
were
and
director
and engineering,
ing renovation
The
Colonial Williamsburg's coach and livestock department recently welcomed two
team oversaw construction. Facilities
maintenance
Roukin as Capt. John Simcoe and
plantations
Ksenia Solo as Peggy Shippen.
as
Lancer for the Rare Breeds program. Lancer
olutionary City.
effort
Macfadyen
Public Relations Manager
with
soft opening on May 14. The grand
opening will be May 26.
Located
Angus
By Joe Straw
opens to military
servicewomen
Hewlett,
Rare Breeds program acquires Cleveland Bay horses
Liberty Lounge
opens May 14
servicemen
Major
Photo by Damen Venn.
Chowning' s Tavern interpreter GasyMoore interviewed Gen. George Washington ( Ron Carnegie)
and Martha W hington ( Lee Ann Rose) on the red carpet in front of Colonial Williamsburg' s
Kimball Theatre during the premiere of AMC' s " TURN: Washington' s Spies."
as a royal, as well as
Cleveland Bay horses are renowned as
oldest
and
purest
breed.
The
Photo by Damell Nano.
A gift by Steve and Claudette Teflon of Williamsburg made possible the addition of Lancer, a
rare Cleveland Bay horse, to Colonial Williamsburg' s Rare Breeds Program. Here the Tallow
and Lancer are pictured with Colonial Williamsburg Nation Builder the Marquis de Lafayette,
portrayed by Mark Schneider.
the
18th
century.
Cleveland
Bays
would
have been owned by almost everyone. More "
recently, King George V of Great Britain is
honors
the Tallon' s generosity.
It reads,
Lancer: Kindly Donated by Claudette &
Steve Taton."
Steve and I believe the Colonial Williams -
noted to have owned them in the early 20th "
century," Bennett said.
burg educational experience comes alive in
The breed comes exclusively in the Bay variety
characterized by reddish -brown coats
the details,"
fewer than 500 Cleveland Bay purebreds
and black legs, manes
worldwide,"
coloring of the breed made it easier for colonial Americans to match horses in pairs and in
teams of four for pulling carriages.
A plaque recently installed on a stall in
opportunity to preserve yet another dimension
of the Revolutionary City through horses, a
longstanding interest of ours."
breed is set apart by its rarity, strength and
remarkable
Current
temperament.
estimates
said
Paul
indicate
Bennett,
there
are
Colonial
Williamsburg director of coach and livestock. He estimates
of the breed
there are fewer than 140
in the United
States.
This breed was incredibly popular in
the
Foundation' s
and tails. The consistent
Franklin
Street
stables
Claudette
Breeds program
In addition
and
livestock,
Talton
presented
said. "
to their special
the Tallons
The Rare
us with a unique
are
gift to coach
members
of
See Cleveland Bay horses, page 4
�dLOi2uLG
d
i
MAY
SCHOOL
5, 2016
GROUPS
CW serves as a top school group destination for 18th- century history
Every spring tens of thousands of students
embark
liamsburg' s
on
tours
in
Colonial
Wil-
City.
These
Revolutionary
young people will learn about the creation
of our nation in the place where it happened.
What makes Colonial
great place for school
can
be customized,"
Williamsburg
groups
a
is that tours
said Paula Pritchard,
senior sales manager of travel industry sales.
A Colonial
Williamsburg
experience
begins
in
the
classroom
with
a
pre -visit
lesson in 18th -century history, said Susan
Gilliam, supervisor of group interpretation.
Lesson
plans
are featured
on Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg' s school and group tour site on
the Internet.
in advance
Teachers
can prepare
their class
of the tour and do a review
of the
lesson plan following the trip.
In addition,
the teachers
can talk with
someone on the group interpretation
staff
to narrow the focus of their tour. " We can
focus the actual experience
on areas such as
Photo by Paula Pritchard
government or everyday living in the 18th
Top) Buses carrying tour groups lined up outside the Group Arrivals Building. School groups can come from as far away as Hawaii to learn more
about world changing events that took place in the 18th- century capital of Virginia. Teachers can customize their students visits to Colonial Williamsburg to put a special focus on a specific topic. ( Below) Nathanael Kreimeyer described the 18th- century judicial process in the General Court
to Crossfield Elementary School students from Herndon, Va. A teacher depicted the role of the judge. Students were selected for the jury and a
century," Susan said.
History is just the beginning. " We can
include
math,
science,
technology,
engi-
defendant
neering, language arts and social studies in
the tours,"
to
act
out
a court
case.
Paula said.
skills and
dence, assembling a bucket, grinding corn
in a quern, trying on 18th - century clothing,
use of 18th century technology. "Our trades-
dancing and practicing colonial etiquette
For instance,
shops
men
Susan said the Historic
illustrate
and
math and science
tradeswomen
their trade,"
use
tools
specific
she said. " Some trades
ple machines.
The wigmakers
Trade
such as courtesies,"
to
require
math
ington, D.C., Pennsylvania and New York.
to make a wig for a dient. Historic Foodways
staff demonstrate chemical changes every day
with
the
creation
of
their
Visiting school groups also have access to
the Powell House. There students have the opportunity to perform household chores such as
making the bed and setting the dining table.
receipts."
Language arts are evident at the Print-
ing Office that reproduces copies of the
18th - century newspaper, the Virginia Gazette. "
Groups
also
learn
different
In
school
vocab-
It' s about
this nation
from
the people
become
Nation
independent.
Builders
African- Americans
who
and
interpreters
in
responsibilities
Governor' s Palace,
House,
to name
Capitol
a few, as
well as guide Apprentice tours during the
summer. They also lead Christmas Decorations Walking Tours over the holidays.
helped
Ranging
to Native
historic
take on other
to work in the Randolph
Guests also visit with these groups:
to free and enslaved
and
addition,
groups
throughout the year. They have been trained
ulary words that were used every day in
18th -century society," Susan said.
Groups can study the entire 18th- century capital of Virginia for social studies, Susan said. "
Susan said.
Groups come from as far away as Hawaii,
but many come from North Carolina, Wash-
use sim-
Summer camps
Ameri-
cans, students learn about different perspec-
VIP groups
tives in the 1770s,"
Home Educators
Another
reason
she said.
Colonial
Williamsburg
Scouts
is a school group destination is the hands on activities. "
These
activities
include
ing with the militia, conducting
Family reunions
drill-
Want to know mare? Visit httpl history.
/
org/history /teaching /group Tours /index. cfm.
a mock
trial, electing Burgesses, voting for indepen-
Photo by Poona Rogers
Teachers rate CW' s school group experience as "
School group season is peaking. The busiest times for groups is March — May. Here is
what some of our clients have to say about their experiences.
It seems that other tours follow a set tour agenda and are very cookie cutter. I like
that at Colonial Williamsburg, the guide is able to create the tour and decide on the
spot what the group will or will not do. This is effective because the guide is able to respond to the needs and interests of the group." Tamyra Natividad, Virginia Beach, Va.
EXCELLENT in engaging students with differing levels of interest and abilities - -ni
corporated both physical activity and stimulating discussions on our tour, answered
both basic questions and more particular inquiries. Was extremely courteous and dearly
enjoyed spending time with our students. My co- chaperone and I were pleased and
impressed."
Our
Nell Williams, Bronx, N.Y.
students
learned
a lot about
America
Our interpreter,
riences were all outstanding."
Gini Peterson,
and returned
the site workers,
Greenville,
to school
excited
Cheryl
Guthmann,
Frisco,
Texas.
You make history come alive better than anywhere I have ever toured. I've been able to
decades,
and there have been changes,
but I have never
been disappointed. I love visiting the trade shops most of all. Keep up the good work,
Williamsburg!"
Ken Ebersole, Bremerton,
the kids every November." Mark Ginn, Wilmington, Del.
He kept the children riveted on the subject at hand. They learned. They respected.
N. C.
This was a phenomenal experience. We are still talking about it and living in the moment. You know when eighth -graders come in and say they can't stop thinking about it
you."
than 20 years, and I have not yet had a bad experience. We look forward to this trip with
to
Renne Cooke, Camden, S. C.
Thank
Every year our tour is outstanding and this was, once again, the case. We will always
return, and we are so grateful to the Colonial Williamsburg staff and teachers for all they
do to make our experience energizing and interesting. Throughout the year, we refer to
the students' learning at Williamsburg as they learn, discuss and do activities related to
our study of American history." Gini Peterson, Greenville, N.C.
We have been bringing our seventh grade classes to Colonial Williamsburg for more
and the hands - on expe-
We love what you guys do. It's such a quality program. Know that it is with great appreciation teachers across the country book their field trips." Joe Parla, Temecula, Calif.
She was absolutely fabulous! She was able to interact so well with the students. She
spoke with them at a level they understood and remained professional at all times."
that it was a success!
Jennifer Stook, Hampton, Va.
What more could you ask ?" Connie E. Watts, Elkton, Va.
colonial
learn more in the classroom.
visit five or six times over several
phenomenal"
Wash.
Really brought history alive for the students!" Rachael Cooper, Riverdale, N.Y.
As the history teacher in charge of booking and organizing the trip, the hours put into
planning the day was well worth the effort because the tour really helped to make colonial America become more real to the kids. My students have a greater appreciation for
history. I was very pleased with our experiences in Williamsburg, and I look forward to
returning next year." Gary Parrish, Raleigh, N.C.
It is my favorite trip I will take all year long. It brings our book and lessons to life!"
Employee Referral and
Recognition
program
Employees who bring new talent to Colonial Williamsburg by referring applicants who are hired and successfully employed for 30 days will be recognized through
the Employee
Referral
and Recognition
program.
Monetary awards of $75 for hourly employees and $ 150 for salaried employees
will be given to employees with successful referrals. Referring employees will receive
the bonus in their normal paycheck on the pay date immediately following their
referral' s first 30 days of employment.
In addition
thanked
to the monetary
reward,
employees
will be publicly
recognized
and
for their referrals.
Employees
from across the Foundation
can participate
in the program with the
exception of human resources professionals directly involved in hiring and hiring
managers for referrals of positions within their own departments.
who return to the Foundation
To
nominate
throughout
someone
the Foundation,
after a five -year absence
for
the
award
on bulletin
employees
boards
Former employees
are considered
can
find
cards
and on the Intranet.
new hires.
at work
units
�rdLO„„„
1
1 - /
MAY
5, 2016
EMPLOYEE NEWS
Season three of " TURN: Washington' s Spies" premieres at Kimball Theatre
1.
Photos by D ryell Vie
2.
Colonial Williamsburg employees walked the red carpet in front of the Kimball Theatre when AMC' s Revolutionary War drama, " Turin Washington' s Spies," premiered on April 21. ( 1)
Chowning' s Tavern interpreters Chris Hartman, Gary Moore, Luke Scharer, Michelle Smith and Courtney Hurt (left to right) acted as emcees on the red carpet. ( 2) Nation Builder Katharine
Pittman ( left) spoke with Jessica DeMarco of the Wigmaker. ( 3) Gary, Courtney, Michelle and Chris talked to one of the stars of " TURN," Samuel Roukin, who plays Capt. John Simcoe.
4) Colonial Williamsburg Nation Builder Kurt Smith chatted with Gary before entering the Kimball Theatre. ( 5) Jonah Stephens escorted Victoria Harrison, who had just finished a shift at
Shields
Tavern.
CWDays: See the transformation ofthe Wythe House into Washington's Headquarters
Photo by Trish Bawer
Photo by Melissa Seabolt
The
Employee
with Amanda
toric
interiors
and
museums,
formation
Engagement
collections,
and
met
talked
of the Wythe
conservation
about
House
the
trans-
into Wash-
ington' s headquarters.
In 1781
Yorktown.
Lord
Cornwallis
had arrived
Gen. George Washington
quick decision
to lead his troops
in
made a
from New
gaged
Wythe
curator, his-
planning for the siege, Gen. Washington
needed a place to stay. George and Elizabeth
lodging. They left most of their furniture
to temporary bedding to allow for additional sleeping arrangements on the floor. The
foyer indicated how bed pallets for sleeping
and
Keller, associate
in
team
on the
tion
moved
to their
give
Washington
to
other
to allow
household
Chesterville
for Washington
French and American
The installation
and
his
possessions
plantaofficers
behind
to entertain
the
officers.
of the furnishings
intended to illustrate just how many people
shared the spaces in headquarters during the
tinental Army and take the British army.
While in Williamsburg
preparing and
where the American and French troops en-
in just six short weeks.
two weeks planning
Cornwallis
in battle.
the siege on Yorktown
There
are more
than 13 bedsteads in the house in addition
floors
would
have
been
rolled
and
stored when not in use.
The reproduction
were
The French army prepared to assist the Con-
York to Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg' s Employee Engagement team took advantage of a tour at the Wythe
House illustrating how it was transformed into George Washington' s headquarters in 1781.
Photo left) Washington, portrayed by Ron Carnegie, discussed with guests his plans to attack
Lord Cornwallis in Yorktown. The French and Continental armies prepared for this military maneuver. ( Photo top) Sharon Dorsey visits Elizabeth Wythe' s bedroom. During the absence of the
Wythe family, this room housed a French officer.
original
lection
trunk
copied
trunk in the Mount
illustrated
from
Vernon
an
col-
how Washington' s docu-
Reproductions.
A reproduction
of Colonial Williamsburg
One of the upstairs
Washington'
tradespeople.
bedrooms
s bedchamber.
An
served
as
18th- centu-
ry cot sits in the corner. The reproduction
livery, on loan from Mount Vernon, was
worn by Washington' s slave, William Lee,
who
attended
to the general
ments were stored and transported during
wartime. The trunk was made by retired
House
saddler Jim Leach of Williamsburg
conducted throughout
Leather
of Washing-
ton's tent also sits folded in the hallway. The
tent was a huge undertaking made by a team
Want to see more? The tour of the Wythe
as Washington'
s Headquarters
October.
will be
�dLOi2uLG=
i
/
MAY
5, 2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
Firing of the Noon Gun"
Photo by Pe ne Rogers
Apprentice harpsichord
netmaker Shop.
maker Alexandra Cade planed wood during a day in the Cabi-
Musician learns the craft
Allison DeMarcus,
host of the GMT travel show, " Southbound!"
Photos by D . Vie
nil!
visited the Revolution-
ary City with her crew recently. Allison participated in the new program at the Magazine,
Firing of the Noon Gun." Justin Chapman, Colonial Williamsburg' s armourer, gave her
of harpsichord making
instructions
EMPLOYEE NAME: Alexandra Cade
POSITION:
harpsichord
ferences
Shop
on how to fire the cannon. ( Above) Allison lit the fuse that fired the cannon.
Brett Pf t (
foreground) and Ran Potts, Robert Albergotti and Justin ( background, left to
right) took cover during the blast.
enjoy explaining the similarities and difthey try out the harpsichord."
Apprentice
maker in the Cabinetmaker
YEARS
time
OF SERVICE: "
employment
Williamsburg
I began full-
with
The
Foundation
Colonial
in May 2014,
but began my apprenticeship program
in April
of last
year.
I was
an orienta-
between
WHAT
the two instruments
I DO
TO
IMPROVE
a
very
unique
opportunity
rarely get in a museum
employment
The keyboard
and also did an internship
the summers of 2012 and 2013."
WHAT
I DO: "
The
Cabinetmak-
er Shop actually depicts two colonial
trades —
cabinetmaking
and
spinet
similar
to
touch
how to make a spinet harpsichord
the
scratch during my six -year apprenticeship program.
The harpsichord was a very popular instrument
amongst
the well- to -do in colo-
nial America and the Hay Cabinet Shop
layout
that
of
a
that
they
environment.
of a harpsichord
piano,
which
is
the
instrument
mechanism
and
that
learn
makes
Colonial
the
char-
A majority of
Tuesday, May 24 from 7 a. m. to 1 p.m. at
the Woodlands Conference Center.
The sale is open to all employees,
volunteers
must present
at home
MEMORABLE
instead."
EXPERIENCES: " In
in
Building a harpsichord requires both
heavy woodworking and intricate de-
New Haven, Conn., to see their vast col-
tailed
made
lection
of musical
possible
instruments.
through
an
This was
endowment
approximately 600 hours go into the
that we have in the Cabinetmaker Shop.
making
We were able to explore the collection
of a
spinet.
In
addition
to
All products
discounts
are sold in as - is condition,
Cleveland Bay horses
Continued from page 1
the
Raleigh
George
that
Inn. Shipping and
delivery will not be available. All items must
be taken that day so please plan accordingly.
home. It' s fun to make the comparison
societies.
estimated
Lodge and Williamsburg
Wil-
and all sales are final.
and I were able to visit Yale University
is
Colonial
as many of them are learning piano at
early February of this year, my mentor
and it
a valid 2016
lect furniture pieces from the Williamsburg
depen-
All shoppers
Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
that time were imported
work,
and retirees.
for the sale, no additional
the musical instruments being played at
from Europe.
will apply. The sale will include a large variety of shop worn and slightly damaged
items along with samples, overstock and se-
counts
that if we were living in the 18th century, they would probably be learning the
and harpsichords.
divi-
and Dent Sale
liamsburg ID for entry.
All products will be priced at deep dis-
harpsichord
spinets
a Scratch
acteristic harpsichord
plucking sound.
This is especially fun to teach children,
was the only business in 18th -century
to make and repair
Williamsburg' s products
sion will conduct
dents,
about
Virginia
that offered
Scratch and Dent Sale scheduled for May 24
makes
it accessible to the guests. I enjoy explaining the similarities and differences
between the two instruments as they
try out the harpsichord. The guests can
harpsichord making. I will be learning
from
THE
GUEST EXPERIENCE: "
Having an
instrument available to play in the Cabinetmaker Shop provides our guests with
tion interpreter during my first year of
program with the Foundation during
as
building harpsichords, I also explain
the functions of our shop and the trade
and
tion' s conservation
Guests
at
donor
the
portrayed by Mark Schneider, and Martha
Washington, portrayed by Katharine Pitt-
St.
and in the Founda-
man. The coach and livestock team has been
department.
can expect
abella appearing
Goodwin
volunteers
House
working with the pair around the Historic
to see Lancer
and Is-
Area to train and desensitize
The
under saddle in the Revo-
Foundation
them.
introduced
the
Rare
lutionary City with Colonial Williamsburg
Breeds program in 1986 to preserve genetic
Nation
diversity in livestock.
Builders
the Marquis
de Lafayette,
and were even allowed to play the harp-
of cabinetmaking
Tavern
Claudette
Tucker
experience."
to the
many
visitors
who visit each day. We always have at
least one spinet harpsichord on display
for guests to sit down and try, which is
quite
popular."
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: " I
have some pretty wonderful
co- workers,
so work is always fun! I also love teach-
sichords,
which
BIGGEST
While
was
an
unforgettable
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
obtaining
my two undergradu-
ate degrees in history and viola performance was a big accomplishment for me,
I am proud of myself for my progress in
woodworking at Colonial Williamsburg,
skills
in
which
I had
little
experience
with before I started my apprenticeship."
explaining
INTERESTS /
the art of mak-
ing the harpsichord. Music has always
been a big part of my life, having graduated from
the Eastman
in Rochester,
viola performance.
ear' has been
School
N. Y., where
of Music
I majored
in
Possessing a ` musical
a definite
asset for me in
HOBBIES: `
For
fun,
no
I
Queemsleeper
e Ilan
bun sleeping
91"
prising
walk
yabon. cont.
needed.
FOR
of a harpsichord
is relatively similar to that of a piano,
which makes it accessible to the guests. I
colorare
appredald,
1 can pick up In she evening
Fmmished
near !
nor an
Goads andservieesadvntisd*,
reels)/ $
400
per
hedroom
Ile
s and..
and
moral
includes
all
Deadline
10- minute
on ! Ile cornerofPage
use
or common
moral
areas(
Io momh.
khdem
CALL:
washer /
ChadJones,
dryer,
uLill
sonmom).
evenings.
fun
endorsed
ALnketphee
to publication.
and
Lies,
such arena,
offered by ineEvid-
by The Ca lanai trilliamsburg
round tine m Colonial Williamsburg
Ilse
or on a weekend.
io house,
7 - 11
CWNewsare
issue
boom
telephone
ae
lying
and
AAs
test
mot
Comp.,
is Mondays,
inched,
noon
employee'
one
s name
week
aM
mould
like
your
ad
to nun
again,
please
submit /
prior
personal
number. Ads eau nun for P go Imo consecutive
issues
bead
Lease
person on through e- mail go progens@enf. mg.
565 - 2222.
my own American folk art. As a professional
musician,
I am still an active
performer and frequently play with early
Colonial WIIIIamsburgNews
music
deny Io: C Ionial WIIliamsburg
ensembles
in both
Virginia
and
North Carolina."
Dimv.,
Visit
layout
Pinures
RENT:
Public
Want to know more about the Cabinet-
Pacebook
at
News,
CBO
for Colonial Wllliamsbu
tonvibumrs:
Dave Doody, Tom Coen,
Tracey Cinder,
Jemicl Ram, Joe Svaw, Darnell Nun's,
This
Kevin (.
Penru
roster.
Rogers.
Jane Lloyd, Crud Reusing,
02016 Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial
Williamsburg
7286
2121
RadeIW lad Whin, Sheri Wood
publicu
View
employees. Send ewrspmr
132, la m 220- 7702 or e- mail h Ioprogersrwfmq.
Fdimr...................................................................................................................................... ..........................
wwwfacebook. com/
CW/historictrades or the Making History
blag at http:// makinghistorynowcom/ categmy /historic- trades/.
is published by ae 011lee of Imemal C mmunicuions
All: ars ............................................................................. ............................... ..........................
maker Shop and the other historic trades?
like.
roeKeenemoandhmn
lypeand
enjoy collecting, studying and creating
should
sound
in verygn
Fabric
rsomFDsiori4Mea(
Second &
runs
building a musical instrument, since I
know what I'm looking for and what it
The keyboard
sofa
Inlenynh.
cool n is. CALL: Sarah a1752 - 881 7664 or email
sentreartney430,
ROOM
ing about music in the 18th century and
to our guests
WANTED:
News onli real \ \ netapp2\ hb2dationu\
hbliACW
Nem_ Online,
Fou chore
gonem\ wrrem. pdf
in
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 7, May 5, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-05-05
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/fa34af609019dcf45e269f0aa3cf313f.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=mPCzt9ytJdRJs4VIjcP5r-y59cjSnu2defclr19yeFzPXl0fctZ-vDWHeM-rHD0BUvqKZr8SIK9Sw%7ESK9ahiLc-lkwvdTeg4Tqbw0NRVhJ0a17pXXuF66SsHTPIfq2%7EgOyuXFnfjXR-hw5CSIyKsaipEfJPMDb91M34h2WEZRNywWSZTP6wvUO9n7dr6NZEyhpuGI9EXS7s714bNeT1N%7Erkr506QBgYfdiH3V9tNttAoNcj420ftaTSRUXFzdNyyXEipZNRm06Wz%7ES-2w5wujsmuQadS%7Ezl1zanGKNqfaexz6bYL0PQBAbiPZn3IvrUtRMuBygIhaoelol6dnbGGlw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
a2b635ec49c4796574fa05de5ced1e57
PDF Text
Text
INFORMATION
APRIL
21,
ABOUT
2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News _OnlineAcwnews \currentpdf
This
69, NO.
publication
6
is recyclable.
Photo by Jason Copes
This baseboard or mop board that dates to the third quarter of the 18th century was used to protect the base of the walL The faux painting represents marble. The intent was not to portray stone
exactly, but instead to show the wealth and status of an owner that could afford to have such work done.
Eighteenth -century rats' nest treasures, window elements, bricks and
paint fragments offer important clues to CW's architectural legacy
By Joe Straw
in ways that were unimagined
Public Relations Manager
How
were
buildings
constructed
in the
18th and early 19th centuries in Virginia?
What
did
the builders
use? What
can
the
ago. This exhibition
even 10 years
will provide
a window
into this fascinating subject."
The
earliest
objects
in
the
exhibition
collecting habits of 85 generations of rats
are the c. 1715 finial and weathervane rod
reveal?
be
from Colonial Williamsburg' s Magazine.
found in the architectural objects and fragments from both surviving and demolished
Constructed in 1715 as storage for the arms
buildings
for the defense of the colony, these objects
were removed from the building after the
Valuable
clues
and
answers
and will be revealed
can
in " Architec-
tural Clues to 18th - Century Williamsburg,"
which opens on May 28. The exhibition will
remain on view indefinitely at the DeWitt
The
exhibition
will
explore
architectural
dom - seen
collection
details
to inform
work
objects
visitors
Colonial
also
of
all
ages'
ing of period construction
These fragments
exploration
of
Area but
understand-
outside the area.
know what they know
antiques
provided
generations
their
of art,
ear-
corn
president
for collections,
curator
and
vice
conservation
and
museums. " When properly studied, they
speak to us about everything from historic
trade
practices
steward
to social
for scores
thousands
hierarchies.
of historic
of architectural
As the
structures
fragments,
and
Colo-
the Historic Area. The
window
weights
amusing
that 85
of rats over 127 years made as
homes
in Wetherburn' s Tavern.
of treasures
much,
said Ronald L. Hurst,
chief
treasures
The
induded
fragments
of
documents, pieces of furniture, ceramics,
about past cultures,"
Foundation' s
of architectural
nests revealed an extraordinary snapshot of
life within a 300 - foot - diameter
space; the
ly buildings retain abundant information
the
a wealth
tavern also revealed 18th - century
elements, including a sash, sash
and pulleys. Perhaps the most
finds are the generational nests
cache
and works
popu-
design throughout
and how to do what they do.
Like
s Tav-
and
these help to inform shingle sizes and roof
can inform how architec-
tural preservationists
Wetherburn'
successful
sel-
Area
s Historic
aficionados'
most
used
information
Williamsburg'
architecture
fire in 1898.
of the
London
that will be featured induding 18th- century shingle courses. Roof elements such as
the 1930s to present day. Fascinating in its
scope, " Architectural Clues" not only will
enhance
ern ( one
from
from
illuminating
and
in
Foundation's
in the Historic
roof caught
dispatched
lar taverns in Williamsburg in the 1750s)
Wallace Decorative Arts Museum.
The Colonial Williamsburg
and ammunition
cob,
All
lected
textiles,
much
shoes,
utensils
and
in the
1920s,
the
fragments
were found in the cellar of a building on
insight into 18th- century ar-
Jaworski, associate curator of architectural
the Raleigh Tavern property and served as
models for the paneling, capitals and large
round window seen today in the church.
and
are instrumental
in
collections.
Another
informing the work there," said Matt Webster, the Colonial Williamsburg
Founda-
bition
tion' s director
ter and
of the Grainger
Department
of Architectural
just a few pieces from our collection
advances
15, 000 architectural fragments, and they
inquiry
work
co- curator of "Architectural Clues," Dani
design
Preservation. "
These
are
of over
said
toration
the Foundation
Area
and outside scholars,"
were kept by a local resident. During res-
col-
Historic
for such inquiries. At the same time, regular
of scientific
Photo by Matt V bste
and Kirsten Moffitt
collections ( foreground),
give
the
fragments
nial Williamsburg is an excellent laboratory
in methods
associate curator of architectural
Colonial Williamsburg' s conservator and materials analyst, work in the architectural storage area
represent a very important research tool for
objects
throughout
us important
Dani Jaworski,
and
more.
of the
chitectural
silver
a
important
is the Bruton
capital,
piece
Parish
which
been
carved
some
of the other
in
in
the
Church
are believed
England.
This
fragments
exhipilas-
to have
piece
removed
and
from
Etched window panes showing hidden and
rarely seen construction details; stair posts,
rails and balusters showing the hierarchy of
18th -century architectural designs; a variety
See Architectural
the church during the 1905- 07 restoration
Clues, page 2
Gold Course set for renovation of greens, fairways, roughs and bunkers
Gold Course
By Barbara Brown
varieties
Public Relations Manager
Colonial
Williamsburg' s premier
course, the Golden
Horseshoe
Gold Course,
will close in May to undergo
renovation
of all grasses
golf
and
a complete
bunkers
and
will feature
and new varieties
facilities
will
of sand, and the practice
be expanded.
will not be a re- design,
has approved
be altered. According
renovation
of the Gold
investment
Course,"
for the
said Mitch-
ell B. Reiss, Colonial Williamsburg
president
and CEO. " It is vital that we take rare of the
precious assets left in our stewardship so that
we can offer our guests the premier
resort expe-
rience today's travelers demand."
When it re- opens, the Golden Horseshoe
fairways
and surrounding rough. The bunkers will
be rebuilt using new drainage techniques
will remain dosed until spring 2017.
Colonial Williamsburg's board of trustees
a significant
new and improved
of turf grass on the greens,
on the greens
on holes
The
renovation
although
elevations
2, b, 12 and 18 will
to Colonial Williams-
burg, the improvements will ensure the
Golden
Horseshoe
remains
golf resort destinations
one of the top
in the nation.
Over time, even the finest
the course.
The game has also changed
space-
age
materials
and
computer -
generated
dimple patterns on golf balls.
In addition to the renovation
for comprehensive
experience.
While
the Gold
Course
is dosed,
golf -
ers can enjoy the Golden Horseshoe Green
Course, designed by Rees Jones and the
nine - hole
main-
wood
executive
indudes
Spotswood
Course,
some of the holes that were
part of the original nine - ole Williamsburg
h
Inn course built in the 1940s.
A contractor
has
not
yet
been
selected
to perform the renovation. Rees Jones Inc.
change and age as trees grow, native grasses
Golf Club grounds. The nation's leading
Golf Course Design will serve as project
and plants spread, streams
company in golf course maintenance exper-
architect and advisors during the selection
tise and operations,
process
themselves
ebb and flow and
place wear
and
tear
on
Golden
that provide players with a memorable golf
Horseshoe
players
tenance of the entire
tation for providing exceptional conditions
designed by Robert Trent Jones. The Spots of the Gold
Course, Colonial Williamsburg recently entered into a partnership with ValleyCrest
Golf Maintenance
golf courses
in the
past 50 years, with today's players using equip meat designed to hit the ball long distances
and send putts speeding across greens on Est,
sure- playing surfaces. Gone are the days of
wooden drivers and metal spikes — replaced by
ValleyCrest
has a repu-
and
renovation.
�dLOi2uLG
1 /
APRIL
21,
2016
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Drummers Call weekend brings
Fifes and Drums from around the
U.S. to perform military music
Guests
celebrate
nation
for the annual
Grand
March
the important roles played by fifers and
Square
showcases
drummers.
Units
in review
States
join
18th - century
the
military
will
traditions
music
from
across
Colonial
Fifes and Drums
and
of
explore
the
United
Williamsburg' s
to perform
grand
displays
from
down
Drummers
Call. The
the Capitol
each
Duke
corps
to Market
as it parades
of Gloucester
Street.
Guests also can enjoy a Grand Review behind the Courthouse.
No ticket required.
dresses Williamsburg' s citizens concerning
the impending battle at Yorktown. Local
militia
and drum corps in a torch - lit march.
VINTAGE VINYL®
The day concludes with the Williamsburg
Military Tattoo at 8: 30 p.m. on Palace Green.
Originally a call to soldiers to return to the barracks before curfew, military tattoos became
more general displays by army troops even
an entertainment. The Colonial Williamsburg
Fifes and Drums hosts military units and fife
of
period
music.
The
weekend
begins
On to Yorktown
with the program,
and Victory!,"
5 p. m.,
Friday, May 20 behind the Courthouse. In
September
1781,
march
in
General Washington
review,
and a fifes and drums
with
cannon
fanfare.
ad-
salutes
Weather
per-
or
reservation
Williamsburg
No ticket
Ilk\
required.
Sunday, May 22 begins with " To Arms"
mitting. No ticket required.
Colonial
try spicherandcompany
Senior Fifes and
at 11
a. m. behind
the Courthouse.
Guests
Drums, along with a guest fifes and drums
corps, perform 18th- century military field
witness a marching and firing demonstration by soldiers and field musicians, consist-
music
ing of fifes and drums, from various military
at 7: 30 p. m. at the Kimball
atre. Tickets
children
are $ 18 for adults
6 -12,
information
under
shriek
The-
and $ 9 for
free.
or to make
1- 800 - HISTORY
The
six
For
more
reservations,
or ( 757) 229 - 2141.
of fifes
and
the
units active during the American Revolution. No ticket is required.
call
Colonial
Williamsburg' s
Fifes
and
Drums programs are supported in part by
thunder
of
drums could be heard from up to a mile
away over the sounds of battle. From noon
to 3 p. m., Saturday, May 21, guests join the
Colonial Williamsburg
Fifes and Drums
as they muster other units from across the
the William
and Gretchen
Kimball
Young
Patriots Fund.
Want to know more? Visit http: / / ww
w
historyorg /history fife& drum /abouzcfm
/
or
hops:// wwwcolonialwilliamsbuTcom/
plan/
calendar / drummers - call/.
Founding Father leads new
garden tour this spring
James
garden
Madison
leads
guests
on
a new
tour, " Founder' s Flora: A Walking
Builder
Bryan Austin
Gate,"
guests
venture
through
garden
gates to explore Colonial Williamsburg' s
restored 18th - century gardens and learn
Tour," this year.
Nation
den
guides
the
documentation,
and historical,
a walking tour and discusses how colonial
Americans' identity was based on their love
of nature. 11: 45 a. m. Fridays, May 6 — June
June
10, Lumber House ticket office. A Colonial
A Colonial
Williamsburg
both
archaeological
used to re- create
these lush
is required.
admission
ticket is required.
The Bassett Hall Garden Walk is open 2
p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout April.
guests
A Bassett
Hall
interpreter
on a walk in the Rockefeller
leads
gardens
retreats.
designed
about
the
the
landscape
gardens
events
at
that
architect
Bassett
unfolded
Great Oak. A Colonial
that
Hall
and
volunteers
admission
answer
11.
ticket
questions
tour. 9: 30 a. m. Thursdays,
April
28 — June 16. A Colonial Williamsburg
ad-
mission ticket is required.
how
The Gardens of Gentility" tour reveals
18th - century gardens functioned as
status
symbols"
of
wealth
and
social
stand-
ing. 9: 30 a. m. Fridays, April 29 — June 10.
the
Williamsburg
See ticket for starting location. A Colonial
ad-
under
Williamsburg
mission ticket is required.
During the program, "
April 30 — June
Williamsburg
Garden
April 27 —
about growing flowers and vegetables in the
Revolutionary City during the " Meet the
1930s and ` 40s, and about the flora and fau-
na they loved to see here. Guests also learn
the creative
15 and Saturdays,
Gardener"
sharing stories about the family's visits to
Williamsburg in the spring and Call in the
about
9: 30 a. m., Wednesdays,
Through the Gar-
ticket is required.
Want to know mare? Visit http:/ /history
org/histog/ CWLind/progrms1. cfm.
Photo credit: Spicher and Company
Each colorway in the Floral floorcloth collection was given a female name common in the 18th
century, such as Emma, Martha or Abigail.
WILLIAMSBURG debuts new
line of Vintage Vinyl®floorcloths
is a direct
By Alex Stewart
The WILLIAMSBURG
Architectural Clues
replica
brand
of Colo-
interior
decorative
ing an ornate
faux- marble
treatments,
pilaster
painted
mopboard
arts
of colorful
pretations
and a stone
colors
Proof
that
be seen
the bricks
in a third
were
that has
The piece of a dictionary' s page that was found
in the rats'
Williamsburg' s approach
from the 1930s
alytical
servators
Colonial
to paint analysis
to its use of modern
equipment
understand
an-
today has helped conthe
use
of different
prints
on a colonial
the individual
comes
in warm
looks.
These
du-
areas such
as the kitchen,
bath
theme:
silversmiths,
dyes
ers, and counties
Mark
coverlet.
floorcloths
riod- specific
arts.
pertains
18th - century
and
spices,
of
to a pe-
authors,
nation
of Virginia,
Spicher,
ori-
The name
build-
for example.
president
of Spicher
and
Company, and his wife Kolene are frequent
visitors to Colonial Williamsburg,
with a
special prodivity for the Foundation's col-
nests.
lection
of folk art. The pair jumped
chance
to work with the Foundation
support
Colonial
outdoor
settings,
manager
and
colors. "
Architectural
Clues"
such
Susanne
as
a
screened-
DeVore. "
Their
its
I' ve always had an appreciation
Williamsburg
the patina of our antiques
out the museums
The
that
always
is remarkable."
floorcloth
was
a
staple
in
the
support
and
inspired
our
and historic
buildings
me. I' m proud
paints
terns and dozens
inform the streetscape seen today in the
pany' s reinvention
gives
Historic Area.
a classic
exemplifying
Architectural
Clues to 18th - Century
Williamsburg"
was made possible through
LIAMSBURG
have
to be able to
through
this
collaboration."
ors used in the 18th century, which helps
said
found through-
nation' s heritage
18th -century home, often adorned in geometric or fancy patterns and made using oil
for The
Foundation,"
ability to capture the designs and accentuate
with pieces
at the
mission.
Mark Spicher. " The artifacts
are so functional
paints
accurate view of the materials and true col-
how
textiles,
found
product
Photo by Jason Capes
can
a fin-
In the 18th century, color told a story.
examine
design
We're excited about working with the
design team at Spicher and Company," said
when it was still wet.
will
a
in porch.
will uncover the process of developing an
exhibition
is
trolled
gerprint in it where the maker picked it up
The
Traditional"
the look of an exquisite
and office. They can even be used in con-
to rise in
handmade
example
in the Founda-
of
and rich weathered
high - traffic
A view of glazing strips in one
brick indicates the size of the gaps between
the kiln when they were made.
The glazed line also informs what happened during the final stages of brick making. In another example, a " dimpled" look
appears as a result of the brick having been
briefly rained on during the drying process.
archives
are inter-
rable floorcloths are non - lip, easy to clean
s
and do not crease, making them perfect for
Bricks also tell an intriguing story in the
heat
extensive
The vintage - style vinyl
tural Clues."
allowed
patterns
of design details
and decorative
nors, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson)
are also among the highlights of "Architec-
that
of
in the decorative
ental rug. " Woven" reinterprets the design
nor' s Palace ( the home to seven royal gover-
bricks
collections. "
papers
of the fun and beautiful
a
tion's
stacked
Vinyl® floorcloths
end
that replicates
paver with a mason' s mark from the Gover-
exhibition.
Vintage
in
with licensee Spicher and Company. Many
includ-
and cap section,
block- printed
tion
of
found
lection was taken from a large collection
nial Williamsburg recently debuted a collec-
Continued from page 1
of a floorcloth
the Wythe House. The " Wavy Lines" col-
PR & Social Media Specialist
the generosity of Don and Elaine Bogus.
on linen
canvas.
concept,
Spicher
and Com-
a modern
brand' s Trend
twist
to
the WIL-
Meets
Tradi-
Octagons"
are available
in seven pat-
of colors and sizes, in addi-
tion to custom orders. Many of these designs
and sizes are available
in WILLIAMSBURG
At Home, Tarpley's and Revolutions at the
Visitor Center, as well as on Williamsburg -
tion aesthetic.
The "
The floorcloths
pattern,
for
example,
Marketplace. com this summer.
�dLOi2uLG
i
'
k1
,
APRIL
EMPLOYEE
21,
2016
NEWS
Kirsten
Moffitt
Jennifer
Lynn
Michael
Romero
CW employees awarded Gonzales Field Experience Fund grants
This spring, six grants were awarded to
seven
Colonial
Williamsburg
employees
from the Mary and Donald Gonzales Field
Experience 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
cational
collections,
departments
museums
to pursue
edu-
opportunities.
Recipients are:
Kirsten
terials
Moffitt,
analyst
conservator
in
and ma-
collections,
tion and museums
conserva-
division,
Abigail
for a week-
long course at the McCrone Research
Institute to develop master of infrared
theory and
practice
composition
of
to identify
unknown
Sarah Woodyard
Cox
terpretation division, for a beginning
tinsmithing workshop at Historic East -
research
and
division,
for a conference
field Village,
the
heteroge-
orienta-
tation at " Dressing Global Bodies,"
the University of Alberta, Canada,
July 2016.
research
Dennis
neous samples in Chicago during summer
Michael
Eastfield,
N. Y., in August
2016.
2016.
Joanne
Chapman,
visor, operations
landscape
division,
tion
super-
interpreter,
traveling
education,
historical
Landscape Institute about preserving
for
preserved
Thomas
scapes in June 2016 in Charlottesville
ships of the late 18th and early 19th
centuries in July 2016.
and Bedford,
Sarah
Jennifer
gardens
and
land-
Va.
Lynn,
education,
for Historic
Romero,
and
Jefferson' s
apprentice
research
and
interpretation
and
division,
reconstructed
Woodyard,
war-
Hams
operations
interpretation
landscape
division,
in the spring of 2007, the fund has provided
panel presen-
for
at
in
In
ceived
Pulliam
mechanthe
grants to 85 employees.
Green
Industry and Equipment
Exposition,
Lexington, Ky., in October 2016.
Eligible employees apply for grants in the
2006,
Colonial
a $ 250, 000
of
Williamsburg
gift
Castine,
from
Maine,
re-
Deborah
a
S.
longtime
friend of the Gonzales family and former
Colonial Williamsburg
employee,
to estab-
lish the fund.
Pulliam established the fund in memory
of the late
Donald
Gonzales,
retired
Colo-
of
spring or fall, and grants of up to $ 5, 000 per
nial Williamsburg
person are determined by a three- member
his wife Mary, a musician and community
selection
activist,
prentice
in-
journeywoman
ic,
historical
Harris
fashion trades, and Abigail Cox, ap-
tinsmith,
historical
Dennis
of fashion
trades,
education,
committee.
Since its initial award
senior vice president,
and
who died in 2011.
CW conservator attends the Attingham Summer School in England
Colonial Williamsburg
conservator
Pat-
ty Silence was able to attend the renowned
Attingham
year.
Summer
The
Summer
School
in England
School
was
held
last
from
July 3-July 20, 2015, for 18 days and included
48
participants
from
all
over
the
world including 10 different countries.
All participants
and experience
ervation
had prior
in historic
backgrounds
research
and pres-
and were also able to share
their
ex-
periences, thoughts and ideas with the other
students, in addition to the instruction
that
they also received from the staff conservators. Patty was the only student from The
Colonial
Williamsburg
particular
days
Williamsburg
Foundation
although
employees
other
in this
Colonial
had attended
this
Summer School in past years.
The Attingham
lished to examine
School
Photos submitted by Patty Silence
has been estab-
the architectural
and so-
cial history of historic homes in England,
primarily from the 17th and 18th centuries
and to study the contents of these buildings,
inducting
furniture,
gardens,
their paintings,
ceramics,
landscape
textiles,
structure,
ceilings,
settings
and
roofs,
use
of the
interiors in each home. Patty indicated that
the school
was a rigorous
program,
meeting
from 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. each day. She was
able
to visit 28
different
historic
English
Photo left) Patty Silence, Colonial Williamsburg conservator, was the only student from The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in this particular
class at Attingham Summer SchooL The Attingham School was established to examine the architectural and social history of 17th- and 18th - century
historic homes in England. ( Photo right) One of her stops was Kedleston Hall. (Photo below) Patty also visited Boughton House.
public or private ownership
and some loca-
tions were not opened to the public. She was
able to see how some
of them
are managed
and interpreted today which has increased
her
awareness
conservation
of historic
which
with the Foundation
and
preventive
will influence
for years
her work
to come.
Patty was also provided with an extensive
houses during the 18 days of the Attingham
reading list well in advance of the Summer
Summer School. She spent three additional
School
days in England visiting other historic site
much valuable
in that country as well.
Patty indicated that preventive
which
has
also
provided
and relevant
her
with
information
for
her work here.
conserva-
The presenters
and lecturers
at each site
tion was her primary focus of this training,
visited had a wide and varied knowledge
which will serve her well as she focuses on the
preventive
conservation
ees at the school. Patty indicated that the
sharing of ideas and information among
of the collections,
Historic Area buildings
museums
she is responsible
and
for.
Patty was able to visit country houses
and
shire,
royal
palaces
Derbyshire,
in
Sussex,
Bedfordshire
Nottinghamand Herd -
fordshire during her summer classes.
All 28 sites that Patty visited had either
both
conservation,
the presenters
valuable
and
and they were
of
as did the attend-
students
given
was
ample
intime
ing as well. She has gained incredible information
now has on Facebook from both presenters,
about
from
curators
Fund. htm.
her
attendance
have
been
outstand-
from
the 36 professionals
and participants
she
School.
to do so. Patty also mentioned that the
networking opportunities she had gained
from the Summer
Want to know more? Visit http: / intranet/
/
cudgonzalesfund/
GonzalesFieldExp-
�dLOi2uLG
C37e0d
i
APRIL
21,
2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
c
Forty years and still shearing
udll lill yl I I I VI1 i VGl dlw "
111
Il l
i
1111 4111
i•
"
Photo by Perna Roger
The
more
I learn
about
this
trade,
the
more
I can
appreciate
all of its
intricacies,"
Photos by Pena Rogers
said
Sheep shearing has been a seasonal activity in the Revolutionary City for 40 years
and has retuned again this spring. ( Pho-
apprentice cooper Bonnie Roane. ( Above) Bonnie shaves a piece of wood to create part of
a wall
for
a water
barrel.
to
Roane interprets the importance
above)
Layne
livestock
from
Anderson,
husbander,
the pasture
interpreter
walked
behind
and
two
sheep
the St. George
Tucker House to the fenced in area near
a
of 18th -century coopering
EMPLOYEE NAME: Bonnie Roane
the Weaving Shop. ( Photo right) Layne
explained 18th- century sheep shearing to
guests, while Elaine Shirley, manager of
POSITION: Apprentice cooper
rare breeds, gave a demonstration. Elaine
YEARS OF SERVICE: " I began my ap-
began shearing the Leicester Longwool
sheep, which is part of our Rare Breeds program, at the top of his head. A long, healthy
prenticeship
cember
in the Cooper Shop in De-
2015.
I first worked
as an intern
lustrous
in the shop hack in Fall 2011 as part of
coat
that
falls
in
ringlets
was
one
of the sheep' s valued breed traits. The breed
originated in Britain. Today they are quite
the National Institute of American His-
tory and Democracy ( NIAHD) program
at the College of William and Mary. My
rare in Britain and North America.
very first internship experience in Colonial Williamsburg, however, was with the
Wig Shop in Fall 2010 as part of a Local
Internships
Program.
I also worked
season at the Brickyard
one
10
in 2013."
ke,
c/
WHAT I DO: " I am currently learning
the trade of coopering.
We have four hJll-
of the shop, two journeymen
and myself.
We also have a junior interpreter
in our
shop, a middle school student who usu-
ally comes in on Saturdays,
as well as sev-
eral days each week in the summer.
Ms. Hazel W. Rutley died March 22 in
Remembering Friends...
time positions, which indude the master
Bonnie
Photo by Perna Roger
Roane said she " likes to give our
guests a hands -on experience when they
Mr. Samuel
Charles
G. Paige
died
City, Va. He worked
Toano.
Feb.
18
in
She had a 33- year career
as a kitchen
Williamsburg
Lodge in 1943. In 1957, she
tainers that guests can pick up and touch."
helper at the Williamsburg Lodge beginning in 1967 but spent the majority of his
transferred
37 years
visit the shop so we put out several con-
tress at the Williamsburg
of service
in the landscape
at Colonial
Williamsburg, beginning as a maid at the
to the Motor House as an inspec-
tress and completed
depart-
her career as an inspec-
Lodge. She retired
outside of the wine and spirits indus-
ment. He was a gardener, acting foreman
18th -century Virginia, and we work
hard to carry on those skills today as
tries. I love helping guests to understand
and
the everyday importance
part
we make. We also like to give our guests
2004. He is survived by a sister.
Ms. Mary Kathleene Kemp died
liamsburg. He had a 42 -year career at Colonial Williamsburg, beginning as a pho-
Feb.
tographer in audio visual services
Coopering
was an important
of the
Historic
Trades
trade in
and
Skills
of the objects
Department. In our shop, the coopers
a hands -on experience when they visit
make
the shop so we put out several containers
round
cluding
wooden
containers,
casks of various
wash tubs and other
sizes,
similar
in-
buckets,
objects.
In
that guests can pick up and touch."
MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES: "
senior
22
gardener
in Hayes,
when
Va.
She
One
In 1961
costume
ment and retired in 1971.
while casks were used to ship commodities like flour, tobacco, gunpowder or
wine
from
of our
dure behind firing the bricks to a school
focus today is on making items for use
group. During this time, a cannon shot
around
pleted
place
to place.
Most
town. Our shop recently coma large
tub which
will be used
to
hold water for the upcoming fire engine
program. Interpretation is also a big part
of our program.
The
guest experience
is
very important and we hope that each
guest can come away from our shop
with a little bit more of an understand-
ing of what coopers do."
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: " I
love working in Colonial Williamsburg.
Since my very first internships in trades,
no matter what other jobs I found myself doing, I would always try to come
back home to Colonial Williamsburg. I
am very thankful for the opportunity to
work here full time,
for better
pers.
teachers
and I could not ask
than
the other
coo-
The more I learn about this trade,
the more I can appreciate
all of its in-
to
be
fired
from
the
I DO
TO
IMPROVE
GUEST EXPERIENCE: "
people have become
disconnected
cooperage
the
technologies
through
have made
THE
I think many
years
as
from
new
our containers
largely obsolete in the modern world
maintenance
neigh-
section
to supervisor
of
dren,
nine
great -
great -
great - grandchildren
Va.
to me at the time, more importantly
she portrayed
and
graduated
ACCOMPLISHMENT "
I
a semester early from my mas-
graduating
students
to
receive
an
award for having a 4. 0 academic average:'
INTERESTS / HOBBIES: " I like hiking
and
other
outdoor
activities
when
to know
and exhibition
buildings
several positions
at
in
until
the
Cooper
wwuefacebook.
his
retirement
daughter.
five
for
EMPLOYEES
the
rcrseurnn
its and
Crafts
Show
She held
in the Historic Area induct-
For several
the Order of the Pineapple
She retired
in
years
Geddy and re-
1980.
grandchildren
1992.
and two
Mr. George
Historic
award in
Triangle
Center
312 Wailer Mit Road, Williamsburg
She is survived
eByparr
Reeg
near% mun)
great - grandchildren.
A. Morledge
died
Sarardny, Atpr it JO, 2016
March
and
14 in Williamsburg. He served as a design
consultant with Colonial Williamsburg
Sunday, May 1, 2016
10 a. m.-5p. m.
and
then worked as a restoration architect,
serv-
Open re rye Pubbx
Foe dd rariar 0 Free Perking
ing for 20 years until 1983. He is survived
by a son, a brother, nieces and nephews.
Colonial WIIIIamsburgNews
Is published by mbe () like orlmemal
C mmuniculons
dena, o: Colonial Williamsburg News, CBD 132, Ian m no7702 ore - mail
Public
for Colonial Williamsburg. employees. Send cwrspo, r
Loprogers, aeufe,
Allol rs ............................................................................. ............................... ..........................
Kevin
C nmribumrs:
Jemca
This
Dave Doody, Tom Caen,
Ross,
Joe
Svaw,
Darnell
Tracey Gulden,
Vermin,
Karl
Wes,
Jane Lloyd, Chu,
L, el 7755e,
publicu
Sheri
Crocsen,
Tema
Rdi mor...................................................................................................... ............................... ...........................
com/ CWhis-
torictrades or the Making History blog at
http: / makinghistorynowcom /category /his/
as
Rogers,
72N6
7121
ReutlnG
Wood
02016 Colonial Williamsburg
Powulaion
toric- trades/
View
Colonial
Williamsburg
News online al. .
seupp,
a
He remained
in
2008. He is survived by his wife and a
presentations
in 1970.
ceived
Di recur.
more about
division
in collections.
position
in 1965.
to the collections,
museums
ing colonial performer, historic interpreter
Shop and the other historic trades? Veit
Facebook
and
7 in Wil-
the
weather is warm. I also enjoy reading
books, cross stitching and scrapbooking
Want
he transferred
by two sons, a daughter, a brother, nine
children."
ter's program in public history at Appalachian State University and was one of only
eight
a hostess
work
Grandmother
BIGGEST
and
that
died April
COLONLUNWUJAMSBORG
began
interpreter.
adults
as
She
and character
the ways
to both
in
Lorenz
Ms. Ruth Henretty died March 7 in
Foundation
taught me to really think about
I interpreted
different subjects
depart-
She is survived
grandchildren.
boring military encampment up the hill
from the Brickyard. One of the kids very
excitedly raised his hand to ask if that
was one of our bricks that they were firing. While this was particularly amusing
it
the
1981
photographer
by a daughter -in -law, three grandchil-
Powhatan,
in my spare time."
tricacies."
WHAT
happened
department.
she was promoted
of
tubs
work-
conservation
the
nial Williamsburg occurred in the summer 2013 when I was working at the
Brickyard. I was explaining the proce-
and
Mr. Hans
In
in
of my memorable experiences in Colo-
buckets
began
in 1982. She is survived by two nephews.
in
seamstress
were
times,
retired
ing for the Foundation in 1956 as a
used for a variety of household chores,
colonial
he
Pub2duaonAhbli,
CW Nem_ Ou[ irv\ omrum \ w.. ea. plf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 6, April 21, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-04-21
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/c6d8a3455859cfd55c6eb28b185b67ce.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=pvoCBsj%7E3Vhz-y5PCUgelL8yR7u6PBdA%7E84ykW-q2%7E48T6Lvtldzi7Di8vuEcLCkZoKY0SrFymY7F-BL0swmhLD-FedXXnOY6V-Oo7FofM1iZNXgtBqVP-SjPTspZ%7EaIclPUHkKXwofe-zkJ3XtSTatFCs5-rJ-t8Kgp9QG8XRfrmUuAJwp05ih2-JRmiZXGETMeO%7EqvrRsnj8tZnNrvD-KzLL91lYqkJpoGOhyPridOUSyP-NFkw6yqzhdykYjclj9KK6CD%7EJE-R2%7EoW%7E4L4HH8FY-nJ6fblTVOtvvx0XvC9z979pm1hGBglyZHx12jt3dzakoJqSjydfsxgK%7Eh1w__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
1b3fab1dd84bcbb103ccf4013556a1cf
PDF Text
Text
cAem
INFORMATION
APRIL
7,
ABOUT
2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
69, NO.
This publication
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAcwnews \currentpdf
5
is recyclable.
Williamsburg Inn re -opens and returns to greet a new generation
chocolates.
By Joe Straw
The Williamsburg Inn honors our
Public Relations Manager
The historic Williamsburg Inn has reopened following its most extensive renovation in 15 years, honoring John D. Rockefeller
Jr.' s standards
of classic
charm while introducing
aesthetic
and
a
details,
tasteful
thoughtful
elegance
and
spectacular
modern
redesign
of
new
amenities
guests'
wel-
coming hospitality to create a captivating
luxury experience in the heart of Colonial
Williamsburg.
Guests
and visitors
to the crown jewel
of Colonial Williamsburg's hotels receive
a welcome
tails.
from doormen
A new
plimentary
seated
in top hats and
check - in features
sparkling
wine,
com-
water or cider
mission of preservation while maintaining
Mr. Rockefeller' s high standards of guest
comfort,"
said Florencio
I' m confident that our unique new offerings
strike the perfect
Rockefeller
Furniture
armoires
custom
the Williams-
ing. Its scale and 19th- century Regency architectural style were chosen to contrast and
neighboring
Millcreek
conceived
burg Inn and with his wife, Abby Aldrich
Rockefeller, dosely oversaw its design, construction and furnishing for its 1937 open-
complement
find
balance."
Colonial Williamsburg' s founding benefactor,
beverage
mentary coffee, espresso drinks, tea and hot
chocolate 24 hours a day.
A manager and bellhop personally escort guests to their rooms. There they will
Colonial
sophistication in a relaxed atmosphere, and
and petit French macarons, while a lobby
bar offers in -house guests comple-
Ferrao,
Williamsburg vice president of hospitality.
Today's guests seek the same high level of
the
colonial
architecture
of
the
Historic Area.
Rooms offer views of the Historic Area,
gardens
and
Club.
twin
the
Spacious
marble
dosed
Golden
guest
bathtubs
and
Horseshoe
bathrooms
vanities,
Italian
Golf
showers.
Amenities
designed by Colonial Williamsburg and
featuring interior automatic LED lighting,
such as 24 -hour room service and Wi -Fi In-
40 - inch
traveler' s needs.
flat screen
televisions,
and Bartech Minibars
Bose
radios
with an assortment
beverages
for purchase,
partment
for guests'
plus a separate
personal
of
com-
items.
an
cordial
presented
a
ice - chilled
custom - made
on
Pallini
Peachcello
a porcelain
silk
taffeta
The re- opening of the Williamsburg Inn spotlights spectacular new aesthetic details,
tasteful modern amenities and a thoughtful redesign of guests' welcoming hospitality to
create a captivating luxury experience.
satisfy the 21st - century
offers guests a variety of recreational offer-
Williams,
In the Regency Room, the Williamsburg
Inn' s award - winning culinary team offers
ings induding tennis on eight courts, lawn
bowling, biking, croquet, swimming pools
and The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg.
Betty White and Tom Hanks.
The Williamsburg Inn is listed on the
delights served in contemporary elegance,
An enhanced turn -down amenity indudes
ternet connectivity
Colonial Williamsburg photo
feature
marble -en-
tray
covered
along with three flavors of Dean &
atop
pillow
Deluca
while
the Terrace
Room
and
Restoration
Inn
guests
have
included
Queen
Eliz-
abeth II and Prince Philip — in 1957 and
Bar provide less formal settings to enjoy
superbly prepared fare and cocktails. After-
again
noon tea is served seasonally.
Along with golf, the Williamsburg
and
Inn
in
Sir Winston
2007 —
Gen. Dwight Eisenhower,
Mrs.
George
Hirohito
former President
H. W
of Japan,
Churchill,
Bush,
Salvador
National
Trust
Historic
Hotels
Robin
for
Historic
Streisand,
Preservation
of America
and
Leading
Hotels of the World. All of its revenues support the Foundation' s preservation,
and
educational
research
programs.
Want to know more? Visit www. colonial-
Emperor
Dali,
Quincy Jones, Barbra
williamsburg.com or all 855-296 6627
-
Sweet Tea & Barley opens at
Williamsburg Lodge with signature
cocktails, inspired Southern fare
The historic Williamsburg
Lodge offers
tive
Colonial
Williamsburg
has
imple-
a refined yet casual regional dining experi-
mented during the past year to reach new
ence at the new Sweet Tea & Barley, reflecting Colonial Williamsburg' s growing appeal
audiences,"
to
wider
audiences.
Sweet
lounge
Tea &
area
Barley
near
the
encompasses
the
hotel' s original
fire-
place, also offering a new terrace dining
space
just
outside.
Heated
umbrellas
and
fire -pit tables provide outdoor seating nearly year- round.
The menu includes
Southern
fare such as
bourbon honey pork and cornmeal crusted
catfish,
rinds
Photo by Tom Green
Fire - pit tables
provide
outdoor
seating
nearly year - round
at the new Williamsburg
some
Lodge
small
and
cocktails,
bites such
fried
craft
green
beers
unexpected
pork
Ferrao, Colo-
nial Williamsburg vice president of hospitality. " We hope the community will
think
of Sweet
Tea &
Barley
as a great
destination for enjoying cocktails after
work, watching favorite sporting events,
relaxing and joining friends outside by
the fire pits and listening to music on the
weekend."
Sweet Tea & Barley is open 4 -11 p. m.
Monday through Thursday, and 2 -11 p. m.
signature
a wine
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Live entertainment is presented Friday and Saturday
list with
nights from 7 p. m.
Want to know more? Visit www. colonial-
selections.
Sweet Tea &
restaurant, Sweet Tea & Barley.
as barbecued
tomatoes,
and
said Florencio
Barley is another
initia-
williamsburg. com or all 855-296 - 627.
6
Civil rights pioneers ring bell in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Joe Straw
a Dream"
Public Relations Manager
more
Leaders
of
the
American
civil
rights
movement joined the city's historic First
Baptist
Church
for
a"
Weekend
of
Re-
cator
speech.
than
and
Wood
Church
He retired
50 years
in 2005
after
leader,
edu-
as a church
ringing its restored Freedom Bell to commemorate the day's solemn anniversary
and
activist.
preached
to
congregation
the
at
11
First
Baptist
a. m. April
3
to
mark
progress
toward
realization
of
King's dream as well as work unfinished.
While
the
struggle
justice
membrances" honoring the triumphs and
and then participated in an evening vespers
equality
service starting at 5 p.m. joined by Card-
by Dr. King's leadership and that of his
well,
founder
gil A. Wood and Owen C. Cardwell Jr. " Let
New
Canaan
Freedom
Ring" to commemorate
the 48th
anniversary of King's death.
Wood served on the National Executive
Board of King' s Southern Christian Leadership Council and coordinated the Virginia
delegation to the Aug. 28, 1963 March on
Washington
that ended with King' s " I Have
pastor
of Richmond' s
International
Church.
In
we' ve made it this far
contemporaries
like
Cardwell,"
Rev. Dr. Reginald
said
Dr.
Wood
and
King' s
conviction
tion
set for itself
Dr.
Davis,
said Mitchell
240
years
of The Colonial
Williamsburg
Dr. Cardwell,
vanguard
struggle
rican- American
for the nation
dom Bell in a call to honor
regation.
At 10 a. m. Monday, Wood and Cardwell
joined
members
of First Baptist
Church
in
to join us and ` Let Freedom
Ring' began with a challenge but has given way to a movement, one that I know
benefits immensely from the wisdom Dr.
Wood and Dr. Cardwell imparted during
their visit."
which
he
and CEO
Foundation.
who stood with Dr. King at
of the
joined us in Williamsburg
to attend Lynch-
absolute
We are deeply grateful that Dr. Wood and
pastor of First Baptist Church. " Our call
students
ago,
B. Reiss, president
1962 Cardwell was one of the first two Af-
burg's E. C. Glass High School and met
King during his visit in support of deseg-
and
articulated so perfectly for a modern world,"
and
sacrifices of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.,
culminating April 4 when the Rev. Drs. Vir-
and
continues,
for
Dr.
courage inspire us toward the ideals our na-
for
civil
rights,
and ring the Freehis message
and
memory." Freedom Ring Challenge was
The Let
made possible in part by a generous grant
from sponsoring partner the Ford Foundation of New York.
�rdLO„,/
9
CNMid
1 - /
APRIL
7, 2016
BOSS THE FOUNDATION
Guest expresses appreciation for care
given to him, his wife during CW stay
To the staff and the security personnel
p. m. on 1 January2016,
who were at the Governor' s Palace at 9: 30
I wish to thank you all for the care and attention
that was given to me when I faint-
ed during the concert. Your concern for my health and well- being was appreciated. I
would further like to thank you for the courtesy shown to my wife.
To the musicians, I am sorry. The doctors have given me a lot of tests and believe
they may have found the reason for my fainting.
To the security personnel who took my wife and I from Riverside Doctors' Hospital to our room at the Lodge at 2 a. m. 2 January, thank you.
Yours,
Photo by Lae! Whit
Colonial Williamsburg employees had the opportunity to operate replica 18th - century firearms
at the new educational musket range before its grand opening on Saturday, March 19. Partici
pants included: ( front row, left to right) Allison Heinbangh,
Penner Rogers,
Todd A. Dickel
Rachel West, Jennifer
Willow Street, Pa.
Lyon, Jessica Ross and Sheri Wood; ( back row, left to right) Gay Smith, Jim Morris, Katie Van
Dninen, Ryan Kindley, Justin Chapman and Michael Nelson.
Guests can operate replica 18th -
George Washington scholar returns
century firearms at musket range
to Art Museums for lectures
Colonial
Williamsburg' s educational
musket range offers Revolutionary
City
type of musket used by both British and
American soldiers during the American
guests an opportunity to learn about and
Revolution.
operate
The range is designed by C. Vargas &
Associates, Ltd., consulting engineers, of
the types of firearms
pendence
and supported
that won inde-
life and livelihood
Jacksonville, Fla.
in early America.
Guests
learn from
costumed
interpreters
about the history of flintlock weapons, par-
The range is accessible only by ticketed
guests via a shuttle from the Williamsburg
ticularly in colonial Virginia,
Lodge.
their mechan-
ics, use in hunting and defense, plus safety
and proper handling.
Guests
safety
Admission
includes
equipment,
firearms,
To participate,
are able to prime and fire replicas
guests must present pho-
to ID to purchase
firearms:
are $
Bess"
British short land
precursor
of
the
modern
The range' s Brown
119
and
tickets
on -site. Tickets
are available
to guests
ages
Henriques
on George
returns
with
lec-
ment —
Wednesday,
April
20. Hen-
Washington' s life in April.
riques
discusses
George
The one hour lectures will be held at 5: 30
return
to private
life with Martha
p. m. in the Hennage Auditorium at the Art
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.
his final years at Mount Vernon.
The
Return
of George Washington:
1783 -1789, Tuesday, April 12. Henriques
will discuss
short retirement
the American
to
public
life
Convention
George
Washington'
at Mount Vernon
Revolution
for
the
s
Constitutional
and eventual presidency.
George Washington
of Nationhood,
and the Creation
Wednesday,
and
Henriques is professor of history, emeritus, at George Mason University. He is the
author of " Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of
George Washington."
after
and his retum
Washington' s
Ticket
mission.
is $ 5 in addition
Free
to museum
reservations
are
required
adfor
current Colonial Williamsburg employees,
volunteers, and William and Mary students
and faculty.
These
April 13.
programs
are part of the Distin-
shotgun.
Bess replicas
reflect
the variety manufactured between 1768
and 1804 within a broader category spanning from 1717 and 1815. They are the
Henriques discusses George Washing-
guished Scholar Lecture Series funded by
accompanied by a parent or guardian. Ad-
service pattern musket and a fowling piece,
a
ammunition
and targets.
of two of early America' s most important
a " Brown
instruction,
Dr. Peter
tures
ton' s election
the
ditional
collaborations with Jefferson, Madison
Grieb
and Hamilton,
ment.
14 and
older.
Children
information
under
18 must
is available
be
at Colonial
Williamsburg ticketing locations and hospitality properties,
online at www. colonialwil-
liamsburg. com or by calling 855- 296 6627.
as president,
his political
and early crises such as
the French Revolution.
George
Washington's
Horatio
Hall
Whitridge
Want to know
Final
Retire-
Whitridge
Lecture
and
Gracia
Series
Endow-
more? Visit www. colonial-
williamsburg com
Applicants Wanted:
ERHI employees encouraged to apply for Professional Development Center Grants
Camping in a national park so that you
Development
Education,
Research
pretation ( ERHI)
of the
grants
Center
and
Historical
employees.
has
Grants
increased
for
is April
from $ 400
their
areas
cation
improved
of interest.
can
seminars
and
indude,
Continuing
but
research
courses,
projects,
not utilize at Colonial Williamsburg.
To date, several
ERHI
employees
taken advantage of the program
have
and in-
Travel
searched Hannah Powell at the Library
admission,
indude
park
meals
tuition
admission,
and
other
expenses,
of Virginia
performance
The
employees
in
award
amount
gives
so much more opportunity," said
Mary Carter, supervisor
ers. " I hope employees
Brown
and the Virginia
Actor- interpreter
increase
Nicole
re-
Historical
of actor- interpret-
will think outside
of
Hope Alyssa Wright
visited Monticello in the fall to study
Elizabeth
Hemings
and
the
free
and
enslaved black community in greater
Charlottesville
ed a greater
ternal
influence
ington
and Albemarle
County.
1780s.
ed
Washington.
Last October,
residence by George' s brother Charles
and the St. James House built by James
Mercer, Mrs. Washington's attorney.
attended
interpreter
the
National
Interpretation' s
ums
Conference
home built by George Carter, youngest
son of Robert Carter III.
Three Colonial Williamsburg employees attended the Association for Living
Stage Combat
Professional
development
opportunities
olis or Charleston to walk their historic
streets and gain a better understanding
of their layouts.
History, Farm and Agricultural
to Williamsburg. Public sites interpreters Audrey DeAngelis and Scott D.
Krogh
vocal lessons.
Anderson
Visiting the location of a battlefield or
the forgotten foundations of a building
Apprentice
it. Perhaps
your
request
vis-
for funds will
only indude the expense of mileage to
stand
took
on the ground
place.
where
something
Muse-
ums Annual Conference which came
Taking a course on public speaking or
which may not indude a museum
the
and livestock
attended
husbander
Layne
the June
confer-
ence.
weaver Ann Goode attend-
ed the " Weaving Theory and Drafting"
workshop offered at the Mannings
Actor- interpreters
David
Kemper
McDowell
Catanese
received
non - exempt,
courses,
in
Muse2016
in
non- superviso-
programs,
presentations
planned
research
related
programming,
are not limited
museum
and
Conference
ment activities induding seminars, confer-
grant to attend the Virginia Beach Bash
Under -
like
to
projects
current
exhibits
or
or inter-
pretive sites. Awards may be used for, but
on Nov. 10 — 14 in Virginia Beach.
from."
K.
Plantation,
Annual
Regular,
and
down
Gerald
was
ry staff members with direct interpretive
contact with guests are eligible to apply for
grants of $1, 000 for professional developences,
of
Actor- interpreter
Oatlands
London
Baton Rouge, La.
Association
the committee look forward to seeing what
experiences employees are looking to grow
visited
what
History, Farm and Agricultural
Nicole Justice
National
explore
Carter
registered for the Association for Living
she visited
historic sites in Fredericksburg,
Va.,
the Mary Washington House and the
Rising Tavern, which was built as a
Orientation
to
Sharon, who portrays
Kimberly Costa of Historic Foodways
Ball Wash-
on the life of her son, George
the box a little more this year. All of us on
may indude:
Visiting a historical city such as Annap-
Society
Braxton was
during that period of time.
of the ma-
of Mary
The younger
sent to England to study law in the late
Gina Conroy want-
understanding
in 1760, the Hugh Mercer Apothecary
Society in Richmond.
reimbursable
expenses.
Hollands
Historical
Group interpreter
Actor- interpreter
or
Sharon
Braxton Jr.'s mother, Elizabeth, want-
clude:
expenses
visited the Virginia
century.
related to current or planned programming,
exhibits and interpretive sites and museums.
museum
Actor- interpreter
obtain
Considering forms of performance,
tours or displays that we currently do
to,
presentations
textiles
of London.
guests.
present information to the public.
edu-
lectures,
as well as
to examine Carter Braxton Jr.' s journal
their
Visiting an art museum to see how they
to
is not limited
and conferences,
programs,
skills
to examine
duding spinning, weaving and dyeing,
practiced by the enslaved population
working and living there in the 18th
with
parks use inter-
Monticello
Going to see a play such as " Hamilton."
to
15.
knowledge
and
information on textile production, in-
pretation
Employees in this division will bring
greater
in their collection
the ranger' s programs
see how our national
Inter-
The amount
1, 000 in 2016. The next deadline for applications
visited
can observe
Applicants are being sought for the Professional
to, travel,
admission,
tuition
meals
and
expenses,
general
ex-
a
penses.
Workshop
on April 2 -3
at Regent University. The workshop is
sanctioned and operated by the Society
of American Fight Directors, the premier stage combat organization in the
United States.
Applications
in Alexandria, Va.
are accepted
in the spring and fall. A selection committee of representatives
ments
will select
from qualified
award
depart-
recipients.
Current
committee
members
are: Mary Carter,
chair, Cathy Hellier, Susan Gilliam, Stewart
Claire McKercher
will be visiting
the Hugh Mercer Apothecary
Shop
in Fredericksburg,
Va., and the Stabler- Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
for the award
Pittman,
Karen
Watson
and
Jason
Whitehead.
Want to know more? Employees from the
education,
research and historical interpreta-
tion division can review the Frequently Asked
Questions
and download
an application
on
Katie Watkins of military programs
the Intranet at http: / itranet / istoriearea/
/
h
Handweaving School and Supply Center last July in East Berlin, Pa.
received
RHI /indee. htm
Apprentice
last year.
weaver Gretchen Johnson
a grant
ia Association
to attend
of Museums
two Virginworkshops
mitted
Applications
to Brenda
Leek
should
through
mail at BHS or bleek@ewf org
be sub-
interoffice
�cGMLOi2uLG
i
APRIL
7, 2016
EMPLOYEE NEWS
Restoration complete on Peyton Randolph Coach, Wythe Chariot
Two of Colonial Williamsburg' s carriages are fully restored and returned to
closed vehicle with two seats facing each
the fleet. The Peyton
in front... for families [ it is] the most conve-
Randolph
Coach and
the Wythe Chariot were sent to Glinkowski Carriages
ration.
in Gostyri,
Poland,
It took seven months
Bennett,
Bill and
Jean Lane Director of Coach and Livestock,
the
carriages
will
rience. " Colonial
he said. "
improve
uses reproduction
carriages
the
guest
Williamsburg
anywhere.
expe-
is unique,"
You won' t find a carriage
ride that
17th- and 18th- century
It gives
guests
the feel
of traveling back in time."
Since
the
restoration,
the
Randolph
Coach has a body that can be placed on it
on cold, wet days and can serve as an open
carriage
Purchased
in 1929,
was
in 1940,
purchased
the " Goode
its
Coach"
s seat or box
the Wythe
1825- 50.
constructed
In 1951
Chariot
sometime
around
it was converted
to the
style of a late 18th -century chariot or " half coach" — so named because it only had one
seat
behind
the coachman' s box.
In
1768
George Wythe wrote from Williamsburg to
London requesting " a well built handsome
post- chariot" decorated with his family's
coat -of - rms. The same family crest graces
a
Colonial Williamsburg' s Wythe Chariot
in
memory of one of the city' s most prominent
and influential patriots.
The Wythe
carriage on sunny days.
Colonial
Williamsburg
first
and a coachman'
was originally known as the Lafayette Coach
and
to Paul
inside,
nient of any in use."
for resto-
for the car-
riages to be rebuilt.
According
other
Chariot
features
two seats
and a 30- minute tour of the Revolutionary
City.
These
carriages
was altered to more closely resemble a late
National
Sporting
18th - century coach. Rechristened
Carriage Showcase event in Middleton, Va.
constructed
circa 1850. In 1949 the vehicle
the Pey-
ton Randolph Coach, it is adorned with the
Randolph family coat -of - rms. Typical of
a
lightweight
Randolph
coaches
Coach
of the colonial
exemplifies
era, the
what the re-
will
be featured
Library
and
at
the
Museum
equine audience,"
Paul said.
Carriage
Ten drivers are available to drive 23 horses used in the carriage
program.
nowned 18th -century carriage maker William
Each driver
of the carriages.
described
as "
a four - wheeled,
constructed sometime around 1825 -50.
We want to introduce our carriages to a
wider
is paired with two horses
Felton
Photo by Dowell Rennie
Purchased in 1940, the Wythe Chariot was originally known as the Lafayette Coach and was
and rotates
the use
Bob
drivers
are Adam
Couperthwaite,
Hunter,
Peters
Dan
Emily Krogh,
and
are Kris
Karen
and
Fill- in
Rachel
Want to know more? Visit the Making
History bldg at http: / makinghistorynow.
/
Eric
Ed Merkley,
Watson.
Goeckeritz
down.
Canaday,
Hard,
Lee
com/ 2016/ 03 / refurbished - carriages-
drivers
back - on-
duke- of-gloucester- street/
Under-
Photos by Darnell Vente
The Peyton Randolph Coach is now a more versatile coach. ( Photo left) Paul Bennett, Bill and Jean Lane Director of Coach and Livestock, Nicholas Von Engel and Adam Canaday worked to assemble
the open carriage that can be used to carry passengers on sunny days. ( Photo right) A body can be placed on the carriage to protect guests from inclement weather.
CW coachmen recipients of driving proficiency certificates
Colonial Williamsburg' s coachmen
ness knowledge, harnessing and putting
to, practical driving, horse care and general
knowledge. Driving Proficiency Road Driv-
were
recently awarded driving certificates from
the Carriage
Association
of America ( CAA)
on March 9 at the stables.
ing is recommended
The Driving Level Proficiency I and the
Driving Proficiency Road Driving certifi-
driving horses on public roads and in traffic.
cates were awarded to carriage
Paul Bennett,
drivers Adam
Canaday, Bob Couperthwaite,
tor of Coach
for coachmen who are
Bill and Jean Lane Direc-
and Livestock,
level 2. " That means
gh, Ed Merkley, Lee Peters,
more
derdown
Rachel Un-
and Karen Watson.
qualified
the coachmen
to drive
a team
will be
of two hors-
es."
Coachmen underwent training from
November
said he wants
his coachmen to study for the proficiency
Dan Hard,
Eric Hunter, Kris Goeckeritz, FmilyKro-
The CAA Driver Proficiency Program
increases awareness and knowledge of safely
and correctly driving horse -drawn vehicles.
2015 to January 2016.
Driving Level Proficiency I covers har-
Employee Referral and Recognition program
Employees who bring new talent to Colonial Williamsburg by referring applicants who are hired and successfully employed for 30 days will be recognized through
the Employee
Photo by Poona Rogers
Colonial Williamsburg' s coachmen were recently awarded Driving Level Proficiency I and the
Driving Proficiency Road Driving certificates from the Carriage Association of America. Employees who were at the ceremony included: Paul Bennett, Bill and Jean Lane Director of Coach and
Livestock, Bob Couperthwaite, LGL Goeckeritz, Adam Canaday, Karen Watson, Lee Peters, Ed
Merkley, Eric Hunter and Dan Hard. Not pictured is Rachel Underdown.
For more than 50 years, Colonial Williamsburg' s guests have enjoyed touring Duke of Gloucester
Street in the manner and fashion of the 18th century as passengers on one of the Foundation' s
horse - drawn coaches. The coach and livestock program has been operating these unique tours
continuously since 1947, when daily carriage rides through the Historic Area were offered for
50 cents per person. Today, more than 35, 000 guests embark on the 15- or 30- minute journey
through Colonial Williamsburg each year.
Referral
and Recognition
program.
Monetary awards of $75 for hourly employees and $ 150 for salaried employees
will be given to employees with successful referrals. Referring employees will receive
the bonus in their normal paycheck on the pay date immediately following their
referral' s first 30 days of employment.
In addition
thanked
to the monetary
reward, employees
will be publicly recognized
and
for their referrals.
Employees
from across the Foundation
can participate
in the program with the
exception of human resources professionals directly involved in hiring and hiring
managers for referrals of positions within their own departments.
who return
To
to the Foundation
nominate
throughout
someone
the Foundation,
after
for
the
a five - year absence
award
on bulletin
employees
boards
Former employees
are considered
can
find
cards
and on the Intranet.
new hires.
at work
units
�rdLO„„„/
1
1 - /
APRIL
7, 2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
Coach and livestock introduces
P/l(4J c2 ALP,
guests to Rare Breed animals
Now employees can receive
EMPLOYEE NAME:
Layne Anderson
POSITION:
Livestock
40 percent off during spring sale
husbander / in-
terpreter, Coach and Livestock
employment
with
the
Colonial
Wil-
in my current position."
inique
and
Bantam
on cattle and countless
current
I provide
We
want
to
Photo
by r' enna Rogers
ture
next
to the
a pen
St.
adjacent
George
Tucker
to the Weavers
for
gin at the end of March
adequate
our animals
Historic
are housed,
Area
and
other
from
11 a. m.
2 p.m. five days a week and will feature
four of our wethers and Leicester Long wool sheep as our Animal Ambassadors.'
We
believe
that
these
animals
cellent opportunity to learn about these
animals as they see them up dose and are
even able to touch them. We may recruit
a second
round
of visits
each of these sites at approximately
afternoon
where
we
to
3: 30
make
more
cer-
Animal
the children,
Ambassadors'
an ex-
for our pro-
tain they are all accounted for, and provide feed and water as necessary. In the
grams in the future, depending on the
warmer months, our cattle and many of
ly, this will be a pleasant experience for
our sheep
both the animals
are able to graze entirely
on
success
of this initial endeavor.
Hopeful-
and our guests."
MEMORABLE
cattle are supplemented with hay and
year one of our sheep gave birth to two
grain
ewes and one ram, and I was involved
chickens
are
mixed diet of granular
provided
with
a
food that we pre-
pare for them year- round.
Between feeding times, we must provide
proper
pasture
maintenance
at
each of our sites, mend any fences that
might
require
attention
our visitors
about
care
the
for
in
and
talk
the animals
Rare
Breeds
to
that
we
program.
Some of my work is performed in costume,
and at other times I wear regular
EXPERIENCES: "
Last
in helping the mother in caring for her
three offspring. I helped bottle feed the
ewes four times each day during the first
month at 6 a. m., noon, 6 p.m. and midnight, and then three times daily for the
following month. It was a lot of work
throughout the entire day but was also
rewarding for me personally.
I also learned to shear many of our
Leicester
Longwools,
which
occurs
work clothes, especially when I am making my early morning rounds. While
each spring. Although it is painless to
the sheep, they often have to be held in
in costume,
rather awkward positions, but we try to
we conduct
a Rare Breeds
program for our visitors twice a week in
make
various
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: " Last
pastures
and five days each week
them
as
comfortable
we plan to bring some of our Leicester
October,
Longwool
ceive a Gonzales
sheep
to the
new Market
as
I was fortunate
possible."
enough
to re-
Field Experience Fund
House where visitors can observe these
National
Volunteer
has approximate-
throughout
Have
tional conference
now ` rehearsing'
of the Livestock Con-
make sure they are well behaved when
servancy in Santa Rosa, Calif. This was
my first visit to California, and I was
they meet the public."
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: " I
were
love working outside and with the ani-
the breeding of historic animals. The
with
these
animals
mals in the Rare Breeds program,
to
a spe-
able
to
meet
also
Livestock
a lot of new
interested
people
in rare
Conservancy
is
breeds
focused
who
and
on
cial program in Colonial Williamsburg
preserving and promoting rare and en-
and one in which
and international notoriety since its in-
dangered breeds of livestock and poultry.
I was able to attend many valuable ses-
ception. Being involved in the breeding
sions on the breeding of poultry, indud-
of
ing an intensive
animals
to
ued preservation
has gained
ensure
their
national
contin-
is also a special part of
my job. All of our coach and livestock
staff know that our animals
must be fed
and cared for daily, so we must brave
all
sorts
of indement
this happens.
We
weather
all work
to ensure
together
to
provide for the safety and care of all
of our animals
in the Rare Breeds
pro -
gram
WHAT
I DO
TO
IMPROVE
GUEST EXPERIENCE: "
THE
This year we
will begin a program that will give our
guests
a first -hand
appli-
cannot
be
year
could
show
for your volunteers
department
A
you
experience
in learn-
workshop
on selecting
chickens for breeding, which will be useful to our breeding program at Colonial
Williamsburg. This three -day conference
was very beneficial to me both personally and professionally."
INTERESTS / HOBBIES: "
and rare livestock
chat
and
chew"
with
bagels
note; " Thank you for your thyme"
A little candle with a tag; " No one
your
holds a candle to you"
in a fun,
A bag with a chocolate bar, marshmalice cream
social
low
for your
handwritten "
Thank
and
graham
cracker
need swore volunteers
and the volunteers
You"
labeled: "
We
like you!"
Volunteers contribute to every division
always
goes a long way, especially if everyone
in the Foundation.
signs it
tributed approximately 100, 000 hours.
In 2013, volunteers
con-
VITA volunteers offer
free income tax assistance
The
Volunteer
Income
Tax
Assistance
Quarterpath
VITA) program, sponsored by The Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation,
free tax assistance
to employees,
will provide
retirees
Through
April
16,
VITA
Road.
Filers should bring:
Year 2015 tax documents, induding
and
wage
and
volunteers,
and
earnings
1099s),
receipts
statements (
W2s
for deductions;
a copy of Federal and State tax returns
certified by the Internal Revenue Service,
for 2014;
will complete "
a
while- you - wait"
Virginia income tax returns
Federal
and
on a first -come,
School Educa-
tion Center, Room 204;
Wednesdays (
all
tax
Form
season)
2 -5: 30
Saturdays
Longhill
Road, Room
Recreation
Participate
Center,
income,
202
kicked
off 2016
with the launch
the tools
and support
expenses
more
govern-
information
about
and deductions.
information,
contact
Jane
Lloyd at 220 -7163 or jllaydgcu f org.
Revolution
the potential
of the Well-
ness Revolution — a wellness program
provides
For
in the Wellness
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
other
ID;
1095);
any other relevant
C;
from 9: 30 a. m. — 1 p. m. at
Quarterpath
or
bank account routing information, and
p. m. at James City County Recreation
Center, 5301
license
dependent Social Security card(s) if
claiming dependents;
health insurance information ( e. g.,
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 -5: 30
p. m. at Bruton Heights
driver' s
ment- issued picture
first -served basis at the following locations:
for a premium
reduction
ee who
completes
ment,
our employ-
visits
a member
their
doctor
for
health
assess-
a preventive
care visit and gets their biometric screening
done ( on -site screening event details are
wellness
coming soon!) by Dec. 1 will receive a $ 25
program
possible.
reduction
This venture is aimed at helping employees lead healthier
lives, and the Wellness
olution is offering some exciting
Rev-
in health insurance contributions
each pay period in 2017. This totals $ 650
worth of savings in 2017.
activities.
We will be hosting Foundation -wide challenges and also offering a premium reduction
part of the Wellness Revolution, visit www.
for 2017 healthcare premiums.
myviverae. com to set up their account.
Posters
around
the current
Employees
Employees
the Foundation
challenge,
can
describe
through
Employees are asked to post their prog-
Moving!
Let' s Get
register
Employees who haven't signed up to be
ress or pictures to Foundation Nation # well-
April
16.
nessrevolution!
compete against their colleagues
Employees
can access Foun-
dation Nation by going to: https: / / ww.
w
for a chance to win a FitBit, and bragging
ficebook.
rights, so be sure you sign up today.
Want to know mare? Contact Amy Gold schmiedt at 220 -7026 with any questions.
Employees may have already heard about
com/ groups/ 496103930549190/
be-
of wildlife
in
2017, but how does it work? Any employ-
that
ees need to be healthy. We have partnered
with Viverae° to bring employees the best
Colonial WIIIIamsbmgNews
Is published by ! Ile Office orlmemal
C mmunicalons
for Colonial Wllllamsbu
employees. Send ewrspmr
dente io: Colonial Williamsburg News, CM) 132, lam 220.2202 or e- mail h mpreen, inwufe,
Public
Raaimns
Director ......................................................................... ............................... ........................_
Kevin
Con ribwors: Dave Doody, Tom Cnen,
Tracey Culden,
Jessica Ram, Joe Svaw, Darnell Vennie RadeI
This
Gmsen.
Tema
Ediaor...................................................................................................... ............................... ...........................
Blacksmith Shop. I also have two cats of
my own and have a genuine interest in
animals and the conservation
will be-
love
band, Joel, who works in the Tin Shop
at the Anderson Public Armoury and
Breeds program.
This program
I
ing outdoors and have a strong interest
in hiking and gardening. I also love to
cook and spending time with my hus-
ing more about the animals in the Rare
a"
ap-
Give them a potted thyme plant with a
dation, and it takes very little to let them
know how much they are appreciated.
this
gift card for a cup of coffee
and coffee in the morning
the Foun-
grant that allowed me to attend the na-
rare animals up dose and personal. I am
these
and
is always appreciated
volunteers.
grass. During cooler months, sheep and
and
purchases
wwwwil-
is not
will give
our guests,
especially
and knowledge
practical way:
Have a small
dation.
the
to
and
holds, rain checks or gift wrap requests.
during
appreciation
a
sheep shearing demonstration.
local pasture lands owned by the Foun-
in
sticker
to previous
include
com
Bake a cake and have a volunteer
preciation party in the office
Maybe
House
are properly cared
fed and have an
water supply each day. Colonial Williamsburg has many pasture lands and
We make
the 2016
not
A Starbucks
skills
for,
condition.
the
cards,
services.
combined with any other offers. Shipping
will not be available during the sale. No
ly 1, 000 volunteers who give of their time,
feed
responsible
I am
Rare Breeds program
in
cable
a 40 per-
Week, April 10 - 16.
to
some
card with
does
or
Foundation
all animals
make sure that all of our animals in the
where
ID
also
products
Thank volunteers for the work they do
throughout
The Colonial
Williamsburg
and
their
stables
to receive
sale
spa
April is National Volunteer Month
Layne Anderson took sheep from the pas-
for, are well
are eligible
and
lianttburgrrtarketplace.
volunteers
receive your discount.
make sure they have a sufficient water
supply and do an overall assessment of
physical
The
dependents,
Colonial Williamsburg
where
animals
Williams-
cent discount. Don't forget to bring your
My day begins at 6: 30 each morning,
the
employees,
and retirees
tury Williamsburg.
for
Colonial
chickens.
Dominique
chickens,
a week,
furniture
gift
creamware,
All
that likely would have been in 18th -cen-
four days
indude
pieces),
cattle, and Dom-
Nankin
Bantam
not
Historic Trades products, Hartley Greens
in all official
burg stores from April 14 - 17.
We presently have about 50 Leicester
Longwool sheep in our animal population, along with 20 Milking Red DevNankin
does
occasional
discount
WHAT I DO: "My primary responsibilities indude the care and feeding of
many of the animals in Colonial Williamsburg' s Rare Breeds program. This
indudes the Leicester Longwool sheep,
Red Devon
sale
induding
ee Sale. Employees will receive a 40 percent
liamsburg Foundation in August 2014
Milking
The
Colonial Williamsburg' s products division has added spring dates for the Employ-
YEARS OF SERVICE: " I began my
Rogers.
7286
7121
Jane Lloyd, Chuck Reusing,
lad
Whhe,
publics
Sheri
021116
Wood
Colonial
William.,
Foundwlon
breeds."
View
Colonial
WIIIIamsbub.
News online as\ \ neupp2\ hb2dutinv\
hbliACW
Nem_ Online\
om, um\ wrreru. pdf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 5, April 7, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-04-07
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/242cc99f6b097eefba641019a3cd309d.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=UQHPgYNS1eak4Cx%7EDXnrTQUg-Z9n%7EVr3HCHD88Jq2zgBqCbB5SIVKBFb3-pOvCsJKvkjsZUxCH8IKdNOBz3MUUSKC3aYf6WNQLmUulEa5wO-lQKBglLQe0ZK5kCIRrTrm0-CtpfIon0x8CGA5SVdwdEcgxcKDFWhiSsxEYvXLwu%7EI6E0B%7EwxNhThxql9sU0lUEgb9WZ6%7E6Pt%7Ee2pQ3%7E2BEAlZ%7ELvUxaRdyjfuM3z4C7md0UmgnvD6MC3dlBWzc3qCXxSBRY5r9dgNKQ4SlEe9EzYEWDUmGXUutmDe91ZAUODqJaycmN4YHRqb8fhxjuW%7Ex5EkK5s5tnU9tztK75ivQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
bb2406a9c3d8c2b1aece5c7dedb70576
PDF Text
Text
cAem
INFORMATION
MARCH
16,
ABOUT
2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
Online al AAnetapp2 \PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAcwnews \currentpdf
This
69, NO.
publication
4
is recyclable.
First -ever educational musket range celebrates grand opening March 19
land service pattern musket and a fowling
By Joe Straw
Public Relations Manager
piece,
Colonial
Williamsburg' s educational
musket range celebrates its grand opening
March 19, for the first time offering Revolutionary City guests an opportunity to learn
about
won
and operate
the types
independence
and
of firearms
supported
that
life and
livelihood in early America.
Guests learn from costumed
a
The
precursor
of
the
modern
range' s Brown
Bess
reflect
the variety manufactured between 1768 1804 within a broader category spanning
from 1717 - 1815. They are the type of
musket used by both British and American
soldiers during the American Revolution.
Muzzle -loaded fowling pieces were used to
hunt ducks and other waterfowl
interpreters
shotgun.
replicas
Virginia
ticularly in colonial Virginia,
tably, during the period they could be legally
owned by free blacks for the latter purpose.
The range is accessible only by ticketed
their mechan-
ics, use in hunting and defense, plus safety
and proper handling.
We provide guests an engaging,
tional
experience
that
immerses
educa-
them
in the
period of our nation's founding. The educational
musket
range embodies
that,
and for farmland
in Tidewater
about the history of flintlock weapons, par-
pest control.
No-
guests via a shuttle from the Lodge. Admis-
sion includes instruction,
firearms,
ammunition
To participate,
but on
safety equipment
and targets.
guests
must reserve
es in advance
Colonial Williamsburg
chase tickets on -site. Tickets are $ 119 and
director
of Historic
Trades
and
Skills. "
For decades
our
could
learn
about
these
and watch
pieces
guests
them being operated. Now they can really
are available
lives
often
depended
to guests
a
ages
14 and
parent
older.
or
guardian.
The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association was the range designer
for Colonial
Williamsburg' s musket range.
Additional
on it."
Guests will be able to prime and fire rep-
photo ID to pur-
Children under 18 must be accompanied by
experience them —the weight, the smell and
the sound — not to mention how challenging their operation was for people whose
and present
spac-
an entirely new level," said Peter Seibert,
information
is
available
at
ticketing locations and hospitality proper-
licas of two of early America's most import-
ties, online at wwuecolanialwilliamrbusg:
ant firearms:
or by calling 855- 296 -6627.
a"
Brown
Bess"
British
short
com
Colonial Williamsburg photo
An interpreter fires a replica ` Brown Bess" musket like those used in the American Revolution.
Colonial Williamsburg' s educational musket range offers guests a rare opportunity to operate
replica flintlock firearms with guidance from certified instructors.
Spring programs bring Revolution
Vouchers issued to full time employees
For the first time, current, full- time employees will receive 10 single -day admission vouchers. Employees are encouraged to distribute these to friends and family
down to a personal level
to take advantage
Colonial
Williamsburg' s spring programs are aimed at engaging guests in sever-
war has brought
al different
ily of Alexander Hoy. Guests join him
of the Colonial Williamsburg
experience.
In order to receive the
vouchers, employees must have been a full -time employee by Jan. 31, 2016.
Through
the distribution
of these vouchers,
we want our employees'
friends and
family to enjoy the Colonial Williamsburg experience," said Troy Mothershead,
director
of human
Engagement
resources
Team
and employee
members
resources
division
the Raleigh Tavern. It is 1777 and the
hard times to the fam-
as he makes the decision
his family behind or stay on the home
front and hope he can scrape by. Ad-
of the American
Revolution
on the
residents of 18th- century Williamsburg.
and have a valid CW ID.
During
Employees will have five days to pick up the vouchers:
March 17, Woodlands Conference Center, 10 a. m. - 2 p.m.
March 22, Taste Studio ( Former Craft House location), 10 a. m. - 2 p. m.
March 24, Taste Studio, 3 - 6 p. m.
March 29, Taste Studio, 1 - 4 p. m.
March 31, Taste Studio, 3 - 6 p.m.
Vouchers should be presented at Colonial Williamsburg's Regional Visitor Center in exchange for single -day admission tickets. Vouchers have zero value and are
not for resale. Vouchers
the Revo-
impact
will visit several
sites throughout the Foundation to issue the vouchers. In order to obtain the vouchers, you must sign a receipt
throughout
lutionary City.
Revolutionary City programs discuss the
relations.
of the human
programs
the new program, "
Revolution,"
My Personal
guests walk through town with
join
General
mission
ticket
of a lifetime
Washington
and leave
required.
To Be Free and Independent," 4: 45
June
one of its citizens as they find out what "revolution" means to their life. 2:30 p. m., Sun-
p. m., Sundays,
March 20 —
12, Capitol. It' s May 15, 1776,
days,
guests are at the Capitol as Virgin-
March
March
20 — June
21 — June
Office.
Free
mission
12 and
13, Lumber
reservation
Mondays,
House Ticket
required
with ad-
ticket.
declare
independence
18 — June
challenges
ticket
For Cause and Country," 2 p.m., Fridays, March
from
and
En-
gland. Is the struggle really over?
What
Additional programs include:
expire on Dec. 31, 2016.
ians
required.
In
10, in front of
do we still
Desperate
face? No
Circumstance,"
3: 30
See Historic Area Programs, page 2
Map out an adventure at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
The Art Museums
of Colonial
Williams-
burg map out experiences with a new exhi-
ments from both surviving and demolished
18th- and early- 19th- century buildings in
bition
the Historic
and companion
The
new
program.
exhibition, "
We
are
One':
Independence,"
ous
events
that
explores
led
13
the
colonies
An Art Museum
a
from the
Fridays,
art
April
theft
Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the
Boston Public Library indudes many maps
from Colonial Williamsburg' s collection.
and
and
Guests
The companion
program
Mapping Revolution
what
guests
Revolutionary
can learn
to the exhibition,
to Republic,"
from
maps
illustrates
about
the
War in this guided tour. Guests
join the discussion
lic was established
about how the new Repubfrom the Revolution
and the
critical role played by printed maps. 3 p. m.,
Wednesdays,
in addi-
March 23 — June 15.
The second new exhibition opening this
spring is " Architectural Clues to 18th - Century Williamsburg" at the Wallace Museum
on May 28. Guests explore architectural ele-
join
1—
a
an
Mystery,"
at
4 p. m.,
the
attempted
fictitious
a suspicious
theft
an
museum.
the fun and solve
crimes induding
of an
murder
museum
investigators
to figure
centuries. Admission
Returning
programs
indude:
A
exploring
out dues
March 24 — June 16. Guests
and
the
inter-
view dubious suspects, all while learning
Century
of
in the 18th and 19th
ticket is required.
African
American
Quilts," 10: 30 a. m., Fridays, April 1 —
June 10. Guests explore the exhibit of
enjoy live period music played on peri-
African- American quilts on this guided
od instruments ( antique or reproduc-
tour and enjoy a hands -on activity Ad-
tion) by a member of the Governor' s
Musick as they tour the museum.
Ad-
mission ticket is required.
unusual
object. They' ll collaborate with a team
of special
the lives of women
ticket is required.
Thursdays,
29. There' s been
murder
workplace helpers in the 18th century.
Admission
Music in the Museums," 2: 30 p. m.,
New programs indude:
tumultuto forge
new nation. This loan exhibition
ticket
tion to admissions is required.
Mapping America' s Road from Revolution
to
Area. An extra
That's How Old ?" 2: 45 p. m., Thursdays, March 24, April 7, 21, May 5,
19,
will
June
share
2 and
16.
some
This
of the
guided
methods
tour
and
mission ticket is required.
Family programs feature a tour and an
activity and indude:
By George!"
10: 30
a. m.
Mondays,
March 21 — June 13. On a guided tour,
families leam about George Washington
through objects connected or owned by
him. Admission
end, do guests have the sleuthing skills
to solve the mystery? A ticket in addi-
materials used by preventative conservators to keep museum objects looking
their best, while keeping the objects
tion to museum admission is required.
safe. Admission
A Dog' s Life," 10: 30 a. m., Wednesdays, April 6 — June 15. This guided
18th- century samplers on exhibit and
discover who made them and why. Fam-
Tuesday, March 29. Multi-instrumental-
ilies then create a design for their own
tour of figures,
ist Kelly Kennedy shares songs of politics,
sampler. Admission
about
objects
in the collection.
pictures
In the
and other items
explore a dog's life as family pets and
ticket is required.
From a Womads
Perspective,"
4 p. m.,
pots, pans, poetry and pioneering from
ticket is required.
A Stitch in Time," 3 p. m., Mondays,
March
21 —
April
25.
Guests
tour
ticket is required.
See Museum Programs, page 2
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
MARCH
16, 2016
2016 SPRING PROGRAMMING
Women were in unexpected places in 18th -century Williamsburg
What
was
life like
for
women
in
the
We have very few names we can attach
18th century? Through programs during
to
Women' s History Month in March, Colonial Williamsburg explores the many roles
were in the thousands,
of women,
should
free and enslaved,
these
women,
yet
their
numbers
and their con-
tribution to the American Revolution
on the eve of
the Revolution.
be recognized.
Admission
ticket
is required.
Programs include:
Eighteenth- century Marriage:
What' s
women today are curious about how
their sisters in the 18th century dealt
with matters of maturation, fertility
and growing older. This program offers
a look at the answers
Admission
Pleasures
was
Art Museums.
of
three
Guests
women
the highest
levels
government
active
uncover
who
the stories
engaged
of colonial
with
even
wives
nedy and John Turner for tunes and
songs by or about women from the
Wednesdays,
18th
mistress
of matrimony.
30, Art
of women
ticket is re-
in Trades
and Business,"
1: 30
Admission
ticket
Mondays,
is
Tavern.
March
Guests
21
and 28,
meet
Ann
Raleigh
Wager
of
lessons those very children learned. Ad-
17 — 31
mission ticket is required.
March
22 and
29, Guardhouse. Women following the
mothers,
with
Lady
Admission
Washington,"
30, Art Museums. A younger Martha
sisters
the
and
experience
some
of
the
Growing Up, Growing Older, Issues
Peculiar to Women," 1: 30 p. m. Mon-
or
soldiers.
day, March 21, Raleigh Tavern. Many
15, Raleigh
a lesson
in this
im-
her older
Were (
Almost)
Every-
where," 4 p. m., Saturday, March 26
and Thursday, March 31, Raleigh
on the eve of the Revo-
questions
Admission
have
ticket is required.
Women
dency. Why shy away from the public
duty now when you were the " Spartan
Mother sending her sons off to battle "?
children
associated
be
1: 45 p. m., Wednesdays, March 23 —
ticket is required.
Lessons with Ann Wager," 3: 30 p. m.,
and
portant social grace. Seating is limited.
tance to join her husband
Military Distaff: The Fairer Side of
the Army," noon, Thursdays, March
otherwise
ticket is required.
to
April 6 — June
Tavern. Guests visit with the dancing
Admission
lution,
the Bray School for African-American
army were wives,
centuries.
businesses in Williamsburg. Admission
required.
and Tuesdays,
19th
Washington,
Museums.
in art, as well as the work
artists.
Admission
and
p. m., Saturday, March 19 and Friday,
March 25, Raleigh Tavern. Guests meet
society.
On a guided tour, guests explore women as depicted
dimensions
Courage
Women
ticket is required.
16 —
social
quired.
felons
Women in Art," 10: 30 a. m., WednesMarch
and
a pair of 18th -century women who run
on women' s roles in Virginia
days,
the legal
10: 15 and 11
a. m., Mondays, April 4 —June 13 and
Guests join Kelly Ken-
about
shaped 18th -century law and shed light
Admission
the same,
in the 18th -century? Guests hear from
a Colonial Williamsburg historian
criminals —
and convicted
and
love, work,
ticket is required.
of the Dance,"
and
as the guide reveals how their cases as
abandoned
different,
manage
beauty, friendship and, of course, hair.
but
law
as not only victims
participants —
marriage
to wom-
ticket is required.
30, Capitol.
9: 30 a. m. —
and her enslaved
friends, Agnes and Lydia, as they prepare for a gathering. Guests discover
Women in Music," 4 p. m., March 22,
Admission
Cause,"
a free black woman,
how these women
Love Got to do With It ?"3 p.m., Friday, March 18, Raleigh Tavern. How
Her
Raleigh Tavern. Guests meet Elizabeth,
en in the 18th century. This program is
not recommended for young children.
4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 16 —
Pleading
available
urdays, April 2 — 23, May 7 — June 11,
self' s reluc-
Tavern.
in the presi-
Guests
speak with
interpret-
ers about finding historical women
in unexpected places and working as
women in historic
trades. Admission
ticket is required.
ticket is required.
Unbecoming Her Sex," 10:45 a. m.,
The Pursuit of Beauty," 4 p. m., Thursday, March 24, Raleigh Tavern. Guests
learn about 18th -century standards of
beauty, body image and cosmetics with
Wednesdays,
women
mission ticket is required.
from
historic
trades.
Guests
explore
female
Admis-
sion ticket is required.
A Gathering
March
23
and
30,
Fri-
days, March 18 and 25, Raleigh Tavern.
musicians
Want to know
of Hair," 2: 30 p. m., Sat-
the lives of professional
in a man' s world.
Ad-
more? Visit www. colonial-
williamsburg com
Historic Area programs
Continued from page 1
p.m., Wednesdays, March 23 —June 15
p. m. beginning March 11. On March 17,
and Saturdays,
both
April
2 — April 30 and
the Palace
and the Capitol
offer pro-
May 7 — June 11, in front of the Raleigh Tavern. With the men away fight-
grams 9 a. m. - 4 p. m. From 4 — 4: 30 p.m.,
ing the war, the women
buildings
of Williams-
burg are left to keep home and hearth
safe and the city running. Guests witness the story of three of these women as the war turns their lives
upside
down.
No ticket
required.
March
18 - June 17, Saturdays,
19 — June
22 — June
11, Tuesdays,
14, Wednesdays,
March
March
23
June 15 and Thursdays, March 24 —
June
16,
behind
the Courthouse.
No
ticket required.
ing Father' s Perspective,"
George Wythe discusses the
June
upon
14,
which
Art
our
nation's founding was based, from the
Magna Carta through the U. S. Bill of
Rights. Admission
Tours
ticket required.
of the Governor'
the
historic
at their own pace.
Historic
Trades has expanded
the guest ex-
perience this spring with new and returning
programs. As part of new programs, guests
can talk to Colonial Williamsburg
started
interpret-
at the brickyard,
view
their
collection of photographs and hear descriptions of their experiences. The Weaving Shop
opened at the Greenhow Tenement. Sheep
shearing is scheduled to take place at the site.
The new Tailor Shop is tentatively sched-
uled to open this spring. The Print Shop
and livestock will set up an egg incubator to
March
thought
tour
offers guests the opportunity
to make their
own Declaration of Independence. Coach
Museums.
of
to
1: 45 p. m.,
Tuesdays,
progression
welcome
A Found-
Our Founding Documents:
22 —
are
ers who
On to Yorktown and Victory," 5 p.m.,
Fridays, March
guests
s Palace
will run
from 9: 30 a. m. — 4 p. m. Guests are invited
hatch
rare
breed
chickens.
The
Silversmith
Shop produces the only hand -cut reproductions of Paul Revere' s Boston Massacre plate.
Candlemaking
returns
on March
22.
Guests have the opportunity to watch
candles being made. The Fire Engine and
Bucket Brigade
Great
Hopes,
makes a comeback
the Brickyard,
to explore at their own pace from 4 — 4: 30
ters and Historic
p. m. Capitol
in April.
the Carpen-
Colonial Williamsburg photo
Elaine Shirley, manager of the Rare Breeds program, explained to an audience about how sheep
were sheared in the 18th century. Eric Hunter demonstrated the 18th -cebntury technique. Sheep
shearing takes place this year at the Weave Shop.
Museum
hands - on activities.
tours will run 9: 30 a. m. — 4
Foodways
programs
Continued from page 1
also will feature
The World
Made
Small,"
the Natural World in the 18th Centu-
10: 30 a. m.,
Tuesdays, March 22 —June 14. During
a
guided
houses
own
tour,
on
families
exhibit,
miniature
explore
create
ry." Admission ticket is required.
Heraldry
Hunters,"
2:45 p.m.,
dolltheir
then
to take home.
Wednesdays,
Admis-
coats
Creature Crafternoon," 2:45 -
4: 15
Blooms:
23 —
of arms in the galleries
the meaning
June
and learn
behind the symbols,
Want to know mare? Visit http: / hismry
/
org/histogimuseums/indexcfm.
Observing
Employee Referral and Recognition program
the Employee
Referral
and Recognition
program.
Monetary awards of $75 for hourly employees and $ 150 for salaried employees
with successful
referrals. Referring employees
will receive
the bonus in their normal paycheck on the pay date immediately following their
referral' s first 30 days of employment.
In addition to the monetary reward, employees will be publicly recognized and
thanked
for their referrals.
Employees
from
across
the Foundation
can participate
in the program
with the
exception of human resources professionals directly involved in hiring and hiring
managers
who
Photo by Pema Rogers
Master carpenter Garland Wood told guests about the bull' s -eye window that they made for
Mount
Vernon.
for referrals
return
To
throughout
of positions
to the Foundation
nominate
someone
the Foundation,
within
their own departments.
after a five - year absence
for
the
award
on bulletin
and
sion ticket is required.
Employees who bring new talent to Colonial Williamsburg by referring applicants who are hired and successfully employed for 30 days will be recognized through
will be given to employees
15.
illustrate a book to take home. Admis-
p. m., Tuesdays, March 22 — June 14.
Young guests drop in and create a work
of art inspired by the creatures on view
in ` Birds, Bugs &
March
During a guided tour, families discover
sion ticket is required.
employees
boards
Former
are considered
can
find
cards
and on the Intranet.
employees
new hires.
at work
units
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
MARCH
16, 2016
BOSS THE FOUNDATION
explores " Gardens We Call Home:
70th Annual Garden Symposium
Insights from the Trailblazers and Trendsetters"
Colonial Williamsburg hosts its 70th
garden
symposium
April
24 -26 with pre-
familiarize
guests
documenting of birds, bugs and plants.
with
efforts
Gardens,
carefully
furthered
the studies
their
senters who include long -standing garden
to
friends
preserve
and
tomorrow' s
trendsetters.
For
its 70th anniversary, Garden Symposium is
partnering with the Garden Club of Virginia and the American Horticultural Society
to offer an extraordinary
garden experience.
Special focus will be given to art in the
garden,
which
complements
of the Garden
Garden
the
theme
Club of Virginia' s Historic
Week. Lecturers
will discuss plant-
maintain
and
the
privately
ors, hand - colored
illustrate this story.
Illustrating Nature:
the
tour
Historic
Guests
will see how
gardens
reflected
wealth
of
in
Area.
food -
living
people
Scott
Hemler
Teiken
Pritchard
are used to re-
create the gardens today. Plant identification
Birds,
Bugs
Hardwood
tant
other
garden
information
for
Tall Tales, a History of North American
Forest
is the most
diverse
tem-
and
Blooms
Fxhibit
with Katherine
curator,
prints,
Teiken,
maps,
and
assis-
She curated
trees that are not so common
ruary 2015 at the DeWitt Wallace Deco-
in landscapes
the exhibit, ' Bugs,
Blooms: Observing
the 18th Century,"
Birds,
and
the Natural World in
which opened in Feb-
today. Scott Hemler, senior gardener, will
rative Arts
sonal
share
of the New World, many Englishmen
identification
tips and discuss
the dif-
Museum.
With
that
the settlement
and
he was
painted
the
Upon
about
natural
his
During
here,
he
life
return
producing
to
and
the
observed
of the
re-
England,
he
publishing
the
Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and
the Bahama Islands,"
the most important
publication
flora
America
on
nior
the
to appear
Revolution.
paintings.
perate forest on the planet. This walking
tour talk identifies many of the trees found
in North American by the colonists and
transforming the home garden into a peroasis.
set
Tour 4: 30 p.m., April 25. Guests explore
the growth of interest in natural history
during the 18th century through period
lecturer Kerry Mendez, and the trendsetting
horticulturists Brie Arthur and Kelly Norris. They, along with Colonial Williamsburg
and
and
gion.
documentation
of the 18th century.
10 years
B.
archaeological
illustrations
professionals
Margaret
Katherine
Trees, 3: 15 p.m., April 25. The Eastern
will share practical
made two trips
decades
will also be included.
experts,
books
Catesby
to the American South during the first
the trailblazing host of the popular television garden program " Growing a Greener
World," nationally recognized author and
landscape
Mark
and His Circle of Friends, 7: 30 p. m.,
in
and historical
scaping. presenters include Joe Lamp' 1,
Guest
and period
April 25. Mark Catesby
the
how
and
prints
both
watercol-
status
and
style,
plants
and publicly. Beautiful
gardens during this
ing for architectural interest, plants with
foliage
and laid out,
and enjoyment
walking
18th- century
Williamsburg
and
perennials,
planned
prior
Margaret
curator
and
and
fauna
of
to the American
B.
Pritchard,
curator,
prints,
se-
maps,
and wallpaper, talks about the inspiration
of his original
drawings.
Margaret
is re-
sponsible for selecting appropriate prints,
maps, and wallpaper to hang on the walls
of buildings
in
the
historic
district
and
ferent uses of these tall treasures, everything
colonists were fascinated by the plants
curating exhibitions for the Art Museums
will assist with programming are:
Historic Area Garden Tour, 3: 15 and
from
and
of Colonial Williamsburg.
4: 30,
distribution
Colonial
Williamsburg
April
24.
A
Williamsburg' s
employees
member
of
landscape
who
Colonial
staff
will
wagon
oversees
wheels
to
gun
the propagation,
stocks.
Scott
maintenance
of the plants
and
sold at the Colo-
animals
were
gion. These gentlemen
Atlantic
and
nial Garden and Nursery.
that
exchanged
sponsored
native
to
the
re-
on both sides of the
specimens
the
ideas
collecting
avid
and
and
Attendees
must
symposium.
discount
be preregistered
for the
Employees receive a 50 percent
off the $ 350 admission
ticket.
Pulitzer Prize winning -historian Annette Gordon -Reed elected trustee
By Joe Straw
In
board
of trustees
Prize - winning
has
historian
elected
and
the
Pulitzer
legal
2009
don - Reed
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
and with it our shared American
children.
Public Relations Manager
became
first
African
American
scholar
Gor-
to
win
the
Gordon - Reed a trustee of the foun-
dation.
Gordon- Reed' s
research
into
the
woman
whom
he owned,
History with
her
his-
Prize
book "
The
Hemingses
toriography of the relationship between
Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, an
enslaved
Pulitzer
for
Annette
of
Monticello:
was dis-
American
She
An
Family."
is the Charles
cussed in her groundbreaking 1997 book
Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An
American Controversy." Her scrutiny of
previous research challenged longstanding
gal History at the Harvard
assertions
professor of history in Harvard's Faculty of
that Jefferson
of Hemings'
was
one
s children
of his
was not the father
and
nephews,
tween a Hemings
descendants.
the
and
historical
scholars,
with
evidence,
ferson
the
the
The
DNA
Jefferson
Colonial Williamsburg
board
Founthat Jef-
of all of Hemings' s
AT &T supports "
and
CEO
nette' s work
research
illustrates
relevance
of
non Jordan.
Her next
archs":
grows
the Imagination,"
and
evolves
our collective
as we learn
past,"
more
said Mitchell
Colonial Williamsburg
about
B. Reiss,
president,
CEO and
Thomas
earned
Dartmouth
from
Gordon- Reed' s honors
that
one
scholar' s
was
a fellow-
for Scholars
Public
and Writers
Library,
a John
at the
Simon
her
bachelor
born
Law
of
in
Livingston,
and
the
Woman
from
of
Influence
Power &
the National
Hu-
Book Award
Organization
for
Women in New York City. She was elected
a fellow of the American Academy of Arts
Sciences
in 2011
and
is a member
the Academy' s Commission
of
on the Human-
from
Doctor
She served
as
Reindel and as Counsel to the New York
Board of Governors
manities Medal, the National
degree
her Juris
City Board of Corrections.
She was previously Wallace Stevens Professor
the National
arts
and
School.
an associate with the firm of Cahill Gordon
a MacArthur
Fellowship,
of
College
Harvard
Guggenheim Fellowship in the humanities,
and
tal individuals and events of that history,
include
ship from the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cull-
Award
how we see fundamen-
and the Empire
is due for release on April
and support
heritage."
An-
Jefferson
Gordon - Reed
with the real stories
Resources. "
S.
Texas, and grew up in Conroe, Texas. She
as we seek to engage
president
and
with Peter
board member. " Her scholarly leadership
complex
Williamsburg' s
book,
13, 2016.
audience
the
His-
with Ver-
Onuf, entitled " Most Blessed of the Patri-
are critical
and chairman,
can change
undiminished
illustrates
Can Read!: A Memoir,"
of our shared,
tells the essen-
of Dominion
work
in American
tory" and author of " Andrew Johnson
a far broader
who changed
of Colonial
of trustees
on Trial: Law and Justice
Vernon
Le-
course of history," said Thomas F. Farrell
II, chairman
will
of his-
Sciences.
Gordon - Reed is also the editor of " Race
Law School, a
American
and the Carol K. Pfor-
tial stories of rare people
which
ities and Social
our nation's history, but that history itself
New York
to conclude
father
only
for Advanced Study.
be-
conventional
and The Thomas
was
not
man Center
match
mission,
tory everywhere."
Annette's remarkable
zheimer Professor at the Raddiffe Institute
has led most Jefferson
dation ( Monticello),
of
educational
Arts and Sciences,
and Jefferson
the Carrs.
combined
Reed
Professor
of
benefit both our guests and students
the father
There was no match between
Hemingses
evidence,
a genetic
descendant
Gordon -
Warren
sistance
or Samuel
that
Peter
Carr. DNA testing completed the following year confirmed
Annette
identity.
We are deeply grateful for her generous as-
of Law at New York Law School
Professor
and
of History at
Rutgers- Newark University before joining
Harvard' s faculty. Last year she served as
Harold Vyvyan
Harmsworth
Visiting
Pro-
fessor of American History at the Queen's
College, University of Oxford. She holds
honorary degrees from the College of William &
Mary and Ramapo College.
The Idea of America' history and civics course
content for more than 7, 500 students in 32 states
By Joe Straw
which will help ensure that today' s stu-
work
Public Relations Manager
dents
play, such as unity versus diversity, private
Louisa County
County Public
versus
students
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's
The Idea of America" history and civics
course
content
will be available
than 7, 500 students
across
free to more
32 states thanks
to a $ 35, 000 contribution by AT &T.
A hallmark of Colonial Williamsburg's
understand,
appreciate
and
engage
in ` the great debate. "'
The
111
awarded
teachers
were
ed from among 482 educators
33, 865 student
support
this
accesses.
7, 550 students
select-
requesting
Thanks
to AT& T' s
will receive
access to
program.
Supporting education has been import-
award -winning educational outreach prod-
the
common
course
text in 2013,
of the classroom
based
J. Michael Schweder, president, AT & T Mid
the na-
Atlantic. " We' re excited to work with Colo-
and the Batten
nial Williamsburg
Theodore
upon " the great
tion' s
civic
debate"
lifeblood
work for students
that forms
and
provides
frame-
The same
the halls,
debates
his-
streets
that took place
and taverns
in
today,
and
then,"
said Colonial
are
dent and CEO
as
relevant
as
they
Williamsburg
Mitchell
said
B. Reiss. "
were
PresiWe are
to provide
teachers
and
Idea
this
course
content,
which
is
election
Classes studying " The Idea of America"
consider
65 case studies
icans' contrasting
values,
from
that capture
interpretations
the colonial
period
Amer-
of shared
to the de-
contemporary political discourse. Course-
content,
spawned
a
a new version
launched
this
was
developed
Horizons
Center, Newport
Madison
High School, Louisa
Schools, Mineral, 10
Regional
News,
Alternative
Education
15 students
School,
Norfolk
Public Schools, Norfolk, 30 students
Riverheads
County
High
School,
Public Schools,
Augusta
Staunton,
23
with support from the late Frank Batten, Sr.
Foundation;
W. Brickman,
among other generous
to
for
course
versus
New
content
while
of America"
dall,
access
especially timely in this presidential
bates over enslavement
Idea of America'
The
students in Virginia and across the country
deeply grateful for AT &T's critical support
The
at
students
of Williams-
burg more than 200 years ago continue
freedom
curriculum
with
to better understand
tory and its importance today.
tension
year offers interoperabiity across different
learning management systems.
plemental,
content
value
wealth,
The original
printed
ant to AT & T for more than
course
basic
equality and law versus ethics.
ucts, " The Idea of America" is a suite ofsupinteractive
100 years,"
highlights
and the New Deal to
and Mr. and Mrs.
More
Mr. and Mrs.
Jr., Marcia
Robert
Ran-
S. Wilson
donors.
about " The Idea of America"
and
licensing information is available at theideaofamerica. org or by calling 800 -761 -8331.
Schools
in Virginia
who
have
received
awards included:
King' s Fork High School, Suffolk Public Schools, Suffolk, 64 students
Williamsburg
Montessori
School, Wil-
liamsburg, 30 students
AT &T Inc. is committed to advancing
education,
strengthening
communities
and
improving lives. Through its community initiatives, AT &T has a long history of
investing in projects that create learning
Wilson Memorial High School, Augus-
opportunities;
ta County Public Schools,
nomic achievement; or address community
30 students
Fishersville,
needs.
promote
academic
and
eco-
�rdLO„„/.
9
37„„
o.
1 - / ,
MARCH
16, 2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
koea
ck0
0
Pe&
iy
Katharine Pittman new face
VITA volunteers offer
of Martha Washington
free income tax assistance
The
EMPLOYEE NAME: Katharine
Pittman
Nation
Washington. "
Builder
Currently
younger
YEARS
years
OF
five years
I am exploring
and
connections
SERVICE: "
of service
this year.
this
I
will
have
Foundation
in June
in
year'
at
s
tax
marily portraying
dolph. I was fortunate
Ran-
enough to have
Katharine
ing the program together as presidential
Martha and Revolutionary War Martha,
program
The Pious
for Religion
Lee Ann Rose and I will be do-
Man' s Daugh-
respectively. This program will have the
two Martha Washington discussing two
the
moments
ter, The Rebel' s Wife. "'
I DO: " I have
honor
of
and
Thursdays
Wednesdays (
in March for Women' s History Month;
it is called ` Courage to be Lady Wash-
a
in her life where
from
she hesitated,
other
govern-
dependent Social Security card( s) if
claiming dependents;
health insurance information ( e. g.,
2 - 5: 30
Form
1095);
bank account routing information,
and any other
season)
and
For more information,
Saturdays from 9: 30 a. m. — 1 p. m. at
Center,
information
expenses
income,
deduc-
tions.
Center, 5301 Longhill Road, Room C;
Recreation
relevant
about
2 -5: 30
202
automated
press
Road.
message
option
3)
please
line at ( 757)
or contact
call the
220 - 7029
Jane
Lloyd
at
220 -7163 or jllaydocwforg.
Spring Employee Yard Sale slated for April 9
bring a mat or table to display items and
money to make change. No crafts, food
camps, and again when she was going
foundation
season of portraying her, I am focusing
to the presidency. In April / May I will be
sor the Spring
primarily on the years of her widowhood
doing a program called, A Mother's Wisdom' where Martha Custis is receiving
advice from her mother on her wedding
day to Colonel George Washington. In
June I will be doing a program called
from 8 a. m. to noon Saturday, April 9 at the
may park in the Costume
corner of First Street and Capitol Landing
parking lot.
Employees may donate unsold items to
after
the
Daniel
death
Parke
marriage
of her
Custis,
first
into
to Colonel
the
husband,
her
George
ton. As I grow and progress
first
second
Washingin the role,
Martha' s timeline will grow and progress
as well. My supervisor,
Lee Ann Rose,
and I have been very careful in how we
plan to portray her story to our guests.
Not many people know about her early
life or her connections to Williamsburg.
My goal is for our guests to have a new
understanding and appreciation for the
woman who stood so loyally by George
Washington for so many years as her
Becoming
Martha
Mrs.
arrives
to the winter
or
Martha
For
first went
license
once
s life.
she
tax
driver' s
bringing to life the younger years of
Washington'
when
all
Quarterpath
W2s
for deductions;
ment- issued picture ID;
p. m. at James City County Recreation
Quarterpath
statements (
receipts
a copy of Federal and State tax returns
volunteers,
Pittman
Revolutionary
City as well as in a Hen -
VITA
tion Center, Room 204;
ington.'
called,
for
earnings
for 2014;
16,
p. m. at Bruton Heights School Educa-
the opportunity to portray her in the
nage Auditorium
sites
neighborhood
and
and 1099s),
season.
April
Tuesdays
pri-
Betsey Nicholas
wage
and
first served basis at the following locations:
Prior to that time I was with
department
four
retirees
Virginia income tax returns on a first -come,
mistress Sarah Hallam as part of Nation
actor / interpreter
Filers should bring:
Year 2015 tax documents, inducting
will provide
will complete " while- you -wait" Federal and
of
Builder
a Nation
Assistance
certified by the Internal Revenue Service,
September of last year to portray Martha Washington. I also portray dancing
WHAT
to employees,
volunteers
to
with The Colonial
I became
Builders.
Foundation,
Through
Williamsburg
Month
Tax
free tax assistance
Martha
Williamsburg."
the
Income
nial Williamsburg
POSITION:
her
Volunteer
VITA) program, sponsored by The Colo-
Washington'
where
at Mount Vernon
first time since her marriage
for the
to Colonel
Colonial
MEMORABLE
EXPERIENCES: "
My
trip to Mount Vernon this past Novem-
department
2016
and
will spon-
Employee
Yard
or
Sale
Road.
To reserve
a space,
complete
and
drink
items
the Disabled
return
can
be
sold.
American
Employees
Design Center
Veterans.
A truck
an application form by Thursday, April 7 to
will pick up any unsold, donated items after
Sophie
the sale has ended.
Hart in GBO - 105. There
is a $ 2 fee
If it is raining the morning
to participate to cover the cost of advertising
in the Virginia Gazette.
Sale
Washington."
Williamsburg' s corporate
relations
locations
first- served
basis.
are
on
a
Employees
of the sale,
call 220 -7272 for a message on whether the
first -come,
sale will take place. The rain date is Sunday,
are asked to
April 10.
ber was extremely formative in my development
as Martha.
To have
the abil-
CW Job Expo
ity to quite literally walk where Martha
walked,
see the view
from
the portico
own person with her own story."
that she would have seen every morning,
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: " I
and
am very fortunate that my position al-
floor bedroom that she climbed every
day was a very humbling and rewarding
experience. We also had the opportunity
lows me to be both an actor and histori-
an. One of my favorite things about my
position is that I have the ability to have
one - on - one
conversations
with
our
guests
in character. It can be very scary for our
guests
to
speak
to
people '
in
character'
climb
the
same
and go through
their Special
letters
and dear to her.
you' ve created,
BIGGEST
the response
unlike any classroom setting."
WHAT I DO TO IMPROVE
GUEST
belief
scholars
have
EXPERIENCE: "
that
we should
on our
be
subjects.
immersed
myself
my
end I
in the world
Washington
as best
I have
devoted
last
to researching
is
foremost
To that
Martha
the
THE
It
the
that
seven
of
I can.
months
every piece of informa-
tion I can about
Martha.
I have
created
the
third
Collections
department. I was able to actually hold
and examine Martha's clothing, jewelry,
and comfort
with them and they allow
themselves
to be immersed into the world
it' s amazing
to
to meet with the Mount Vernon curators
but when you create that relationship
that you get. It's a way of learning that is
stairs
and
items
that
were
most
near
It took her from a figure
in history to a real person."
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
This past February I had my very first
photo shoot as Martha. Putting on an
outfit and having my hair dressed in
Martha's style really brought her to life
for me. Martha was a very strong, powerful woman
throughout
her life and to
have costuming that reflects that strength
is a testament
to our fine people
at the
Costume Design Center for finding the
right wardrobe
went
for the character.
into the St. George
Tucker
I also
House
quite a library of books about Martha,
her family and world. I have gone to
has to offer.
as young Martha Washington and spoke
our Special
Photo by Emily9: cerSmit.
Colonial Williamsburg hosted three Job Expos in February. On Feb. 17, employees were
invited to meet with hiring managers, attend interview workshops and meet with representatives for CW Day, Foundation Nation, the Employee Referral Award program and
the Wellness program. ( Above) Journey brickmaker Josh Gratd ( left) and Jason White heal, master of masonry trades, represented the Brickyard during the job expo. The Feb.
24 - 25 expos invited the public to see what career opportunities Colonial Williamsburg
February. It was an amazing experience
to finally put all the months of research
into practice. I feel that honestly, the
Collections
at the John
D.
Rockefeller Jr. Library and studied her
account
books
and her letters.
I had the
to our donors
for the first time this past
great fortune of going to Mount Vernon
best is yet to come in portraying
for three days this past November
with
Lee Ann Rose as part of a Gonzales
Field
tha. She has so many wonderful facets
of her life and personality. I am looking
forward to bringing them to our guests
Experience
Fund.
I have also attended
MarF01212FN:
T uhome
in Fairways -
M..
Cheerful
er bedroom saber, one up /down — walkJn
ceilings.
Loft/ office ,,
built-
in
bookshelves.
Private
dryer. Lovely community pool, Leonia, playground
and
elegant.
dose,. V lull
patio.
uals and assuch
included. Serene
Deadline
to
in exciting new ways."
neighborhood
no smoking.
where I spent the day speaking with
INTEREST /HOBBIES: " My husband,
Stewart, and I enjoy living on Duke of
scholars about Martha and the world she
Gloucester
lived in. I have tried to totally immerse
arena,
endorsed
by The Ca Ionia? Wiltiain
Fnnnd lion on Colonial Williamsburg
sbung
Comp.,
Washer/
publhm.
f Nlarkaplace
on.
Ads
must
u. isNlonday
include
a, noonone
employee'
s name
week prior
and
personal
Savannah and George ( he was already
a seminar
at the University
ia called ` Martha
of Virgin-
Washington' s World'
myself in all things Martha
in prepara-
tion for playing her. While I have done
much research
on her life, I know that it
will be a continuous
and a constant
of my position.
Through this research
part
named
Street
that
before
with
I got
our
two
yea convenient
I
have
No pe,
Goods and services advertised
telephone number. Adsm run for up to two consecutive issues
If you
CWNews
are offerer by indivsiri-
would
person°,
likeyom
through
ad
e- mail
to run again,
to progers,
phase
submit
the ad in
cwEorg.
dogs,
this position!).
Colonial WIIIIamsburgNews
Is published by the 011lee orInLemal
for Colonial Williamsburg. employees. Send
deuce Kr, Colonial Williamsburg News
spending
Editor...................................................................................................... ............................... ...........................
time with on a regular basis.
Communicvdom
and
been able to create programming for the
future season. I am very excited to be-
ing ' Dr. Who' or Downton
Abbey'
together. I also enjoy exercising one of
Colonial Williamsburg' s new Cleveland
gin my first program as young Martha
Bay horses, Isabella."
Engagement
C.R0132
C mmunicalons
We are fortunate enough to have a very
dose group of friends that we enjoy
We love having game nights and watch-
phase
n everything .$ 1, 125 / con
CALL ( 757) 253 - 866a.
f nrribuLors:
1
fa n 220- 7702 or e- mail it Lo
Svar egia ........................................... ............................... .........................
Dave Doody, Tom Ceen,
Tracey Culden,
Rachel
Wen,
7492
Tema
Rogers,
7121
Jane Lloyd, Chuck Reusing,
Jenks Racy, Joe Svaw, Darnell V nie, RachelW lad WhiLe
This
publicul
View
rs reryclable.
Colonial
Williamsburg
02016
News online at\ \ nempp2\ hb2datiou\
hbliACW
Colonial
Nero— Ouline,
William.,
Fom, dalnn
Ioum\ wrrem. pdf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 4, March 16, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-03-16
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/34f5ca0827128f8543efab4385fd320c.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=drl%7EqEE7y5txkafF4nGJni34hLJxIcaIXp-OL5BUVllIlxHfjwmeLtNS0IDMTE50O9oc4avL-cZrVK3xn528nWuxZ%7ExfTECafQ%7Ensc03MNbxHImBEP0a%7EXzdS%7EZP1xCqrtA4k2VFoeSytC1AWkJY-tGacA3xWhvS3zNRiaDOog1Ln7X2TinFAjzo%7ETJZU0MjpXInllIIFXpzo44DlgMFuOQtSX%7EyV36w7ANM0UtU2PNX988-zrzvbNtyZBrXldGWVoAKyy1ghnHmJSaw1F37GzXb2G-lVFYMM9yjpULlreCakYnlkCi-o-igeC2xvJ84Bh6mjyC7vQ65YBKRFX1x9w__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
4dd0268bc714208922503dca717b5dce
PDF Text
Text
cAem
INFORMATION
MARCH
ABOUT
2, 2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
Online al AAnetapp2 \ PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAovnews \currentpdf
69, NO.
3
This publication is recyclable
HR answers questions about new compensation study
By now you've all heard about the compensation study that was completed in late
the market
ilies, grades and pay schedules togeth-
acknowledgment
2015.
er.
vided to them by their supervisor.
So, now what?
Here are some fast facts to bring you up
to speed:
The
were
slotted
average
represents
into
job
fam-
of the combined
the market
average
minimum
data
for each
Who completed the study? An out-
average
ed the study
salary
and recommended
structure
that
tracks
a new
the market
according to the job family, or types of
tasks the job does.
ic interpretation
For example, histor-
and information
tech-
midpoint
the
of each
minimum
because
grade
and
this
and
is the
employees,
an increase
determines
maximum
for
through
an
form that will be pro-
each
whether they are receiving
or not, will be notified
of
their new grade.
grade. As part of our new philosophy
full philosophy is posted to the Intranet),
parency,
employees
ees
the
In the spirit of trans-
new salary
structure
will
be posted to the Intranet so all employ-
will be paid at no less than the
can
see
an
increase.
I understand
the performance
ation and merit process
ceiving an increase, how will I know
where my position was slotted? All
Why is the average significant? The
side vendor, Quatt Associates,
is important
be notified
If I' m not an employee who will bere-
grade in the pay schedules.
conduct-
will
continued
and will be replaced
coaching and development
What
does
that
evalu-
has been dis-
mean
with a
program.
in 2017
and
beyond? How will we pay for performance? The process for pay for performance
is under
the new system
review.
The
details
of
will be communicated
prior to the end of 2016.
midpoint
What else do I need to know as it re-
for the new grade of the
lates to the study and my compensa-
the
minimum,
nology are two different job families.
minimum
Since Colonial Williamsburg
than the maximum for each grade. Those
position they are in.
tion here?
who are currently
If I'm not an employee who will be
that an accurate job description
receiving
slot the position in the correct job family
a unique
organization,
is such
what data did
Quatt Associates use? Quatt Associates
gathered
data
from
for - profit
and
not -for -profit salary surveys ( the market). They identified the closest possible market
matches
to more
than 700
Colonial Williamsburg non -bargaining
unit jobs. Jobs that are covered by the
collective bargaining agreement were
not induded in the study. Like jobs
that
were
similarly
compensated
in
Employee
and,
maximum
of
in the future,
compensated
the
grade
will
no more
and maximum
above the
not
experi-
an increase to minimum
in
It' s important
to remember
helps to
ence a pay reduction.
2016, when can I receive an increase?
and then grade it appropriately
How do I know if my pay rate will
be adjusted as a result of the study?
Currently, there are no plans for either
ing to the level of responsibility. The job
itself is being slotted and graded. Your
There
However, we are exploring other ways
are some employees
a COLA
who are not
or merit
currently being paid at the minimum
of the grade, so their pay rates will be
to provide increases
adjusted
performance.
to the minimum
ees who distinguish
in the sec-
ond pay check in March. Employees
who will be receiving an increase to the
increase
for 2016.
to those employthemselves
in their
More information
will be
forthcoming if a decision is made that
will provide
potential
opportunities
for
experience,
knowledge,
accord-
and competen-
cies and how those relate to the job description
will then determine
where
Have more questions? ContactSataWater-
man at220- 7006orswatermangav
Nation Builders let freedom ring at First Baptist Church
Incentive program
sets targets higher
for 2016
Dear Colleagues,
What a great year we had in 2015 — the
employee
incentive
March ( the start
December.
paid
out each
of the program)
You embraced
month,
through
with enthusiasm
our highest value — guest satisfaction -- by
making
extra
efforts
to alert our guests
to
our admission ticket and dining options,
evening programs,
seum exhibits
And
it
special programs,
mu-
and other events of interest.
paid
off! As
President
and
CEO
Mitchell B. Reiss reminds us, we are all in-
vested in Colonial
financial
success
Williamsburg' s ongoing
and we are all ambassadors
for enhancing our guests' experiences at Colonial Williamsburg.
Because
2016
targets
we were
will
so successful
be higher
than
last year,
last
year.
Also, to ensure that the employee incentive
program can be self - ustaining financially
s
in other words, to pay for itself), we need
to beat net revenue growth by 3% overall.
Targets for 2016 will be posted monthly, as
they were last year.
Beginning with February 2016, each
month that overall net revenue, including
hospitality operations, exceeds the 2016 target, eligible employees
will receive a bonus
of $ 50 in the second paycheck
of the month.
include
after the end
In 2016, eligible employees
those who
are compensated
at or
below $ 20 per hour ( or $42, 000 annually).
We will announce
how we did via e- mail
Photos by Dundl Vennie
During Black History Month in February, Colonial Williamsburg issued a challenge to ring the long -silent bell at the First
Baptist Church. Colonial Williamsburg' s Nation Builders
stepped up to take the challenge and included ( back row,
left to right): Richard Schumann ( Patrick Henry), Dennis
Watson ( Alexander Purdie), Ron Carnegie ( George Washington),
James
Wythe),
to
right)
Lngram (
Gowan
Lee Ann
Rose (
Martha
tman ( Martha W hington),
Katrinah
Pamphlet),
Kurt Smith (' Thomas Jefferson);
Lewis (
Lydia
Chris
Emily)
Broadnax),
Bryan
Hull (
George
and ( front row, left
Washington),
es (
Katharine
Edith
Austin (
Pit-
Cumbo),
James
Mad -
on) and Mark Schneider ( the Marquis de Lafayette). ( Inset)
and a posting to the Colonial Williamsburg
Intranet on the sixth work day after monthend ( this is typically between the sixth and
ninth of the next month).
Let' s make 2016 an even better year than
2015!
Thanks,
Cindy Williamson
Vice President, Finance
Bill Barker ( Thomas Jefferson) also had the opportunity to
ring the bell
Americans of every race, color and creed joined the celebration and reserved their tam to ring the bell Throughout the
month of February, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
featured a special museum exhibit, lectures, films and events
in celebration of the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg' s
240th anniversary and Black History Month. Reservations for
the event were filled for the last two weeks in February.
in
the grade you are compensated.
11
org.
�dLOi2uLG
1 /
MARCH
EMPLOYEE
2, 2016
NEWS
Foundation implements new initiative, CW Days, just for employees
Colonial
Williamsburg
through
employees
to
encouraged
in
June
participate
17 to
discover
CW
what
are
Days
ets are required for special programs they
would
tion's largest living history museum has to
like to see."
After the trip to the Visitor Center, em-
the na-
ployees
can walk to the Historic Area across
the bridge.
offer.
The purpose
of CW Days is two- fold,"
said Troy Mothershead, director of human
resources
and
employee
Employee
Engagement
employees
to have
rience
and
The
committee
employees'
Williamsburg
knowledge
and its offerings,
outside of the area where they work. This
investment in employees will help them
Employees
the time-
Get to know your CW this spring
Employees
are asked
current
employee
to wear comfortable
who are returning
You spoke;
Over
to work
The
Employee
founded
Engagement
to
determine
more
Williamsburg
can reach its goals through
gram options offered through Colonial Wil-
sound
liamsburg and the Art Museums. Programs
tion
and
can
be found
through
the CW
and Next Week at a Glance
on the
of the
managers
more
information.
with
Days
su-
visors
are encouraged
are
their
managers
and
Managers
supervisors
and
asked
to
Managers
talk
and
with
supervisors
employees
about
what
they would like to see and learn about while
This event
versation
Starter on the Intranet
to discuss
potential
itineraries
To
gain
employees
a
true
first -guest
Regional
experience,
Visitor
Center.
Employees can examine information at the
Visitor
about
Center and talk with ticket agents
programs,
exhibition
sites,
trade
shops and the Art Museums," Troy said.
Employees
can also ask if admission
tick-
work
and
of our
the
un-
depart-
overall
guest
employees.
consists
of two half days
Employees
will spend
the
their
supervisor —
all
with
the
goal
of experiencing CW from the guest' s
perspective and understanding how their
for CW Days with their
employees.
programming
of
the
to know
more? Please
contact
and recur through
following members of the Employee Engagement Team ifyou have any questions: Trish
Barnet at pbarnergat f org, Daryle Combs
at dcombsgcwf org, Sharon Dorsey at sdarseygcwforg Angela Franklin at afranklin@
cwforg Carole Moore at cmoore @cwf mg;
Penns Rogers at progersgcwforg; and MelissaSeabolt
the end
year.
Days"
and will partner
with you to cre-
ate the itinerary for your first half - ay of
d
to consult
In addition,
Human
please feel free
Resources'
Employ-
ee Engagement Team, a group that is
working to develop innovative new ways
to enhance your knowledge
of Colonial
Williamsburg and the critical role that
you play in its operation and its success.
I look forward to seeing your posts
and
photos
about
your
on
Foundation
Nation
experiences.
Best wishes,
The second half - consists ofa more
day
structured " open house" event during
the
after our summer
Your supervisor is your key contact
for more information regarding " CW
own work contributes to that experience.
Want
are asked to go to the Colonial
s
all
to
first half - ay exploring a group of pubd
lic sites and programs they have selected
the Con-
in the Historic Area.
Williamsburg
another'
how
a new, two -part initiative
of training.
super-
to review
re-
Colonial
will launch
the program.
CW Days,"
with
pervisors.
one
better
contribute
for all Foundation
and
internal
that
With that in mind, we are launching
can review the Frequently Asked Questions
are asked to plan to take time
Employees
recogni-
Foundation' s
on the Intranet at http: / intranet.cwforg for
/
Intranet at http: / i/ntranet. cuforg.
for CW
communication,
appreciation
Employees,
Map and Program Guide, This Week at a
Glance
effective
and
our
clear
experience.
diverse employee community.
events
about
derstand
Colonial
ments
can choose from several pro-
year,
made
Williamsburg's employees want to know
committee
how
last
has
initiative
we listened!
the
search
after their half day in the Revolutionary City
should bring their uniforms to change into.
was
Center, Hotels
and many more. This second part of the
ID and their own bottle of
water. Employees
vation, the Distribution
Dear Colleagues:
clothing and shoes. They should bring their
become a greater part of the Colonial Wil-
liamsburg community."
will follow
century. Upon their arrival, they can pursue
the items on their itinerary.
wants
the first - time guest expe-
increase
of Colonial
relations. "
Employees
line from the 21st century into the 18th
Mitchell
which
departments
and
sites
traditionMitchell B. Reiss
ally viewed as behind the scenes will be
President &
CEO
open for employee tours. Examples may
indude the Goodwin Building, Archives
The Colonial Williamsburg
and
Foundation
Records,
Collections
and
Conser-
at mseaboltgcrgforg.
Everything employees ever wanted to know about CW Days
1.
Will I get paid?
How will I get paid?
Yes, the pay will be set up automatically, and your manager / supervisor will
schedule CW Days into your work day.
If you choose to do it on your day off,
4.
How do I choose where to go? You and
Williamsburg
your
will have all your needed
manager /
supervisor
will
what there is to do, and discuss
review
possi-
8.
What
Regional
do CW Days
Visitor
have
to do with
bilities with you, before you decide.
5.
my job? What can I take away from
What
this? Engage,
do I wear?
Wear
comfortable
Educate
and
Entertain
you can. ( No overtime.)
clothes,
Do
I have to do this? What is the
sure to bring your uniform or whatever
and CEO Mitchell
purpose of this? Yes, all employees of
2.
you may need if you are going to work
employees
later in the day.
Can I take my family? Yes, be sure to
get
becoming a knowledgeable ambassador
for where you work, understanding
10. Do I have to do my CW Day all at
one time, or can I break it up? This will
be decided by your manager /supervisor.
11.
you may have a first time guest experi-
Colonial Williamsburg
will participate,
in order to increase awareness and gain
knowledge
of other
areas
6.
of Colonial
How can I get tickets
to events
require tickets? All events
that
to
make
a
reservation
ahead
Your manager can help.
ager'
are com-
plimentary with a valid employee ID,
when space is available. You may need
of time.
their
appropriate
for the weather.
dependent
passes
Be
are Colonial
7.
s
or
supervisor'
s
or tickets.
how your
me learn more about what I can do?
Your supervisor will give you some tools
to help plan your day. Also, the Colonial
9.
B. Reiss'
President
what
role plays
report
out
to your
manager/
encouraged
to post on Foundation
tion;
a
write
report;
share
Na-
experience
during line -up.)
12. Who is eligible to partidpate? Everyone
into the Colonial
who
is an employee
for Colonial
Williamsburg.
mission.
the second
to
supervisor, staff, others. ( You may be
CW is all about,
How long do I get for CW Days? This
experience will be divided up into two
half - ays; this part is a four d
hour day,
with
What do I do when I'm done? Be prepared
ideas for
and guests. The idea is that
Williamsburg
approval.
What resources are available to help
Williamsburg
ence and learn
May I bring along a co- worker? You
may bring a co- worker with your man-
Williamsburg.
3.
in 2016.
Center
information.
half to be experienced
Wam to know mare? Managers
and supervi-
sors can see how to talk to employees from the Conversation . Starter on CW Days that can be found
on
the Intranet.
CW works with area church to deliver bottled water to Flint, Mich.
Photo by Kathaleen Gerrard
Photo left) Henry Briggs, a deacon at New Beech Grove Baptist Church, accepted the bottled water from Colonial Williamsburg that was delivered to Catholic Charities in Flint, Mich. ( Photo
ight) Lorenzo Washington ( left) shook hands with Briggs after he picked the water. Sandy Cetin, Walterlones and Edwin Cosby ( back row, left to right) also helped load the water into the
ruck.
Colonial Williamsburg donated 50 cases of bottled water to Flint, Mich., after it was
discovered that lead leached into the city's water supply making it undrinkable.
Pastor
Willard
G. Maxwell
and the congregation
at the New
Beech
Grove
Baptist
Church of Newport News, Va., started a drive to collect water from all over the Hampton Roads area. Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation
about their participation.
employee Kathaleen
Getward
approached
the
�dLOi2uLG
1 /
MARCH
2, 2016
BOSS THE FOUNDATION
CW, Busch Gardens unite for advertising, marketing partnership
Colonial
Gardens
Williamsburg
have
united
ed year -round
for
and
an
From a destination marketing organiza-
Busch
unprecedent-
tion
partnership —
perspective,
we
are
pleased
to
see
two
of our attractions partnering
to offer a vacation package for our visitors," said Karen
marketing and advertising
with first - ever co- branded
Riordan,
President &
CEO of the Greater
TV advertising hitting the airwaves in the
weeks leading to spring break —highlighting
Williamsburg
our combined
ance. ' Anytime our partners work together
appeal
and the fun of an ex-
campaign
our popular
builds
Bounce
Alli-
to create a win win scenario for their busi-
tended stay in greater Williamsburg.
The
Tourism
Chamber &
on the success
Ticket — which
of
nesses,
offers
while offering
great value to visitors,
the destination benefits. The partnership' s
guests up to seven days at Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens and its sister
campaign
also
and
to have fun'
our ` freedom
complements
message
amplifies
for the
park, Water Country USA, at a savings over
greater Williamsburg
separate tickets. The expanded partnership
The partnership' s first TV spot features
a family gathered at their kitchen table and
indudes
the designation
Williamsburg' s
of two of Colonial
award- winning
divided
hospital-
ity properties — the Williamsburg
Lodge
and Williamsburg
Woodlands
Hotel and
Suites — as the official hotels
Gardens.
The properties
service
for its guests
theme
will provide
between
BOOK
on
NOW
AT
COLONIALWILLIA
and
SBURGICOM
fordable
2016 THE coLoWILLIAMS611D8
NI {
Williamsburg,
Busch
The
whole
Gardens
is far greater
FDUNDATIDN ©
218 SEAWDAI
11
ENl\ AINMENT. INt
DPARKS &
the sum
Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens have united for a year- round marketing and advertising partnership with first -ever co- branded TV advertising hitting the airwaves in the weeks
leading to spring break
We have
always
had
cooperative
pro-
ting an unprecedented amount of resources
behind this new effort, all for the goal of
some of our top attractions
now we are taking our partnership
whole new level," said Dan Dipiazzo,
York,
and
encourage
an
to a
vice
president of marketing for Busch Gardens
and Water Country USA. " We are both put-
extended
stay."
at both attractions.
agency
of Norfolk,
Philadelphia
aired in the
and Washington,
D. C.
during the 58th Annual Grammy Awards
on CBS on Monday, Feb. 15, and appeared
and
This is just another layer that complements
and amenities
our award winning hotels — to
visitors
the best of
on CBS.com, on streaming site Hulu.com,
of
grams with Colonial Williamsburg, but
induding
costumed
them
region's top tourism feeder markets — New
its parts, and this new partnership combines
attract
Williamsburg
who promise
vacation
SWARM
and Water
than
they are
The television spot, produced by THE
and Colonial
Country USA are just a few —offer days of
fun and something for every member of the
family," said Florendo Ferrao, Colonial
Williamsburg vice president of hospitality.
Suddenly,
both worlds and an end to the "spring break
bickering" with a fun, educational and af-
and
parks.
The region' s attractions —
a Colonial
interpreter,
shuttle
the hotels
issue — how to spend
vacation.
visited by a Busch Gardens ride operator
Busch Gardens Vacations' booking site, and
Colonial Williamsburg
over a familiar
their coming
of the Busch
will be featured
area."
bringing more tourists to the destination.
our individual
marketing
programs
and the
Williamsburg destination campaign."
on
the
websites
of
popular
national
family magazines such as Family Cirde and
Parents.
Want to know
more? Head to
Colonial
Williamsburg' s YouTube page to view
Best Spring Break in History" video.
the
Map exhibition examines events preceding, during and following
fight for freedom from a cartographic perspective
will enjoy it as well."
Using geographic
By Joe Straw
Communications Manager
Marking the first collaboration between
spectives, "
and cartographic
per-
We Are One" traces the Ameri-
the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
and the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center
at the Boston Public Library, " We Are One:
can story from the French and Indian War
Mapping America's Road from Revolution
D. C., as its capitol. When tensions between
to Independence"
Britain and the American
Revolution
to
its
will frame
from
dimax
at Yorktown.
hibition
opens
Wallace
Decorative
highlight
in Boston
When
on March
the
ex-
6 at the DeWitt
Arts
Museum,
it will
the critical role that the Southern
colonies — particularly
Virginia — played
the end of the Revolution.
unique
the American
its beginnings
objects
from
More
Colonial
than
at
30
Williams -
to
the
creation
of a
new national
govern-
ment and the founding of Washington,
colonies
erupted
into war, cartographers and other witness-
es depicted military campaigns, battles and
their settings. At a time when photography
was
nonexistent
stylized,
and
these
the most
art
maps
accurate
was
and
romantic
drawings
pictorial
and
provide
representations
of the North American colonies and bring
the long, bloody struggle for independence
burg' s collections will be induded in the
to
exhibition, which were not shown when it
Benjamin Franklin' s early design for a note
of American currency containing the phrase
initially
opened
at the Boston
Public
Li-
brary in May 2015. ( There, the exhibition
emphasized the important events that took
place in that city at the start of the war.) In
all, approximately 90 objects will be displayed. " We Are One"
through
will remain
on view
life.
exhibition' s
We Are One,"
which
tide
comes
presaged
from
the words
Colonial WHllamsbmgphoto
The lead -glazed earthenware " No Stamp Act" teapot is part of the " We Are One" exhibition. It
was
E Pluribus
Unum"
found
on the
Other
Many of the objects from Colonial Williamsburg' s collection to be seen in " We Are
are on view
made
in Staffordshire,
England,
for the first time
or are
notable
objects
in the exhibition
The Articles
surrender of British troops.
into a society that values liberty," said Mar-
troop positions at various times during the
garet
engagement.
tells
Beck Pritchard,
curator
of
prints,
the story
senior
maps
the Art Museums
and
of a revo-
curator
and
wallpaper
at
of Colonial Williams-
an overlay
important
British
attached
Other
to it to show
objects
manuscript
indude
maps
officer John Graves
two
attributed
Simcoe,
to
a rare
burg. " There is no exhibition that we could
pastel portrait
mount
of the En-
of Capitulation
printed
on a
ship in the Yorktown harbor following the
son
Peale' s full- length "
Washington" (
1780);
teapot
emblazoned
Stamp
Act;"
Charles Will-
Portrait
an
with
a Sir Joshua
of George
English- export
the
words "
Reynolds
No
1766
an " American- Style"
rifle manufactured
of Colonial
Williamsburg that would more directly reflect the primary mission of the Foundation
rest and two jewel - like portrait
and support of all the programming
Van
of the other
stand - out objects
to be seen.
Generous funding has been provided for
the Colonial
Williamsburg
venue
of " We
Are One: Mapping America's Road from
Revolution to Independence" by Hope and
Bobby Beck of Williamsburg,
Va.
in the
We are especially pleased to partner with
the Art Museums
One'
Blarenberghe
after
drawings
made
on
the spot by Charles -Louis Berthier and Al-
historic town."
on the 2016
miniatures
exhibition,"
exandre Berthier.
We Are One"
of Colonial Williamsburg
presentation
of the ' We Are
said Jan Spitz,
executive
script
maps,
features
maps
and
rare
manu-
watercolors
from the exceptional collection of map col-
director of the Map Center. " The generous
lector
were
collection
brary. Some of these outstanding highlights
tion,
and our
the
Boston
collaboration
presenta-
extends
to
the
Richard
H.
Brown,
some
not on view at the Boston
indude a manuscript
of which
Public
Li-
plan of the battle of
virtual world with the upcoming inclusion
Saratoga by Polish Revolutionary war hero
of digitized
Tadeusz
collection
maps
as part
Center' s American
from
the Art
Museums'
of the Leventhal
Revolution
Map
Portal.
Are One' has been our most popular
We
show, I
am certain Colonial Williamsburg' s visitors
Kosciusko,
five extremely
rare wa-
tercolors of Boston by British artist and
soldier Richard Williams
and a manuscript
map by Charles Blaskowitz of New York Island.
Employees who bring new talent to Colonial Williamsburg by referring applicants who are hired and successfully employed for 30 days will be recognized through
the Employee Referral and Recognition program.
also
printed
loan of several outstanding works from their
enhanced
Employee Referral and Recognition program
of the Battle of Yorktown by Louis -Nicholas
Monetary awards of $75 for hourly employees and $ 150 for salaried employees
will be given to employees with successful referrals. Referring employees will receive
the bonus in their normal paycheck on the pay date immediately following their
referral' s first 30 days of employment.
In addition to the monetary reward, employees will be publicly recognized and
thanked
for their referrals.
Employees
from
across
the Foundation
can participate
in the program
with
the
exception of human resources professionals directly involved in hiring and hiring
managers
for referrals
who return
throughout
of positions
to the Foundation
To nominate
someone
the Foundation,
within
their own departments.
after a five - year absence
for the award
on bulletin
in
England for Native Americans fighting for
the British crown during the war are some
the 62nd regiment of foot by Charles For-
in the Art Museums
of two British soldiers from
a member
heavy taxation before the Revolution; and
retains
that
of Isaac Barth,
indude Matthew Carey' s illustration of a
slave ship that was foundational to the antislavery movement and a French copy of
tell the story of how this country evolved
museum
portrait
glish parliament who was staunchly against
lutionary city. This exhibit uses objects that
tory
1766 - 1770.
from the Colonial Williamsburg collections
rarely exhibited. One such example is an extremely rare map of the battle of Yorktown
by Joseph Frederick Wallet des Barres that
Colonial Williamsburg is a living his-
circa
United
States seal and on all U. S. coins.
One"
Jan. 29, 2017.
The
employees
Former
are considered
can
find
cards
boards and on the Intranet.
employees
new hires.
at work
units
�6LOi2uLG
e
d
MARCH
2, 2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
c
P/
l(4J
GP,P
CW, American Red Cross host
blood drive slated for March 16
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
and the American
Red Cross will sponsor
a
blood drive from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Wednesday, March 16 at the Woodlands Conference Center.
Those who wish to donate blood must be
at least 17 years old, weigh
110 pounds
and
be in overall good health. Appointments
are
encouraged.
call
220 - 7029
are
To make
and
an appointment,
select
option "
5."
Walk- ins
welcome.
Prior to donating, remember to drink
plenty of juice, water or other non- caffeinated fluids
and eat foods low in fat and high
Colonial Williamsburg photo
Nation Builder Emily James uses her character, Edith Gumbo, to talk about 18th- century African -American life.
bread
and lean
participants
should
rest and avoid
meats).
also
strenuous
get
Blood
a
good
exercise
ed States needs blood.
chance
before
employees
and
There
There is a 97 percent
will know
someone
their lifetime who will benefit
in
from a vol-
unteer's blood donation. It is only through
volunteers
that communities
and local hos-
pitals have an adequate supply of blood.
Colonial Williamsburg' s blood drives are
coordinated by the Hospitality and Courin collaboration
with the
American Red Cross.
The
s
the instructions.
the App Store or on the Google Play'" store.
Every two seconds someone in the Unit-
drive
night'
and follow
is also a free Blood Donor app available on
tesy Committee
in iron ( green leafy vegetables, nuts, whole
wheat
save lives in less time! Visit rederossblaod ore
RapidPass
blood
collected
at
Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg blood drives is allocated to the
Mid - Atlantic
Blood Services
Region.
It is a
after donating.
Donating blood takes approximately one
hour
My task is to immerse, inform
and
enlighten
EMPLOYEE
Nation
Builder
nation
worries,
and
the depth
in, their
of their
despair
on a given day, and their motivation to
YEARS
OF SERVICE: "
I have been
overcome
adversity.
of blood
of four
steps --
registra-
and refreshments.
There
My optimism
and
employed by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for 29 years and have
of this diverse community during the
Virginia
and eastern
supplies,
North
Caroli-
500 — 600 pints
are needed every day.
For more
information,
contact
Jessica
Tarr at jtarr@Cwforg.
VITA volunteers offer
free income tax assistance
hope is that our visitors will gain a better
been
eastern
is
now a Rapid Pass option available to help
the trades they were involved
Edith
Gumbo
na. To maintain
and consists
tion, confidential health history, actual do-
our audiences'
NAME: Emily James
POSITION:
leading provider to hospitals in central and
an African- American
and presentation
ical interpreter
buildings
interpreter
supervisor,
and histor-
understanding
colonial
The
about the inner workings
period.
As a Nation Builder, there is much ca-
in virtually all exhibition
in the Historic Area."
maraderie
among all 10 of us. We are all
Volunteer
Income
Tax
Assistance
Filers should bring:
VITA) program, sponsored by The Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation,
free tax assistance
to employees,
volunteers
at
four
Year 2015
wage
retirees
neighborhood
and
sites
for
performing
Edith
departments
a free
that have an unwavering dedication and
certified by the Internal Revenue Service,
black woman who was a prominent fig-
respect
will complete "
ure in James City County in the 1700s.
for, that have an in -depth knowledge
Gumbo
as Nation
for the past
As
a
regular
am
assigned
Builder
nine years,
employee,
each
at the St.
week
George
I
Tucker
teract with donors. Appearing
Cumbo
on the Charlton
as Edith
with Nation
Builder Thomas
Jefferson
Bill Barker) we discuss various topics,
such
as the Declaration
dence,
immigration,
of Indepen-
the transportation
Through
and aspire to work as a team
for
the
organization
are
telling
we
work
of
masters
of our
trades
that
performing
and
al
outreach
United
programs
States
for
throughout
The
Colonial
the
Wil-
My
task
I make every effort and seize
to educate
ingful way with an accurate and honest description
of what
life was
like
in
formed
MEMORABLE
for the Teacher
each
Institute
summer
and
proHome
EXPERIENCES: "
I
Educators week during spring. I have
enjoyed meeting and performing
for
Alex Haley and the Rt. Honorable Leon
also
Higginbotham,
conducted
the ` Other
Half Tour'
all
from
Center,
202
Colonial
Williamsburg' s corporate
foundation
relations
sor the Spring
and
department
2016
will spon-
Employee
Yard Sale
Rosa
Parks
and
Jan-
when I received
award
the Order of
from
The Colonial
History Month."
Williamsburg
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: " I
for doing the job I was hired to do. It
was a very humbling experience.
important
our
Co-
more
information,
please
call
Foundation
in 1995, just
press
option
3)
or contact
Jane
Lloyd
drink
items
can
be
sold.
Employees
To reserve
a space,
complete
the Disabled
and retum
American
Design Center
Veterans.
A truck
an application form by Thursday, April 7 to
will pick up any unsold, donated items after
the sale has ended.
Hart in GBO - 105. There
Sale
locations
first - served
basis.
are
on
a
Employees
is a $ 2 fee
If it is raining the morning
of the sale,
call 220 -7272 for a message on whether the
first -come,
sale will take place. The rain date is Sunday,
are asked to
April 10.
Bowl in recognition of my 25 years of
to take them with me on my journeys
service
to a specific time and place during our
awards and integrating the junior youth
nation' s early beginnings,
interpretive programs in 1992 have been
I emphasize
roles that African -Amer-
to the Foundation.
the highlights
Both of these
icans played in our nation's history.
My task
Colonial
enlighten our audiences
inform
and
about the 52
As
Rose McAphee
ambassadors,
and I did a presentation
for a museum studies class at the Univer-
the 1700s, using names to personalize
sity of Mary Washington.
and tell stories
who
about
were
RENT:
ceilings.
T alums
Loft/ office ,,
in FaiewuysVM..
Cheerful
built- in bookshelves.
Private
and
elegant.
uals and assuch are not endorsed
dose,. Vaulted
Deadline
dryer. Lovely community pool, tennis, playground
free and
enslaved
after,
of African
descent,
came to work
two
of
the
neighborhood
no smoking.
yet convenient
to everything. $
No pea/
publkvron.
telephone
Hyou
in CWNews
for Marketplacee.
are afferei by indivsid-
would
person°,
Ads
fortitude,
resolve
wit, determination
to survive
their
and
conditions.
I
most
include
employee'
week
s name
mid
likeyomr
through
ad
e- mail
to rim
again,
to progers,
please
submit
in
the
class
based
Colonial WIIIIamsbury. News Is published by the Mice or Internal Communications
nice when you have an impact
Cnmmunimdons
and
Engagement
for Colonial Williamsburg. employees. Send ewrsposr
C.
Strategist ............................................ ............................... .........................
Rachel
Wen.
7492
Rogers,
7121
on others,
bring these individuals to life by having
lively and interactive dialogues with our
guest. I use my story telling techniques
especially when they come to work for
to explain the master /slave relationships
jor hobbies
about what they did on a daily basis,
Editor...................................................................................................... ............................... ...........................
Pen.
spending time with my family."
Contributors:
you served."
Dave Doody, Tom Coen,
Tracey Culden,
Jane Lloyd, Chuck Reusing,
Jessica Ross, Joe Straw, Darnell V nee, RadmelW lad White
INTERESTS / HOBBIES: "
are reading,
My
traveling
maand
This
publicul
View
rs reryclable.
Colonial
Williamsburg
02016 Colonial Williamsburg
News online a .
s empp,
Pub2dationAhbli
ACIVNero— Ouline,
Fnm, dainn
Ioum\ wrrem. pdf
es
the ad in
cwilorg.
Shortly there-
students
at the Foundation
on seeing me perform in the class. It is
the organization
prior
personal
number. Ads am rim for up to two consecutive .«
deny Lo: CIonia) Williamsburg News, CM) 132, la m 220- 7702 or e- mail It to progers,,
their
Williamsburg
Comp.,
s isMondaymimonom
Included. Serene
1, 125 / too
CALL ( 757) 253 - 866a.
Goads and services advertised
by The Colonial
air= or Colonial Williamsburg
p& d©. Washer/
to
Williamsburg
percent who lived in Williamsburg in
blacks,
FOR
master bedroom suites, one up /down — walkJn
of my career, thus far."
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
is to immerse,
at
bring a mat or table to display items and
money to make change. No crafts, food
In January 2013, I also received a Silver
lonial Williamsburg guests in an effort
the important
the
parking lot.
Employees may donate unsold items to
Road.
the Pineapple
most
For
corner of First Street and Capitol Landing
Women' s
but
deduc-
automated message line at ( 757) 220 -7029
or
to participate to cover the cost of advertising
in the Virginia Gazette.
leagues,
and
may park in the Costume
Sophie
love to interact positively with my col-
information
expenses
income,
Spring Employee Yard Sale slated for April 9
surprised
for March,
relevant
about
220 -7163 or filoyd@ruf org.
et Reno. I was also very honored and
scheduled
1095);
tions.
Road.
Enduring
Spirit'
Form
bank account routing information,
1 p. m. at
and presently now lead an improved
entitled ` Her
govern-
claiming dependents;
2 -5: 30
walking
tour
other
ID;
dependent Social Security card(s) if
Road, Room C;
9: 30 a. m. —
Recreation
Quarterpath
or
and any other
season)
Center, 5301 Longhill
license
health insurance information ( e. g.,
School Educa-
tax
driver' s
ment- issued picture
on a first - come,
p. m. at Bruton Heights
Quarterpath
W2s
from 8 a. m. to noon Saturday, April 9 at the
those days."
held
tax returns
a
and
first - erved basis at the following locations:
s
Wednesdays (
inducting
statements (
for deductions;
our guests
and engaging manner, always willing to
assist if needed, in a sincere and mean-
liamsburg Foundation, as well as pergrams
income
Federal
Saturdays
EXPERIENCE: "
above all is to always exceed guest ex-
on what was happening in Williamsburg in the 1700s, in a lively, warm
Previously, I have done education-
while- you -wait"
GUEST
pectations,
today.
volunteers,
p. m. at James City County Recreation
period, race and class, justice and equal-
and applicable
VITA
working with all of my colleagues."
WHAT I DO TO IMPROVE THE
all opportunity
are relevant
16,
tion Center, Room 204;
of Africans to America in the colonial
ity, and other topics that we both feel
Virginia
April
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 -5: 30
enjoy
the story of our nation' s early and
very important years.
Personally
I enjoy
Coffeehouse
stage during the summer on Tuesdays
other
the history we impart to our guests and
who
House to portray my character and in-
with
receipts
for 2014;
individuals
collaborate
earnings
a copy of Federal and State tax returns
this year' s tax season.
WHAT I DO: " Presently, I have been
who
tax documents,
and
and 1099s),
will provide
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 3, March 2, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-03-02
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/15801cc4c12f275598f4db8feb861ad0.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=dejeV8TJ624AOOMtmEvVYucJFO4ZQ8yEQ-I4-7qkAO5oa2BtSHIbPVjD-5xRgTsSQImcwPEuYHTpMpEJ3J1uHOD0NCMlRB0WRHFt8M3ygFHwHvIaudWsaxnWTenIz2pOwnYRdgTfAaE66ep6c1RoQKrKb2iZXTXdxDKmqKW7PCF45bx3dTp%7EBfOGvRpy2WgYKMNCP9wWz38Fa%7EQzwri4IyC0SzI6JTVPG4QsebE6SUX5OrT2hJpxWyYPeDLP3s58sSSmsL%7EwtRo3wvnA%7EfeUHorncuHwvVPDL8N4wnECCXL8P%7EiNjV3frHeb1pNxMFHeo06In2s6KOx3y0GsTbbPLA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
44ffbfd06d709d48f00de5a2f8baea91
PDF Text
Text
INFORMATION
FEBRUARY
17,
ABOUT
2016
COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
AND
PROGRAMS
VOL.
69, NO.
2
This publication is recyclable
Online al AAnetapp2 \ PubRelations\ PublicA CW _
News_ OnlineAcwnews \currentpdf
1
Let Freedom Ring Challenge kicks off during Black History Month
Dear Colleagues:
February 1 marked the beginning of an historic
Black History Month here in Williamsburg. As you
know, we have partnered
with the First Baptist
Church
to restore its long -silent bell. With our help, the bell will
ring all day, every day in February. Our challenge to the
Nation —and to ourselves — is to keep the bell ringing
for all those who can't ring for themselves, and for racial healing and social justice for future generations of
Americans.
We cannot succeed without you. I am hoping for
100 percent participation from Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation staff, family and friends. You can ring it any
time during the month by registering at wwueletfreedamringchallenge. org or calling ( 855) 810 - 0591.
Our moral authority as a Foundation, particular-
ly on the complex and often painful issue of race relations
in America,
this powerful
demands
our full participation
event. Please join Elisabeth
Rev. Jesse Jackson,
the families
of Thomas
in
and me, the
Jefferson
and
Sally Hemings, The Honorable Bobby Scott, Colonial
Williamsburg Trustees Colin Campbell, Mark Coblitz,
Dick Donnelly, Jo Ann Jenkins, Thurston Moore, Hank
Wolf, General Anthony Zinni and others this February.
Photos by Darnell V o: e
Best,
Colonial Williamsburg hosted a special ceremony at the First Baptist Church on Monday, Feb. 1. Led by the Rev. Dr. Reginald
Davis, the 21st pastor of the First Baptist Church, the Let Freedom Ring ceremony featured speakers Reverend Jesse Jackson,
Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook and AARP CEO and Colonial Williamsburg Trustee Jo Ann Jenkins. ( Photo left) Colonial
Williamsburg President and CEO Mitchel B. Reiss gave remarks during the ceremony at First Baptist Church. ( Photo right)
Shannon Lanier and his daughters, Madison and McKenzie Lanier, rang the bell at the ceremony. The three of them are descendants of 'Thomas Jefferson. For more information on the Let Freedom Ring Challenge, please see page 2.
Mitchell B. Reiss
President &
CEO
Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation
Joinery, Gunsmith
moves kick off Historic Trades expansion in 2016
By Joe Straw
Street at Market
Communications Manager
housed
A series of Historic Trades shop moves began on Jan. 31, kicking off an expansion of the
Square,
These
which previously
an
increased
sonry trades.
Boscana,
Clancy and White-
Duke of Gloucester
shops in Colonial Williamsburg history.
Candlemaking, formerly a popular Historic Trades activity open to hands -on guest par-
candlemaking for guests and re- opening of the
minted master, Karen Clancy.
Seibert,
Windmill of Colonial Williamsburg.
Skills. " The
Four existing shops will relocate with-
Also in April the Tailor, previously
housed at the Margaret Hunter Shop along
the
with
grow
in
Historic
Area
through
April,
of
with
and the Tailor,
which
will have its
own site for the first time.
Our
are
world - renowned
experiencing
is scheduled
to open
Street
so that
a guest
exiting one site is not more than a couple
doors
from
another
director
a welcome
in new
moves
active
site,"
of Historic
also
opportunity
said Peter
Trades
provide
and
the shops
to expand
of their respective
ticipation, will return Easter weekend through
August behind theTaliaferro- Cole Shop.
Work continues
and to
mill
ways."
are the first masters
on the restored Wind-
near Great Hopes
Plantation.
Historic
a renaissance,
at the Durfey Tailor Shop near Merchants
Square. The Millinery will remain in the
Loftheim recently became master cabinet-
ing of corn and interpretation
Margaret
plans for expansion: the Gunsmith, Joinery,
Weaver
the Millinery,
at
create
the site will indude dyeing, spinning, and
weaving along with interactive options for
guests. This shop is also led by a newly
the return
Activities
will
head
in 2016 to include
offices.
moves
density of trades and other activity along
department
administrative
maker, and Jason Whitehead,
to begin when
Hunter Shop.
Along with Boscana
and Clancy, Kane
master of ma-
completion
of the
structure
the site opens
and
site,
After
mill-
are expected
late in 2016.
Trades
which
re-
flects our renewed commitment to bring
the Historic Area to life in engaging, mul-
George Washington rings the opening bell at NASDAQ
tisensory ways that make the past relevant
and immediate," said Ted Maris -Wolf, Co-
lonial Williamsburg vice president of education,
research
and
historical
interpretation.
Each trade shop conveys distinctive aspects
of 18th - century
science,
technology,
and
artistry through opportunities to see, hear,
smell
and
touch
bespoke
items
that
repre-
sent everyday life during a critical period in
American history."
The Gunsmith Shop and the Foundry,
until recently co- located at the James Ged-
dy Foundry, separated when the Gunsmith
re- opened
on Blair
Jan.
Street
31
in the Ayscough
south
House
of the Capitol,
where
it was located through 2008. The Foundry
will remain at the Geddy site.
On Feb. 7 the Joinery, previously located at the Ayscough
House,
reopened
at the
Taliaferro -Cole Shop on Duke of Gloucester Street,
the
former
site
of the
Weaver.
It also separated administratively from the
carpenter under recently promoted
joiner Ted Boscana.
The Weaver
how
Tenement
re - opens
on
master
soon in the Green -
Duke
of
Gloucester
Photo by Jessica Ham
George Washington, portrayed by Ran Carnegie ( center), traveled to NewYork City to ring the opening bell at NASDAQ, a global electronic
marketplace for buying and selling securities. " The commerce that we celebrate this moming has its roots in the robust trade and entrepreneurial spirit that began in the American colonies," the first president said. " Indeed, we have our own Market House in Williamsburg
Virginia, with its own opening bell, and men and women who chase their dreams and their fortunes on the strength of their wits, their
products, and their innovations." Two members of Colonial Williamsburg' s Fifes and Drums -- Tom DeRose, supervisor of Magazine and
Militia, ( left) and Stewart Pittman, supervisor of Fifes and Drums, ( right) also attended the event.
�dLOi2uLG=
1 /
FEBRUARY
LET FREEDOM
17,
2016
RING CHALLENGE
CW, First Baptist Church launch " A Call to Heal a Nation"
on Feb. 1
1.
Photos by D rndl Vie
The historic First Baptist Church bell —silent for decades dating to segregation — sounded once again Feb. 1 when descendants of 'Thomas Jefferson, ColonialWilliamsburg officials and employees,
and other distinguished guests rang the bell to mark the house of worship' s 240th anniversary and launch an unprecedented national call for healing, peace and justice throughout Black History
Month. One of the country' s oldest African- American houses of worship, First Baptist Church opened its doors following Monday' s " Let Freedom Ring: A Call to Heal a Nation" ceremony so that
Americans of every race, color and creed can ring the bell all day, every day, throughout Black History Month. ( 1) Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO Mitchell B. Reiss ( far right) rang the
bell with ( from left) Derrick Humphries, an attorney in Washington, D. C., who came to Williamsburg just to ring the bell, the Rev. Dr. Reginald Davis, the 21st pastor of the First Baptist Church,
and his wife, Mylene Davis. ( 2) Colonial Williamsburg conservator David Blanc hfield rang the bell with ( left to right) Tina Gensler, conservator of objects who did the conservation work on the
bell, and his wife, Kat England. Not pictured is Emily Williams, conservator of archaeological materials, who did the conservation work on the tombstones. ( 3) Gowan Pamphlet, portrayed by
Nation Builder James Ingram, spoke at the gala. ( 4) Mitchell B. Reiss and his daughter, Michael Reiss, met the Rev. Jesse Jackson ( left to right) at the gala. ( 5) Singer Dionne Warwick stole the show
during the " Concert of Hope."
Why will you ring?
ColonialWilliamsburg photos
ColonialWilliamsburg employees have expressed their reasons for ringing the First Baptist Church bell during the Let Freedom Ring Challenge. ( 1) Members of the Fifes and Drums said for
My Brothers." ( 2) Coach and livestock staff rang for Sergeant Reckless, a horse who delivered ammunition to soldiers during the KoreanWar. ( 3) DanielBernshausen,
Sean Gonzalez and Juan
Quizon ( left to right) rang " So everybody can have the best life." ( 4) Colonial Williamsburg employees -- Brandon Hewitt, Janice Canady and Adam Canaday ( left to right) -- rang " Because
I can and I represent those who could not Flossie Brown and Clemenza Braxton and for me and for you!"
Why IWIIIR( rg
LPlu
Z cAtt. woz
R£ Pn i
most 1l410 ( QM R
Fl.1ss1 . JVf1.
RAO M1, 0, 04,
FebNary 205G
4.
�FEBRUARY
17,
2016
BOSS THE FOUNDATION
68th Antiques Forum examines
Early Republic treasures
paper, " Nature of Landscape:
an Identity of a New Nation,"
By Joe Straw
Communications Manager
The
68th
tiques
Colonial
Forum
promises
An-
Feb.
Feb. 20
and
Williamsburg
convenes
Janine E. Skerry, The Post- Revolu-
19 - 24
guests a trip through
Shaping
11 a. m.,
tion Evolution
the nation' s
of Dining in America,"
first half century, when seismic cultural
9: 30 a. m., Feb. 21
shifts
Kimberly
spawned
American
astounding
decorative
Creating
change
in the
arts.
Indian
an American
Identity: A Rev-
olution in Decorative Arts, 1776 - 1826" fea-
Linda
turn a series of programs highlighting the
expertise of top historians and curators from
Style:
Colonial Williams-
burg president and CEO, welcomes attendees to the Antiques
Forum
at 9: 15 a. m. on
Feb. 19 at the Williamsburg
Ronald
L Hurst,
Optional
vice
president
of
tion and museums,
follows
tion
In!
on
This
Just
Eagles,
with
the Colonial Williamsburg
Highlights
guest
presenters
Historic
Philip
Deerfield,
to
Collections."
of this year' s forum
Zea,
Massachusetts,
and Furniture
Independence;"
Matthew
Decorative
Trust,
is
Arts
tided "
Fit
for
whose
who will
lic"
of the
Woman:
culturation
Process,
Furniture:
1735- 1835."
Colonial Williamsburg
Margaret
and
curator
of
prints,
senior curator
maps
and
Findlen
Hood
imau"..
and
m, r, , .,
ithe„ oc. M: M . xe m „
mm„ mr, ath, 000ms eati.„
o..
era e. w,"„, ma„ m7w. uom""
recol.
r."
Imes„„
o" t
fireurnsexpleardperm
into
the
George
Washington' s
with Amanda
Wythe
Headquar-
nhn.
aabnaueruerusenhaeur
a,k
Keller
e
Registration is available online at history.
org/ conted or by calling 1- 800 -603- 0948.
Forum registration is $ 650 per person. Em-
experts indude:
B. Pritchard,
The Aaiaar„ m,
Goods of the Early Repub-
Transforming
A
who
the Ac-
the Textile
with Loreen
of Nese*.
ters"
Louisiana
brance with notebooks of photocopies of Durant photos that visitors may review and
help identify.
Erik Goldstein
House
will address "
in
Laboratory"
with Suzanne
timore;"
H. Parrott Bacot,
Legs:
Furniture"
Punch Bowls to Peace Medals: Com-
presentation
the Virtuous
Techniques
memorative
Neoclassical Lady's Writing Desk from Baland scholar
and Tapered
Photo by Albert Duran
An exhibition of Albert Durant photographs is on display at the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library
in honor of Black History Month in February. ( Photo above) Photographs on exhibit include
members of the Bruton Heights School Homecoming Court posed on a float in front of the
school, Williamsburg, Va., circa 1950s. ( Photo below) The exhibit includes a Wall of Remem-
Finkelstein
in the War for
Thurlow
Feb. 24
and Con-
in American
Conservation
of
discuss " The Revolution in Craftsmanship:
Fate, Fashion
Collections
Bellflowers
Treatment
indude
president
in
3: 15
Up Close and Personal: A Study of
Post - revolutionary Portraits" with Laura Pass Barry and Shelley Svoboda
a presenta-
Additions
of
with Tara Chicirda
conserva-
Recent
a New Nation,"
curator - led workshops
Neoclassicism
Williams -
collections,
World
2 p. m., Feb. 22
servation Building are:
burg' s Carlisle H. Humelsine chief curator
and
Material
Baumgarten, " Revolution
Clothing
at the Bruton Heights
Lodge.
Colonial
The
p.m., Feb. 22
around the nation.
Mitchell B. Reiss,
Smith Ivey, "' Casting off the
Habits':
Indian Mission Schools,"
wall-
ployee tickets are 50 percent off the registration fee.
Employees can search for
new
opportunities
at career
Colonial Williamsburg's human resources will host two exciting career events in the
next
several
Wednesday,
developed
wellness
Career
Expo
Feb. 17. Human
an event
which
will
be held
resources
helps
has
supports
growth, hiring and development of our current employees.
In this venue, they can:
career
path
program
On Feb. 24, human
resources
will host a
Historic Area Community Job Fair to hire
for all positions
in the Historic
Area.
other positions within the Foundation.
In-
information
terviews
have their resumes
reviewed
and employment
offers
will occur.
In order to fulfill 2016 staffing needs,
participate in interviewing workshops
employee
join
the internal job expo and external
the
On-
employee
facebook
page,
Albert Durant photography
on exhibition in February
the -spot interviewing and hiring will occur.
On Feb. 25, a job fair will be held for all
meet with you, the hiring managers
gain
learn more about CW Day and the
weeks.
The Employee
expo
Foundation Nation
participation
is
needed
at
both
job fair.
Albert
Durant:
A Lens
Focused
upon
African American
History" opened Feb.
1 in celebration of Black History Month.
The
exhibit
of Albert
highlights
Durant,
can- American
the
the
first
photographer
contributions
licensed
in
Afri-
Williams-
Edith Heard, a Colonial
grew
hood
up in " White City," a neighborof employee housing built on East
burg, as well as the first African -American
Scotland
Justice of the Peace and Bail Commissioner
where
Magistrate
CW presents " Ales through the
of the General District Court
in Williamsburg.
Guests
can view a wide
variety of his photos, ranging from church
Ages" conference March 18 - 20
congregations
to student
life to night
dub
liamsburg' s Historic Trades and Skills, wel-
By Barbara Brown
Communications
comes conference
Manager
Colonial Williamsburg presents its first
conference devoted exclusively to the study
of beer the weekend
earliest
times,
version
of March
humans
of beer.
As
18 - 20. Since
have consumed
civilization
some
progressed,
so did brewing. " Ales through the Ages" offers a journey through the history of beer
with some of the world's top beer scholars,
who will explore ancient ales and indigenous
beers
of the past,
examine
the origins
and consequences of industrial brewing,
discover
the ingredients
brewers
have
through
time
a toast
to brewers
and share
used
past.
Speakers
indude
beer
Mosher,
Martyr
onymus,
beer scientist
White
Labs,
Cornell,
other
and Stan
experts
Company
and
Randy
Hier-
Karen Fortmann
and brewmaster
of Stone Brewing
of
writers
Mitch
of
Steele
and a number
with conference registration
at the Art Mu-
seums of Colonial Williamsburg and a beer
tasting at Chowning' s Ale House in Colonial Williamsburg' s Historic Area.
Seibert,
director
of Colonial
Wil-
to the Hennage
in the museums Friday evening.
Beer experts
from
the Netherlands
across
the United
and Ireland
States,
will speak
on
such subjects as the beginning of beer in
the ancient world, the history of beer and
brewing beer for today' s market, among the
many topics of interest to beer lovers the
world
in
the
approximate
bus operations
area
is now located.
Edith has many fond recollections of the
residents
that
once
businesses
populated
the
and
blocks
around Franklin and East Scotland Streets.
Foundation
community
and
join
ment memories
The exhibit
in
others
the
will
efforts
to
follow
liamsburg' s history.
to assist us in an effort to iden-
lead
hopes
The library invites Colonial Williamsburg employees and members of the local
her
docu-
of this time period in Wil-
is located
in the Rockefeller
tify more of the people, places, and events
captured in Mr. Durant' s photographs.
The
Library's lobby and can be viewed 9 a. m. - 5
exhibit
p. m. Monday through Friday.
with
includes
notebooks
a Wall
of
of Remembrance
photocopies
of
various
Durant photos that visitors may review and
write identifications on.
Want to know more? To learn mow about
AlbertDurant, visithupd researeh.histaryorg/
/
library /materials /images /dumnd
over.
Colonial Williamsburg experts indude:
Chef Anthony Frank, 6: 30 p. m., Beer
Paired with Food reception,
March
Frank
Clark,
master,
Historic
Employee Referral and Recognition program
19,
Tidewater Room, Williamsburg Lodge.
Food -
ways, " Home Brewing in 18th- century
Virginia: Some Interesting Things They
Employees who bring new talent to Colonial Williamsburg by referring applicants who are hired and successfully employed for 30 days will be recognized through
the Employee Referral and Recognition program.
Frank Clark, ' Brewing in the Palace
Monetary awards of $75 for hourly employees and $ 150 for salaried employees
will be given to employees with successful referrals. Referring employees will receive
the bonus in their normal paycheck on the pay date immediately following their
Scullery,"
referral' s first 30 days of employment.
Did with Beer,"
9 a. m., March
20.
9 - 11 a. m., March 21.
Jim Pettenge11,
master
Shop, Beer Cooperage,
scholars.
The program kicks off Friday, March 18,
Peter
Auditorium
attendees
Street
the
African- American - owned
The
entertainers.
Williamsburg
retiree, is leading the effort by contributing the first batch of photo identifications.
A lifetime resident of Williamsburg, Edith
of the Cooper
9 - 11 a. m., ad-
jacent to the Cooper Shop. He learned
his trade as an apprentice
at The Whit-
must
tend the conference.
be pre- registered
Employee
half of the $ 325 registration
fee.
for their referrals.
Employees
to
tickets
atare
from
across
the Foundation
can participate
in the program
with
the
exception of human resources professionals directly involved in hiring and hiring
managers
bread & Co. brewing in London.
Attendees
In addition to the monetary reward, employees will be publicly recognized and
thanked
for referrals
who return
throughout
of positions
to the Foundation
To nominate
someone
the Foundation,
within
their own departments.
after a five - year absence
for the award
on bulletin
employees
Former
are considered
can
find
cards
boards and on the Intranet.
employees
new hires.
at work
units
�rdLO„„/.
9
1
1 - /
FEBRUARY
17,
2016
WHAT' S HAPPENING
Hernandez, Broderick, Jenkins and
Twenty five year milestone employees
Coblitz join CW Board of Trustees
honored at Silver Bowl dinner
UCLA School of Law.
Four trustees retire
Broderick
from Foundation board
y Joe Straw
served
Communications Manager
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation board of trustees has elected attorney
Antonia
Hernandez,
O' Neill
educator
Broderick,
Catharine
nonprofit
Ann Jenkins and technology
executive
Jo
strategist Mark
A. Coblitz to serve as trustees of the Foun-
Hernandez
is
California
president
and
Community
while Broderick
CEO
of
Foundation,
is former director
of Grosse
Point Academy and a former trustee of the
Rockefeller
ofAARP,
Brothers Fund. Jenkins is CEO
the world' s largest
nonprofit,
of Congress.
Coblitz
is a retired
senior vice
president of strategic planning for Comcast Corp. and is a director and founding
partner of social media education company
Venly.
Colonial Williamsburg
is both the lead-
ing institution of its kind in the world, and
the largest,"
said Thomas
F. Farrell
II, chair-
man of Colonial Williamsburg' s board of
trustees
and chairman, president
of Dominion
Resources. "
and CEO
It has pursued
its
essential mission for nearly a century thanks
the
vision
that
leaders
like
Antonia,
Cathy, Jo Ann and Mark contribute. Their
energy and devotion to that mission will advance
the Foundation
into its second
cen-
tury and along with the entire Foundation
and community,
we welcome
them."
Antonia, Cathy, Jo Ann and Mark bring
to Colonial Williamsburg
ership
experience
corporate,
member
world - class lead-
that spans
nonprofit,
said foundation
and
President,
Mitchell
the education,
media
new
director
so-
New
to 1990 and
of a coalition
partnerships
businesses.
and
County,
1980
between
She earned
schools
her Bache-
lor of Arts degree from Vassar College, her
Master of Social Work from Columbia Uni-
versity and her Master in Elementary
cation from Manhattanville
Edu-
College. She is
CEO and board
B. Reiss. "
their insight
The
audiences
as we engage
with
Founda-
and inspire
the stories
of our
and Broderick,
who attended
tired Sen. John D. Rockefeller
IV. Coblitz
elected at November' s meeting,
occupy seats previously held by Senior Trustees Edmond
D. Villani and Andrea Mitchell.
As we welcome Antonia, Cathy, Mark
and Jo Ann, we thank Barbara, Jay, Ed and
Andrea for their invaluable leadership and
support,"
Reiss said.
Sen. Rockefeller is the grandson of John
D. Rockefeller
Jr. Oberg is a professor
of
history at Princeton University, Villani is
the former
the Foundation'
vice chairman
s establishment.
Kevin
Broderick
She and her
are members
of
the Raleigh Tavern Society.
Jenkins is a graduate of Spring Hill College in her hometown
of Mobile,
began
the
her
career
ment in 1981
with
Department
Development,
to 1993
governof Hous-
joining
of Transportation
1990
Department
Ala. She
federal
at the Department
ing and Urban
later. From
four
of Agriculture' s Office
the
years
she directed
the
of Ad-
vocacy and Enterprise. During her 15 years
at the Library of Congress she developed
and directed two of its most renowned projects, the National Book Festival and the Li-
brary of Congress Experience. As COO she
managed the Library's 4,000 -person staff
and
an annual
budget
in excess
of $ 1 bil-
lion. Joining the AARP in 2010 as president
of the AARP
Foundation,
she increased
the
of Deutsche
Asset
Photos by Tom Green
Colonial Williamsburg
President
and
charity's donor base 90 percent before being
CEO Mitchell B. Reiss hosted the Silver
named
Bowl ceremony and dinner on Jan. 28 at
the Williamsburg Lodge. The reception
AARP
CEO
A graduate
last year.
of the
Stanford
Executive
Program, Jenkins received an honorary
Doctor
of Humane
Washington
Letters
degree
from
College in 2014. She is a recip-
ient of the Black Women's Agenda Economic Development
Award
and is one of the
and
dinner
recognized
employees
who
reached their 25th anniversary. Each employee received a handmade Silver Bowl.
Photo above) Mitchell presented a bowl to
Lamella Pittman of finance. ( Photo right)
Nation Builder Dennis Watson celebrated
Not -Profit Times Power and Influence Top
25 years with the Foundation.
50 for 2013 and 2014. She is also a member
Karen Watson, celebrated her 30th mile-
of the National Advisory Board for Caring
for Military Families.
stone
A native of Ashtabula, Ohio, Coblitz is a
graduate
their first meeting in November, occupy seats
previously held by Barbara B. Oberg and reand Jenkins,
ily members on the Foundation board since
husband
na-
tion's founding."
Hernandez
intact the unbroken line of Rockefeller fam-
sectors,"
tion and its mission will benefit enormously
from
and area
from
executive
that facilitated
non-
partisan membership organization and former chief operating officer of the Library
to
as
as a teacher
in Westchester
schools
a member of the Rockefeller family, keeping
dation.
the
worked
cial worker
York public
of the Case Institute
of Technolo-
gy and a U. S. Air Force veteran. He served
as a vice president
this
year.
employees
For
who
more
reach
His wife,
information
their
on
25 - year
mile-
stones, visit the Intranet at http: / /ntranet/
i
humanresources /inrernalcommunicarions/
ews/ index.
ver
Bowl
hrm
to
view
the
current
Sil-
issue.
with the A. Louis Sup-
ply Co. and Wheeler Manufacturing Corp.
before earning his Master of Science degree
in Industrial Administration
from Carnegie
Mellon University' s Tepper School of Business. He then served as a manager with Stra-
tegic Planning Associates before beginning
his 25- year tenure
Coblitz
is
a
at Comcast
member
the
recipient of the Vanguard Award in Science
and Technology from the National Cable
Telecommunications
4
c
Tepper
School' s Business Board of Advisors. He is a
and
0
in 1989.
of
Association
and
Remembering Friends...
Mr. Willard
R. Casselle
died Jan.
6 in
an Emmy from the National Academy of
Williamsburg. He worked for the Foundation for 19 years beginning in 1952 as a jan-
Television
itor for the Collections
Arts
and Sciences.
retired in 1991. He is survived by his wife,
Thelma Casselle, also a Foundation
Ms. Barbara J. Williams
retiree.
died Jan. 10
worked as a junior cook at the Williamsburg
in Williamsburg. She had a 27 -year career
at Colonial Williamsburg, beginning as a
liamsburg Foundation Board are Richard
Lodge, as a custodian
housekeeper
munity Foundation as president and CEO
in 2004, coordinating assets of more than
1. 4 billion. In partnership with its near-
M. Donnelly, chairman of the board, Oshkosh Corp.; Justice Anthony M. Kenne-
mail clerk/ chauffeur
dy, U. S. Supreme Court; Mark J. Kington,
patrolman in building maintenance and
survived by a daughter, mother, three sisters
ly 1, 600 individual, family and corporate
managing
senior custodian
and a brother.
Management
affairs
and Mitchell
correspondent
Hernandez
donors,
zations
CCF
supports
and public
for health
is chief
for NBC
foreign
The other
News.
joined the California
and
nonprofit
institutions
human
Com-
organi-
with funds
services,
affordable
housing, early childhood education, community
arts
and
culture
of need. Previously
general
and
other
she was president
counsel of the Mexican
Legal Defense
areas
and
American
and Educational
Fund.
She
began her legal career as a staff attorney
with
the Los Angeles
Justice
Center
and served as counsel
for Law
and
to the Senate
Hernandez is a member of the boards of
directors of the national American Automobile Association,
Southern
the Automobile
California,
and Policy Priorities,
tions,
Forest
Lawn
Club
of
the Center on Budget
Council
on Founda-
and Grameen
America.
member,
of the Colonial
Kington
Wil-
Management,
LLC; John A. Luke Jr., Chairman,
vices,
LLC;
and
CEO,
Cane
baker' s helper
the UCLA
Board
Foundation
Committee
of Advisors.
and
She earned
Cynthia
College
H. Milligan,
dean
emeritus
of Business Administration-
of the
Univer-
sity of Nebraska and president, Wood Stieper Capital Group; Louis W Moelchert
and chairman
LLC; Thurston
of Private
Jr.,
Advisors,
ginia State Senator
and counsel,
Kaufman
Canoles; Joseph Christopher Simmons,
managing
partner ( Ret.),
Pricewaterhouse-
Coopers LLP; Sheldon M. Stone, principal
University;
man
and
manager,
WANFTO
surde
LEARN
is or all
reasonable
ages
mien.
Henry
C. Wolf,
CFO- retired,
Norfolk
vice
chair-
from
the
attendant
Wood-
in 2003.
FIAT
THE
ecpedena
757)
DRUM
levels.
SET?
lemns
Now
0oxpd,
In your
home
Gaadsandsnvicesadvnasuiin
al
645 - 5917.
mnwl,
air and
AM / FM
Caaeue
player.
Needs
some
work,
bur
Deadlinef
a
to
Marketplacee.
publkmim.
telephone
good deal fora hardy pe, soN Ha an oil leak and the windshield
CWNewsare
nibyind'
ualsandas such arena, endorsed by The Catania?
r nada, ion or Colonial Williamsburg Comp.,
She is
If you
Ads
mm,
t isMonday
include
atmmnme
employee'
vid-
triltiamsbwg
s name
meek prior
aud
personal
number. Ads can fun for up to two cou. seorave issues
would
like
yom
ad
to fun
again,
please
submit
the ad in
leaks. 105, 001 miles. Runs well and is in good shape otherwise Only
person°,
610.
CALL
through
e- mail
to
progers,
AcwCorg.
253- 7706.
Colonial WIIIIamsburgNews
Is published by de. Mice or lmemol C mmuniculons
for Colonial Williamsburg employees. Send cwrspmr
deny to: Colonial WIIIIamsburg News, CBO 132, lam 220 -7702 or email h mproger. rwfmt.
Dire.,,
Jessica
Fdimr...................................................................................................................................... ..........................
C nvibu ors Tom Aunin, & l
am Brown, Dave Doody, Tom Creen,
Tracey Culden,
Hann,
Penma
Emerpnse Marketing and Digits Come. .................................. ............................... ........................
Rogers.
7590
7121
Jam Lloyd,
Selena Phelps, Chuck Reusing, Jessica Rom, xalhy Rose, Joe Srvaw, D mdI Vennle, Rachel W lad White
This
publicuion
Is recyclable.
02016 Colonial Williamsburg
Fou claim
Southern
USMC.
Doctor
r0
and
CALL (
FOR SALE: l997 MASA MPG V V6, 3 rows or sealing, Guise
Oaktree Capital; Y.
UCLA
Juris
at the Wallace Gallery. He
s Inn in 1985.
to the Williamsburg
as a room
K. Norment Jr., Vir
Corp.; and retired Gen. Anthony C. Zinni,
her
at the Commissary,
at the Governor'
She transferred
lands
R. Moore, partner, Hunton
Williams; Thomas
her Bachelor of Arts degree in history from
and
ser-
Leslie A.
Miller Esq., LLC; Steven L. Miller, chairman
and president,
SLM Discovery Ventures;
Ping Sun, university representative, Rice
Award
for administrative
Investments,
Leslie A. Miller, principal,
tial Debates,
the JPK Library
services,
tor emeritus, Mars, Inc.; Judith A. McHale,
and portfolio
in Courage
in operations
We-
She serves on the Commission on Presiden-
Profile
He also
stRock Company, Forrest E. Mars Jr., direc
president
founder
Judiciary Committee.
members
department.
View
Colonial
WIIIIansburg
News online
1\ nempp,
PubQda,
iral,
616\ CW Nem_ Ouline,
Io um \ wrrem. pdf
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 2, February 17, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-02-17
-
https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/45914/archive/files/8bc0dc42e67f52848d022d3607fb6825.pdf?Expires=1712793600&Signature=PEHLm9TbnaI4Ff%7E%7EV5jm4DxFwGC5fO9VBJ6UUzdCM5k2W8zw6SwdUDq6NeIVBbeFW21dpUvk5b24lYXD8TyASLscJ9Iy3QxQ3R9VWuyZZC1FjkbEWHUrRWKdQIca6-2zOnvmd3kDhoNySBehe2IwcJDmWhmP4k0XJJnyg6SUstVYk-HgKkkLoP%7EC0hBTDA1q5OzPXhH%7E1BNIIJXd8ry2JfcEM5zdGU3Dy191VLwoM3YO3S8NQFEkeE3ELYusV6hAGI9VkYzqRiK4eowLfpfNTzwIItr39whtYUVNpSYRNoq0rkLGJYwbcKXIoDI6fNgvdTqRSmDGkFt19EmBPxWtog__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM
fc958476aca67a2070f77ed0a7615348
PDF Text
Text
p.,../....
i ,.„,
04,, ,
1/
rnwt
unT
VT
rnr
n
DnTtC - -- -
Celebrating the
iA
DV
7n
7l11/_
Events of 1990
Employee teamwork brings new life to the Courthouse of 1770 in 1990
The reconstruction
over five or 10 years or more?
of the Courthouse' s
The Courthouse will see many more
interior and exterior appearance was com-
people
pleted in the spring of 1990.
The reconstruction
completed
without
and cooperation
couldn' t have
the spirit
torically authentic.
This is the first time we have worked
of teamwork
among those involved.
degree.
said Cary Carson, vice president
of research. "
Three
and project
crews —
maintenance (
ing trades,
engineers
carpenters —
the
build-
and Historic
all worked
together
Historic
Trades
when
There' s a high level of skill
involved
in both crafts. I expect that we' ll be working
more closely like this on future projects."
facilities
F & PM)
to-
gether with 18th- century carpenters to this
The Courthouse has been an exemplary
project,"
than it would have in the 18th cen-
tury. At the same time, it has to look his-
been
Trades
carpenter
Bill Weldon
echoed Ernest's thoughts, noting that the
the
building was filled with scaffolding, a good
Courthouse has been " a great collaboration.
example
The cooperation
that
of the kinds of accommodations
have
to be worked
Sometimes
together
through
negotiations,
and
brief
and
compromise.
The
amicable
There
of teamwork."
Colonial W: llinmabu. g photo
of the Courthouse of 1770 was a team effort, which drew upon the talents
Reconstruction
We each saw things differently," said
Ernest
Clements. "
things
in F & PM look
Courthouse
opened
about
our
to the public
on April 17, 1990. Guests got an up -dose
has
been a wonderfully accommodating spirit
We
F & PM has been
and come to an understanding
individual concerns."
standards that came into conflict. Everyone
got
from
great. It' s been gratifying to work with them
out.
the crews had different high
of staff
from the point of view of mainte-
at
from
across
the
Foundation.
Architectural
research
staff who
lent
their
expertise
view of the carpentry work, which
focus of the interpretation.
to
the project included ( back row, left to right) Laura Wilson, Ethel Hawkins, Carl Lounsbury,
Helen Tate and Willie Graham; ( front row, left to right) Mark R Wenger, Vanessa Patrick, Jeff
toration
covered
three
main
areas,"
Bill
said. " We want guests to have an enhanced
See Courthouse, page 6
Bostetter and Edward Chappell.
nance. How is the work going to stand up
was the
Our interpretive goals during the res-
First Teacher Institute teaches colonial history from a Virginia perspective
In summer
curriculum
1990,
36 teachers
coordinators
and two
teachers,
the
materials
and
resources
needed
took part in Co-
to teach the content most effectively. The
lonial Williamsburg's first Teacher Institute
in Early American History for California
teachers also took part in a variety of on -site
teachers.
Grove,
The
institute
was
two one -week workshops
veloped
by Foundation
comprised
activities
of
which were de-
in the Historic
at Jamestown
CW
Area,
at Carter' s
and Yorktown.
staff members
who
participated
in the sessions included: Denny 0' Toole,
George Collins, Anne Willis, Sandy Brad-
staff in cooperation
with educators from the Los Angeles Coun-
ty School Districts, San Diego City and
County Schools and the California State
shaw, Vivian
Department of Education.
Paquette,
David Desimone,
Cynthya Nothstine, Scott Simpkins, Pat
to meet
Samford, Kevin Kelly, Robert Watson,
Greg Bullock, Arthur Johnson, Wayne Ran-
the educational needs created by Califor-
dolph, Terry Thon, Kerry Shackelford, Tom
nia' s adoption
Hay, Rex Ellis, Richard McCluney, Barney
Barnes, Berry Hoak, Brenda LaClair, Kristen Everly, Christy Coleman, Becky Reacher, Mary Conway, B. J. Pryor, Jim Ebert,
The workshops
were developed
of a curriculum
framework
for the teaching of history and social studies,
to be implemented
in the fall of 1990.
The Institute had two major objectives —
to provide
content
and
experiential
Elaine
Dawson,
Melia,
back-
ground for teachers who will be instructing
California fifth graders in colonial history
and to develop, in cooperation with those
Tab
Marge
Broyles,
Cook,
Cynthia
Carol
Burns,
employees
of the Company
Performers
0'
and
and Shields Tavern.
of Colonial
Colonial W: lliamabtag photo
Now in its 27th year, the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute continues to be a success.
Recently, elementary school teachers from New York City learned about trade and commerce
with interpreter John Hamant. Teachers included ( left to right) Queen Ochi, John Hamant (as
merchant John Greenhow), Susie Hurwitz, Olive Clark and Leida Torres.
Special edition honors employees
celebrating 25 years of service
Colonial
Williamsburg
presents
Silver
recognizable
as a 25 -year award.
Bowls to employees celebrating their 25th
anniversary with the Foundation. On pages 2 - 6 in this
AMIN DAVISON
of
silver
special
issue
of CW
News,
Colonial Williamsburg recognizes employ-
ROCKI, TYLl. NN q
71,< n9 Fi¢ th' Finmv
e
A sterling silver bowl with 18th -century design met the criteria. A 10 -inch
ees who
rury
See
celebrate
anniversary
COLONIAL WILLIAAC.
their 25- year milestone
and receive a Silver Bowl. This
an
howl
in the design
inscription
The
was
first silver
ed to Kenneth
of 1770 with
chosen.
bowls
were present-
Chorley, president,
and
issue also looks at some news highlights
Monier Williams, director of operating
from 1990.
services, in 1953 at a special meeting of
The discussions of a fitting 25 -year service award
began
committee.
A gold watch, silver tray, cash
in 1952
with
a special
and a medallion, with the choice of another
gift, were among the first suggested awards.
trustees
and
employees.
A surprise presentation of a silver
howl also was simultaneously given to
John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Until
1978,
the howls were presented
It was concluded
that the award should
to employees at the spring and fall meet-
uniform
employees,
ings
be
Colonial Williamsburg photo
A 10 4nch
silver
bowl
in the
design
of 1770
with
Williamsburg benefactor John D. Rockefeller Jr.
an
inscription
was
given
to
Colonial
and
for
impressive,
all
significant
dignified
to Colonial
Williamsburg or its period, and readily
of the hoard
of trustees.
In 1978,
the tradition of awarding the howls at a
special
dinner was begun.
�i / /
6Cl, /2Cdr /
U
SIi i B
WL PR
P2L4i
BEES
Sandra
ruttwg
for the Costume
Stephen C. Atkins
Gail M. Bittinger
Associate Curator, Environmental
Manager, Public Sites — Research
Florida to Williamsburg
1987
so that Steve
in the summer
could
attend
of
graduate
Gail
Bittinger
after visiting
times
says
Colonial
she decided
nine
school at the College of William and Mary
in the Anthropology Department' s Historical Archaeology program. During an earlier
and get a job here!" She moved away from
her family in Pennsylvania but her mother,
visit to the college, Steve was asked to serve
continue
as a field supervisor
toric Area.
the Brush
proved
Everard
valuable
for the field school
House.
at
brothers,
sisters
to be frequent
location
in Williamsburg
their
visitors
families
to our His-
to her circle.
and interaction with Colonial Williamsburg
her now -husband,
staff. He met Joanne
Historic Foodways,
Bowen,
and
Gail says she has added a new family
That experience
in both the work,
CW' s zooar-
Frank
Clark,
She met
master
of
soon after she began
chaeologist, and had his first opportunity to
work in the Zooarchaeology lab and started
working for the Foundation. " Frank is a
Williamsburg native, so I have family here
work
now
on the analysis
from the House
enslaved
household
Washington,
of the faunal
for Families,
remains
the domestic
of George
and Martha
at Mount Vernon. This be-
enslaved
foodways
and
ite guests indude Mr. Ukrop ( of the fam-
manager for the Williamsburg Institute,
ily - wned supermarket giant) and heads
o
program
and ticket inventory
coordinator,
of state from the NATO conference.
She
manager of Historic Area communication
fondly recalls Mr. Ukrop's offer, on several
and my current position as senior manager of events administration.
I have enjoyed
occasions, for her to work for him. In 1999,
them all as I worked to make the most of
every position. I enjoy the challenges of
that offer of temporary
the Inn re- opened. The
adapting, integrating and evolving to meet
Belize
ed it, she had a job waiting for her in his
country. Patti says she may keep that offer
Born in South
Carolina,
Sandy grew
during renovations at the Inn, she accepted
employment
until
Prime Minister of
has told her that anytime
up on a 100 -acre farm in the Pendleton/
on the back burner.
Clemson area. She came to Williamsburg
to attend the College of William and Mary
world' s greatest
and earned
an avid gardener,
she want-
a degree ( with highest
honors)
When she's not "meeting and serving the
guests
at the Inn,"
Patti is
most proud of her immac-
interpreter with the first Palace Academy,
which served to satisfy an internship for a
prefers riding Harley Davidsons and has
not
graduate
try. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, one of
so old,
at yard sales,
thrift
objects
and
Gail
at
She believes
stores
and
sure hunting is one reason she is so interested in Colonial Williamsburg's historic
the Foundation.
she does
ulate lawn and roses.
well."
cal Perspective on the African-American Slave
on African- American
the work
in Fine Arts and History. She began her
career with Colonial Williamsburg as an
as
flea markets.
and the beginning of his continued research
She enjoys
the people she meets. Some of Patti' s favor-
A treasure hunter, Gail enjoys finding
and buying antiques, some old and some
came the basis for his thesis, An Archaeologi-
Diet at Mount Vernon' s House for Families,
move.
business and guest needs," Sandy says.
in one year, she " Had just better move
father,
special-
ist for School and Group Services, program
that
Williamsburg
Center, lead inter-
preter for Historic Sites, education
Historical Interpretation
Archaeology - Collections
Steve Atkins and his family moved from
M. Bradshaw
Design
her love of trea-
sites.
began
degree from the College
um Education.
career
as a sales
inter-
for several years as a staff ar-
and taught
several
field schools
through the College of William
and Mary.
rallies
in the world
held annually in Sturgis, South Dakota,
is number
one on Patti' s bucket
list. The
Harley fraternity extends to charitable work
as well.
Patti
is the first female
member
of
fifth summer as a junior interpreter working
the Buffalo Boyz and has enjoyed working
with the group on donations of children' s'
at Great
baskets
the
her experience
helped
House.
Products division many years ago and vol-
site supervisor
and then as manager
unteered
the step- grandson of Henry Wetherburn,
in the " Very Juvenile Performers" volunteer
toric sites. " I have enjoyed working with the
diverse group of talented people attracted
to a job at Colonial Williamsburg. We have
had some great fun and some interesting
program
conversations!"
Colonial Williamsburg
unteers.
His
wife
have
been
employees
Cynthia
and vol-
worked
in the old AARFAC
both
for
Museum.
At
age six, son Tyler portrayed " Harry Ingles,"
and later served
as a drummer
for
Gail has
the Fifes and Drums Corps.
Gardening has always been an enjoyable
pastime for Steve. " I'm always digging in the
dirt and watching the variety of fauna that
are drawn to my plantings. I enjoy ` catch and- release' fly- fishing on the beautiful
and southern
Vermont.
My
wife and I also enjoy visiting museums, art
and
antiques
shows,
as
well
as
genealogical
research and exploring our many ancestral
cemeteries,"
Steve says. " Time spent with
our family is always a pleasure, especially
our two grandsons. I always enjoy sharing
the Colonial Williamsburg experience with
as a
of his-
Gail says.
fond
memories
of past
com-
their
toric Area - wide special
to produce
events
His-
celebrating
life passages of citizens of Williamsburg,
induding the wedding of Hannah Powell.
Her advice
to other
employees
is
to
Have fun! Remember that everything is
a team effort." Gail sums it up this way:
To know that Colonial Williamsburg will
continue
to be a fun and educational
at-
shell research.
nal remains
House,
House,
He has
and oyster
Palace
shells
Lands,
analyzed
from
fau-
the Page
Peyton
Randolph
Charlton' s Coffeehouse,
the Public
Armoury, and the Rich Neck Plantation
and Slave Quarter projects and is currently
working on the Wren South Yard project.
When the " American Folk Portraits" exhibit opened in 2012 at Colonial
Williams -
to meet
and work with
American
of associated
It was
Sandy encourages
contribute
to that
success
is
to the needs
of our guests.
the clues
of what
Events Administration
One of Sandy Bradshaw' s favorite
memories is of appearing on Good Morn ing America to present a new educational
program called Discovering the Past Through
Archaeology. The co - host had heard that
Colonial Williamsburg had this new program, and he became personally interested
in hearing about it in the context of the
show. It was the beginning of a very successful program used by teachers across the
education-
Patti Canaday
and
all sites
historical
groups,
project
That' s where we
we need
to do next
is one of 13 children
interpreter
manager
Timothy H. Carter
in
Timothy H. Carter
her family and is a lifelong resident of the
Williamsburg area. A family friend, Captain White,
who worked
at the Williams-
burg Inn, told Patti that the Inn was the
best place in Williamsburg to work. Patti
says, " Twenty -five years later, I know that
his words were true."
there, Patti transferred
grandsons
that each
Patti Canaday
include
both
to draw
Server —Williamsburg Inn
and
and
pride.
and how to retool ourselves accordingly. I'm
most proud that I am able to say ` I' ve done
my best'."
Senior Manager,
country, and it was a successful
find
for
sons
great
things or to look at things from new per-
tion. Those
both
admiring the large portrait of their ancestor.
take
spectives. Look for new trends in thinking
about teaching history and listen carefully
helped
most gratifying."
though
daughter,
reaching her Silver Bowl anniversary to a
hotel achieving five - tar status. Patti bes
lieves that is something in which she can
products
better for our guests
to develop and implement a project that
served the Foundation so well for so long."
I have been exceptionally privileged to
have had many work roles in the Founda-
her mother,
is ` Be
and smile
She equates
day holds and to focus on always looking for
ways to do things
thia's seventh great -grandfather, Johannes
Steve says he had the
when things are not so good."
all employees to " Look
says, " As a museum educator, it is gratifying
of his wife with
books,
a pleasure
for ( or make) the opportunities
al evening program for many years. Sandy
Lawyer ( 1684 - 1762).
of the
It was the
willing to learn, accept criticism
and help design her dothing and accessories. I still get a kick out of seeing little (and
big) girls wearing the clothing and carrying
the doll around town," Sandy says.
burg's museums, Steve and his entire family
photograph
owner
beginning of a yearlong consultation with
the outcome being a doll named Felicity
were there to see the portrait of wife Cyn-
pleasure of taking a four -generation family
the
Girl Doll Company.
have
Bassett Hall Woods archaeological project
oyster
and Toys- for -Tots in the local area.
the Foundation. Never be afraid to try new
Steve has enjoyed working on many
projects during his career including the
can enslaved foodways and expanding into
stantly inspired by the Colonial Williamsburg environment. She had the opportunity
traction for many Americans for years and
years to come is dynamic. Knowing that I
Sandra M. Bradshaw
into African- Ameri-
An artist as well, Sandy says she is con-
and tea parties. "
came together
and the Powell
Patti' s advice to new employees
and a series
visits."
and ongoing research
Plantation
departments
our grandsons, and they really look forward
to
Hopes
munity events in the Historic Area. Many
trout streams of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
Adirondacks,
in her selection
her
all over the coun-
Her
son
just finished
motorcyde
Patti
interpreter, working at historic sites and, on
occasion, the trades shops. Following that,
and
Michaela
enthusiast,
preter, and then she worked as a group tour
Steve' s wife
daughter
motorcycle
participated in roundups
the largest
Sandy's husband, Michael, worked for
the Foundation
chaeologist
her
in Muse-
A huge
Patti is happy she took that advice, even
it took a few years to get to the Inn.
Assistant Supervisor,
Presentations — Hotel Services
Tim Carter is a native of the Williams-
burg area, having grown up here and currently living in West Point, Virginia. He
began his career at Colonial Williamsburg
as a carpenter
in Hotel Maintenance
he has worked
in both the hotel and Foun-
but
She began her career at the Williamsburg
dation
Lodge
as a breakfast
tenure. He has enjoyed working and gain-
ferred
to the banquet
Inn as a server
chef, and
then
trans-
department.
From
to the Williamsburg
and has never
regretted
the
maintenance
teams
throughout
his
ing experience as a carpenter, journeyman
carpenter,
visor
crew leader
of maintenance.
and assistant
super-
That experience
has
�JANUARY
Bffr-
atit
helped
prepare
assistant
ALP
him for his current
supervisor
of
role as
presentations
with
responsibility for oversight of the carpenters
and
and I went
backstage
performance.
to meet him after his
Sammi had her picture
Restaurant.
taken
of ` Be the best
can be at whatever
itive attitude
2016
3
you do,"
that you
reflects
and willingness
his pos-
with him! She spoke with him! She was on
to do his job
to the best of his ability and see each task
to completion. Tim says he is continually
created
to watch the show she is still amazed
full
this
happened
thought
to her.
a $ 10 ticket
Who
would
would
have
Candy
thoroughly
enjoyed
working at Campbell's, considering it "A
very unique dining experience that we have
doud nine! To this day, when we sit down
painters.
Tim' s mantra
29,
O FIiLES
that
have
for our guests."
cirde,
back
Now
she has come
at the Design
Center
and
very busy working with her fantastic co-
such an
workers
impact on a young girl' s life ?" Evon says.
and staff across the Foundation
and
Hospitality. Candy enjoys both the behind the- scenes
and public
contact
of her job.
learning and believes that nothing is impos-
Candy says that one of the most rewarding
sible at the Foundation.
things is that all that we do at Colonial Wil-
His advice to new employees is to " Nev-
liamsburg is ultimately about the guests.
Her words of wisdom are: " Do your
er stop learning and working hard at your
job and with your team. Recognize that the
hest. Continue
pay, benefits and work environment at the
level possible and help preserve Colonial
Williamsburg for our future generations.
Foundation
are good. Focus
and you will have
a great
on these areas,
to contribute
Get into the new things
career at Colonial
Cynthia
the Foundation
is doing with programming, especially for
families. It' s exciting!"
Candy and Bill enjoy participating in a
variety of family things with their children,
Williamsburg."
Tim is devoted to his family of three
sons. They share in his passion for hunting
and saltwater fishing.
at the highest
Greczek
and enjoy their two rabbits,
she can participate
in the Colonial
Wil-
a
two dogs and
cat.
liamsburg craft shows two times per year.
She plans
to spend
granddaughters
more
time with her two
who are ages seven and 16.
One lives dose and one lives in Bristol, Vir-
ginia. Which means more travel! Cindy' s
husband
Sharyn
L.
Bob
retirement
Williamsburg
enough
of age
about
it to know
just
it. She realized
how much
when she was able to make her home here.
When
Evon
Evon M. Crittenden
Evon
and Arizona
Budget
Planning &
Crittenden
of the positions
has
enjoyed
each
she has held at Colonial
Williamsburg, and they all have provided
a learning opportunity and a path to establishing and continuing good relationships
with
fellow
employees
across
the Founda-
tion. However, being the treasury associate
for 16 of 25 years gave her the opportunity
to learn about the Foundation' s banking
needs
and
investment
endowment
strategies
and pension
for
George
accounts.
Evon
of the Foun-
and as close as Chesapeake.
The
rest live in New Jersey. The couple doesn't
see them as often as they would like, but
Sharyn is hoping retirement will allow them
that opportunity.
When her family was younger, free time
was rare. Now Sharyn has more time to en-
joy reading, cooking and is beginning to revisit her sewing projects. Some travel, particularly the two weeks Sharyn and George
took to visit all of the New England states a
few years ago, is a great memory for them.
Sharyn
the
says, " To date, I believe my greatest accomplishment was the migration
and her husband
married, they combined families ( six children total). They have four grandchildren.
Their children are as far away as California
M. Crittenden
Treasury Analyst — Financial
Reporting,
Sharyn
started
at the Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg Child Care Center as an assistant teacher and moved up to lead teacher.
When the YMCA took over, wanting to
continue
as a Colonial
Williamsburg
em-
dation' s daily cash function to a web -based
platform ( Online Treasury Manager) with
ployee,
SunTrust
allowed
lands Gift Shop. Presently, she is at Every-
the ability to manage cash
thing WILLIAMSBURG.
Sharyn says she
has the best of both worlds: meeting new
Bank.
the Foundation
This enhancement
needs effectively and to invest funds for a
better return. It was very exciting to be a
Originally from Ohio, Evon moved to
Virginia
with her husband Tim, at that time
a staff accountant
she worked part time at the Wood-
people from everywhere and still keeping in
touch with many parents and children from
part of that transition."
for Colonial
Williams-
the school.
She is always
thrilled
to hear of
their accomplishments as young adults. To
hear that they remember her and that she
burg. She began working part time for the
Foundation as an accounting associate in
has
the Proof department,
very special to Sharyn.
responsible
for ver-
shared
honor.
The
a small
part
parents
of their
and
lives
children
alike
years,
She soon transitioned
and
to a full -time
ask questions —
don' t ever
to! Also,
ing department.
Evon enjoys spending her free time with
family, which typically indudes watching
other. Relationships
lonial Williamsburg. And, most important
daughter,
for a very long day."
High
your
guests
be afraid
position as credit analyst with the Account-
Sammi ( a junior at Warhill
get to know
their
home
here
after
a job transfer.
Cin-
dy graduated from Christopher Newport
College
before working as an aerobics
ordinator
Center
for Riverside
and teaching
Wellness
co-
and Fitness
CPR for Williams-
burg Community Hospital. She came to
the Foundation as an aerobics instructor
and each
are a connection
to Co-
laugh! If we couldn' t laugh, it would make
Candace
at the Colonial Williamsburg spa /fitness
K. Hale
center. When asked to chair the Hospital-
ity & Courtesy and Safety committees for
hospitality operations, she had the opportunity to become more involved with other departments
and
colleagues
offered
her
an opportunity to expand her knowledge
base.
In a move to the Foundation
side,
she
served as accident investigator for Security
and Safety, and was then promoted to lead
the Safety department
and its operations.
Cindy is proud of being able to assist safety
operations
to move
further
ahead
and she
had the opportunity to work with some
wonderful colleagues. In particular, she is
proud
to have served
on the National
Fire
Protection Committee for 10 years. Cindy
says, " Safety operations are full of challenges and rewards.
When
I first came
to Colo-
nial Williamsburg, we struggled a bit to be
valued
on
a
par
with
some
other
However, we worked hard at helping employees to be more aware of safety, policies
and challenges
to decrease
across
serious
the Foundation
accidents
Sandra L. Holsten
Interpreter —
Bassett
Pennsylvania.
She had actu-
ally trained to be a nurse, like her mom,
but in the 1970s,
Williamsburg,
while
on vacation
and
over the last
few years. It was never boring."
and with Colonial Williamsburg. The history that Colonial Williamsburg
and work for the Foundation.
After
Millinery
Shop.
After the fashion trades merged, Sandy
transferred
to interpret (
coordinator)
and later
at Carter' s Grove
and re- opened
to the public
Bassett
Sandy is currently the lead interpreter
coordinator. Since the Collections,
vation
and Museums
division
the volunteers
Though
she has enjoyed
a great
her mother, a civil service employee.
Her
mother' s job brought the family of Candy,
two older brothers and four step -siblings
Before she came to the Foundation,
estate management
company. When that
she came
to work as a derk in
always have a bag packed to head ` East to
the Beach' for a day of fun, sun and relax-
feeling of pride and accomplishment, and
the Upholstery
she thanks
Inn. That job was an introduction
ation,"
making it great.
she
says.
her coworkers
and managers
for
the
one that continues
pactful
involves
his performance
to be most
her daughter,
a guest
and
When the actor Jesse Williams ( Jackson
Avery) of ` Grey' s Anatomy'
in a performance
came to share
with members
Cynthia Greczek
im-
in one of our programs.
of our Af-
rican American Interpretation staff, Sammi
Shop at the Williamsburg
to her
now - husband
Bill, who works in Materials
Management
Of all the memories she has of her years
at Colonial Williamsburg, Evon believes
and
Couldn' t stand
Director, Safety — Security, Safety
Bus Operations
Since retiring late in 2015, Cindy Grec-
makes
deliveries
Packets Court warehouse.
him
from
Candy says she
when
we first
met.
Now after many years of marriage and three
children,
I tolerate
him much
better."
Candy left the Upholstery Shop for an
zek is spending more time exercising ( in
fact, a lot more), working at her beaded
administrative
jewelry hobby and making crafts so that
server
Schadler
position
in 1993,
and
with Chef Hans
then
at Campbell' s Tavern
and
man-
worked
of those
all of the loca-
Candy Hale was born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Her father was retired military and
job ended,
with
Hall.
Conser-
began
at both
Colonial Williamsburg Company
is pleased
she will leave
as
sites.
with husband
that
serve
until 2003.
Staff were moved to the newly refurbished
Candy worked in accounting for a real
so I
14 years
in nursing, she moved to the area and began
her career working as an interpreter at the
scheduled
choice in coming to work for Colonial Williamsburg. As she plans for retirement, she
I love the beach,
embodies
started a dream for Sandy, always a colonial
history buff —to someday switch careers
aging Wetherburn's Tavern and the Thomas
Everard House, Sandy has coordinated and
Candace K, Hale
School), play field hockey or softball depending on the season, visiting son, Brian,
a senior at Virginia Tech and spending time
Tim. "
in
she fell in love with the area
to Virginia.
Sharyn always knew she made a great
Hall
Sandy Holsten was born and raised in
northwestern
operations.
Design Center Coordinator --
deposit.
Tavern
Cindy's father worked for the Department of the Army and her family made
are
Advice Sharyn lives by and hopes others
may subscribe to as well: " Even after many
from Shields
of their
is an
encoding checks for the Foundation's daily
ifying deposits
dance
when Bob retired,
yardwork!)
and community
spirit
complex in New Kent, Virginia.
as a child of four or five years
she loved
and
and they love the low maintenance ( no
Sharyn Ford moved to Williamsburg
from New Jersey over 25 years ago. She first
and remembered
ago
things like the ballroom
into a 55+ community
Sales Associate —
came
four years
lessons they enjoy. Cindy and Bob moved
Sharyn L. Ford
Everything
retired
they are looking forward to fun as a couple
Ford
as a
and Huzzah!
Sandra
L. Holster
�JANUARY
tions, many of her fondest memories
Carter' s Grove.
are of
and Sean Penn.
assisting the curators and exhibits staff in
behind -the -scenes work, helping put up
exhibits and setting up for functions. The
King' s Arms Tavern
She shook hands with Mr.
Her
Lea Johnson
people
was born in Philadelphia,
favorite memory is of portraying Molly McCrea, the mistress of Carter' s Grove, during
tours of the house
business.
and for special
Christmas
evening programs.
When not immersed in history, Sandy
enjoys baking, traveling, working on genealogy and spending time with her family,
her cats and dog.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my years at
Colonial
Williamsburg,"
some
advice
employees: "
here.
to
Sandy says, and
new
Remember
and
when
If you see Colonial
a
Williams-
burg through the eyes of our guests, you
not only
give
them
what
they want
and need, but you will also keep up your
own
enthusiasm
Thanks
for this wonderful
place.
School
She worked
with
a degree
as a medical
in
Words
office sec-
retary to gain experience
after graduation.
Lea came to live with an aunt in Wil-
Arms Tavern.
She enjoys
Lea' s daughter
with are an added
worked
for eight
years
has Lea' s four grandchildren —
three
all those girls!" Her son Leroy worked at
the Williamsburg
Lodge for several years
and currently lives with his mother in Wil-
your
work
outside your normal job
For years, Willie was a long- distance
runner and particularly enjoyed half marathons. He has recently renewed his interest
at
girls
throughout
I leave, they won' t miss me, they'll miss my
Joseph
before
and a boy. Lea says, " The boy can't last with
can
work."
Magyar,
Jr.
marrying and moving to Georgia. She now
for the memories!"
from his
the most important part of your job. When
and " That has
Rashonda
shares
description. Be able and willing to help every department by being a good team player. Earning respect from your colleagues is
made my job more rewarding."
Campbell' s Tavern
as you
with something
the work and the
she says,
Willie
area — it's a good learning experience. Be
dependable and good at what you do. Try
not to say " no" when you're asked to help
bonus to her day.
Her managers have been very helpful to
Lea over the years,
of wisdom
as much
people she works with. The guests she is
to interact
pro-
long career include: " Try to get involved in
liamsburg, Virginia, and worked as a data
entry operator at Avon Fashions before beginning her long career as a cashier at King's
privileged
seasoned
you were
Forge Technical
that I work with are dedicated
fessionals who make the work very satisfying for me," Willie says.
Pennsylvania, and graduated from Valley
will
4
Lea R. Johnson
John Rhys- Davies
Rogers and chatted with Jim Lehrer.
guest
2016
Dining Room Cashier —
There, she met actors Nick
Nolte, Harry Anderson,
adds
29,
BO PRO IiLES
/
gmty
Joe' s other interests and hobbies take up
much of his time. He is a " home fixer -upper" and has done a lot of remodeling to
his own home. In 2014, with the help of a
friend, he finished
a complete
renovation
of
liamsburg.
Lea enjoys listening to music and her
his roof. " I just wanted
tastes run the gamut from oldies to gospel
to soul. " I sing in the car constantly
wood stove that he operates
Race in Virginia Beach. Outside of his work
and running, he provides transportation
sistance
for his first cousin,
as-
Ms. Belpree,
enjoys spending time with his fiance Ellen
Shackleford,
and roots for the San Francisco
He cuts all his own trees to feed his " greedy"
and
it takes
to see if I had what
in running and plans to run the Shamrock
to do that kind of work,"
Joe and wife Julie
49ers football
team.
Joe says.
24/ 7.
are active
in Leba-
people sometimes look at me strangely.
Maybe I don' t sing too well!" she says. She
non Christian
also likes to bake.
They both sing in the choir, and Joe is a
Her advice
faith
and
to others
personal
is grounded
experience: "
in her
Put
God
tenor
last
Church in Newport
who has
as a soloist
for the
For the last two years,
15 years.
served
News.
Joe has
first in everything you do and pray about
everything before you do it. Treat people
spent a week each year attending the Steve
Hurst School of Music at Lee University in
better
Cleveland, Tennessee. The facility sponsors
than
you would
treat
yourself."
Lea
believes success is " Being happy in what you
a weeklong
do and always
with
do your best."
performance-
classes,
dalities
concerts
training
and
other
module
music
mo-
each year.
Joe and Julie live in Williamsburg with
dogs, Daisy and Hannah.
Keith
D. Johnson
Willie E. Mason
Keith
Senior Custodian — Art Museums
D. Johnson
Director, Property
of Colonial Williamsburg
Management
Willie Mason' s family has lived in
Property Planning &
upper York County
Management
tion
because
of his love for museums
in the Skimino
area
for generations, and many members have
worked for Colonial Williamsburg. His
Keith Johnson's father was in the Navy
so he ended up in Virginia Beach. About a
year after graduating from Hampton University with a degree in architecture, Keith
had a choice between working for Colonial
Williamsburg or for the Navy in a civil service job. Fortunately, he chose the Founda-
sisters Josephine
Palmer
brothers
Palmer,
Palmer,
Robert
John
Floyd
Herbert
Palmer
man Palmer
department.
and,
all worked
Willie' s father
years
old and had
and
in the Landscape
three
lived to be 104
sets
of children.
April 13, Good Friday.
Currently, Keith' s mother,
sister and
the story of being among the " third crop
brother
his dad in
Ohio.
Carolina,
Keith has been married
and has two daughters
movies.
On weekends
when
Lea
years
and for vacations,
Keith likes
the
mysteries,
but
Joseph
Magyar,
Jr.
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Mechanical Trades
Joe Magyar came from western
a viable
Pennsyl-
seums
books
as he drives
back
Virginia.
the
home
in Newport
News.
his
During his career, Keith has held several positions planner,
architecture intern, space
manager
his current
of
position
Management.
real
estate
services
as director,
and
Property
He enjoys the latter because
When
he first
came
to Glouces-
ter, he worked for the Pepsi Cola bottling
plant for several years before moving across
enjoys
his position
Foundation
there
custodial
at the Art Mufor
department
and staff." Joe worked
had an employee
closed
Woodlands "
there.
His wife and daughters
had
small
roles in an electronic field trip, and he was
involved
in a commercial
Colonial
Williamsburg
and a couple of
photo shoots over
His advice
portant
to new employees: "
It' s im-
to like what you do and the people
you work
with. You should
always
be open
is a very com-
says. "
It takes
at
least five years to learn how everything
works across the board. ` Hang in' as a new
or seasoned
employee,
and you will be able
to take advantage of the many benefits and
opportunities
offered
as you learn
to love
this place."
Louella
appreciates
the relationships
she has built at the Foundation
past
25 years
and
over the
her colleagues,
zones."
Joe attributes
that I love and
she says.
department,
Louella
Carolina (
and her
that means
so much
She has oversight
accounts
for the
payable
and
is
from
between
Columbia,
the Outer
North
Banks
and
Raleigh), and met her husband Mickey
at North Carolina State. Louella was a
student honing her accounting skills, and
Mickey ran track. The couple married after
college and have now lived in the Hamp-
his lon-
ton /Newport News area for 35 years.
balance.
Joe is one of the original employees
take part in Colonial
initiative
Williamsburg'
with Thomas
to
They have four children: the oldest child
is a middle school teacher, one a senior at
s ed-
Nelson
Virginia
Commonwealth
University,
one
Community College, beginning in 1998.
a student
He earned
works for the Foundation as an administra-
an associate
administration
within
degree
in business
a few years
and has
to new challenges; especially those that help
you
degree
with
the knowledge
he has gained.
at Bethel High School and one
tive specialist in Development. They also
thought often about pursuing a bachelor' s
grow and learn."
Louella
her current role.
gevity at the Foundation to maintaining a
positive attitude and focusing on work life
ucational
the years.
Williamsburg
place,"
Merchants Square accounting functions in
in the Merchants
property with family as guests while it was
He also saw a part of
plicated
taxation
currently provides mechanical operations
and maintenance
for the Visitor Center and
to the public.
sis.
to me!"
Square maintenance area for 17 years and
the filming of the movie " Cold Mountain"
publications
that arrive in her mailbox on a daily ba-
work
follow-
ing his move. One of those contacts encour-
the early 2000s, the Operations division
to enjoy the
for
and deal-
worked for a local HVAC contractor
and he has had, he says " a satisfying career
doing work that directly affects our guests
It was a unique opportunity
in
the years before that. " I enjoy the opportunities I have to do many different things:
aged Joe to apply at Colonial Williamsburg
picnic at Carter' s Grove.
17 years,
filings
reading the volume of taxation
Colonial
and has been
figures,
accounting teams, are like a second family. " My job here has enabled me to do the
of the opportunities to meet and work with
In
with
ings with the Internal Revenue Service and
the water to Williamsburg. He made many
contacts in the Williamsburg area when he
people across the Foundation.
Keith has several favorite memories.
Bowl several
farm.
Willie
vania to Williamsburg by way of Gloucester,
from
her Silver
still lives on his father' s farm but
doesn' t grow many crops. He confesses that
he is too busy with his Colonial Williamsburg job and outside interests to maintain
most of his reading happens through audio and forth
she received
comfortable
ago.
Willie
family enjoys the outdoors and traveling to
see new things.
told
Louella Pittman genuinely enjoys
working with taxes. She says she is very
It Johnson
On most
weeknights, he enjoys spending time with
his family and watching favorite shows and
Virginia
of farmer' s children" ( as Willie himself is)
for 24 years
in college.
that his sister
Tax - Finance
Nor-
Willie
recalls
Assistant Controller —
Palmer,
by choice, his first day of work was Friday,
live in North
Louella 0. Pittman
and Julia Brooks
retired from the Williamsburg Lodge and
have two grandchildren.
Willie
E. Mason
Before
coming
to Colonial
Williams-
�i / /
6Cl, /2Cdr /
U
P2L4i
JANUARY
29,
2016
5
SIiLVER BPIW. /
LliPROO IiLES
Williamsburg' s place in history." History
is important to Terry as he has five ancestors, inducting Henry Adams, grandfather
Lodge,
relationship with the director of Compen-
of Samuel
houses
sation
arrived
burg, Louella worked as one of our Coopers &
Lybrand external
of the audit process,
and
Louella
Benefits —
in Finance —
auditors. As part
later
and brought
established
a
the controller
her considerable
skills to Colonial Williamsburg
and John Quincy Adams,
in America
of which signed
Perhaps
as a senior
who
on the Mayflower,
the Mayflower
that explains
three
Compact.
his love of and exten-
sive research with American history.
tax accountant.
Leisure time is precious for Louella, but
He gave up racing motorcycles — at one
Huzzah!,
Throughout
ing extends
and too dangerous.
her career,
Maria
he has participated
to her guests
relationships
For the past few years,
Delta Sigma Theta
Club-
Maria
still
feels
that
she has been blessed with having wonderful
and caring people as coworkers. This feel-
it became too expensive
She has a vigorous volun-
through
services.
loves to cook, especially for her family.
local restaurants.
teer schedule
as a cashier.
the Green and Gold Course
time, he raced all over Virginia,
and in North Carolina — when
cross- trained
and in banquet
she tries to make time for tending her flow erbeds and going to the movies and favorite
in Maryland
sometimes
Maria
Since those early days, she has worked at
and managers.
Maria's philosophy of "finding a little light
and making it brighter"
has led to strong
and friendships
with her col-
in metal detecting and once found an 1862
leagues at the Williamsburg Inn.
Spending more time with my family,"
five scholarships annually for students in
coin on a beach. He searches
Maria
the Newport News School System. She also
and spends some vacation time looking for
sorority' s scholarship
program
that grants
serves on the scholarship committee at her
church,
Sixth Mount
other
Zion Baptist Temple,
precious
metals
and
for gemstones
says when
also wants
artifacts
asked
about
her plans
retirement — when she decides
to explore
some
for
to retire. She
business
ideas
Terry is a third generation volunteer firefighter for James City County and partic-
Virginia.
she has and giving back to the community
ipated
in Hampton,
author, she says, " So long and thanks for
Time
Lucy T. Smith
with
the squad
and work
for almost
commitments
10 years.
played
a role
through volunteer
work. To quote a favorite
all the fish."
in curtailing his activities but he is pleased
lonial Williamsburg after graduating from
William and Mary with a degree in history. She started out as a hotel cashier at
the Lodge, worked
as a ticket monitor,
and
eventually transferred to the Visitor Center.
Lucy took some time off when her son was
born and returned
to have
served
for those
years.
Colonial Williamsburg
offers a real " cast
of characters," Terry says. " You meet a lot
of employees who make a real impression,
and the role(s) that they play here make one
interested in getting to know them better."
to work as a visitor aide.
Lucy has most enjoyed
meeting
our
guests and working with the " best and the
brightest" co- workers. She is particularly
fond of her time
spent
at the Peyton
Ran-
dolph House portraying Mrs. Randolph
and a lesser - known
character
Lilly. Lucy remembers
named
Mrs.
the opportunities
she had interacting as Mrs. Randolph with
interpreters
who portrayed
Mr. Speaker,
Mr. Wythe, the slaves — Eve and Johnny
and other members of the Williamsburg
Yvonne
P. Sheene
community. For Lucy, those interactions
made the community
Yvonne P. Sheene
eling orientation
Sales Agent —
Call Center
Yvonne Sheene grew up in a military
family and moved extensively during her
childhood before relocating to the Williamsburg area after her first marriage. A
friend
told her about
positions
at Colonial
Williamsburg and she began her career as
a server at the Cascades
restaurant.
Since
then, she has worked at Chowning' s Tavern
and,
with
the guidance
come to life. In fact,
being both a character interpreter and trav-
and encouragement
interpreter
have been her
favorite jobs. She says both positions have
given her a chance to converse with guests
on a deeper
level and on topics
years, she sang in a choir so she now sings in
the streets of Colonial Williamsburg when
of a strong mentor, she accepted promotion
to banquets supervisor, then guest service
she can. She tries to sing at least one song
per day in memory of Greg James, a be-
manager for the taverns. Yvonne briefly
She recalls
left
the Foundation
at Shields
Tavern
but
returned
and her current
to work
position
as sales agent at the Call Center.
clude her co- workers,
managers
She counts
two instances
memories ":
When
loved co- worker who died a few years
and guests.
as " special
guest
she was a guest service
in the taverns,
sic entertainer
a private
no one would
the country
mu-
Lee Ann Womack requested
table
that would
know
guarantee
who she was.
that
Yvonne
assisted in honoring her request and Ms.
Womack
was able to dine in her sunglasses
as
part of the 400th anniversary celebrations.
Yvonne
believes
that her passion
and
love of the Foundation is evidenced by the
relationships she has built during her 25
years here.
to
take
nities
She encourages
advantage
CW has
of the
to offer.
all employees
career
opportu-
As a former
avid
listened
our
our
her husband
three stepchildren,
and
to make
Her
purchased
ture vacations.
Windjammer
several
cruise in Maine,
ago.
liamsburg as a sales interpreter in the Prod-
Terry J. Thomas
ucts
1994,
Dining Room Cashier —
Williamsburg
When
she
was
five
old,
Historical
Maria
Venieris came to America with her family
from
Greece.
a restaurant,
gates
Her
grandfather
the Sanitary
of Fort Eustis,
established
Center
His career
department
has
cal interpreter, actor / interpreter and Nation
Builder.
Dennis
believes
that he has found
to those
the Patriot Printer whose paper supported
the patriot
extensive
in
the business. While Maria recalls that the
ground
restaurant had an outhouse, her family is
fond of pointing out the symbolism of just
how far they have come in this country.
inburgh,
two pizza
cause,
and has enjoyed
research
and life.
Like Mr.
Purdie,
Scotland (
Dennis
is from
Mr. Purdie
proud parent of a son who passed away in
2013, a daughter, a granddaughter and two
ton, D. C., area, Dennis happened
grandsons.
Parkway. " I was driving along and the sensation of American Indians floating down
When she joined Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg as a waitress at the Williamsburg
to the Williamsburg
the river alongside
in a
me. I thought `
a singing
feet."
the road overwhelmed
What
a wonderful
and his-
with Colonial Williamsburg!" he remembers thinking.
There are numerous everyday adventures
Terry J. Thomas
Maintenance
participated
and graduated
lumberyard
from
after high
in Dennis' s work
life
that
give
in trade
Bruton
High
school group members who are guests
here; work situations that involve and in-
and came
to
teract
with guests,
always
something
for Hospitality, routinely working with ca-
the privilege
to be part of what
ble, television,
Williamsburg
represents
myself,"
he says.
He enjoys
rooms
programs.
Orientation
Lucy Smith began her career with Co-
team
important
players
and
remember
and the opportunities
the characters
the guests are to our industry
and to the Williamsburg area. Twenty -five
years has been a good opportunity to help
in a small way to help preserve Colonial
what
the pace
how
he does
Colonial
and teaches. Den-
nis loves
Terry believes employees should " be
good
new
and interesting; the excitement that being
part of the 18th century brings to his life;
what he does
and HVAC
him
American Cream horse ( he' s every bit the
teenager!) for Revolutionary City presentations and on the streets for the many
He worked at a
school
to be' — and then I fell in love
pleasure: riding Cavalier, a rare breed
Worker —
Hotel Maintenance
Terry Thomas
place
to travel
area via the Colonial
is also committed to volunteer work with a
Lucy T. Smith
Fol-
lowing a trip from Scotland to the Washing-
local animal
Guest Service &
his
parents but he had " wandering
Colonial Williamsburg " trying to better
Traveling Orientation Interpreter
Ed-
served
apprenticeship there as well). Dennis says
he had a good upbringing with wonderful
quality time with her family ( she is planning
retirement for early 2016), and traveling. She
services.
of
restaurants in Williamsburg for many years
while her children were young. She is the
ride in Iceland.
School in Williamsburg.
and hospice
years
into Mr. Purdie' s back-
terbury Cathedral and a four -day horseback
classes
shelter
as a
also included
his niche interpreting as Alexander Purdie,
and worked
ran
In
and
working as a character interpreter, histori-
the back of the restaurant
and her husband
of the
years.
to the Research
Interpretation
aide.
serving in the military. The family lived in
Maria
as manager
for several
at the
Lunch,
which catered
and served
he transferred
visitor
Inn
years
division
Distribution
Maria Papadakos Venieris
torical
others that she fosters.
of more
years
She has participated
animal family is her four dogs and three
The future holds the promise
each person' s
Interpretation
vacation with a 180 -person choir in Can-
five grand-
a great - granddaughter.
guests
They both enjoy riding and taking adven-
Yvonne's large family includes two sons,
children
with
Retirement early next year may be in
Lucy's future. She plans to spend more
time with Skinandi, the horse Lucy and
ride."
a daughter,
and were awestruck
As Lucy looks ahead, she is excited
about the future for Colonial Williamsburg
and all the new things that are happening.
She encourages new employees to fully engage with
Historical
Dennis Watson came to Colonial Wil-
ago.
guests.
motorcycle rider, she sums up her career
this way, " It's been a wild ride, but a wonderful
Nation Builder —Research &
Randolph
visit a positive memory.
with no one the wiser. The second memory
is being privileged to see Queen Elizabeth II
when she came to Colonial Williamsburg
at the Peyton
the style. Sewing by hand and sketching are
hobbies Lucy enjoys and appreciates how
these activities help to start conversations
with
manager
a time
as she and others were singing a song in
rounds when two young children came into
the house,
Yvonne has many fond memories that in-
Dennis M. Watson
important
to learning about the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Lucy has pursued a number of hobbies
directly related to her work here. For many
and
and research
never
tires
he has
that
of
for
are so vital
to his position; having a wonderful boss in
Lee Ann Rose.
Maria
Papadakos
Venieris
Dennis enjoys horseback
riding, going
�631W4
BO PRO IiLES
/
to the beach and ocean — anything that
involves water. He also enjoys spending
dancer, occasionally plays pennywhistle for
junior dance programs and is currently a
time with wife Karen, supervisor in Stable
fifer in the Senior Fifes &
Operations,
who is celebrating
a 30 -year
milestone in service this year.
Get to know CW's guests in 1990
Drums Corps.
Chris began his career here as an inter-
Why did guests choose LW!
The majority
preter in the Gun Shop and later trans-
per
Three in five came primarily to visit the
ferred to the cabinetmaker
Historic Area
ten years in the shop.
where he spent
During
that time,
They traveled primarily in pairs or with
Half were interested
he completed an apprenticeship before ac-
life,
colonial
children
in 18th - century
decoration
and
cepting a position as a riding chair maker.
ings,
Chris constructed an 18th -century style
Windsor solo riding chair based on an
original
difference
Vernon,
the first
to be
architecture
furnish-
More than half visited here before
more about independence
at Mount
colonial
One - third expressed
between
or to learn
an interest
What do guests do when they get here?
in the
One in five stayed
the 18th and 20th
made entirely with 18th- century - type tools
and building techniques in Williamsburg
to view flowers, gardens and landscap-
in 200 years. When it was completed,
ing, or " touch, ask questions and par-
resentatives
from Mount Vernon
see it and commissioned
museum.
During
another
a research
came to
for their
trip to Italy,
Chris had the pleasure of locating and ex-
Four
Lord Dunmore' s coat of arms ( featured
the coach doors)
to Scotland.
while on a research
For the last eight years,
on
trip
he has
in five
stopped
at the
Eight in 10 purchased
ticipate."
One - fifth expressed
an interest
Visitor
a ticket ( 9 in 10
for first -time guests)
in folk
One in four bought a Patriot' s Pass
art and period art or to " study aspects
in depth."
One
in
four
visited
other
sites — Carter' s Grove,
What were our visitors
Wil-
Center
amining the original town coach Colonial
Williamsburg's Governor's coach is based
on. He also had an opportunity to research
in a Colonial
liamsburg hotel
centuries, to see and talk to craftsmen,
rep-
earned $ 30, 000 or more
year
like?
historic
Jamestown,
Yorktown, etc.
Most were between the ages of 35 and 64
Two
Most were married
the Pottery
Most went to college
One in five visit
in five shopped
at the outlets
Busch
or
Gardens
worked as an orientation interpreter to include
cross training to lead school groups through
town tours of the Capitol and Gaol. He' s enChristopher
IL Wright
joyed
most all of his work for various
but perhaps
Christopher
the highlight
tion of antique
R. Wright
fumiture
Pieces that are in use around
Historic Interpreter — Guest
Service &
Orientation
Chris Wright is originally from the Toledo, Ohio, area and came to Williamsburg,
Virginia as a " history nut" specifically because of Colonial
Williamsburg.
His im-
In his time away from work,
Chris
enjoys driving his 1931 Model A Ford
5- window
mediate family indudes his wife, Marcy,
A Ford
models
and their
the Foundation
indude many that Chris has made or helped
to make. " Those pieces are my legacy and will
live long after I'm gone," he says.
whom
he met at the Foundation,
reasons
was the reproducfrom our collection.
coupe"
dub.
with
the local
Model
He also flies radio- controlled
of World
War I and World
War
daughter, Lily Madelynn, of whom they are
very proud. Marcy is the dance mistress of
II aircraft, enjoys cowboy action shooting
long range metallic silhouette shooting
Colonial Williamsburg
and has worked
here for 28 years. Lily is an honor student
with
at Bruton
making and engraving powder horns in
High School,
has volunteered
at
the Wythe House for six years, is a colonial
a reproduction
high - wall
1885
single - shot
Winchester
buffalo
rifle),
and
the 18th- and early 19th- century styles.
Photo by Dave Doody
A Colonial Williamsburg employee held the door open for guests at the Visitor Center. The
goal of " Operation First Impression" was to exceed visitors' expectations for hospitality,
courtesy and service at the Visitor Center and throughout the Historic Area. The program
included a number of features such as " hospitality representatives" stationed at the Visitor
Center on a daily basis, improved orientation materials and more.
Operation First Impression leaves
imprint on CW employees
Colonial Williamsburg found their expectations for hospitality and courtesy were
exceeded
thanks
to a new program, "
pecially those who do not
The program, which started Aug. 6,
Colonial Williamsbtog photo
Carpenters Al Morris and Paul Temple nailed down individual planks on the Courthouse
floor.
to create a positive
employees
first
with
normally work
guests.
By having contact with guests, greeters
impression with guests by exceeding their
expectations for hospitality, courtesy and
got a better feel for who our customers
service at the Visitor Center. Hospitality
the many choices guests face when they
ficers were placed
Center
Courthouse
This benefits
who serve as greeters in several ways — es-
Oper-
ation First Impression."
1990, was intended
rotating basis, with duties assigned by divisional directors.
at the doors
of-
get here.
of the Visitor
Their job was to greet guests,
It also forces
open
them to become
Questions
are.
familiar with
such as " what
do I do
now ?" or " Can I walk to the Historic Area
the door for them and answer any questions
they might have about tickets, bus service,
awareness of the Courthouse itself, its status
department
and function in the community; how archi-
crafts to the Courthouse
tectural
features
in the Courthouse
its status and function;
opment
and
architectural
and how the devel-
sophistication
styles
reflect
of
neo-
classical
led to specialization
within the woodworking
trades.
It will be a brand new experience
the large
number
of people
their
skills
and
project including:
Cabinetmakers,
who
for us.
that we' re
tables
and Weavers,
who
books that will be displayed.
The
Printers
duced
books
legal
and
and
Binders
documents,
other
printed
likely go to group tours of 10 -15 minutes
each."
A variety of others in the Historic Trades
service
to our guests.
pro-
pieces
that
Blacksmith
penters
as well as nails,
and other
house.
who
hardware
produced
hinges,
not pictured:
Karen M. Barclay- Sales Interpreter, Post Office; Terry Bearisto — Tailor, Costume Design
who
registrar' s
plane irons used by 18th- century car-
The
Honorees
made
Later when
we' ll
on a
is the restroom/
and bookpresses.
Spinners
will be used in the Courthouse.
is higher,
Hospitality officers were assigned from
each of the Foundation' s 12 divisions
here ?" or " Where
drink machine /gift shop, etc. ?" are not un-
chairs, the chief magistrate' s chair, jury
The
expecting, especially during the summer.
We' ll probably start out with open tours.
the visitation
common. Finally, it serves as a reminder
that our number one priority is to provide
etc.
produced
the cloth used in binding the legal
We' re used to working outside. We' ll have
to see how we can effectively accommodate
The
contributed
from
restrooms,
Continued from page 1
Studio; Edwin W. Bryant — Maintenance
Mechanic,
Mechanical
Trades;
Mark B. Couvillon — Historic Interpreter, Public . Sites; Claude M. Jones, Banquet
Captain — Williamsburg Lodge; Mike A. Kirby — Guest Service Manager, Huzzah;
David Mellon - Exhibit Fabricator
Art Museums of Colonial Williams bur§ Thletta
M. Minns —Kitchen Utilityq King's Arms Tavern; Patrick T. Nee — Si,' Equipeno
the
locks
used in the Court-
ment Operator, Golden Horseshoe Gold Course; Linda C. Pusey — Cocktail . Server,
Williamsburg Inn; Domenic A. Saguto — Master of the . Shop — . Shoemaker' s . Shop;
John R. Shideler - General Manager — Williamsburg Inn; and Rodney Dale Smoot,
Interpreter — Magazine erMilitary Programs
�JANUARY
gOLrOVINI011W
LIAMSIDIRG
WEARS
29,
2016
7
AGO
Costumes enhance authenticity,
interpretation in Historic Area
Spatterdashes,
sers,
smocks,
sleeved waistcoats,
curved
brim hats
trou-
were
not
the types of dothing Colonial Williamsburg guests expected to see on our costumed employees.
Over time these items
Anderson and his shop.
To achieve their interpretive
objective,
blacksmiths from the Anderson Shop teamed
up with the costume design group, Barbara
Black, Nancy Glass and Sandy Bradshaw.
and more were phased into our colonial
The team shared information they had
wardrobe.
gathered
Guests
to the Anderson
on clothing and appearance in the
Blacksmith
18th century. Primary documentation for
Shop noticed a number of subtle differences in dothing worn by the tradesmen
working there. Blacksmiths at the shop have
been outfitted in new clothing that more
the project came from 99 original engravings
accurately reflected the period of the shop' s
operation around 1780.
This change was the first step in what
will be an ongoing effort aimed at supporting one of the Foundation' s seven - year
objectives "
to
strengthen
the
education
program" by making the best use of our
resources
in interpretation
and
historical
This goal, according to Sally Queen,
manager
of the
Costume
Design
at the DeWitt Wallace
Gal-
D. C. Textile curator Linda Baumgarten also
provided
design
details.
Additional information about workers'
clothing came from advertisements for
runaway slaves. These ads gave somewhat
detailed descriptions of the dothing worn,
and deportment
for all costumed
The project was born in 1985, when the
Planning Team estab1780 — for the An-
derson Shop. This date, though somewhat
later than the period represented
through-
out the reset of the Historic Area, was chosen based
upon
information
as did the quotations
describ-
ing various tradesmen.
Production of new dothing began in
June 1989 and was finished in January.
The
Interpretive
valuable
information
employees.
the timeframe-
provided
Center,
terpretation of 18th- century dothing, accessories
Public Store requisitions
and in-
was to enhance the authenticity
HAPO
inal garments
lery and the DAR Museum in Washington,
colors and materials used. James Anderson' s
research.
lished
from the book, "Eighteenth Gunfounding,"
by Melvin H. Jackson and Carl de Beer.
Information was also provided by orig-
about
James
project
continued
in 1990
with
the
Colonial Williamsburg photo
The Five- Diamond Award was given to the Regency Dining Room for excellence
in dining in 1990. Pictured from left are: Marla Shahee, Regency Lounge waitress;
Lewis James, Regency Room waiter; Russell Rosenau, sous chef; Charlotte Johnson,
Regency Room captain; James Owen, AAA; John Hallowell, Inn general manager;
William Swann, sous chef Alvin McLaughlin,
restaurant manager; Hans Schadler,
executive chef; Brenda Wallace, Regency Lounge captain; and Audley DaCosta,
Regency Room captain.
re- costuming of four groups — the visitor
aides and staff at the Anthony Hay Shop,
Magazine
and Music Teacher' s Room.
We have about
1, 050
people in cos-
tume today. To make a major change like
this and do it in a quality fashion is going
Regency Room received
AAA Five Diamond Award
to take time," Sally said.
The Williamsburg Inn added some
diamonds
to its five -star crown
The American
Automobile
in 1990.
Association
AAA) awarded the Regency Room its
coveted
Five- Diamond
Five- Diamond
Award
Award.
The
recognizes
ex-
cellence in the total dining experience.
More than 6, 700 restaurants
were
The Williamsburg Inn Regency
Room
joined
other prominent
restau-
rants at the pinnacle of dining experiences:
Maile
the Dining
Restaurant,
Chicago;
Room, Atlanta;
Honolulu;
Ambria,
Grill Room, New Orleans;
Augourd -` hui, Boston;
Four
Seasons,
New York; Le Bernardin, New York;
inspected by AAA. Fourteen were se-
Le Bec Fin, Philadelphia;
lected nationwide.
on Turtle Creek, Dallas; French Room,
The restaurants
were
graded on a number of points includ-
Dallas;
ing quality of staff, menu, food, wine,
The Inn at Little
room
service
and
The Mansion
South Street Cafe, Dallas;
Washington,
and
Wash-
ington, Va.
atmosphere.
CW offers programs just for kids
In 1990, Colonial Williamsburg
educational
programs
geared
offered
toward
chil-
dren and their families.
ipants in the program receive instruc-
tion on their projects. They talked
with
Programs at the Geddy House induded:
Children and Family Life. Junior inter-
guests
about
what
they
were
working on. An adult interpreter
present
to provide
more
was
information.
preters demonstrated some of the family
Children' s Lessons.
activities of their 18th - century counter-
about 18th - century education through
parts. Guests
interpretation
received an interpretation
on the life of children,
Colonial Williamsburg photos
Photo top) Peter Ross, master of the Anderson Blacksmith Shop, wore a suitcoat modeled after an 18th -century original that hangs in the James Anderson House archaeological
exhibit. The fine cut and fabric of the coat were typical of clothing worn by prosperous shop
owners of 1780. ( Photo bottom) James Anderson' s diary noted the use of soldiers during the
Revolutionary War. Hunting frocks, like this one worn by Ken Schwarz, were common attire
observed
a typi-
Participants
Children
learned
and hands - on activities.
were
given
short
lessons
cal activity such as needlework or pen-
on writing with a quill pen, ciphering
manship, and then took part in a variety
of 18th - century games.
exercises, playing a board game or trying a dance program.
Eighteenth- century Stitching. This
program is primarily an instructional
dass on 18th - century sewing. Partic-
for soldiers.
Admission
into
children' s programs
the Geddy House was induded
nial Williamsburg ticket.
at
in a Colo-
Music lovers enjoy these programs
Colonial Williamsburg
provided a vari-
ety of musical diversions for the entertainment
of
guests.
Programs
Wren
Chapel
recitals.
and interpretation
Presentation
of 18th - century
keyboard music by music consultant
James Darling. ( Year- round)
Fife and Drum
Marches.
Light- hearted
con-
and
the 18th century. ( March – December)
A
re- enactment
18th - century
military
presented by Cliff Williams and the
Williamsburg
of
retreat
the
using
Madrigal singers. ( April
June and September –
October)
Governor' s Evening Music. Costumed
musicians
Fifers
march the streets of the co-
lonial capital, playing military music of
Retreat.
Concerts.
certs of vocal music from 200 years ago
induded:
drummers
April, October and November)
Capitol
presented
of baroque
an
elegant
instrumental
music. ( April –
June
and
and
event
vocal
October –
November)
Summer offerings ( June – August)
A Family Introduction
to the Fifes and
period military music, by the Senior
Drums.
Fife and Drum
tary music history is prepared and why
fifing and drumming is important to
the life of Williamsburg in the 18th
and August –
Military
Corps. ( April –
June
October)
Music
Concerts.
Live pre-
A brief overview
sentation of music as used during the
war for American independence by a
and 20th centuries.
section
18th- century ceremony
of how mili-
of the Fife and Drum Corps.
Reveille. The Fifes and Drums beat the
of reveille.
�i / /
6Cl, /2Cdr /
U
P2L4i
COOWSWAVAbLLIAllitG
JANUARY
29,
2016
8
41iY4EA iitArGO
1990 in Review
Inn receives 13th
CW receives
350, 000 bequest
Mobil Five -Star rating
The
Mobil
Travel
Guide
awarded
Five - Star rating to the Williamsburg
in 1990. This is 13th consecutive
Inn received
the guide' s highest
a
Inn
year the
Colonial Williamsburg
quest of approximately $
Richard A. Popham
Popham
award.
In North America, a total of seven hotels
received a be350, 000 from
of Charleston,
was best known
Ohio.
for his work as
plant manager of the Manhattan Project at
earned the Mobile Five - Star rating inducting the Bel - Air Hotel, Los Angeles; Car-
Los Alamos,
lyle Hotel,
World War II. He died Feb. 5, 1988, at the
New York;
Four
Hotel, San Francisco;
Miami;
Mansion
and Stanford
Seasons - Clift
Grand Bay Hotel,
on Turtle
Creek,
Court, A Stouffer
Dallas;
Hotel,
San
Francisco.
All the star - rated
establishments
listed in the 1990 Mobile Travel
were
Guide.
N. M., where he was in charge
of production of the first bombs during
age of 74 and left no survivors.
Professor
death,
emeritus
Popham
at the time
had taught
of his
for 36 years
in
the botany department at Ohio State University. He wrote two textbooks on plant
anatomy and more than 40 papers that were
published in scientific journals.
A longtime
Hans Schadler named
Chef of the Year"
Hans
Schadler,
lonial
executive
Williamsburg
Inn
American Academy
friend
of the Foundation,
Popham left the bulk of his estate to Co-
chef at the
and member of the
of Chefs, was named
Williamsburg,
according
to Ken
Wolfe, director of planned giving. The gift
was used to support the Foundation' s educational
Colooinl Willinmsbo. g photo
David Brinkley received a special gift produced by Historic Trades staff in honor of
his role as chairman of the Raleigh Tavern Society.
programs.
Chef of the Year" by his peers in the Virginia Chef' s Association at the 1990 awards
banquet held in early January.
The Virginia
ally selected
Chefs Association
annu-
one of their own as Chef of
the Year to recognize individual efforts in
several
Job Fair held March 12
The
fourth
annual
Colonial
9 a. m. — 7 p. m. at Commonwealth
to learn about other areas around
dation,
current
and future
Shields Tavern wins
and opportunities
landscape
In 1990,
honors
Shields Tavern won an Honor Award in
Virginia
Architectural
chapter
of Landscape
was
given
Design
from the
of the American
Architects.
to the entry
Society
The honor
which
awards
ries. A total
Of those,
were
given
of 38 entries
28 entries
were
were
catego-
received.
received
in Cat-
egory 1; only Shields Tavern received
Honor Award. The entry was judged
an
on
and overall significance
the environment
In 1990, the Historic Area put on a
series of new
programs.
Character
inter-
preters from the Company of Colonial Performers
said these programs
added
another
of
A Look Behind
the Scenes.
Employ-
ees were invited to speak to a character
interpreter
about
the research,
devel-
to
opment and techniques
Russell Tabb receives
the
AH & MA certification
people
involved in
of the past.
Hotel Administra-
effect
of an
illness
on
an
Of Maidens, Wives and Widows. Char-
Recipients
acter interpreters
of this honor demonstrated both industry
Grieving for Miss Betsy. Young ladies,
as portrayed by character interpret-
worked
ers,
manager
from the Educational
completed
this
a series
Institute
the loss of their
beloved
birth. This experience
touches
on the
intimate details of childbirth and early
in 1977 and
infant
courses
care.
Employees and family members are ad-
year.
mitted
on a space
presentation
National Council members
Colonial Williamsburg
chef John Kogel-
He took his
first test in Atlanta.
He
didn' t pass two of the practical baking exams, but he did so well on the Federal
to
that
he was
retake
the
used
invited
back
Law
to Phoenix
test.
the
association' s recipes,
products and machinery. He was tested on
breads,
of
a
available
valid
basis
employee
dough,
puff Danish,
coffee
and tea
with
the
Employee of the Year
For the second
son,
a front
Inn, won
Fife
and
Corps
Association' s Front
Motel
Employee
Desk
and
inated
supervisor,
of the
Kris
Margie
Jackson,
for the award. "
nom-
I know I can
count on her, and more importantly the
guests can always count on her for anything."
Along with the plaque, Kris used a specially marked parking spot at the Governor' s Inn that said " Front Desk Employee
across
the country, the council helped stimulate
in
Colonial Williamsburg's role in historic
and interpretation.
President Charles Longsworth extended
School
Hank
seniors
Wells,
Don
bass;
received
a
Kranbuehl,
and Tad
unveiled at Visitor Center
A plaque honoring Colonial Williamsburg benefactor John D. Rockefeller Jr.
How-
at the Visitor Center in early
Roger Thaler,
vice president
of external
of Colonial Williamsburg' s major contributors,
had
requested
Mr.
Rockefeller
be
ard, guitar and vocals. All have been mem-
recognized
bers of the senior corps for three or four
community.
Thaler and architect Joe Poole began de-
years.
We wanted
to play a concert
some experience,"
to get
Hank said. " It worked
for his financial
support
signing the John D. Rockefeller
to the
Jr. memo-
rial. The quarter -ton marble stone is a very
out to be a charity event, and we chose to
unusual
invitations to members who served a three -
give the proceeds
Italy The design, which is based on the
year
natural thing, to give something back after
black marble
getting
feller Plaza in New York City, was approved
term
and
were
eligible
for a second
were invited to join in the
debates
of the period,
the puppet shows, auctions by candlelight.
They could talk with Capt. Stewart, Mr.
Employees
got an additional
10 percent off merchandise purchased at
the store.
Costume Swap Day
held Oct. 12, 1990
The
Costume
Design
Center
held
its
second annual swap day on Oct. 12, 1990.
Employees had the opportunity to trade
in that piece of clothing that doesn' t quite
match the rest of their wardrobe.
were part
High
appointment.
held to show guests the meeting of the
merchants of the colony, as it happened in
The rules were simple.
of the Year."
and goals
drums;
Oct.
6 -7, 1990. The continuing celebration of
the Prentis Store's 250th anniversary was
Items
to be trad-
ed must have been deaned and belong to
give back
Drum
booths
entertainment
nial period.
Hotel
affairs, learned that Walter Annenburg, one
preservation
18th - century
Greenhow or John Prentis about the colo-
the Virginia
the corps of which they are members.
Cellar 201 is comprised
of Lafayette
of and interest
and
Store came
interpreters,
year in a row, Kris Jen-
dors, telling about the Foundation's mission
awareness
The yard next to the Prentis
alive with character
clerk at the Governor' s
desk
served as Colonial Williamsburg
an increased
at Prentis Store
fun of the economic
pass.
to Fife and Drum Corps
The
and
ect took more than one - and - a - half years.
Kris Jenson named VH &MA
Rockefeller plaque
Band members
Joe Cammacho
October 1990.
The band gave $ 300 from a local concert to
and other foundations
F & PM painters
rings, cakes, decorating, muffins and pies.
anthropic support. Members of the council
corporations
foand
Merchants Exchange
in early March 1990.
was unveiled
February.
of audiences.
culture
in the Retail
special gift from the local band, Cellar 201.
By providing liaison with individuals,
material
Phil Moore constructed a full- size mock up
and showed it to Mr. Annenburg. The proj-
to identify and solicit new sources of philambassa-
for ideas to parallel
antiques,
the employee.
act as CW ambassadors
The Colonial Williamsburg National
Council, a new advisory group, was formed
to assist Colonial Williamsburg by helping
to a variety
a forum
on
the Garden Symposium.
Year.
In an Increasing Way. The women of
the family, as portrayed by character
interpreters, prepare for an impending
of the
in hotel operations
of five advanced
rums
after
Kris'
Williamsburg Lodge and assistant manager
of the Laundry.
He earned a diploma
mourned
friend.
at the Governor' s
as assistant
portray 18th- centu-
lives.
for 27 years with Colonial Williamsburg in
a variety of hotel and restaurant positions.
Inn, he served
needed
Employees
ry women during three stages of their
experience and academic achievement in
hotel operations.
Prior to his appointment
rum. He observed that the Foundation
newest master baker
routine while the mistress is ill.
the Educational Institute of the American
Tabb
in that
John Kogelman becomes
John
18th - cen-
tor, the most prestigious award given by
of the award,
of the Ra-
to continue
One of Brinkley' s most important
contributions to Colonial Williamsburg
was the suggestion of the History Fo-
exam
tury household, as character interpreters portray members of a family
endeavoring to maintain their daily
Russell Tabb, manager, Governor' s Inn,
At the time
was chairman
He agreed
Baker' s Association Master Baker' s program
When Sickness Strikes. Employees see
Hotel and Motel Association.
Brinkley
position.
man was one of eight graduates
dimension to the phrase, " living history."
and the profession.
a Certified
years
Don't miss these programs
creating
was named
25
the world. He served on only one hoard
in his long career — Colonial Williamsburg — and the Foundation was the only
organization for which he raised money.
about
the work in their department.
several criteria inducting quality of design,
functional success, context or relationship
to surroundings
on hand to tell Job Fair visitors
after
and respected television journalist in
Looking for a special treat?
represented
in four
and pro-
grams had booths set up with representatives
1990,
He was constantly sought for board
service, perhaps the most widely known
advancement.
departments
1978.
10,
service.
job openings,
for career
30 different
the Foun-
leigh Tavern Society since it began in
on Nov.
award
the most outstanding
advancement
within
the profession
of landscape
architecture.
The
David Brinkley retired from the Colonial Williamsburg Board of Trustees
Hall.
This was an opportunity for employees
areas.
Landscape
David Brinkley retires from CW Board
Williams-
burg Job Fair took place March 12 from
to the corps. It seemed a
so much out of the experience."
Andes
black granite
monument
shipped
situated
from
at Rocke-
Employees
traded items that
of the allotment
only.
All swap day participants registered to
win the door prize —one of the following
18th - century
which
could
from their
garments
of their choice,
be exchanged
regular
for
allotment —
doak, jacket and petticoat,
one
item
gown,
coat,
waistcoats
and
breeches. The winner received this item by
Dec. 1.
New
items
offered
in
1990
were
dis-
played in the lobby and induded:
Caps and Wool Caps,
Sept.
Mes and Ladies' Trimmed
20 -
13 — 20
Hats, Sept.
27
Shirts and Shifts, Sept. 27 —Oct. 4
Waistcoats
and Short
Gowns,
Oct.
4
11
The swap was sponsored by the Costume
Design Center Costume Committee.
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
CW News
Description
An account of the resource
<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>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 1, January 29, 2016
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2016-01-29
Description
An account of the resource
"Silver Bowl Special Edition"