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Grant allows RHI employees to pursue professional development options
Front - line employees
historical
in the research
interpretation
division
and
have
the
Our interpreters have many interests
and talents,
which
opportunity to pursue professional develop-
interactions
with visitors,"
ment opportunities in new ways.
Wolf, interim vice president
Regular,
non - exempt,
ry staff members
with
non- superviso-
direct
interpretive
contact with guests are eligible to apply for
grants of $400 for professional development
activities
including
courses,
seminars,
programs,
presentations
programming,
conferences,
research
related
projects
to current
and
or planned
exhibits or interpretive
sites
Awards may be used for, but are not limited
to, travel, tuition
sion,
meals
and
expenses,
general
museum admis-
shine through
historical interpretation. "
create opportunities
in their
said Ted Marisof research
and
in a year of receiving it. After complet-
and Ken Schwarz.
employees
These new grants
for professional
Grants
are
awarded
twice
How dearly has the applicant described
his /her professional
from qualified
How realistic is the proposed
of representatives
departments
ob-
research
division
Applicants
presentation
Applications
and
activity,
historical
are asked
and
submit
to give a
should
be
a two - page
submitted
to
Anjella Russell through interoffice mail at
Want
schedule
for activity completion?
will select award
development
the
RCH or arussellgcxgforg.
How does the activity benefit The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation?
November.
committee
development
jectives in pursuing the activity?
Oct. 15. The fall grant will be awarded in
in
report.
activity?
How dearly has the applicant stated
The
spring grant will be awarded in May. Applications will be accepted for the fall grant by
A selection
short
the proposed
growth
a year.
ing the professional
interpretation
Criteria for receiving an award includes:
that will benefit staff and our guests."
recipients. Current committee members are:
expenses.
Mazy Carter, chair, Cathy Hellier, Susan
Gilliam, Stewart Pittman, Joyce Henry
to
know
research
the
and
more?
Employees
historical
from
interpretation
division can review the Frequently Asked
Questions
and download
an application
on
the Intranet at http: / / tranet / istoricarea/
i
h
should use the award with-
RHI /index. htm.
Chowning' s Tavern re -opens as
authentic 18th -century ale house
throughout the Historic Area.
By Barbara Brown
Communications Manager
Benjamin
Franklin
proof that God loves
Our
once
said "
Beer
us and wants
is
us to be
Historic
Trades
tinsmiths
at
the
Anderson Armoury site have created tin
wall
sconces
which
add
to
authentic
happy." Returning guests to Chowning' s
Tavern are going to be very happy indeed.
look of the interior,"
Chowning' s opened for the season, reimagined as an authentic 18th - century ale house
a. m. and remains
with a new menu, hours and decor.
dude shepherd' s pie and light fare served all
Alewerks Brewing Company has created
three craft beers based upon
Photo by Chuck 1 .
hg
Maggie Furey -Moore teaches guests about African- American literacy at the Peyton Randolph
House this spring.
beer
recipes from the 18th century. Old Stitch,
Dear
Old Mum
and a brand
new
selection
cocktails,
other beverages.
root
beer,
soft
drinks
and
In the arbor garden behind
the tavern, a hill- service bar and dining ta-
at Randolph House April 1
The African -American
pretation
ensemble
perience
at the Peyton
to include
history
reinvigorated
Randolph
litera-
in
know
ask questions
House
found
about the importance
Virginia and the nation, the relationship
African -American
largest
slaves
and
their
status
as the town' s
slaveholders.
The
tional
tivity
Randolph
model
program
for
tion of American
the
freedom
and historical
Stephen
Seals,
be
a na-
House
and
stration
of
interpretation.
the
tour was developed
ensemble
who
work
enslaved
Rene
the
Hutton,
who
took the
interpreters
which
focused
the
new
from
their
house
tour
on the 28 slaves who worked
in the Randolph
Three
feedback
to create
household.
people
is that
to paint
research,
the interior
structures.
interiors
were
ment
of Historic
we
finishes
What
much
thought,"
Architectural
tion. " So, we have repainted
had
Menu changes
in-
day, including pork sliders, flatbreads, corn
chowder,
trenchers
such as Welsh rarebit
and
salads.
Favorites
are still found on the
menu, as are Chowning's famous desserts.
We' re located
in the heart
of Colonial
Williamsburg' s Revolutionary
Seth Farrell,
director
City,"
of Historic
said
Area hos-
pitality operations. " We invite guests to stop
in any time all day long, whether for a full
meal, a refreshing drink or a dessert. The
atmosphere
at Chowning' s is informal
and
of
welcoming, but the authenticity of the tav-
we' ve
ern that people have come to love remains
bright-
said Matt
DepartPreserva-
the interiors
to
intact."
New beer tasting
events, "
Beers
in the
Burg," are tentatively scheduled for May 23,
June 20, Aug. 8 and Sept. 19 from 4 -7 p.m.
demon-
Africa
and
in Virginia.
in the arbor garden. The featured
brewer
the event
Company.
from Benjamin
Guests
color palette,
sewing.
Sewing was
in
the
Randolph
household
Moore' s WILLIAMSBURG
the ceilings
are painted
hard-
wood putty, mimicking whitewash, and
the woodwork is now a rich cream called
moved
biscuit.
from
The dark finish has been re-
the floor, which
ed to look as if the boards
has been treat-
are unfinished
as
is Alewerks
will taste
Brewing
10 different
beers,
for
includ-
ing Old Stitch, Dear Old Mum and a third
beer Alewerks created exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg. Tickets for the event are
25.
For
those
who
want
to
enhance
the
experience, light fare to accompany the beer
tasting will be available for purchase during
they would have been, even though they do
have a protective coating."
the event.
A display cabinet inside the entrance
to the ale house holds archaeological frag-
tivity shows guests what types of vegetables the enslaved at the Randolph site
site.
Stephen
co- manages the African- American historical
interpreters,
from
music
ments
liamsburg ticket locations or by calling 855296 -6627 or online at http:// www.colonialwilliamsburgcom/ plan/ calendar/ beers- burg/.
serving their masters
with the
on
Thanks
about
and similar
also
open until 11 p. m., with
required.
African American gardening. This ac-
pro-
said. " They have been around a long time.
They are experts at this."
and
This
and their personal
needs.
We gave voice to our interpreters,"
Stephen
of
on
a very important part of the lives of the
help of the African- American historical interpretation
brought
African- American
grams were introduced on April 1.
The house
more
has
Webster, director of the Grainger
bracken
house
new
was
the different sounds
how it influenced
to the Ran-
The
music.
explores
the enslaved
development
interpretation —
demonstrations.
impact
foodways
African - American
program
the
ac-
no reservations
better represent these findings. Using paint
vice president
said there are two components
tour
what
This
Virginia.
manager in the public history department,
dolph
examines
foodways.
African- American
interpreta-
and slavery," said
Ted Moris - Wolf, interim
research
will
historical
taverns
Square.
of the tavern
er than we previously
literacy among the enslaved.
to their
of
Market
interior
a makeover. "
cy in 18th- century Virginia. They will
see demonstrations of handwriting and
ex-
the Randolph' s prominence
The
to learn about African- American
interthe
bles overlook
said.
Chowning' s now opens daily at 11: 30
are served along with other beers, Virginia
wines,
New interpretation launched
authentic
Matt
the
would
and
have
grown
for
the
from the excavations
of tavern sites
Tickets are available at all Colonial Wil-
household
themselves.
Colonial
Williamsburg' s African- Ameri-
can programming is made possible by the
generous
ment
support
for
Richard
Marilyn
the
of the National
Humanities,
D. Parsons,
L.
Brown,
Mr.
Douglas
the
Endow-
and
Mrs.
N. Morton,
Norfolk
South-
ern Corporation, the Charles E. Culpeper
in the house
were
of Eu-
Endowments
in Arts
and
Culture
of the
Altria
Client
ropean descent," Stephen said. " Ninety per-
Rockefeller
cent of the people in the household
Services, AT &T, Philip Morris, Dominion
were of
African descent. It only makes sense to focus
the story on the majority of the household."
The second
tation
component
is demonstrations
the courtyard
behind
of the interprethat take place
the house.
Guests
in
can
enjoy five types of programs:
African -American literacy. This program presents an opportunity for guests
Foundation
Brothers
Fund,
and IBM.
Want to know
more? Colonial
Williams-
burg employees may take the house tourfrom 9
a.m — p . Tuesdays through .Saturdays and
5
experience
the activities
p. m Tuesdays
from
9 a. m — 4:30
through . Saturdays.
may enter the site with a presentation
id CW ID.
Employees
ofa val-
Photo by Chuck Reusing
Is lay& Jacobs, J epb Sz l owski and Kansranrine Pietronum ( from left) welcomed guests who
wanted to enjoy the newly revamped Chowning' s Tavern. Its interior, hours and menu items are
new for the spring.
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ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Four employees awarded Gonzales Field Experience Fund scholarships
This spring,
awarded
to
four scholarships
Colonial
Summer
were
Williamsburg
School
ployees from the Mary and Donald Gon-
Derbyshire,
zales
fordshire,
Field
Experience
Fund.
The
fund
provides individual grants of up to $ 5, 000
for continuing education opportunities for
non -management
employees
within
of the English
try House, Sussex,
em-
Coun-
Notthinghamshire,
Bedfordshire
and
Hert-
Britain, in July 2015.
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
the
public history, historic trades, historic sites,
selection
historic
in the spring of 2007, the fund has provided
vation,
events,
coach
collections,
departments.
and livestock,
museums
Recipients
conser-
Cari
museums
Margaret
Kreidinger
Lankford
Aislinn
Patricia
Lewis
In 2006, Colonial Williamsburg
Silence
a $ 250, 000
audio visual techni-
cian,
of Castine,
collections,
servation,
for an online
and
course
to learn
gland
School
of Metalwork,
Auburn,
Maine,
planning and implementation of digi-
2015.
Patricia Silence, conservator
of muse-
tal signage
Aislinn
um
interiors,
digital
systems
Margaret
er,
signage
and
the project
in fall 2015.
Lankford,
landscape
senior
for
Lewis,
apprentice
blacksmith,
historic trades, for the basics of engrav-
garden-
department,
gift from
Maine,
Deborah
a longtime
received
S.
Pulliam
friend of the
con-
study of English and French gardens
and the Chelsea Flower Show in May
about
Since its initial award
grants to 79 employees.
and landscape
are:
Cari Kreidinger,
committee.
exhibitions
collections,
ing for the blacksmith at the New En-
the
in August
ums,
to
2015.
and
historic
conservation
attend
the
and
64th
muse-
Attingham
Gonzales family and former Colonial Williamsburg employee, to establish the fund.
Pulliam established
of the late
Donald
the fund in memory
Gonzales,
retired
Colo-
nial Williamsburg senior vice president, and
his wife Mary, a musician and community
activist,
who died in 2011.
CW armourer receives hands -on training on 18th -century firearms
Justin
Chapman,
the armourer
in Co-
the repair and construction
of 18th- century
lonial Williamsburg' s military programs,
obtained funding from the Gonzales Field
weapons to the many guests who visit daily at the Magazine and the James Anderson
Scholarship
Fund to attend lasses at the
National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.
During instruction at the Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green on June
Blacksmith
4 -12, 2014, Justin received approximately
65- 70 hours of hands -on training. Master
ous photographs,
gunsmith
ing some of the information he received
during his summer training in Kentucky.
Justin believes his training will also increase
in
the
Mark
traditional
Silver,
a full- time
decorative
art
artisan
of sport-
ing firearms from the 17th, 18th and 19th
After
Shop and Public Armoury.
his
return
to Colonial
Williams-
burg, Justin prepared a detailed manual on
Rifle Stock Architecture,
including
numer-
which he shared with staff
in military programs and armoury, outlin-
centuries, as well as 20 other experienced
the knowledge
teachers
with.
from throughout
conducted
the lasses.
the United States,
Justin
learned
the ba-
The
of the other staff he works
Gonzales
Field
Experience
Fund
sics of making and repairing 18th - century
weapons, including musket stocks, and now
has a better understanding
of how these
provides individual grants of up to $ 5, 000
for continuing education opportunities for
weapons were built during colonial times.
public history, historic trades, historic sites,
Justin was acting armourer five years prior to accepting the position
of armourer,
which he has held for six years. In his po-
sition, he deans and repairs military small
arms and cannons used for programming in
Photo by Chuck Reusing
In his position, Justin Chapman cleans and repairs military small arms and cannons used for
programming in The Revolutionary City, military programs and evening programs.
the Revolutionary
City, military programs
and evening programs. He also is now better able to translate his knowledge regarding
non -management
historic
vation,
events,
within
coach and livestock,
collections,
departments
employees
museums
to pursue
the
conser-
and landscape
educational
oppor-
Want to know more? The Magazine
is open
tunities.
daily. Tor more information on the Gonzales
Scholarship Flinch visit http: / i/ntranet /about
cw/ gonzalesfund/
GonzalesTieldExpFund.
htm.
John Coke Office serves as workshop for CW's wigmakers
The John Coke Office is now a workshop
for Colonial Williamsburg's wigmakers.
Situated between King's Arms Tavern and
Shields
Tavern,
this
new location
has sever-
al beneficial uses to Colonial Williamsburg
employees.
We maintain
450 hairpieces —
more than 600 wigs
both
synthetic
and
and hand-
made. Our current inventory can be seen
on display at the Wigmaker Shop and on
the heads of our Colonial Williamsburg
employees," said inventory clerk Jessica
DeMarco. " Ninety percent
of our wig and
hairpiece inventory is now being maintained
This
and stored
is a definite
at the John
Coke
improvement
Office.
for us here
at the wig shop, since last year our inventory was spread out between three different
buildings."
The Wigmaker
Shop provides two differ-
ent types of wigs for employees --
synthetic
1.
wigs which
handmade
are made of
synthetic
which are constructed
hair and
of human,
goat, yak or horse hair. Employees wearing
these appear
in a variety
of programs
in-
2.
Photos by Chuck Reusing
Colonial Williamsburg' s Wigmaker Shop now has a workshop at the John Coke Office. ( 1) Situated between Shields and King' s Arms Taverns,
the office provides a place for Jessica DeMarso to maintain inventory for the Wigmaker Shop. Employees who wear wigs can also pick them up
in a location without interrupting an interpretation. ( 2) The John Coke Office also allows master wigmaker Betty Myers and other wigmakers the
opportunity to make synthetic wigs. They make handmade wigs at the Wigmaker Shop.
cluding Electronic Field Trips, The Revolutionary City, evening
programs
and plays,
as well as special events such as the Governors'
Palace balls.
One interpreter
can have
as many as seven wigs depending on how
many characters he or she portrays.
The John Coke Office has a pickup desk.
When the employee picks up or drops off a
wig at the desk, the barcode or wig number
is entered into their inventory system which
can track the wig issuance, style and basic
information of that item.
acter
styles,
photos,
head
employee
drawn
style
diagrams
and
up to a week to set and style. Now with the
new work space at the John Coke Office,
Master wigmaker Betty Myers, journeymen wigmakers Regina Blizzard and Terry
we are able to have more than two to three
Lyons,
Coke Office, servicing wigs has become
wigs drying or setting at a time which in-
Turpin all have work stations set up in the
easier. "
creases productivity."
John Coke Office. In addition, Betty has
her office upstairs in the building.
more
On
than
average
we wash
40 -50 wigs
and
restyle
a month,"
Jessica
said. " The whole process of washing and
redressing a basic style is usually two days.
We wash and air dry our wigs overnight
so we don' t damage
them
with
heat.
After
The new space also helps with checking
wigs in and out of inventory. " The good
thing about having the pickup desk in a
separate building from the Wigmaker Shop
is now Colonial Williamsburg employees do
not have
char-
hours or up to four hours for a more com-
maneuver
for re-
plex style, like a formal ladies design. Our
Jessica said. " They can easily drop off or pick
up an item within a few minutes."
information,
measurements
Jessica
With the additional space of the John
said.
they are dry, restyling can take one to two
I maintain the employee files that keep
track of basic
samples for matching purposes,"
even
hair
full bottom' or high society wig can take
to interrupt
around
an interpretation
guests
or
to pick up a wig,"
The
tween
and
apprentice
wigmakers
wigmaker
rotate
the Wigmaker
Debbie
work shifts
Shop
be-
and the John
Coke Office, which is closed to the general
public.
Want to know
mare? Employees
can
learn
more about 18th- century wigmakingat theWig-
nraker Shop daily except Tuesdays and Saturdays.
A valid CWID
is required foradmiozon.
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HOSPITALITY / PRODUCTS
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NEWS
Gift ideas for Mother's Day 2015
Room service employee receives perfect score
from Leading Hotels of the World
As you plan
gifts for the special
and grandmothers
that
in your lives,
mothers
remember
wwrawilliamrburgmarketplace.
com
of-
fers a range of specialty giftware with unique
18th - century inspiration.
The WILLIAMSBURG licensing team
has created two Mother's Day gift guides
it will be promoting on social media until
May 10. The gift guides will be available online
at
www. facebook.
comlwmbgbrand
wwrapinteresecorn/ wmbgbrand
can
be
purchased
online
and
All
and
in
items
Colonial
Williamsburg stores. The gift guides include
the following items:
Under $ 50
handle, stippling and handsome silhouette
are all derived
from
Colonial Williamsburg'
ceramics
in
s archives.
The WILLIAMSBURG Magnolia mug
from Andrea by Sadek and the Magnolia
Blossom kitchen towel by India Overseas capture the beauty of the magnolia.
Over $ 50
The
color
and
design
of
the
WIL-
LIAMSBURG Day Lily pillow by Michaelian Home are inspired by botanical prints in Colonial
Williamsburg' s
rare books library.
The
WILLIAMSBURG
mini
wreath
A WILLIAMSBURG bird house by
Chinoiserie vase by Global Views is
Campania
copied
historical
International
evidence
that
is based
points
on
to the
from flower
vases
used
on des-
sert pyramids in the Governor' s Palace.
use of these distinctive homes for small
The
nesting birds in 18th- century Virginia.
elry box by Reed & Barton is inspired
by a chest of drawers in Colonial Williamsburg' s furniture archives.
WILLIAMSBURG
Gardenscape
Toile
plates from Andrea by Sadek are based
Photo by Scott Watson
WILLIAMSBURG
Hunter
Jew -
on watercolor paintings of the Historic
Our WILLIAMSBURG
Area created by a local artist.
hurricane shades by Reed & Barton of-
The
A Williamsburg Inn employee was recognized on March 31 for a perfect score for room
service. Robert Lukasiak was noted for his " engaging and personalized service." While
Robert was picking up trays, he noticed a guest who he had served earlier. Robert used
fer a new stylistic
design
of our WILLIAMSBURG
the guest' s name and asked how the guest enjoyed his breakfast. John Sitideler, general
teapots kitchen towel by India Over-
reproduction
manager of the Williamsburg Inn, presented him with a certificate. Established in 1928 by
several influential European hoteliers, Leading Hotels of the World has 426 hotels across
seas
The artwork
incorporates
silhouettes
of teapots
twist
Blair Pedestal
on our classic
hurricane.
on the WILLIAMSBURG
in Colonial Williamsburg' s collections.
ed States. This organization allows only hotels that meet high standards for quality and
distinctiveness. To be considered for inclusion, a hotel must be in the luxury category and
Imperial Blue trumpet vase by Motta-
The
the globe. The Inn is ranked 17th in the worldfor customer service and fourth in the Unit-
hedeh China &
WILLIAMSBURG
Levingsron
Pitcher by Park Designs is part of the
newly introduced Tarpley Collection.
The pitcher's overlapping strap work
meet the most exacting standards with respect to accommodations, service and cuisine.
Co. is reproduced
from
18th - century Chinese export porcelain
in Colonial Williamsburg' museum archives.
Easter on parade for Colonial Williamsburg' s hotel guests
1.
Photos by Carole Moore
2,
Colonial Williamsburg celebrated several events on Easter Sunday. ( 1) Colonial Williamsburg' s Fifes and Drums performed at the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites to kick off the
Easter Egg Hunt. ( 2) Snuggles the Burry met Woodlands employees Darin Coward, Deanna Boyar and Kristin Wagner ( left to right) and families for the Easter Egg Hunt ( 3) Brittany
Pietro helped young guests decorate cookies with colorful sugars at the Williamsburg Ian. Guests packaged their creations in treat bags to take with them. ( 4) Guests met Mr. and Mrs. Easter
Bunny in the Oval Garden. ( 5) The Williamsburg Lodge hosted Easter Brunch Buffet in the Virginia Room. Employees who exceeded guest expectations included ( from left) Dennis Jenkins,
Tom Enron and Sharon Charity - Brown.
4.
5.
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APRIL
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WHAT' S HAPPENING
Nominations are being sought
for Eugenia Corrigan Award
Nominations are being sought for the
2015 Eugenia
This
annual
trative
high
Corrigan
award
professional
standards
pitality
and
honors
who
the adminis-
has
best
modeled
of professionalism
courtesy
over
the winner
administrative
year
as
employed
position in any division
of the Foundation. They should:
Demonstrate
exceptional
ministrative
will be announced
Nomination
forms
in
ad-
through
boards,
the
In-
cwforg or 7163.
winners
velopment,
are:
Karen
McKee,
2014; Eve Otmar,
and Products,
2013;
Regina
De-
Hospitality
Isaac,
Hospi-
2012; Racent DaCosta
Dowdie, Human Resources, 2011; Karen
Smith, Research
responsibilities;
are available
bulletin
tality and Products,
skill
at the
tranet and from Human Resources - jllayd@
Past
be individuals
in an administrative
submitted
support staff event in June.
Foundation - wide
Williamsburg.
will
all nominations
This year' s honoree
and hos-
the past
exemplified by the late Eugenia Corrigan
during her 38 years of service to Colonial
Nominees
from
by the deadline of 5 p. m., Friday, May 22.
Award.
and Historical Interpreta-
Work in collaboration with team mem-
tion, 2010; Catherine
Wood, Hospitality,
bers
2009; Diane
Research &
and
other
Foundation
colleagues
across
to meet priorities
ter a positive
and supportive
the
and foswork
en-
Consistently display a high level of integrity and professionalism;
Understand,
Photo by Damell Vemle
Eleanor Edwards accepted her Silver Bowl from Colonial Williamsburg President and
CEO Mitchell B. Reins at the dime: in January. Silver Bowls are given to employees who
have reached 25 years of service.
Foundation
cus,
2008; MaryAnn Goode,
External
2007;
Affairs,
of guest
collaboration
foand
stewardship / accountability.
All nominations
panel
Stacy Smith,
Brenda
Swann
and a
will determine
Fi-
Wagnitz,
Hospitality, 2005; Davelin Forrest, Historic Area, 2004; Susie Davis, Historic Area,
Marie
Caulford,
2002;
Selena
Phelps,
Jane Lloyd, Human
Henegar,
Strategic
Collections
Collections
Projects,
Hospitality,
Resources,
1999;
1998; Pat Waters,
and Museums,
cia Miles, Hospitality,
2001;
2000; Velva
and Museums,
Bettie Byrd, Education,
will be evaluated
of judges
2006;
2003;
and exceed One
expectations
communication,
confidential
koea
support
and,
Histori-
cal Interpretation,
nance,
vironment;
Hudgins,
1997; and Mar-
1996.
Pe&
iy
Vegetarian
options
for tavern menus discussed
Edwards works to sate guests'
appetite for menu options
EMPLOYEE NAME:
WHAT
Eleanor Edwards
Cook
Williamsburg
Lodge
YEARS
I DO
TO
IMPROVE
GUEST EXPERIENCE: "
POSITION:
V, Traditions
OF SERVICE: "
at the
I have
with The Colonial Williamsburg
been
Foun-
THE
At Traditions,
we are always very sensitive regarding
any dietary restrictions our guests might
have as they dine with us. This may include a gluten free diet, for example,
or
dation for 25 years, beginning in March
even a vegetarian
1989 when
ing on the buffet lines, I also try to en-
I started
the Williamsburg
ployment
area,
has
as a broiler
Inn. All of my em-
been
in the food service
and I have also worked
Green
rants,
and
cook at
Gold
Golf
at both the
Course
restau-
as well as at the cafe in the Art
Museums
I have
of Colonial
been
Traditions
the
cook)
gage our guests in conversation,
asking
them if they have any special requests or
how they like their food to be prepared.
We make a very conscientious effort to
please all of our guests
who dine at Tra-
ditions."
Williamsburg.
cook V ( lead
for about
diet. When I am work-
at
three- and - one - half
years.
MEMORABLE
EXPERIENCES: "
Re-
ceiving a Silver Bowl at the January dinner based on my 25 years of service has
WHAT I DO: "As the cook V at Tradi-
certainly been the highlight
tions,
service career thus far. I was able to bring
I set up the breakfast
buffet line
of my food
each morning, beginning at 7 a. m. I
my mother
also prepare
very proud of what I have accomplished
breakfast
the a la carte
food
menu.
items
from
I work five days
throughout
to the dinner, and she was
my career. In my 25 years,
schedule so my work week does vary. I
I have also been honored to serve many
special guests during their visit to Colonial Williamsburg, such as basketball
also organize
legend
each week, and my day begins at 5: 30
a. m. until 2 p. m. I work on a rotating
staff each
and direct
morning
the food service
and also prepare
the
food for the luncheon menus each day
as well. Our luncheons begin at 11: 45
Michael
Course
ed.
I also
breakfast
assist
has end-
in the preparation
and luncheon
meals
of
he played
and Judge Joe
I also was one of the first cooks
employed
at work
period
when
Brown when he dined at the Lodge.
a. m. and end at about 2 p. m. I remain
until the lunch
Jordan
golf on the Gold Course
at the restaurant
Golf Club
and I initiated
when
to be
at the Green
it first
the herb garden
opened,
there. We
for any
had many repeat guests who dined with
room service orders that we receive in
us at the Green Course, and one particu-
the kitchen."
lar diner gave me a piece of jewelry that
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: " I
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In March, Colonial Williamsburg executive chef Rhys Lewis held a workshop to discuss
vegetarian options for guests with the chefs in the four dining taverns - Campbell' s,
Chowning's, Ring's Arms and Shields. He encouraged the chefs to think creatively. For
instance, grains such as farro, quinoa, wheat and barley provide flexibility in preparing
vegetarian dishes. Chef Rhys also discussed other diets such as gluten free and dairy free
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had been in his family for many years as
love preparing the food for our guests
a token of his appreciation
for the excel-
who dine with us at the Traditions
lent service I had provided
him through
and
putting smiles on their faces as they eat
the
years."
their meals. I always try to go above and
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT " Re-
beyond any expectations they might
have while dining at Traditions and pre-
ceiving a Silver Bowl for 25 years of service has been the highlight of my Colo-
pare the best meals possible
nial Williamsburg
for our din-
ing guests, both local residents as well as
our guests who are staying at the Lodge.
I also enjoy the people that I work
with, especially the apprentices
have at the Lodge. We work
as a team in preparing
buffet
line
and
the
that we
together
the food on our
menu
items.
Our
and
buffets
Saturdays
each week are extremely pop-
ular,
on both
Fridays
luncheon
and we have a lot of repeat
guests
for these buffets. I enjoy seeing many of
these guests who return regularly for our
buffets."
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INTERESTS /HOBBIES: " I enjoy bike
riding, although I recently had surgery
on my ankle. I also like to garden at my
home and enjoy an occasional game of
bowling."
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<p>The <em>Colonial Williamsburg News</em> was the official newspaper of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Publication began November 1940 under the title <em>The Restoration News</em> and was published under that name until February 1942. The title changed to <em>The News of Colonial Williamsburg</em> from February 1942 to May 1950. The name changed again in May 1950 to <em>Colonial Williamsburg News</em>. It is often collectively referred to by the abbreviated title <em>CW News</em>. Production switched to a digital-only format in 2018. The newspaper ceased production in 2020.</p>
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<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>
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