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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
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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
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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,
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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
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12. 5"
They are $ 50 each; onelight
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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.
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at
871-
class
I have also
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depending on their schedules. We work
tation interpreters to enable our guests
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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
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book of
and
pating in special events and marching
up Duke of Gloucester Street.
ers discuss how they research and create
characters,
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loading and firing of artillery, drilling in
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