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INFORMATION ABOUT COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS
JUNE
22, 2017
VOL. 70, NO. 11
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A
new celebration
This publication is recyclable.
of "
Light
and
Liberty" marks the nation' s 241st
birthday this Fourth of July
Colonial Williamsburg marks America's
birthday with a full day of fun this Fourth
of July, culminating in an all -new celebration of " Light and Liberty," saluting the
nation
with
a soundtrack
of patriotic
songs
to accompany free fireworks over the Gov-
It's like watching a ballet and the fireworks
are the dancers," said Schermerhorn, whose
own birthday falls on July 4. " Everyone
should feel their personal American story
being celebrated."
Shields
Tavern
Breakfast
Celebration
ernor' s Palace.
Independence Day is a spectacular day
of fun and fireworks every year at Colonial
Photo by Darnell Vennie
Young guests can navigate a hay maze during the new family program, Patriots at Play, behind
the Peyton
Randolph
House.
with Thomas
Prior to the reading of the Declaration of
Williamsburg, but for the nation's 241st we
at
revolutionaries
a casual breakfast experience with Thomas
Jefferson (
president
and
CEO
of Colonial
bors and guests from around the nation and
back in time
Colonial Williamsburg invites revolutionaries of all ages to grab their tricorn hats
and head to the Peyton Randolph site for
activities,
period
games
and
craft
activities.
So many families are drawn to Colonial Williamsburg so that their youngest
members can experience amazement at the
ticketed guests fun, hands -on activities that
first encounter
immerse children in 18th -century life.
Our guests take joy and inspiration in
Ramona V. Hill, Colonial Williamsburg
journeyman cooper and Patriots at Play su-
the
pervisor.
immersive
experiences
distant past, whether by hand -crafting a toy
with a new friend in costume, or in their
with a lamb or calf," said
Programs change daily throughout the
These interactive, hands -on activities are of
summer. The kids' program features hands -
greatest importance for our youngest guests,
on
Williamsburg
offers
experiences:
Hay Maze and Hay Climbing Adven-
Mitchell B. Reiss, president and CEO of
plore and find their way around a hay
maze. The Hay Climbing Adventure
ture. Children will be able to self ex-
encounters
allows
of
to clamber
on the bales.
It also doubles as a seating area for stoChild's Log Fort /Playhouse. Colonial
Williamsburg' s carpenters are constructing a log fort with pre -cut logs for child See Patriots at Play, page 4
animals of Colonial Williamsburg' s Rare
Breeds Program, 18th -century agricultural
Diversity
children
rytelling.
with the coach and livestock
and
Martha
Jeffer-
be a chance to mingle with the Jeffersons in
a very casual relaxed setting. At 9 a. m. Mr.
Jefferson will invite everyone to walk over to
rector
will remain with guests who will be escorted
of Signature
Events
Bill
Schermer-
horn, who joined Colonial Williamsburg in
2016 from Macy' s Inc. An alumnus of the
College of William &
Mary, Schermerhorn
served as creative director for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and 4th of July Fireworks,
winning two Emmy awards during his tenThe new program kicks off at 9 p. m. and
is inspired by the words of Thomas Jeffer-
the Capitol and watch as he reads the Declaration
of Independence.
Mrs. Jefferson
there at 9: 15 a. m.
The menu includes
Chesapeake
Bay
Crab eggs benedict with a chervil hollandaise, Rappahannock oysters au gratin, breaded chicken roulade with Virginia ham and
goat
cheese,
scrambled
eggs
with
garden
chives, applewood smoked bacon, country
sausage links, Southern biscuits and gravy,
and skillet -fried potatoes with bell peppers.
son, who wrote in 1795 that " Light and
many of whom are encountering the past
with wonderment for the first time," said
Colonial Williamsburg. " In Patriots at Play,
children and their families can enjoy inspirational fun and create memories they will
carry with them for a lifetime."
Activities awaiting young guests include
Smith)
bration of America' s enduring story."
This year's fireworks display, " The Lights
of Freedom," is the first led by Creative Di-
ure of more than three decades.
every day.
Colonial
Kurt
son ( Nicole Brown). As guests arrive they
will be greeted by our staff and escorted to
their seats. During the breakfast, there will
world to join us for a new, reimagined cele-
the new, daily family program, Patriots at
Play. This interactive program, which celebrated its grand opening June 17, offers
one -of a -kind
-
Independence, guests will be invited to have
B. Reiss,
other, reminds
us why our core mission
remains so vital, and we invite our neigh-
Play takes young
8 a.m., Shields Pavilion
have a special treat in store," said Mitchell
Williamsburg. " This day, more than any
Patriots
and Martha Jefferson,
A choice of beverages —
Liberty go together." It is accompanied mu-
grapefruit juices, coffee and tea — as
sically by " The Lights of Freedom," a medley of 18th -century and popular Americana
songs with the title selection co- written by
Schermerhorn and Grammy award -winning composer Doug Katsaros. This year' s
recorded score features performances by
Colonial Williamsburg musicians and by
pastries and muffins will be served. Cost is
chilled
orange
and
well
as
76 per couple or $ 38 per person.
The Reading of the Declaration
of Independence, 9: 30 a.m., Capitol
Circle; noon, Courthouse;
and 8: 50
p. m., Palace Green.
On July 25, 1776, the Declaration of
The Gentlemen of the College, a William &
Independence
Mary a cappella group.
liamsburg. This news arrives only a few weeks
is read to the citizens
I believe the music completes the show.
See Fourth ofJuly, page 2
AARFAM collections seen in " America's Folk Art"
By CW Contributor
Some pieces are pure whimsy, others are
The AARFAM, however, defines its col-
Halpert acquired the piece, it was believed
completely
from the 1700s through today by amateur
exhibition
Halpert in the early 1930s. At the time Mrs.
lection of American folk art as objects made
of Wil-
to be a portrait of the charismatic 19th -cen-
useful.
for
tury Congregationalist clergyman Henry
to be featured in "America' s Folk Art," cele-
their own pleasure or needs or for sale to the
Ward Beecher. It has since been identified as
brating the 60th anniversary of the Abby Al-
common person.
One thing is certain: All of the objects
drich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum ( AAR-
or
professional
artists
and
America' s Folk Art"
will
tradesmen
illustrate
ob-
a stylized version of a famous 19th- century
German statue of the 16th- century theologian Martin Luther.
FAM) highlight an art form as culturally
jects created across the country from the
rich and diverse as America itself. Through
Northeast
approximately 50 objects that include furni-
and date from the 18th to the 21st centu-
given to Colonial Williamsburg to be on
ture, sculpture and paintings made between
ries. The exhibition will offer case studies of
view in " Americas Folk Art" is the " Liber-
the 1700s and the present, the country' s
oldest, continuously operating institution
a variety of works of art on the themes of
ty Enlightening the World" weathervane, a
inspirations, recycled materials, whimsy and
copper- and -zinc alloy piece probably
popular art. Another section will pay tribute
to Abby Aldrich Rockefeller through a video
and display of some of her original pieces.
From its inception, the Abby Aldrich
in New York between 1900 and 1910. At
ing a popularity resurgence. The exhibition
Rockefeller
duced fresh, current designs. In this case,
opens July 1 and remains on view through
the finest examples
December
said Laura Pass Barry, Juli Granger curator
the Statue of Liberty, which then was a
fairly recent addition to the New York sky-
solely dedicated to the collection, exhibition and preservation
of American folk art
will showcase why this art form ( historically
aimed chiefly at the middle class) is enjoy-
2019.
to Oregon,
collection
Another
the South to Midwest
represented
of American
some
of
folk art,"
the
time,
of
Mrs.
in order
and to encourage
Rockefeller' s
to remain
made
competitive
new business,
ervane manufacturers
objects
weath-
periodically intro-
of paintings, drawings and sculpture. " This
line and, when dedicated in 1886 had cre-
sionary collector, recognizing the merits of
exhibition
ated
everything from contemporary art to tra-
the sustained growth of the museum collec-
the inspiration for this weathervane.
ditional folk art as early as the 1920s. It is
entirely fitting that we celebrate her contri-
tion over the past six decades through a vi-
deterred by the fact that the figure had insufficient horizontal elements to be turned
the 60th anniversary of the museum named
sually rich and dynamic display of material."
Among the many star pieces in " America's Folk Art" is " The Preacher," a carving
in her honor," said Ronald L. Hurst, Colo-
made of butternut and white pine made
nial Williamsburg' s Carlisle H. Humelsine
probably) in Indiana, ca. 1870, by an un-
chief curator and vice president for collec-
named artist. Mrs. Rockefeller purchased
A featured painting in the exhibition is
tions, conservation, and museums.
it from the famed art dealer Edith Gregor
See " America' s Folk Art," page 2
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller was a vi-
butions to the American art world in this,
celebrates
our founder' s vision and
an outpouring
of national
pride,
was
Un-
effectively by the wind, weathervane makers counteracted the deficiency by mounting the lady on an arrow having a weighted
point and broad feathers.
Colonial Williamsburg photo
Artist Vollis Simpson of Lucama, N.C., creat-
ed the " Ice Cream Scoop Sculpture" in 1955.
It features
paint
on metal
with
a reflective
coating and plastic film. It is a gift of Ellin and
Baron Gordon.
�JUNE
22, 2017
2
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Adams"
Jefferson &
two days only
Kimball Theatre
at
The compelling story of two celebrated founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson and
John Adams, and one astute first lady, Abigail Adams, returns for encore performances. "
Adams" will be presented
Jefferson &
at Colonial Williamsburg' s Kimball Theatre
7: 30 p. m. July 1 - 2.
The
live
the original
stage
production
features
all -star cast of Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg's renowned character historian
Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson, actress
Abigail
Schumann
as Abigail
Adams
for
returns
and
the popular Sam Goodyear as John Ad-
during the early days of the republic, extending through two wars with England,
and closing with their fateful death date
on the same day, July 4, 1826— exactly 50
years after the signing of the Declaration of
Independence. The play reveals the compelling political debates and passionate personal beliefs that helped shape America at its
founding and continue to remain relevant
today.
General admission to this stirring production is $ 18 for general admission
and
15 for seniors and students. Advance tick-
ets are available by calling 1- 800 -HISTO-
ams.
Written by Howard Ginsberg, the play
RY.
Colonial Williamsburg photo
Thomas Jefferson ( Bill Barker), Abigail Adams ( Abigail Schumann) and John Adams ( Sam Good-
For more information, call ( 757) 5658588 or visit www. kimballtheatre. com.
year) return to the Kimball Theatre with two performances
Schwaben Creek Valley, an area settled by
ica's Folk Art" is a fireman' s parade hat, made
ma, N.C. This colorful confection, which
Germans
ca. 1850 in Philadelphia of pressed felt with
moves with the wind, is studded
paint and gilding. In the 18th and 19th cen-
cream scoops and metal stars cut from cast-
late in
and by German immigrants, a distinctive
style of decoration was used by a handful of
local craftsmen during the 1830s and ` 40s:
life in the magnificent scenery of the Pacific
Northwest.
tells
the story
friendship
of the
turbulent
between Jefferson
52 -year
and Adams
Adams."
of "Jefferson &
America' s Folk Art"
Continued from page 1
Wallowa Lake," an oil on canvas by Stephen W. Harley ( 1863- 1947), painted in
Oregon between 1927 and 1928. Harley,
who was born and raised on a Michigan
farm, found his artistic expression
He never married
and remained
on the Midwestern farm through both his
from southeastern
Pennsylvania
with ice
turies, volunteer firemen often named their
off, reflective highway signs. Before World
companies after heroic figures. The Decatur
War II, he moved houses as a business. After
six petal, stamped red and yellow flowers
Fire Company of the Frankford District of
and the use of symmetrical birds flanking
Philadelphia
so honored Stephen Decatur,
the war, he and friends opened a machinery
repair shop. Between the two jobs, he col-
the central flowers.
In a chest of drawers
a young naval lieutenant whose daring ex-
lected myriad metal, industrial and trans-
parents' lifetimes. After their deaths, Harley
became increasingly restless and hostile to
the confining lifestyle represented by farm
made in 1831 of tulip poplar, yellow and
ploits in the Tripolitan War ( 1801 - 1805)
portation scraps that eventually became the
white pine and paint to be shown in " Amer-
caught the public' s imagination. Show hats
basis for marvelous sculptures and whirli-
ica's Folk Art," the flowers framing the case
like
gigs.
life. In the mid 1920s, he set off to visit rela-
and birds on the drawer fronts show the
turned out for parades and musters, both of
tives in California
characteristic
this
one
were
worn
when
companies
It wasn' t until after he retired at age 65
the
these being festive occasions on which com-
that he began to create wonderful
panies vied for the approval of the crowd by
displaying spiffy, colorful attire and immac-
wind- driven pieces of all shapes, materials
him, and he made it the subject of four of
lowest drawer are depictions of praying
children, probably copied from very similar
his five known oil paintings, all of which are
examples
ulate,
ers- by. This piece is one of his smaller cre-
in the AARFAM collection along with his
fraktur (
illustrated
birth,
sketchbook
marriage
certificates)
of the
and to explore
the Pacific
Northwest. The landscape there enthralled
and photographs.
Across the county in Pennsylvania' s rural
style
of the
on printed
region.
On
Pennsylvania
German
baptismal
and
well- maintained
A whimsical example of folk art in the
exhibition
period.
Of the more decorative objects in "Amer-
equipment.
is Vollis
Simpson' s "
Ice
Cream
Scoop Sculpture," made in 1955 in Luca-
and
color
attracted
the
attention
pieces;
of
pass-
ations.
America's Folk Art" is generously funded by Don and Elaine Bogus.
Fourth ofJuly
Continued from page 1
after Virginia' s representatives
their
own Declaration
have adopted
of Rights
stitution for the new state. No ticket required.
Salute
militia,
in commemoration
of
musters to salute the 13 original states. The
Fifes and Drums play, flags of each state are
and muskets
and cannon
cele-
brate the event. No ticket required.
chants
Theatre
The classic musical retelling of the drafting and passage of the Declaration of Inde-
Square.
Williamsburg Lodge Family Fourth
Celebration, 4 p. m., Virginia Room
Guests celebrate the Fourth of July with
an evening of food, entertainment and
fireworks for the entire family. Children' s
games
1776," noon and 4 p. m.,
Kimball
10 p. m. from food trucks
on Duke of Gloucester Street next to Mer-
the anniversary of the birth of our nation,
displayed,
Food Trucks
Guests can purchase food and cold beverages from 4 -
to the States,
10 a. m., Market Square
A special
plus separate ticket required.
and a Con-
and
activities
will
take
place
on
the
Virginia lawn starting at 4 - 7 p.m. Cash bar
will be available at the Williamsburg Lodge,
Virginia Room from 4 –
American
filthy" Philadelphia summer of 1776. By
turns funny, dramatic, and poignant, and
served from 5 - 7: 30 p. m. at the Williams-
based on the period documents,
stars Ken Howard
William
Daniels
as Thomas
the film
Jefferson
and
as John Adams ( obnoxious
Original
Buffet
7: 30 p.m. " An
pendence in the " foul, fetid, fuming, foggy,
Dinner"
will
be
burg Lodge, Virginia Room. Dinner entertainment will be provided by The Jangling
Colonial Williamsburg' s Fifes &
Reinharts.
Fourth celebration.
Fifes &
Drums will escort guests
Colonial Williamsburg photo
Drums will
perform during the Foundation' s annual July
from the Lodge to a reserved area of Palace
8: 45 p. m. At the conclusion of the music,
table bouquet and brandy crema. Dinner
the band will remind guests that viewing
concludes with a dark chocolate truffle tart
An auction will be held at the Market
Green at 7: 45 p. m. The evening will be concluded with Colonial Williamsburg' s annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Cost
the fireworks will be on the Palace Green.
served with dried cherry compote and va-
House Stage and includes items from retail
is $ 89. 95 for adults and $ 50. 95 for youth
Cost is $ 76 per person. Tickets must be
stores as well as auction exclusive merchan-
and include dinner, children' s games, special
and disliked). Tickets $ 5.
Auction, 1 p.m.
dise not available elsewhere. Artisan vendors
make one -of - -kind items such as folk art,
a
pottery, pewter, glassware and more. The assortment of merchandise
changes for each
auction. No ticket required.
Art Museums
of Colonial
Williamsburg
Mr. Key's Poem, Our National Anthem,
2: 30 and 4: 30 p. m., Hennage Auditorium.
Oh say can you see" are the familiar and
powerful first words of a poem written by
seating for programs, including fireworks
on Palace Green, tax and gratuity.
Chowning' s Independence Day
Celebration, 6 p.m.
Guests are greeted by costumed staff and
pint glass.
free beverages
Guests
or purchase
sorbet.
Thomas
Jefferson
The Lights
Wine Dinner,
6 p.m., King' s Arms Tavern
Guests will enjoy a four -course meal of
some of Thomas Jefferson' s favorite dishes
that are each paired with his favorite wines
of Freedom"
Fireworks Display, 9 p.m.
Guests revel in the free fireworks
ignited
from two locations behind the Governor' s
Palace with viewing on Market Square and
Palace Green. Afterward, they enjoy the pag-
from around the world. The guests will take
eantry of a torch -lit Fifes and Drums march
two
home an engraved dessert glass. The evening
from Palace
a pint of five dif-
starts off with a champagne toast in antici-
presented with a complimentary
engraved
nilla
purchased in advance of the event.
16 -ounce
can redeem
Green,
down
Duke
of Glouces-
peake Bay oysters will be grilled and served
ning' s menu and shares fond memories relat-
ter 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
cis Scott Key on Sept. 14, 1814. The poem,
inspired by the Battle of Baltimore eventually became America' s national anthem. Francis Scott Key recounts the events that inspired
his hand and musicians Kelly Kennedy and
with fresh lemon
John Turner share popular songs from the first
historian,
quarter of the 19th century. Guests discover
the history of the tune and the words that did
linaria" blogger Michael Twitty's world -famous mop- rubbed Virginia spareribs. The final table will be set up like a groaning board,
offering different salads, vegetables, fruit and
freshly made dressings.
Guests will enjoy live music from 6 -
35- year - old lawyer and amateur
poet Fran-
not become our official national anthem until
1931, amidst considerable controversy and op-
position, especially from the Women' s Christian Temperance Union. Museum admission
ferent offerings
of beer. In addition,
red and
pation
of Jefferson' s arrival.
white wine and non -alcoholic beverages will
son ( actor- interpreter
be served. In the garden area, fresh Chesa-
he addresses
Once Mr. Jeffer-
Kurt
the guests,
Smith)
explains
arrives,
the eve-
ed to each course. After dinner, Mr. Jefferson
tickets and use the shuttle bus service. Please
the side. Additional grilled items include
invites guests to VIP Viewing at the Palace
note the pedestrian bridge to the Revolution-
curry chicken drumettes, large turkey wings
Green where he will read the Declaration of
ary City is closed from 8: 45 – 10 p. m.
rubbed in sage and mustard, rosemary skew-
Independence from the balcony of the Governor' s Palace prior to the fireworks display.
The menu includes Chesapeake Bay -
schedule from 1 –
press Bus Service from the Visitor Center to
style crab cake with leek fondue and roasted
the Governor' s Palace from 8 –
corn relish; roasted golden beet salad served
service stops at 9 p. m. and resumes at 11 p. m.
and hot sauce offered
on
ers of beef and garden peppers and culinary
author, interpreter
and " Afrocu-
Bus service will be limited to a 30- minute
8 p.m. There will be Ex9 p.m. All bus
on artisan greens, goat cheese, basil pesto
Tickets and additional information are
and Virginia ham dust; pan- seared petite
available at Colonial Williamsburg ticketing
locations and online at colonialwilliamsburg.
com or by calling 855 -296 -6627.
filet of beef with rosemary- roasted wild
mushrooms,
shallot
confit
summer
vege-
�JUNE
22, 2017
3
ACROSS THE FOUNDATION
Ride 2 Recovery vets visit Liberty Lounge
Summer Breeze
off in
in Merchants Square
July
The free Summer Breeze concert series
Aug 2: Truetone
kicks off July 5 with the Big Band sounds of
504 Supreme featuring the Truetone Honeys.
The concerts, sponsored by Colonial
Williamsburg' s Merchants Square and Morgan Stanley Williamsburg Branch, continue
Wednesdays through Aug. 30 and showcase
504
Honeys
1940' s
featuring
Andrews
Sis-
Ensemble
Aug 30: Heritage Brass Ensemble
and -blues and pop.
Shows begin at 7 p.m. on Duke of
Street:
Supreme (
ters -styled Jazz Group)
Aug 9: The Michael Clark Band ( R &B)
Aug 16: USAF Heritage of America band
Aug 23: USAF Rhythm and Blues Jazz
genres including jazz, rock, jam, rhythm -
Gloucester
kicks
concert series
This year guests can dance to the music of their favorite bands on a dance floor.
July 12: Bobby Blackhat Band ( Blues)
July 19: Dharma Bombs ( New Orle-
Summer
Breeze
concertgoers
are
encour-
ans / Dixieland)
aged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
For more information, visit http: / /www.
July 26: Good Shot Judy (Jazz Crooner)
merchantssquare.
Christiana Campbell'
s
org /events/.
Tavern
hosts All-American Tea Parties
tavern," said Mark Florimonte, director of
By Anna Cordle
Public Relations
Historic Area food and beverage. " Interactive
Coordinator
Colonial Williamsburg
invites guests
events like these allow families to create last-
of all ages to take time to go back with its
Photos by Meghan McNicholas
Colonial Williamsburg welcomed Ride 2 Recovery on Thursday, June 1. ( Above) The
disabled veterans group rode down Duke of Gloucester Street and took a break at Liberty Lounge. Employees and volunteers handed out ice cold bottled water. ( Center) Paul
Frieling, mayor of Williamsburg ( far left), and Mitchell B. Reiss and Elisabeth Reiss ( center) accepted T-shirts from John Wordin, president and founder of Ride 2 Recovery ( far
Bottom) Col. George Washington, portrayed by actor- interpreter Ron Carnegie,
greeted veterans at the stop. Ride 2 Recovery, a groundbreaking veterans program started in 2008, uses cycling -based activities as therapy for veterans.
right). (
ing memories at Colonial Williamsburg over
All-American Tea Parties the first and third
period food, drink and merriment."
An All-American Tea Party ticket includes:
Saturday of each month through Aug. 19.
The events, hosted by Mrs. Campbell at
A bread course of sweet potato muffins,
a
blueberry scones, raspberry soda bread,
special blend of tea and sippets. Guests are
whipped mascarpone, lemon curd and
encouraged to bring their period- inspired
clotted
dolls and partake in the festivities from 1
Tea sandwiches including ham and
cheese with honey mustard, peanut
butter and jelly checker board, Amer-
Christiana
Campbell' s Tavern,
feature
3 p. m.
Greeted by Mrs. Campbell, guests are escorted to a private dining room for tea ser-
cream
ican aged cheddar cheese sippets
vice. There, she offers lessons in 18th -cen-
tury etiquette for young gentlewomen and
shares stories of adventure set along Duke
A dessert
of Gloucester
macarons,
Street.
invited to participate
After
tea,
guests
and
chicken salad- stuffed croissants
course of chocolate- dipped
strawberries,
are
in a scavenger hunt
mini
mini
pie,
coconut
AMERICAN
walnut
HER-
ITAGE® chocolate chip cookies and
wild berry fruit tartelette
inspired by the history of the American
Girl®doll, Felicity, searching for items and
Tea, cider or chocolate
milk
locations in the Historic Area. Upon comHistoric Area scavenger hunt
pletion of the scavenger hunt, guests may
redeem completed lists for a specially en-
Specially engraved silver cookie tray
Tickets
graved cookie tray at the William Pitt store.
We are excited to introduce
the All -Amer-
ican Tea Party series at Christiana Campbell's
are
are $
available
39. 95
at
per
person
and
colonialwilliamsburg. com /
tea-parties or by calling 855- 296 -6627.
Pat Hearn enjoys career in Historic
Area,
museums
EMPLOYEE
NAME:
POSITION:
and
development
Pat Hearn
Administrative
the Netherlands
assistant/
several
stayed
writer in development
days.
WHAT I DO: Most recently, I worked
in Colonial Williamsburg' s development
French
The
late
Presi-
dent
Francois
team as an administrative assistant and then
Mitterrand
writer.
his
WHAT
YOU
OTHER
HELD
AT
LIAMSBURG:
POSITIONS
HAVE
COLONIAL
WIL-
stayed at Bassett
Hall twice.
I first worked with Colo-
I enjoyed be-
nial Williamsburg while studying for a master's degree in colonial American history at
the College of William &
Mary. The Foundation and the college offered a fellowship
in the Interpretation of Historic Sites. My
ing part of the
museums
Virginia,
and I worked
years.
ventured
Then
to
I
the
Atlanta History
Pat Hearn
Center for sev-
in costume
in the Margaret Hunter Shop on weekends
divi-
sion for several
thesis was about milliners and millinery in
colonial
and
entourage
After working in museums in North
eral years before moving back to Williamsburg. The Williamsburg Institute called me
back to the Foundation and a challenging
Carolina, I came back to Colonial Williams-
job as program manager of conferences like
burg as registrar at the Abby Aldrich Rocke-
Antiques
feller Folk Art Center ( pre -move to current
discontinued,
site). Just as I began working there, Bassett
staff
Hall — and
tion, working on the capital campaign for
and in the summer.
its
wonderful
given to the Foundation.
folk
art —was
I became admin-
istrative curator of Bassett Hall, working on
orientation exhibitions, training interpreters,
researching the collections and operating the
Forum.
at the
I
When
the
Institute
joined
the
development
Jamestown-
Yorktown
was
Founda-
the 2007 commemoration.
HOBBIES / INTERESTS:
Having retired in November of 2016, I am enjoying
time to read, pursue family research and ex-
house as an exhibition building open daily.
There were many exciting and unexpect-
plore
ed experiences at Bassett Hall. We became a
home to welcome Rockefeller family mem-
best thing about my experiences at Colonial Williamsburg has been the wonderful
bers for several stays. Heads of state stayed
people
at Bassett Hall during special events. For example,
Queen
Beatrix
and Prince
Claus
of
new
opportunities.
ADVICE TO NEW EMPLOYEES: The
who
really
care
about
this
special
and embody Hospitality and Courtesy toward both guests and coworkers.
place —
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22, 2017
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WHAT' S HAPPENING
Azta o'
tay
Dame
shares
women'
through her
EMPLOYEE
s stories
characters
NAME:
tions,
Corinne E. Dame
POSITION:
SERVICE:
or
Actor - interpreter
YEARS
OF
mis-
conceptions
I
started
fear
of
opening
up
at Colonial Williamsburg more than
to the past, I
11 years
endeavor
ago
as an actor - interpreter.
In
to
that time I have portrayed more than 20
guide
different historical figures on the streets
towards
and on the stage.
the
WHAT I DO: Presently, I am portraying two historical individuals— Eliz -
in
abeth Wythe, the wife of George Wythe,
need.
MEM-
and Elizabeth Maloney, an Irish woman
ORABLE
EXPERI-
Corinne E. Dame
man.
As Elizabeth Wythe, I discuss a wom-
en's role in managing a household, her
education, her duties to her husband and
her country, how she fits in society and
how the Age of Enlightenment
affects
women. When I portray Elizabeth Maloney, I discuss societal expectations, miscegenation and how the laws affect her.
I recently finished directing " A Perfect Adornment,"
as
an
experience
in
truth
whatev-
er way they
who had two children with Moses, an
enslaved
them
Photo by Darnell Vennie
Young guests have the opportunity to encounter a calf in the Rare Breeds program.
ENCES:
Years ago, I was portraying a woman by
the name of Molly Megargee and was
sitting on some boxes writing a letter. I
was approached by two young sisters and
Patriots page Play
at 1
Continued from
dren to play in. " It's like using giant Lincoln
their mother, and they asked me what I
people
communicated
with
one
Children
received, and I am very proud of my
making this a success.
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT
MY JOB:
Witt
or film. When I was hired at Colonial
Williamsburg for this new programming,
I feel this pride when I bring the importance of a woman's role in our histotimes in the past 11 years where I have
House.
contents to another bucket and go back
Kids Loom. Children have the oppor-
tunity to learn simple weaving. The
Weave Shop is donating yarn to help
Museum
with
the
Children
Writing /Drawing.
learn basic penmanship with a quill.
Sand boxes. Kids can explore sand boxes with wooden spoons to find hidden
a scripted
memorable
scene, "
experience
For Cause
is of
gets. "
Loggets were similar to horseshoes.
Hill
said. "
King Henry VIII banned his
soldiers from playing this game because
he thought it interfered with their military training."
with the products division, interpretive pro-
Young guests have the opportunity
Another
buckets first, wins the game.
Popular 18th -century children's games
include tug of war, droughts, nine pins,
trap ball, graces, table quoits and log -
Hill has had a wonderful time working
treasure.
me clothespin dolls. I still have them to
this day.
for more water. Whoever fills up their
Players threw loggets or sticks at a stake,"
project.
Quill
turned and saw my two friends running
toward me. They had been looking for
me since yesterday. They had both made
ry to light. There have been too many
had guests, both male and female, ask
Arts
Randolph
circuit.
The next day I heard young voices shouting " Molly! Molly!" down the street. I
me with is a sense of pride in my work.
Decorative
Leather Mug Relay. Kids can fill up a
leather mug with water, transfer the
Crate vs. Barrel. During this race, kids
roll barrels and carry crates around a
for a doll exhibit and said their goodbyes.
Revolutionary City," I was excited to have
an acting job with benefits. But the true
benefit Colonial Williamsburg provides
Wallace
out to
I love performing, whether it be on stage
squeeze it out at another bucket.
Fence.
can construct wattle fences
Peyton
travel, horses, economy and what types
of money we use, etc. They ended up
looking at their watch and over an hour
had gone by. They had to go to the De-
talented cast and assistant director for
branched
Wattle
that may be used in the garden at the
another.
But the conversation
sponge, dunk it in a tub of water and
African- American - style
was doing. I showed them the quill and
let them write a little, while explaining
the importance of penmanship and how
the Randolph House. It has been well
Sea Sponge Relay. Children take a sea
logs," Hill said.
to
make souvenirs to take home:
and Coun-
Williamsburg's
provides clay so kids can
brickyard
gram development,
training department,
sites and orientation, coach and livestock,
Colonial
Marbles.
my husband be upset that I am speaking
try" I was portraying Barbry Hoy, and
her husband Alexander was preparing to
enlist in the Continental Army. In the
Wood blocks. Young guests can stamp
in public," or tell me that my place is in
scene,
their name on wooden
the kitchen. Most often, they don' t even
ask my name, but instead ask who my
husband is. I don't fault the guests. They
arrive here with many misconceptions
about women in our history. But when
and
this happens, it is the perfect opportuni-
watching her own past play in front of
ty to really delve into how women were
an integral part of our nation' s history.
Another aspect of my job that I love
her. She was appreciative of the fact that
is
ten a forgotten story. This was just one of
Cooper Shop, Wheelwright Shop, Weave
Shop, Carpenter Shop, Joiner Shop and
me if I am " allowed
the
connections
to speak,"
I
can
or " won' t
make
with
the
cons
argue
about
the
pros
of enlistment.
Hoys
After
the
per-
formance, a woman came up to me and
said
she
make
was
also
the
wife
of
a
Boat
My performance resonated very strongly with her because she felt as if she was
guests. I used to think that acting didn't
really make a difference in anyone else' s
life other than my own. But here at
Colonial Williamsburg, I have had the
privilege of speaking to people from all
hundreds of women who expressed sim-
walks of life. And often, I find guests
I was awarded
opening
me
Gonzales Field Experience Fund schol-
for telling the story. I didn't realize the
arship in the fall 2014 and in August
difference I could make in their lives,
2015.
simply by sharing the story of our naBut guests connect to it, and often find
to the United
marbles.
Historic
blocks.
Adventures.
The
together. "
Foodways
to pull
these
programs
This has been a fantastic collab-
orative effort of many people in redesigning
Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg coopers created shallow tubs
so young guests can sail toy boats.
how we engage kids visiting Colonial Williamsburg," she said.
A Colonial Williamsburg ticket is required to attend Patriots at Play. Programs
will be held weather permitting.
Remembering Friends•••
Ms. Catherine White died May 13 in
Charles City. Her 13 years of service began
visor at the Williamsburg Lodge and Wil-
liamsburg Inn; manager at Campbell's Tavern; manager of receiving and distribution
England and Scotland to better study
the life of Lady Dunmore. The Gonzales
award allowed me to dive deeper by going
correlations
own
Patriots at Play features water activities
to cool guests during the summer months:
soldier.
we tell the story of the soldier' s wife and
the sacrifices she makes, because it is of-
their
tion
up to me and thanking
through
the eyes
of my character.
to their own lives, which
ilar experiences and views after they saw
this scene. And I am proud to tell these
women' s stories.
BIGGEST
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
the Mary and Donald
I spent two- and -a -half weeks
Kingdom,
in
in
1977 as a housekeeper
Horseshoe
Golf Course
at the Golden
clubhouse.
She was
a steward there when she retired in 1991. She
is survived by four daughters and three sons.
Mr. Leo C. Ward died May 30 in Williamsburg. He came to the Foundation in
1962 as a butcher at the Commissary. He
later held positions as commissary super-
at Chowning' s Tavern and Commissary operations manager. He was a hospitality ranger at the Williamsburg Inn Clubhouse when
he retired in 1991 with 28 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, three daughters,
seven grandchildren
and 18 great- grandchil-
dren.
and it was one
makes what I share with them, relevant.
of the most wonderful experiences of my
When I make myself ( or my character)
vulnerable, the guest is more likely to
be vulnerable. And it is truly humbling
life. I am now able to bring her story back
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I am getting married in October, which
has put a lot of my DIY skills to use. I
am so happy to begin this new chapter
of my life with the man who holds my
guests gain a better appreciation of our
nation's early history and the important
role
that
guests
women
shape
their
played
own
in it. When
opinions
I
about
our nation' s history. It isn't my job to tell
guests how they should look at or feel
about their history, but it is my job to
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forms — acting,
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open their minds and hearts to it. When
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