200 episodes

Colonial Williamsburg: Past and Present brings you new perspectives from the Revolutionary War era. American history is explored in interviews with historic interpreters, tradesmen, musicians, historians, curators, authors, archaeologists, and more.

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    • 4.4 • 94 Ratings

Colonial Williamsburg: Past and Present brings you new perspectives from the Revolutionary War era. American history is explored in interviews with historic interpreters, tradesmen, musicians, historians, curators, authors, archaeologists, and more.

    Journey to Redemption

    Journey to Redemption

    The cast and crew of Colonial Williamsburg’s groundbreaking program Journey to Redemption join to talk about how the piece was developed and why it’s so important to be having conversations surrounding racism and the history of slavery in our nation. Learn more

    • 43 min
    George Washington on Veteran’s Day

    George Washington on Veteran’s Day

    As Veterans Day approaches, the venerated Virginian veteran himself, Gen. George Washington, discusses his military past and how he believes veterans should be honored today.  

    • 6 min
    The Organized Piano

    The Organized Piano

    John Watson, Curator of Musical Instruments and Conservator of Instruments, discusses the Foundation’s organized piano, which first belonged to the St. George Tucker family.

    • 4 min
    Founding Feuds

    Founding Feuds

    Paul Aron, Director of Publications for Colonial Williamsburg, joins to discuss his new book “Founding Feuds: The Rivalries, Clashes, and Conflicts that Forged a Nation.” In this podcast, Paul delves into some of the most infamous feuds of the 18th and 19th centuries that included some very famous names such as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, […]

    • 21 min
    The Return of the Cherokee

    The Return of the Cherokee

    Each year, Colonial Williamsburg hosts Return of the Cherokee. This special event draws hundreds to observe Cherokee culture as it was in the 18th century when members would come to Williamsburg for trade, diplomacy, or even education. Buck Woodard with Colonial Williamsburg’s American Indian Initiative joins to explain some of the exciting updates to this […]

    • 13 min
    The Black Petticoat Society Talks Colonial Williamsburg

    The Black Petticoat Society Talks Colonial Williamsburg

    The Black Petticoat Society, a TURN: Washington’s Spies fan group, interviewed Past and Present host Rachel West for their TURN-related podcast. The group discussed Colonial Williamsburg’s role as Philadelphia on the hit AMC show as well as other initiatives across the Foundation.

    • 1 hr

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
94 Ratings

94 Ratings

OBXlovergirl ,

Colonial Williamsburg podcast

I go to Williamsburg every year and i just love learning about Williamsburg the the topics they talk about are all really good!

Rob Sniffen ,

You're Back!!!

The drought is over! Really missed the podcast over the past few months. Keep em coming!

Returning Woodworker ,

A step into the past

For those of us who cannot visit this podcast helps understand the way people lived 250 years ago. It is light but informative. keep up the good work

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