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2009/10 Program Schedule
- 101. In the General's Secret Service
- To win a war, the military must keep its secrets; and in every war, spies risk their lives to uncover those secrets. Learn about British and American spies and the secret war behind the American Revolution.
- 102. The Case of the Shuttered Room
- Young history sleuths enlist the aid of Colonial Williamsburg curators, historians, and archaeologists to learn how the artifacts from the William Waters House help solve the mystery of the people who lived there.
- 103. The April Conspiracy
- Marches with British troops in April 1775 as they seize colonial weapons and powder in Massachusetts and Virginia, then joins the American patriots in the confrontations at Lexington, Concord, and Williamsburg that launched the Revolution.
- 104. Influenced by None
- Freedom of the press is a principle that Americans now take for granted. But 18th-century printers were not free to express an independent point of view. This program explores the world of Clementina Rind, printer of The Virginia Gazette in pre-Revolution America.
- 105. Chained to the Land
- Plantation owners exploited the slave labor of African Americans to create a successful agricultural economy. The voices of slaves and masters explore the economic, social, and racial development of plantation life.
- 106. Jefferson's West
- Thomas Jefferson secured the American West and the future of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase. Join the third president as he examines the flora, fauna, and Indian artifacts collected by Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery and reflects on the significance of their mission.
- 107. Crossroads
- Travels through Colonial Virginia the way people did in the 18th century—on horseback, in a carriage, and on foot.
- 201. Soldier of Liberty
- A young recruit, Nathaniel Hutcheson, enlists in the 2nd Virginia Regiment and experiences the everyday life of a soldier on the eve of the American Revolution. Then he marches into battle for his first encounter with the noise, confusion, and horrors of war.
- 202. Missions to America
- Travels to America's first English settlement, a French Great Lakes mission, and a Spanish ranch in the Southwest to explore how different European nations colonized North America.
- 203. A Day in the Life
- A day in Williamsburg during Colonial times as seen through the eyes of an apprenticed boy, a well-to-do young lady, and a slave.
- 204. The Rare Breeds
- How work animals were used in colonial Virginia and the importance Colonial Williamsburg places on preserving rare breeds in re-creating the life and times of early America.
- 205. Flames of Freedom
- Frederick Douglass narrates a history of slave rebellions, examining how African Americans resisted slavery from Colonial times to John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry.
- 206. A Publick Education
- A free, public education for every American was not always the standard. Horace Mann traces methods of education from the Colonial period to the one-room schoolhouses of the 1840s.
- 207. Mr. Alderson's Farm
- Explores the rural traditions, self-reliance, economy, and seasonal rhythms of farming—the occupation of most Americans during the 18th and 19th centuries.
- 301. Taxes, Tea, and Tyranny
- Though Americans protested British taxation for nearly two years, the Boston Tea Party in 1773 was the final spark that united the colonies against Great Britain.
- 302. Hostages of Two Worlds
- At Williamsburg's Brafferton School, Native American children were taught to become "civilized Englishmen." Caught between two worlds, these children exemplify the clash of cultures that has continued throughout American history.
- 303. Degrees of Latitude
- Charting the New World was the task of American surveyors and European mapmakers. A look at the craftsmanship and importance of 18th-century cartography reveals the geography of a rapidly changing world.
- 304. In the General's Secret Service
- To win a war, the military must keep its secrets. But in every war, spies risk their lives to uncover those secrets. Stories of both British and American spies reveal the "secret war" beneath the American Revolution.
- 305. No Master Over Me
- Ann Ashby tells the story of her life as a free black during the days of slavery—a life spent delicately balanced between the slave and white communities.
- 306. For Ready Money
- A look at how the Colonial economy worked, as seen through the eyes of a young apprentice learning about money, accounts, notes, and credit.
- 307. Jefferson's West
- President Thomas Jefferson examines the flora, fauna, and American Indian artifacts collected by Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery and reflects on the significance of their mission.
- 401. The Industrious Tradesmen
- Follows the lives of several journeymen as they leave their apprenticeships behind and try to make their way on their own in various trades and businesses.
- 402. In Pursuit of Science
- A young boy explores science in the world around him and learns about some of the important scientific discoveries made in Colonial America.
- 403. Remember the Ladies
- Examines the roles, responsibilities, and daily activities of early American women.
- 501. Yorktown
- Explores the siege of the small town of York in October 1781, which brought the American Revolution to an end, from the perspectives of military planners, soldiers, and civilians in the town.
- 502. Buying Respectability
- Explores the "consumer revolution" of the 18th century, including economic changes brought about by a growing demand for goods and services, the status symbols that separated one class from another, social mobility, taxation, the monetary system, and the impact of British mercantilism on the American colonies.
- 503. The Slave Trade
- Perspectives on the 1807 law that abolished the trans-Atlantic slave trade from slaves, plantation owners, slave ship captains, seamen, government officials, Navy officers, and anti-slavery activists.
- 504. Made in America
- A trip through three centuries of American history to explore how revolutions in technology have affected labor, families, and people's perceptions of their jobs.
- 505. Jamestown Unearthed
- A look at how history is written and rewritten as new information comes to light and new methods of study are introduced, using changing views of the 1607 founding of Jamestown as an example. 58 minutes
- Thursday, December 10 at 10:00 am on KETKY
- Friday, December 11 at 1:00 am on KETKY
- Friday, December 18 at 1:00 am on KETKY
- Friday, December 25 at 1:00 am on KETKY
- 601. Emissaries of Peace
- Follows the 1762 journey of Cherokee leader Ostenaco and Virginian Henry Timberlake from Chota, the capital of the Cherokee nation, to Williamsburg and London. With the French and Indian War raging west of the Alleghenies, the two hoped to forge a lasting peace while preserving the Cherokees' independence. 58 minutes
- Friday, December 4 at 1:00 am on KETKY
- 602. Founders or Traitors
- In late 1776, Edward Rutledge, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams attend a conference with British admiral Lord Howe, hoping to end the American rebellion peacefully.
- 603. Treasure Keepers
- Explores how museum conservators preserve documents and artifacts from the past and the techniques they use to prevent or slow damage caused by passage of time and exposure to elements.
- 701. The Will of the People
- Thomas Jefferson explains that negative campaigning, partisan politics, and contested elections have been part of our political system since the earliest days of the republic.
- 702. Making History Live
- A behind-the-scenes look at how historical African American character portrayals are created for Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. From research through performance, experienced museum interpreters share their techniques for bringing the past to life.
- 703. Freedom Bound
- Choice, hope, and escape from slavery are highlighted in stories spanning three centuries. Examines the options for slaves willing to risk their lives for freedom.
- 801. A More Perfect Union
- During the turbulent era of the French and Indian War, the Cherokee people struggled to preserve their independence. Follow Cherokee leader Ostenaco and Virginian Henry Timberlake on their 1762 journey from Chota (the capital of the Cherokee nation). 60 minutes
- Friday, November 27 at 1:00 am on KETKY
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