Black History Month
February 2016
* Indicates a program advertised in “This Week”
During the 18th century, Virginia was home to a large population of people of African descent. Enslaved
people were considered chattel property, while free blacks were disenfranchised from the political process.
Throughout the month, special programs will be offered in the Historic Area and the DeWitt Wallace
Museum that explore various stories of the people and culture. Colonial Black Virginians struggled to
become recognized as Americans, but their active efforts in seeking freedom and equality serve as a model
of citizenship. Join us on this journey to explore the story of a people who challenged the political and
societal norms to affect a better future for themselves and the next generation.
Tuesday, January 19
*1:00 p.m.
BHS,
Lane Auditorium
Another View: Let Freedom Ring
A simulcast, a webcast and a radio broadcast on 89.5 WHRV-FM and
www.letfreedomringchallenge.org will feature Reverend Reginald
Davis of the First Baptist Church along with readers representing
various other faiths from the Hampton Roads community talking
about the importance of faith in our nation, especially in the civil
rights movement, and celebrate the commonalities different religions
share.
Linda Randulfe
(Program Manager)
Friday, January 29
*5:30 p.m.
to
6:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
Free reservation
required
Michael Twitty Lecture
Come join renowned check Michael Twitty as he talks about the
history of African cuisine and African-American food way. This
lecture is followed by a 30 minute book signing.
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Stephen Seals
(Manage Program)
Sunday, January 31
*11:00 a.m.
Legislature Worship
Jessica Hann
(Program
Coordinator)
Sue Wilson
(Church
Coordinator-First
Baptist)
First Baptist
Church
Monday, February 1
*10:00 a.m.
to
11:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church Live Feed
Jessica Hann
(Program
Coordinator)
Marianne Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
Bill Wagner
(Live feed
Coordinator)
First Baptist Church Bible Study
Sue Wilson
(Church
Coordinator-First
Baptist)
God Save the King
Encounter enslaved men Joe and Dick. Talk with them and discover
how their quest for freedom landed them in the Williamsburg Publick
Gaol. Space is limited.
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Libby McDonnell
Schedule Staff)
Gail Bittinger/Tom
Hay/Ben Knecht
(Schedule Gaol)
Kimball Theatre
90 minutes
*12:00 p.m.
to
1:00 p.m.
*12:00 p.m. ,
*12:30 p.m. &
*1:00 p.m.
Public Gaol
30 minutes each
*12:45 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
Cast: Willie Wright – Joe
Jamar Jones – Dick
Bill Rose – Contextualist
Selma
A chronicle of Martin Luther King's campaign to secure equal voting
rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in
1965.
128 minutes
2
Marianne Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
*2:30 p.m.,
3:15 p.m. &
4:00 p.m.
The Courthouse
The Examination of Joe and Dick
Joe and Dick are called before the Williamsburg Committee of Safety
after they are caught attempting to runaway to join the British Army,
who has been fighting Virginian forces. How will the Committee of
Safety respond to the actions of these two enslaved men?
G. Bittinger/T. Hay
(Courthouse)
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule Staff)
Cast: Willie Wright - Joe
Jamar Jones - Dick
Dave Catanese - Thomas Ruffin
4-5 Committee members – Phil Shultz, Bill Rose, Gerry
Underdown and Courthouse staff
*4:30 p.m.
&
7:00 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
110 minutes
The Amazing Nina Simone
With musical proclamations like 'Mississippi Goddam' and an iconic
style, Nina Simone was both loved and feared throughout the 1960s
for her outspoken vision of Black Freedom. With new insights into
her musical journey from Classical Music and the segregated South,
the worlds of Jazz and Civil Rights, through her erratic behavior and
self-exile, Nina's legacy is chartered all the way to the place where she
found freedom.
Marianne Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
Tuesday, February 2
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*9:30 a.m.
To
4:30 p.m.
The Governor’s
Palace
*2:00 p.m.
to
3:00 p.m.
Raleigh Tavern
Apollo Room
60 minutes
Free Separate
Ticket Required
Through Their Eyes: The Palace Tour
Lord Dunmore has just fled the Capitol in fear of his life and left all his
belongings, including his enslaved and free servants. What could they
do? How would they move on? Take a tour and be given the
opportunity to make those decisions for yourself. The decision to find
freedom or remain in servitude was never as simple as it seems….
Colleen Prosser
(Schedule Site &
Staff/Program
Manager)
His Chosen Master
When Lt. Governor Francis Fauquier died in 1768, his will gave his
slaves the choice to choose their new masters. Bristol, given the choice
chose Thomas Everard. Find out why he chose Everard as his new
master and find out more about the mindset of the people who were
given a choice of who might own them, though by society standards
they had very few rights at all.
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule AI)
Cast: Jeremy Morris - Bristol
3
*2:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
110 minutes
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
The Amazing Nina Simone
With musical proclamations like 'Mississippi Goddam' and an iconic
style, Nina Simone was both loved and feared throughout the 1960s for
her outspoken vision of Black Freedom. With new insights into her
musical journey from Classical Music and the segregated South, the
worlds of Jazz and Civil Rights, through her erratic behavior and selfexile, Nina's legacy is chartered all the way to the place where she
found freedom.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
A Mother’s Difficult Choice
It's 1789. The war is over and the constitution has been ratified. A new
government promises liberty and freedom for all. Yet, Miriam and
Betsy consider what the future holds. What concerns this free black
laundress and this white widow? What will their sons face as they
navigate the apprenticeship system to learn a trade?
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Wednesday, February 3
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*10:30 a.m.
to
11:30 a.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
Secret Keepers: Literacy, Slavery and the Law
Explore how a secret network of free blacks and slaves used the houses
and properties in Williamsburg to hide runaway fugitives. Film
excerpts from “The Runaway” dramatize the dangers of concealing
fugitives, who used various methods to escape bondage. While laws
supported the slave owners, what means did they use to break this chain
of secrecy?
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Harvey Bakari
(Program Manager /
Lecturer)
The Amazing Nina Simone
With musical proclamations like 'Mississippi Goddam' and an iconic
style, Nina Simone was both loved and feared throughout the 1960s for
her outspoken vision of Black Freedom. With new insights into her
musical journey from Classical Music and the segregated South, the
worlds of Jazz and Civil Rights, through her erratic behavior and selfexile, Nina's legacy is chartered all the way to the place where she found
freedom.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
60 minutes
*2:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
110 minutes
4
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
Free Separate
Ticket Required
A Gathering of Hair
Despite living in a world where most had little time to themselves and
for family, the enslaved still found ways to develop a rich culture and
strong relationships. Meet Elizabeth, a free black woman, and her
enslaved friends, Agnes and Lydia, as they prepare for a gathering.
Discover how these women manage love, work, beauty, friendship . . .
and, of course, hair!
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule AIs)
Cast: Hope Wright – Elisabeth DeRosario
Katrinah Lewis – Lydia
Deirdre Jones – Agnes
Marjie Sutherland - Contextualist
Thursday, February 4
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*9:30 a.m.
To
4:30 p.m.
The Governor’s
Palace
*2:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
110 minutes
*2:45 p.m.
Art Museums
Through Their Eyes: The Palace Tour
Lord Dunmore has just fled the Capitol in fear of his life and left all his
belongings, including his enslaved and free servants. What could they
do? How would they move on? Take a tour and be given the opportunity
to make those decisions for yourself. The decision to find freedom or
remain in servitude was never as simple as it seems….
Colleen Prosser
(Schedule Site &
Staff/Program
Manager)
The Amazing Nina Simone
With musical proclamations like 'Mississippi Goddam' and an iconic
style, Nina Simone was both loved and feared throughout the 1960s for
her outspoken vision of Black Freedom. With new insights into her
musical journey from Classical Music and the segregated South, the
worlds of Jazz and Civil Rights, through her erratic behavior and selfexile, Nina's legacy is chartered all the way to the place where she found
freedom.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
African-American Artists
Discover the talent and explore the accomplishments of AfricanAmerican artists and artisans in the 18th-20th centuries. This guided
tour of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg showcases a variety
of the folk and decorative arts they created, as well as art that depicts
their lives.
Trish Balderson
(Program Manager)
5
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
*7:00 p.m.
to
9:30 p.m.
What is a Family?
The concept of family is as old as humankind, but its social and legal
definition has changed over the years. Discover the ties that bind us
together in this moving program by Valarie Holmes. Explore the
situation of Ann Ashby and her children, who escape the bonds of
slavery. Through the courageous efforts of Ann's free black husband,
the family is reunited in freedom. Learn about the legal and social
challenges slaves and free blacks in colonial Virginia faced as they
sought to keep "family" together.
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Valarie Holmes
(Program Manager)
W&M Mug Night: Do the Right Thing
On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant
section of Brooklyn, everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds
until it explodes into violence.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
Kimball Theatre
120 minutes
Friday, February 5
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*10:30 a.m.
To
11:15 a.m.
Art Museums
A Century of African-American Quilts
Education Studio Activity - Explore the exhibit of African-American
quilts on this guided tour. Learn about a century of quilt styles and
techniques; discover the unique stories of the quilt makers and enjoy a
hands-on activity.
6
Trish Balderson
(Program Manager)
*1:00 p.m.
To
2:00 p.m.
Raleigh Apollo
Room
Lessons with Ann Wager
The Bray society in England promoted education for enslaved children
in the colonies. In Williamsburg, Ann Wager conducted the Bray
School for African-American children in the community. Meet this
fascinating woman and learn about her hopes and aspirations for her
scholars. Participate in some of the same lessons that the children
learned from her.
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Kristin Detwiler
(Site Supervisor)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule AI)
4 Little Girls
A documentary of the notorious racial terrorist bombing of an AfricanAmerican church during the Civil Rights Movement.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
The Amazing Nina Simone
With musical proclamations like 'Mississippi Goddam' and an iconic
style, Nina Simone was both loved and feared throughout the 1960s for
her outspoken vision of Black Freedom. With new insights into her
musical journey from Classical Music and the segregated South, the
worlds of Jazz and Civil Rights, through her erratic behavior and selfexile, Nina's legacy is chartered all the way to the place where she
found freedom.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
60 minutes
Free Separate
Ticket Required
*1:30 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
102 minutes
*2:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
(Screening
Room)
110 minutes
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against Thee
Mary Cottrill
Founded by enslaved men and women in 1776, First Baptist Church has (Schedule Hennage)
a rich and varied history. Join us on a journey through the history of
First Baptist Church. Meet many of the important men and women who
helped the church flourish through the centuries.
60 minutes
*4:00 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
Selma
A chronicle of Martin Luther King's campaign to secure equal voting
rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965.
128 minutes
7
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
Saturday, February 6
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
The Capitol
Slavery and the Law: Capitol Tour
On this tour of the Capitol, discover how enslaved African-Americans
fought to obtain their freedom by petitioning the Virginia courts and
legislature. Also, learn how slave code affected African-Americans,
both enslaved and free, and how criminal trials for the enslaved differed
from those for free people.
*2:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
The Amazing Nina Simone
With musical proclamations like 'Mississippi Goddam' and an iconic
style, Nina Simone was both loved and feared throughout the 1960s for
her outspoken vision of Black Freedom. With new insights into her
musical journey from Classical Music and the segregated South, the
Kimball Theatre worlds of Jazz and Civil Rights, through her erratic behavior and self(Screening Room) exile, Nina's legacy is chartered all the way to the place where she
found freedom.
110 minutes
*5:30 p.m.
Finding Mammy Sarah
to
This presentation discusses the search to find information about
6:30 p.m.
Mammy Sarah, a servant of the Semple family of Williamsburg and
New Kent County who died at sixty years old, and how she came to be
Hennage
memorialized on a four-sided memorial in the Bruton Parish
Auditorium,
Churchyard in Williamsburg. The monument also commemorates
Art Museums
Letitia Tyler Semple, a daughter of President John Tyler, and her
husband, James A. Semple, a Confederate Naval Officer. As the only
60 minutes
known memorial in the churchyard honoring an African-American, the
monument conceals far more than it reveals about past relationships
Free reservation and causes of remembrance.
required
8
Ben Knecht
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Sunday, February 7
*3:00 p.m.
Williamsburg
Library
60 minutes
*7:30 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
110 minutes
Buffalo Boyz
Inspired by the unity of men and the message of the l995 Million Man
March in Washington, DC - the visiting group returned to
Williamsburg and organized themselves in the spirit of the 9th and
10th US Cavalry named by Western Indians (Native Americans) as
Buffalo Soldiers. The Buffalo Boys of Williamsburg rode motorcycles
and Community Service became their Banner “To help those in need”.
Their good deeds continue and they are very well respected for the
assistance they provide to the many service agencies in the local area.
Sue Wilson
(Church
Coordinator-First
Baptist)
The Amazing Nina Simone
With musical proclamations like 'Mississippi Goddam' and an iconic
style, Nina Simone was both loved and feared throughout the 1960s for
her outspoken vision of Black Freedom. With new insights into her
musical journey from Classical Music and the segregated South, the
worlds of Jazz and Civil Rights, through her erratic behavior and selfexile, Nina's legacy is chartered all the way to the place where she
found freedom.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
Monday, February 8
*12:00 p.m.,
12:30 p.m. &
1:00 p.m.
God Save the King
Meet two enslaved men, Joe and Dick, and discover how their quest
for freedom landed them in Williamsburg's Publick Gaol.
Public Gaol
Cast: Willie Wright – Joe
Jamar Jones – Dick
Bill Rose – Contextualist
*12:30 p.m.
to
1:30 p.m.
The Spirit of Liberty
Former enslaved preacher, Gowan Pamphlet, recalls the promises of
the Declaration of Independence, along with events of 1776, and their
impact on the enslaved community of Williamsburg.
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Jennifer
Weddington
(Schedule James
Ingram)
The Examination of Joe and Dick
Joe and Dick have been called before the Williamsburg Committee of
Safety after they were caught attempting to run away to join the British
Army. How will the Committee of Safety respond to the actions of
these two enslaved men? Listen in to their testimonies and learn their
side of the story.
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Tom Hay
(Schedule
Courthouse & Staff)
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule Staff)
60 minutes
*2:30 p.m.,
3:15 p.m. &
4:00 p.m.
The Courthouse
30 minutes each
9
Tuesday, February 9
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of
one of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
The Governor’s
Palace
Through Their Eyes: The Palace Tour
Lord Dunmore has just fled the Capitol in fear of his life and left all his
belongings, including his enslaved and free servants. What could they
do? How would they move on? Take a tour and be given the
opportunity to make those decisions for yourself. The decision to find
freedom or remain in servitude was never as simple as it seems….
10
Colleen Prosser
(Schedule Site &
Staff/Program
Manager)
*2:00 p.m.
to
3:00 p.m.
Raleigh Tavern
Apollo Room
His Chosen Master
When Lt. Governor Francis Fauquier died in 1768, his will gave his
slaves the choice to choose their new masters. Bristol, given the choice
chose Thomas Everard. Find out why he chose Everard as his new
master and find out more about the mindset of the people who were
given a choice of who might own them, though by society standards
they had very few rights at all.
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule AI)
60 minutes
Cast: Jeremy Morris - Bristol
Free Separate
Ticket Required
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
Banjo on My Knee
Join historian Carson Hudson for a light-hearted look at the banjo and
American history. Learn of the instrument's African roots and its
evolution into today's familiar form. Hear tunes played on reproduction
banjos and enjoy Carson's stories that tie the music to important events
in history.
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
60 minutes
Wednesday, February 10
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of
one of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*10:30 a.m.
to
11:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
Secret Keepers: Literacy, Slavery and the Law
Explore how a secret network of free blacks and slaves used the houses
and properties in Williamsburg to hide runaway fugitives. Film
excerpts from “The Runaway” dramatize the dangers of concealing
fugitives, who used various methods to escape bondage. While laws
supported the slave owners, what means did they use to break this chain
of secrecy?
60 minutes
11
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Harvey Bakari
(Program Manager /
Lecturer)
*12:00 p.m.
Lenten Services
Sue Wilson
(Church
Coordinator-First
Baptist)
A Gathering of Hair
Despite living in a world where most had little time to themselves and
for family, the enslaved still found ways to develop a rich culture and
strong relationships. Meet Elizabeth, a free black woman, and her
enslaved friends, Agnes and Lydia, as they prepare for a gathering.
Discover how these women manage love, work, beauty, friendship . . .
and, of course, hair!
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule AIs)
First Baptist
Church
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
Free Separate
Ticket Required
Cast: Hope Wright – Elisabeth DeRosario
Katrinah Lewis – Lydia
Deirdre Jones – Agnes
Marjie Sutherland - Contextualist
Thursday, February 11
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
The Governor’s
Palace
Through Their Eyes: The Palace Tour
Lord Dunmore has just fled the Capitol in fear of his life and left all his
belongings, including his enslaved and free servants. What could they
do? How would they move on? Take a tour and be given the opportunity
to make those decisions for yourself. The decision to find freedom or
remain in servitude was never as simple as it seems….
*10:00 a.m.
and
1:00 p.m.
HERO Live: Jim Crow (Televised)
This powerful program carries you from the post-Civil War promise of
citizenship and equality for African-Americans to the harsh realities of
the system of legal segregation known as "Jim Crow." Between
Bruton Heights dramatic scenes and short documentaries, watch students discover what
Lane Auditorium primary sources reveal about life under Jim Crow and its effects. Watch
this HERO Live! broadcast on-screen in the Lane Auditorium. Guests
may take free behind-the-scenes tours of the studio after the broadcast.
12
Colleen Prosser
(Schedule Site &
Staff/Program
Manager)
Bill Wagner
(Director of
Productions)
Linda
Randulfe/Abigail
Schumann
(director)
*2:45 p.m.
to
3:30 p.m.
Art Museums
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
African-American Artists
Discover the talent and explore the accomplishments of AfricanAmerican artists and artisans in the 18th-20th centuries. This guided
tour of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg showcases a variety
of the folk and decorative arts they created, as well as art that depicts
their lives.
Trish Balderson
(Program Manager)
To Be Seen as an American
Mary Cottrill
Meet three black women who didn't accept society's limits on what they (Schedule Hennage)
could accomplish - Lydia rose from slave to entrepreneur, Katie Marie
was educated but not given the resources to teach others, and Clara Byrd
Baker fought for equal rights in the twentieth century. These
Williamsburg women's work spanned three centuries, opening doors and
providing new opportunities for the next generation to build on.
60 minutes
Cast: Valarie Holmes
*5:30 p.m.
to
6:30 p.m.
Free Black Families of Southern York County
Russell Hopson is descended from at least seven York County Families
dating back to 1690. Learn more about these families and the black
experience in York County from that time until the Pre-Civil War Era.
Rosanna
Koppelmann
(Business school
liaison)
W&M Mug Night: Remember the Titans
The true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his
high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
W&M Campus,
Miller Hall
*7:00 p.m
To 9:30 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
113 minutes
Friday, February 12
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*10:30 a.m.
To
11:15 a.m.
Art Museum
A Century of African-American Quilts
Education Studio Activity - Explore the exhibit of African-American
quilts on this guided tour. Learn about a century of quilt styles and
techniques; discover the unique stories of the quilt makers and enjoy a
hands-on activity.
13
Trish Balderson
(Program Manager)
*12:45 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
12 Years a Slave
In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man
from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
Lessons with Ann Wager
The Bray society in England promoted education for enslaved children
in the colonies. In Williamsburg, Ann Wager conducted the Bray School
for African-American children in the community. Meet this fascinating
woman and learn about her hopes and aspirations for her
scholars. Participate in some of the same lessons that the children
learned from her.
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Kristin Detwiler
(Site Supervisor)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule AI)
The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against Thee
Founded by enslaved men and women in 1776, First Baptist Church has
a rich and varied history. Join us on a journey through the history of
First Baptist Church. Meet many of the important men and women who
helped the church flourish through the centuries.
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Kimball Theatre
134 minutes
*1:00 p.m.
to
2:00 p.m.
Raleigh Tavern
Apollo Room
Free Separate
Ticket Required
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
Saturday, February 13
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
The Capitol
Slavery and the Law: Capitol Tour
On this tour of the Capitol, discover how enslaved African-Americans
fought to obtain their freedom by petitioning the Virginia courts and
legislature. Also, learn how slave code affected African-Americans,
both enslaved and free, and how criminal trials for the enslaved differed
from those for free people.
14
Ben Knecht
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*1:00 p.m.
to
2:00 p.m.
Market Square
Stage
Auction
Take part in the excitement of an auction. Bid on select items from the
Colonial Williamsburg stores as well as some exclusive items not found
anywhere else. Merchandise varies with each auction and may include
creamware, pewter, glassware, and more. Our artisan vendors will
supply one-of-a-kind auction items. You can even bid on the specially
engraved bell used to announce the auction!
Denise Chiera
(Program Manager)
Black Love Day: Faith, Hope, and Love
Meet Johnny and Dolly, two enslaved people, who- though very much
in love- are forbidden by law to marry. How far would you go for love?
For freedom?
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Lucinda
McDermott-Piro
(Program
Developer)
60 minutes
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
*5:30 p.m.
to
6:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
Free reservation
required
Cowardice or Pragmatism: President George Washington
Mary Cottrill
Confronts Slavery on a Journey to the New Nation
(Schedule Hennage)
T. H. Breen lectures on his book "George Washington's Journey".
During the first years of his presidency, George Washington organized a
bold and difficult journey to all thirteen original states. His goal was to
strengthen the union, which he feared was extremely fragile. But as he
was traveling through the South, he discovered that one of his slaves,
Hercules, who he had left in the nation's capital might be scheming to
obtain freedom. The clash between the President and the slave forced
Washington to do what he vowed never to do--to tell a lie. Book
Signing to follow 6:30pm to 7:00pm.
Sunday, February 14
*3:00 p.m.
to
4:00 p.m.
Williamsburg
Library
Hand Bells and Freedom Concert
The Music Ministry of the Historic First Baptist Church will present the
Williamsbury Presbyterian Church Handbell Choirs in concert with the
First Baptist Church Handbell and Sanctuary Choirs on February 14th at
3:00 p.m. at the WMBG Community Library Theater. The F. B. Ch.
Handbell choir was formed in October of 2015. Marilyn Tyrrell and
Norman Felton are directors of the Presbyterian Handbell Choirs and
Reginald Fox is director of the Handbell and Concert Choirs of First
Baptist Church. The programs are free and the public is invited to
attend.
15
Sue Wilson
(Coordinator for
First Baptist
Church)
Monday, February 15
*12:00 p.m.,
12:30 p.m. &
1:00 p.m.
God Save the King
Meet two enslaved men, Joe and Dick, and discover how their quest for
freedom landed them in Williamsburg's Publick Gaol.
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule Staff)
Public Gaol
Cast: Willie Wright – Joe
Jamar Jones – Dick
Bill Rose – Contextualist
*1:00 p.m.,
4:00 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
The Butler
As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at
the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major
events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
The Examination of Joe and Dick
Joe and Dick have been called before the Williamsburg Committee of
Safety after they were caught attempting to run away to join the British
Army. How will the Committee of Safety respond to the actions of
these two enslaved men? Listen in to their testimonies and learn their
side of the story.
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Tom Hay
(Schedule
Courthouse & Staff)
Every Piece Tells a Story
A black woman from the 1960s and a white woman from the turn of the
20th century, reflect on the importance of quilts in their lives. Presented
in conjunction with the exhibition “A Century of African-American
Quilts” which opened January 30th at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
Folk Art Museum.
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Kimball Theatre
132 minutes
*2:30 p.m.,
3:15 p.m. &
4:00 p.m.
The Courthouse
30 minutes each
*3:30 p.m.
To
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
Tuesday, February 16
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
16
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
The Governor’s
Palace
*2:00 p.m.
to
3:00 p.m.
Raleigh Tavern
Apollo Room
Through Their Eyes: The Palace Tour
Lord Dunmore has just fled the Capitol in fear of his life and left all his
belongings, including his enslaved and free servants. What could they
do? How would they move on? Take a tour and be given the opportunity
to make those decisions for yourself. The decision to find freedom or
remain in servitude was never as simple as it seems….
Colleen Prosser
(Schedule Site &
Staff/Program
Manager)
His Chosen Master
When Lt. Governor Francis Fauquier died in 1768, his will gave his
slaves the choice to choose their new masters. Bristol, given the choice
chose Thomas Everard. Find out why he chose Everard as his new
master and find out more about the mindset of the people who were
given a choice of who might own them, though by society standards
they had very few rights at all.
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule AI)
60 minutes
Cast: Jeremy Morris - Bristol
Free Separate
Ticket Required
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
*5:30 p.m.
to
6:30 p.m.
W&M Campus
Swem Library
A Mother’s Difficult Choice
It's 1789. The war is over and the constitution has been ratified. A new
government promises liberty and freedom for all. Yet, Miriam and
Betsy consider what the future holds. What concerns this free black
laundress and this white widow? What will their sons face as they
navigate the apprenticeship system to learn a trade?
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County
Tells the story of a Virginia community that defied the Supreme Court’s
Brown v. Board of Education ruling. When ordered by a federal court to
desegregate the public schools in 1959, white leaders instead chose to
close them.” Please join us to hear the story of community and family
that Ms. Green has woven together into a fascinating book.
Jody Allen
(Program Manager)
Wednesday, February 17
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
17
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*10:30 a.m.
to
11:30 a.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
Secret Keepers: Literacy, Slavery and the Law
Explore how a secret network of free blacks and slaves used the houses
and properties in Williamsburg to hide runaway fugitives. Film
excerpts from “The Runaway” dramatize the dangers of concealing
fugitives, who used various methods to escape bondage. While laws
supported the slave owners, what means did they use to break this chain
of secrecy?
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Harvey Bakari
(Program Manager /
Lecturer)
Lenten Services
Sue Wilson
(Church
Coordinator-First
Baptist)
A Gathering of Hair
Despite living in a world where most had little time to themselves and
for family, the enslaved still found ways to develop a rich culture and
strong relationships. Meet Elizabeth, a free black woman, and her
enslaved friends, Agnes and Lydia, as they prepare for a gathering.
Discover how these women manage love, work, beauty, friendship . . .
and, of course, hair!
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule AIs)
60 minutes
*12:00 p.m.
First Baptist
Church
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
Free Separate
Ticket Required
Cast: Hope Wright – Elisabeth DeRosario
Katrinah Lewis – Lydia
Deirdre Jones – Agnes
Marjie Sutherland - Contextualist
Thursday, February 18
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
The Governor’s
Palace
Through Their Eyes: The Palace Tour
Lord Dunmore has just fled the Capitol in fear of his life and left all his
belongings, including his enslaved and free servants. What could they
do? How would they move on? Take a tour and be given the opportunity
to make those decisions for yourself. The decision to find freedom or
remain in servitude was never as simple as it seems….
18
Colleen Prosser
(Schedule Site &
Staff/Program
Manager)
*2:45 p.m.
To
3:30 p.m.
Art Museums
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
African-American Artists
Discover the talent and explore the accomplishments of AfricanAmerican artists and artisans in the 18th-20th centuries. This guided
tour of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg showcases a variety
of the folk and decorative arts they created, as well as art that depicts
their lives.
Trish Balderson
(Program Manager)
What is a Family?
Discover the ties that bind us together in this moving program by
Valarie Holmes, as she explores the situation of Ann Ashby, who with
her children escape the bonds of slavery through the efforts of her free
black husband, uniting their family in freedom. Learn about the legal
and social challenges slaves and free blacks in colonial Virginia face as
they strive to keep "family" together.
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
60 minutes
Cast: Valarie Holmes – Ann Ashby
*5:30 p.m.
to
6:30 p.m.
Early Black Businesses of Williamsburg
Join Edith Heard at William and Mary School of Business for a lecture
on the History of Black Entrepreneurs in the Williamsburg Area.
Rosanna
Koppelmann
(Business School
Liaison)
W&M Campus,
Miller Hall
Friday, February 19
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*10:30 a.m.
To
11:15 a.m.
Art Museum
A Century of African-American Quilts
Education Studio Activity - Explore the exhibit of African-American
quilts on this guided tour. Learn about a century of quilt styles and
techniques; discover the unique stories of the quilt makers and enjoy a
hands-on activity.
19
Trish Balderson
(Program Manager)
*1:00 p.m.
to
2:00 p.m.
Raleigh Tavern
Apollo Room
Lessons with Ann Wager
The Bray society in England promoted education for enslaved children
in the colonies. In Williamsburg, Ann Wager conducted the Bray School
for African-American children in the community. Meet this fascinating
woman and learn about her hopes and aspirations for her
scholars. Participate in some of the same lessons that the children
learned from her.
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Kristin Detwiler
(Site Supervisor)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule AI)
The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against Thee
Founded by enslaved men and women in 1776, First Baptist Church has
a rich and varied history. Join us on a journey through the history of
First Baptist Church. Meet many of the important men and women who
helped the church flourish through the centuries.
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Terry Myers: The Bray School
Terry Meyers, Chancellor Professor of English at William and Mary,
will talk on the Bray School in Williamsburg, its founding, its function,
and its forgotten affiliation with the College. Mentioned too will be the
search for the site of the school and the possibility that an 18th C.
structure on the W&M campus but long forgotten might have housed
the school.
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Jody Allen
(Program Manager)
Free Separate
Ticket Required
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
*5:30 p.m.
to
6:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
Saturday, February 20
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
The Capitol
Slavery and the Law: Capitol Tour
On this tour of the Capitol, discover how enslaved African-Americans
fought to obtain their freedom by petitioning the Virginia courts and
legislature. Also, learn how slave code affected African-Americans,
both enslaved and free, and how criminal trials for the enslaved differed
from those for free people.
20
Ben Knecht
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*5:30 p.m.
to
6:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
Free reservation
required
We Look Back and Sing: An Evening with Willie Mae Jordan
Willie Mae Jordan, a well-known mezzo-soprano and music educator,
shares the fascinating history of spirituals tailored for curious children.
Jordan focuses on how spirituals were created and the way the enslaved
used words through song to convey messages of freedom. She'll also
talk about how soloists and their audience came together in call and
response style, how spirituals became connected to the Bible, and how
the enslaved made time to worship in spite of their endless work. Stay
afterwards for a book signing of "We Look Back and Sing: A History of
the Spirituals".
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Sunday, February 21
*3:00 p.m.
to
4:00 p.m.
Williamsburg
Library
Hometown Treasures
Come experience the performances of some of Williamsburg's finest
performers including Saxophonist, James Randall, III, Pianist Rob Hall
Jr, Vocalist Lisa Reid-Williamson, and Dancer/Mime Missy Baker at
the Williamsburg Library Theatre.
Sue Wilson
(Coordinator for
First Baptist
Church)
Monday, February 22
*12:00 p.m.,
12:30 p.m. &
1:00 p.m.
God Save the King
Meet two enslaved men, Joe and Dick, and discover how their quest for
freedom landed them in Williamsburg's Publick Gaol.
Public Gaol
Cast: Willie Wright – Joe
Jamar Jones – Dick
Bill Rose – Contextualist
*12:30 p.m.
to
1:30 p.m.
The Spirit of Liberty
Former enslaved preacher, Gowan Pamphlet, recalls the promises of the
Declaration of Independence, along with events of 1776, and their
impact on the enslaved community of Williamsburg.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
21
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule Staff)
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Jennifer
Weddington
(Schedule James
Ingram)
*2:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
Rosenwald
Rosenwald, by Aviva Kempner, is a documentary about how Chicago
philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, the son of an immigrant peddler who
rose to head Sears, partnered with Booker T. Washington to build 5,400
Kimball Theatre Southern schools in African-American communities in the early 1900s
(Screening
during the Jim Crow era.
Room)
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
100 minutes
*2:30 p.m.,
3:15 p.m. &
4:00 p.m.
The Examination of Joe and Dick
Joe and Dick have been called before the Williamsburg Committee of
Safety after they were caught attempting to run away to join the British
Army. How will the Committee of Safety respond to the actions of these
The Courthouse two enslaved men? Listen in to their testimonies and learn their side of
the story.
30 minutes each
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Tom Hay
(Schedule
Courthouse & Staff)
Tuesday, February 23
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
The Governor’s
Palace
Through Their Eyes: The Palace Tour
Lord Dunmore has just fled the Capitol in fear of his life and left all his
belongings, including his enslaved and free servants. What could they
do? How would they move on? Take a tour and be given the
opportunity to make those decisions for yourself. The decision to find
freedom or remain in servitude was never as simple as it seems….
22
Colleen Prosser
(Schedule Site &
Staff/Program
Manager)
*2:00 p.m.
to
3:00 p.m.
Raleigh Tavern
Apollo Room
His Chosen Master
When Lt. Governor Francis Fauquier died in 1768, his will gave his
slaves the choice to choose their new masters. Bristol, given the choice
chose Thomas Everard. Find out why he chose Everard as his new
master and find out more about the mindset of the people who were
given a choice of who might own them, though by society standards
they had very few rights at all.
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule AI)
60 minutes
Cast: Jeremy Morris - Bristol
Free Separate
Ticket Required
*2:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
Rosenwald
Rosenwald, by Aviva Kempner, is a documentary about how Chicago
philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, the son of an immigrant peddler who
rose to head Sears, partnered with Booker T. Washington to build
5,400 Southern schools in African-American communities in the early
1900s during the Jim Crow era.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
Banjo on My Knee
Join historian Carson Hudson for a light-hearted look at the banjo and
American history. Learn of the instrument's African roots and its
evolution into today's familiar form. Hear tunes played on reproduction
banjos and enjoy Carson's stories that tie the music to important events
in history.
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
100 minutes
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
Wednesday, February 24
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
23
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*10:30 a.m.
to
11:30 a.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
Secret Keepers: Literacy, Slavery and the Law
Explore how a secret network of free blacks and slaves used the houses
and properties in Williamsburg to hide runaway fugitives. Film excerpts
from “The Runaway” dramatize the dangers of concealing fugitives,
who used various methods to escape bondage. While laws supported the
slave owners, what means did they use to break this chain of secrecy?
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Harvey Bakari
(Program Manager /
Lecturer)
Lenten Services
Sue Wilson
(Church
Coordinator-First
Baptist)
60 minutes
*12:00 p.m.
First Baptist
Church
*2:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
Rosenwald
Rosenwald, by Aviva Kempner, is a documentary about how Chicago
philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, the son of an immigrant peddler who
rose to head Sears, partnered with Booker T. Washington to build 5,400
Kimball Theatre Southern schools in African-American communities in the early 1900s
during the Jim Crow era.
100 minutes
*3:30 p.m.
A Gathering of Hair
to
Despite living in a world where most had little time to themselves and
4:30 p.m.
for family, the enslaved still found ways to develop a rich culture and
strong relationships. Meet Elizabeth, a free black woman, and her
enslaved friends, Agnes and Lydia, as they prepare for a gathering.
Hennage
Discover how these women manage love, work, beauty, friendship . . .
Auditorium,
and, of course, hair!
Art Museums
60 minutes
Free Separate
Ticket Required
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule AIs)
Cast: Hope Wright – Elisabeth DeRosario
Katrinah Lewis – Lydia
Deirdre Jones – Agnes
Marjie Sutherland - Contextualist
Thursday, February 25
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
24
Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
The Governor’s
Palace
*2:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
(Screening
Room)
Through Their Eyes: The Palace Tour
Lord Dunmore has just fled the Capitol in fear of his life and left all his
belongings, including his enslaved and free servants. What could they
do? How would they move on? Take a tour and be given the opportunity
to make those decisions for yourself. The decision to find freedom or
remain in servitude was never as simple as it seems….
Colleen Prosser
(Schedule Site &
Staff/Program
Manager)
Rosenwald
Rosenwald, by Aviva Kempner, is a documentary about how Chicago
philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, the son of an immigrant peddler who
rose to head Sears, partnered with Booker T. Washington to build 5,400
Southern schools in African-American communities in the early 1900s
during the Jim Crow era.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
African-American Artists
Discover the talent and explore the accomplishments of AfricanAmerican artists and artisans in the 18th-20th centuries. This guided
tour of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg showcases a variety
of the folk and decorative arts they created, as well as art that depicts
their lives.
Trish Balderson
(Program Manager)
100 minutes
*2:45 p.m.
To
3:30 p.m.
Art Museums
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
To Be Seen as an American
Mary Cottrill
Meet three black women who didn't accept society's limits on what they (Schedule Hennage)
could accomplish - Lydia rose from slave to entrepreneur, Katie Marie
was educated but not given the resources to teach others, and Clara Byrd
Baker fought for equal rights in the twentieth century. These
Williamsburg women's work spanned three centuries, opening doors and
providing new opportunities for the next generation to build on.
Cast: Valarie Holmes
Friday, February 26
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for
the day.
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Marvin Greer
(Program Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*10:30 a.m.
To 11:15 a.m.
Art Museum
*1:00 p.m.
to
2:00 p.m.
Raleigh Tavern
Apollo Room
A Century of African-American Quilts
Education Studio Activity - Explore the exhibit of African-American
quilts on this guided tour. Learn about a century of quilt styles and
techniques; discover the unique stories of the quilt makers and enjoy a
hands-on activity.
Trish Balderson
(Program Manager)
Lessons with Ann Wager
The Bray society in England promoted education for enslaved children
in the colonies. In Williamsburg, Ann Wager conducted the Bray School
for African-American children in the community. Meet this fascinating
woman and learn about her hopes and aspirations for her
scholars. Participate in some of the same lessons that the children
learned from her.
Stephen Seals
(Program Manager)
Kristin Detwiler
(Site Supervisor)
Libby McDonnell
(Schedule AI)
Rosenwald
Rosenwald, by Aviva Kempner, is a documentary about how Chicago
philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, the son of an immigrant peddler who
rose to head Sears, partnered with Booker T. Washington to build 5,400
Southern schools in African-American communities in the early 1900s
during the Jim Crow era.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against Thee
Founded by enslaved men and women in 1776, First Baptist Church has
a rich and varied history. Join us on a journey through the history of
First Baptist Church. Meet many of the important men and women who
helped the church flourish through the centuries.
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule Hennage)
Affairs of the Heart
It is the wedding day for William and Anne, a day of celebration for
themselves and their families. The enslaved members of the household
are also preparing for the festivities, but their minds are filled with the
uncertainty of change. How will this union affect the household? And
what will it mean for the relationships that have already been forged
between the free and enslaved members of the house? What about the
lifestyle they've always known?
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
Stephen Seals
(Program Director)
Free Separate
Ticket Required
*2:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
(Screening
Room)
100 minutes
*3:30 p.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
*7:30 p.m.
to
8:30 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
60 minutes
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Saturday, February 27
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
Randolph House
Freedom’s Paradox
Experience the stark contrast of freedom and slavery at the house of one
of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent
patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the 28 enslaved people in this
household as they struggle to find their own roads to freedom.
Marvin Greer
(Program
Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
*Last tour starts at 3:30. One hour running time. Total of 7 tours for the
day.
*9:30 a.m.
to
4:30 p.m.
The Capitol
*5:00 p.m.
to
6:00 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
Slavery and the Law: Capitol Tour
On this tour of the Capitol, discover how enslaved African-Americans
fought to obtain their freedom by petitioning the Virginia courts and
legislature. Also, learn how slave code affected African-Americans, both
enslaved and free, and how criminal trials for the enslaved differed from
those for free people.
Ben Knecht
(Program
Manager/
Schedule Site &
Staff)
“This is Our War”: A Tribute to the African-American USOs
During WWII, a time of segregation, Bruton Heights School was where
African-American soldiers found their "Home Away from Home". Travel
back in time and be entertained at the USO. Discover the contributions
of African-American soldiers and entertainers during the "Great War."
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule
Hennage)
Lee Ann Rose
(Program
Manager)
Affairs of the Heart
It is the wedding day for William and Anne, a day of celebration for
themselves and their families. The enslaved members of the household
are also preparing for the festivities, but their minds are filled with the
uncertainty of change. How will this union affect the household? And
what will it mean for the relationships that have already been forged
between the free and enslaved members of the house? What about the
lifestyle they've always known?
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
Stephen Seals
(Program
Director)
60 minutes
*7:30 p.m.
to
8:30 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
60 minutes
Sunday, February 28
*11:00 a.m.,
1:30 p.m. &
4:00 p.m.
Say Amen, Somebody
Documentary about the American gospel music scene, focusing on two of
the movement's pioneering forces, Thomas A. Dorsey and Willie May
Ford Smith.
Kimball Theatre
100 minutes
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Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
*1:30 p.m.
First Baptist
Sites
*2:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
(Screening
Room)
Freedom March
Join First Baptist Church and other local churches on a march from the
First Baptist Church, Scotland Street site to the First Baptist Church site
on Nassau Street. ***Please note that this is NOT an advertised program.
Sue Wilson
(Church
Coordinator-First
Baptist)
Rosenwald
Rosenwald, by Aviva Kempner, is a documentary about how Chicago
philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, the son of an immigrant peddler who
rose to head Sears, partnered with Booker T. Washington to build 5,400
Southern schools in African-American communities in the early 1900s
during the Jim Crow era.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
Affairs of the Heart
It is the wedding day for William and Anne, a day of celebration for
themselves and their families. The enslaved members of the household
are also preparing for the festivities, but their minds are filled with the
uncertainty of change. How will this union affect the household? And
what will it mean for the relationships that have already been forged
between the free and enslaved members of the house? What about the
lifestyle they've always known?
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
Stephen Seals
(Program
Director)
100 minutes
*7:30 p.m.
to
8:30 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
60 minutes
Monday, February 29
*12:00 p.m.,
12:30 p.m. &
1:00 p.m.
God Save the King
Meet two enslaved men, Joe and Dick, and discover how their quest for
freedom landed them in Williamsburg's Publick Gaol.
Public Gaol
Cast: Willie Wright – Joe
Jamar Jones – Dick
Bill Rose – Contextualist
*12:30 p.m.
to
1:30 p.m.
The Spirit of Liberty
Former enslaved preacher, Gowan Pamphlet, recalls the promises of the
Declaration of Independence, along with events of 1776, and their impact
on the enslaved community of Williamsburg.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
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Stephen Seals
(Program
Manager)
Libby
McDonnell
(Schedule Staff)
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule
Hennage)
Jennifer
Weddington
(Schedule James
Ingram)
*2:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. &
7:00 p.m.
Kimball Theatre
(Screening
Room)
Rosenwald
Rosenwald, by Aviva Kempner, is a documentary about how Chicago
philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, the son of an immigrant peddler who
rose to head Sears, partnered with Booker T. Washington to build 5,400
Southern schools in African-American communities in the early 1900s
during the Jim Crow era.
Marianne
Johnston
(Kimball Site
Supervisor)
The Examination of Joe and Dick
Joe and Dick have been called before the Williamsburg Committee of
Safety after they were caught attempting to run away to join the British
Army. How will the Committee of Safety respond to the actions of these
two enslaved men? Listen in to their testimonies and learn their side of the
story.
Stephen Seals
(Program
Manager)
Tom Hay
(Schedule
Courthouse &
Staff)
African-American Quilts Over 200 Years of History
Hear from Kyra Hicks, quilt scholar, as she discusses the history of
African-American quilts in America. Book signing to follow.
Mary Cottrill
(Schedule
Hennage/
Program
Manager)
100 minutes
*2:30 p.m.,
3:15 p.m. &
4:00 p.m.
The Courthouse
30 minutes each
*4:00 p.m.
to
5:00 p.m.
Hennage
Auditorium,
Art Museums
60 minutes
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Additional Needs
Person Responsible
Enter programs into EMS for approval and distribution
Valerie Deichsel
Items with * should be advertised in “CW Today”
Sandy Bradshaw
Include in Historic Area Update
Penna Rogers
Advise Visitor Center staff/Ticket Sellers of events
Rich Krapf
Place Operations Plan in break rooms for staff
Site Supervisors
Orientation and scheduling of staff
Managers and Supervisors
REMEMBER: All charges for this event should use Project Account Code:
16-HAA-AN-BHM
1/4/2016 - FINAL
Questions/Comments/Concerns should be directed to Valerie Deichsel, Ext. 7355
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