Starting in March of next year, guests can visit an exhibition that maps the Revolutionary War. Colonial Williamsburg is collaborating with the Boston Public Library’s Norman B. Leventhal Map Center to host the exhibition—open now in Boston through November 29. The exhibition, entitled We Are One: Mapping America’s Road from Revolution to Independence, demonstrates that maps—from battle maps to maps of the new nation—were central to the revolutionary process….
We Want to Know: How Did They Predict Weather in the 18th Century?
Have you ever wondered how weather was predicted in the 18th century? You know—before all those weather apps, doppler radar, and the local weather guy (or gal) giving an extended forecast? And what about really big events, like hurricanes and tornadoes? How did people protect themselves during these major storms?…
The History Behind this Beautiful Thunderbird Jewelry Coming to Our Art Museums!
Jewelry may not be what typically comes to mind when you think of “folk art.” But by its very definition, folk art is simply everyday art deeply rooted in culture and traditions. And once you learn the history behind the Santo Domingo Thunderbird design, you’ll understand why it’s considered such an integral part of that tribe’s history. Theirs is a story of perseverance and innovation and it’s one I think (and hope) you’ll find inspirational….
Fun Facts About Our Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums! #ArtMuseumDay
Did you know Colonial Williamsburg has the second most popular museum in the Commonwealth when it comes to annual visitors? Or that our collection boasts 70,000 antiques and works of art, 15,000 architectural artifacts, and 16 million archaeological artifacts? Still not impressed? Just you wait……
The World Made Small: Exploring Life in Miniature
The Morris-Canby-Rumford dollhouse dates to 1820 and was made in Philadelphia.
By Karen Gonzalez
Miniature houses furnished with tiny decorations have fascinated us for thousands of years. The earliest examples of these scaled-down rooms were found in Egyptian tombs, complete with tiny replicas of servants, furnishings, livestock and even pets.
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Do You Know Prince, the Famous Dog Inside Our Art Museums?
Animals abound in Williamsburg—from our colonial cats, to our Leicester Longwool sheep, to our majestic horses. Few know however, about a black and white-spotted dog named Prince, who lives at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.
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Exhibit Examines Explorers’ Studies of Their New Natural World
That fascination resulted in drawings, paintings and other objects that are the inspiration for “Birds, Bugs and Blooms – Observing the Natural World in the 18th Century,” an exhibit at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum.
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Religion in 18th-century Virginia: Before the Separation of Church & State
Since April is Religion Month and this year marks the 300th anniversary of Bruton Parish Church, we thought we’d take a closer look at how God and spirituality were critical aspects of everyday life in the colonial capital—so much so that going to church was the law! We’ll take you behind the scenes of our ongoing exhibit Faith, Community, and Change currently on display inside our Art Museums….
Participate in #MuseumWeek with Colonial Williamsburg
All week long we’ll be sharing secrets and other behind-the-scenes information on Twitter and we need your help as well! Get your thumbs ready to Tweet and help make #MuseumWeek a success.
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Mr. Jefferson and the Giant Moose! Say What?
What do Thomas Jefferson, an American moose, and a French naturalist have in common? It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but it’s actually the subject of Dr. Lee Dugatkin’s book entitled Mr. Jefferson and the Giant Moose. Lee Dugatkin will be at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg to fill us in on this little-known story! …
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