John Hamant portraying Benjamin Franklin, 2007.
It is with heavy hearts that we note the passing of longtime Colonial Williamsburg Foundation employee and veteran character interpreter, John Hamant.
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John Ross Hamant, 1949 - 2017: An Appreciation
Reflections of a Revolutionary in Residence
“Papi, am I a princess?”
“Yes, Anabella, you are. But we all are. In our country every one of us is a king or a princess,” I said, echoing the words of young Mr. Jefferson as played by Kurt Smith….
“Patriots at Play” Launches Summer Fun for Kids
Every parent knows this moment: you’re out with the kids, having a great time, then suddenly their attention starts to wander. Maybe their feet start to drag. It’s time for recess. That’s the moment when you need Patriots at Play….
A Revolutionary in Residence Highlights the Spanish Role in the Revolution
Chaz Mena as Bernardo de Gálvez.
March, 1781. General Bernardo de Gálvez, governor of Louisiana, has seen enough dithering.
The Spanish fleet is poised to seize Pensacola and wrest control of West Florida from Great Britain, but uncertainty has the ships stalled just outside the bay that protects the strategic outpost. Will they be able to safely navigate the channel? Will they be sitting ducks for British cannon fire?…
Becoming Mrs. Washington: Martha the Mom
Before she was Mrs. Washington, Martha was Mrs. Custis. It’s well known that Martha and George Washington were not blessed with any children of their own during their 40-year marriage (theories abound…we’ll get to that another time). Martha did have four children, though, during her first marriage to Daniel Parke Custis.
This period of Martha’s life has fascinated me and has become the center of my study and program development for the spring season. I suppose I have good reason: my husband and I just welcomed our first child….
12 Ways to Put Some Spring in Your Family’s Visit to Williamsburg
Photo by Wayne Reynolds
The weather has turned in a very nice direction just in time for Spring Break. We’re looking forward to seeing lots of families spending their days off with us here in Williamsburg. So if you’re looking for a few tips for enjoying the 18th century with kids (and without too much stress), here are a dozen suggestions….
Behind the Scenes with Our Winter Training
On January 2, the Historic Area shut down for four weeks of extended maintenance, while interpreters and support staff took time to research, train, and catch up after the holidays….
Join Us for Special Women’s History Month Programs
Celebrate Women’s History Month throughout March with programming that provides insights into the lives of women from all social stations in colonial and Revolutionary Virginia, revealing their struggles and their aspirations. Each program is inspired by one or more period sources, either written by women, about women, or of significant relevance to 18th-century women’s lives….
Two Georges: 5 Similarities between Washington and the Under-Appreciated Mason
Washington wasn’t the only “George” to make major contributions to the founding of America. Another one, George Mason, helped to mold many of the ideas we hold dear as intrinsically American, yet he is unfairly neglected as a founder. You may suspect bias, as I’ve just undertaken the role of Mr. Mason in Williamsburg….
Have a Question for POTUS? Ask It During Presidents Day Weekend!
There hasn’t been a Virginian in the White House since Woodrow Wilson a century ago, but back in the day a stream of Old Dominion natives held the nation’s highest office. Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe: from 1789 until 1821, only the second president, Massachusetts’ John Adams, interrupted the Virginia dynasty….
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