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Fire in a Crowded Century: An Antique Fire Engine

March 13, 2012 by What's New Team Leave a Comment

fire engineOld-fashioned fire engines had to do much the same jobs as today’s, but they relied on classic physics and plenty of manpower. Curator Erik Goldstein describes the fire engine at the center of a new exhibit at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg….

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New at the Museums: See an 18th-century Fire Engine

February 21, 2012 by What's New Team Leave a Comment

fire engineInitially granted a patent on December 26, 1721, Richard Newsham’s “new water engine for quenching and extinguishing fires” became the clear choice for anyone in England or America who was serious about combating the flames. So effective were Newsham’s engines that some were used for more than a century. The original engine is on view for the first time….

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Museum Tour: Discover Gee’s Bend Quilts

February 6, 2012 by What's New Team Leave a Comment

quiltExplore the unique African American quilting traditions and history of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, while exploring two examples in the museum’s collection. Families then can discover their creativity with a hands-on activity. Admission is included in any Historic Area or museum admission pass. Tour offered 1:30 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24.

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Meet Napoleon Bonaparte this Friday

October 17, 2011 by What's New Team Leave a Comment

Napoleon

On the 206th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, guests participate in programs offering contrasting points of view about the Napoleonic Wars and their influence on America. Both programs will be held on Friday, Oct. 21 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, 326 W. Francis St., Williamsburg.

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Register now for the 2012 antiques forum

October 12, 2011 by What's New Team Leave a Comment

antiques forumThe 2012 Antiques Forum features a host of respected authorities on the extraordinary furniture, silver, textiles, paintings, and ceramics that were produced in or for colonial and Federal America.

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Free Museum Admission this Weekend

September 30, 2011 by What's New Team Leave a Comment

The museums of Colonial Williamsburg

Browse the collections of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg this weekend for free. From iconic portraits to exquisite furniture and quirky folk art, there’s something for every interest and every age.

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First, Do No Harm

September 27, 2011 by What's New Team Leave a Comment

A violin made by James and Henry Banks between 1795 and 1811

Conservator John Watson explains that sometimes the best thing you can do with an antique instrument is nothing at all. Listen to the new theories of conservation and preservation of musical instruments in this week’s podcast.

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Material Witnesses: Quilts and Their Makers

August 4, 2011 by What's New Team Leave a Comment

Material WitnessesMake sure the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums are on your list of sights to see on your next trip.

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