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Colonial Williamsburg News

• From the Garden, June 19
  Custis YewThe last living 18th century resident of Williamsburg has passed away. The English yew tree on Custis Square, which has stood a silent watch over the old colonial capital for more than 270 years, has succumbed to the vicissitudes of age and weather. John Custis, member of the Governor’s Council and father-in-law to Martha Dandrige-Custis who became […]
• Threads of Feeling Blog
  This project, launched by the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum in conjunction with the Foundling Museum’s “Threads of Feeling” exhibit, asks visitors to connect the emotional experiences of mothers and children over 200 years ago with the equally profound events of love, loss, family, and struggle that we in feel the 21st century. Learn More
• New Podcast: Courage or Cowardice
  Fort Nelson is under attack, and its defenders are outnumbered 10:1. Should they stay and fight, or retreat? This is the central question in Courage or Cowardice, a Colonial Williamsburg evening program. Listen
• Live Webcast Today – Flag Day Naturalization Ceremony
  Becoming an American is a part of the path for many immigrants each year. Approximately 100 new American citizens will take the oath of citizenship on the grounds of the Colonial Capitol in the Revolutionary City. The keynote speaker is Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group. Huffington, herself a naturalized U.S […]
• From Our Kitchens: To Dress Duck with Juice of Oranges
  The classic pairing of duck and orange was savored by the founding generation as much as it is today. Bacon and mushrooms lend richness and depth. Learn More