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• A Scan of Progress at the Armoury.
  While the roving webcam has been deployed to the tin shop, the Historic Trades Carpenters have made great strides inside the Armoury. This week's photo gallery provides a glimpse of recent activity.
• Then and Now: The Rolfe-Warren House
  Philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s interest in colonial Virginia buildings extended beyond the collection he and the Reverend Dr. W. A. R. Goodwin acquired, restored, and reconstructed in Williamsburg. The opportunity of buying for himself Lower Brandon, an eighteenth-century mansion on the south shore of the James River, brought Rockefeller to Virgini […]
• Discuss now on CW Connect: What relationships did presidents have with their slaves?
  Join a discussion of the presidents and their attitudes towards slavery, and the sometime contrast between their words and their actions. How can we reconcile the idea of noble leaders and ignoble practices? Join the discussion on Colonial Williamsburg Connect.
• February is Black History Month
  Colonial Williamsburg celebrates black history this month and all year long with programs, resources, and exhibits that explore the lives and cultures of African individuals in 18th-century Williamsburg. Learn more about the African American experience in Williamsburg.
• Podcasts: now 33% more fun
  Have you ever wanted to make a comment or ask a question about the podcast? Ever wanted to easily share a link to an episode with a friend? A redesign to the podcast page allows both, and one-click listening, too. Visit podcast.history.org to browse our updated features. Go to the new podcast page.