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Over the last few years, Ben Franklin's World has made special Fourth of July episodes, focusing on the Declaration of Independence, its creation, and its powerful words. This year, they explore a different angle: the man behind the boldest signature, John Hancock. In the latest episode, Brooke Barbier, author of "King Hancock," reveals the biographical history of John Hancock, his role in the American Revolutionary War, and the legacy of his famous signature: https://lnkd.in/e-8FQr8z

“We would not have a Declaration [of Independence] were it not for Williamsburg”. 📜 The Declaration of Independence plays a central role in United States history, but did you know the document has a history of its own? Kurt Smith, who portrays Colonial Williamsburg Nation Builder Thomas Jefferson, joins us in this episode of #CWToday to tell us more.

When we think of California, we might envision sunny weather, Hollywood, beaches, wine country, and the Gold Rush... But what we don’t usually consider is the state’s long history of slavery. In the most recent episode of Ben Franklin's World, Jean Pfaelzer leads us through California’s 250-year history of slavery, covering the California Spanish Missions, the Russian fur trade, and the Gold Rush. Listen and discover a different side of California's past: https://lnkd.in/e99DcTgu #pocast #historypodcast

Introducing the newest edition of #RevolutionaryReads featuring Emily Guthrie, Director of the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library! Emily’s choice is for anyone who enjoys stories of travel & exploration and encounters with nature in the new world! Learn more about how John Bartram’s boundless curiosity about plants led to a lifetime of exploration and connected him to a whole network of citizen scientists in the American colonies and across the Atlantic! Have you read this book?

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of Colin G. Campbell, former president and CEO of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, who passed away at the age of 88. His 14-year tenure was marked by his compassion for teaching not only history as part of the Foundation’s mission, but also citizenship. Alongside receiving Colonial Williamsburg’s Churchill Bell award in 2014, Campbell also worked to fund the 65,000-square-foot expansion of the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums. He will be deeply missed.

This just in 📰 This #Juneteenth, Colonial Williamsburg unveiled a prototype of the burial markers that will permanently honor the 60+ individuals buried at the site of the original church building used by The Historic First Baptist Church, one of the nation’s oldest Black churches. Stay tuned for the next airing of #CWToday, your go-to source for the latest news of Colonial Williamsburg!

Attention Teachers! Did you know we offer summer online programs? Choose from week-long online courses that focus on engaging with fact-based historical content and research from Colonial Williamsburg that provides a framework for connecting history and civics in relevant ways, covering topics like: 📚 Teaching about Race and Slavery in the Colonial and American Revolutionary Periods (June 24 - 28) 📚 Women’s Perspectives on the American Revolution (July 15 - 19) 📚 The Great Debate: Balancing Values in Tension (July 29 - August 2) Registration for our June and July online programs is now OPEN: https://lnkd.in/eeXgKaFD

In honor of #Juneteenth, as we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, we will delve into the work of those working to preserve slave dwellings across the United States, safeguarding the essential stories these structures embody. Joseph McGill, executive director/founder of the Slave Dwelling Project and author of Sleeping with the Ancestors: How I Followed the Footprints of Slavery. Tune in to learn the importance of preserving former slave dwellings, the stories these dwellings hold, and how understanding this history shapes a more inclusive reflection of our past. Listen to the episode now: https://lnkd.in/edtYwuCn #historypodcast #history #books #podcast

This just in! 📰 The American Indian Initiative of Colonial Williamsburg is making strides on a recent project that honors the connections between Williamsburg and the nearly 40 individual tribes & nations who sent young men to the Brafferton Indian School during the 18th century. Learn more about the Brafferton Indian School here: https://lnkd.in/eN5SQNsZ Stay tuned for the next airing of #CWToday, your go-to source for the latest news of Colonial Williamsburg!