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In the first of this seven-episode series, learn about what the Williamsburg Bray School was and why this story matters.

Today we tour the Governor’s Palace with Hannah, an enslaved housemaid owned by Lord Dunmore. Having worked at the Palace for decades under three different governors, Hannah knows how much labor is required to maintain the Palace as the grand social center of the colony of Virginia.

From the trial of Blackbeard's crew for piracy to its role in Virginia’s colonial government, learn about the pivotal events that occurred in this iconic Colonial Williamsburg building.

Archaeology is a journey that begins before and continues long after the dig! Discover how Colonial Williamsburg's archaeologists go beyond the fieldwork, utilizing artifacts uncovered during excavation. Dive into the world of laboratory work and documentary research, as we peel back the layers of history to reveal its hidden treasures.