Conservation, and museums and the chief curator at the Colonial Williamsburg foundation. Pastverseas williamsburg curatorial operation, educational conferences, conservation initiatives, and museum operations, including direction of the abbey altar to museum. Ler it goes without saying that ron plays a significant leadership role at williamsburg, directing initiatives across the foundation and importantly expanding Decorative Arts research with a focus on the material culture produced and consumed within the american south. Staff isorial particularly thrilled to welcome ron to charleston this evening. Over the last five years, our and colleagues at Colonial Williamsburg have developed a partnership that stem from the enthusiasm, guidance, and encouragement provided by ron, and the visible side of this collaboration is a groundbreaking new exhibit at the Colonial Williamsburg foundation, curated by ron and margaret richard, which we will hear more about this evening. What began as a ser