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Courtesy of John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library/Colonial Williamsburg. William & Mary officials say the building is likely the oldest structure still in existence in the U.S. that was dedicated to the education of Black children. Researchers Rediscover School For Free And Enslaved Black Children At William & Mary
Details Published: 25 February 2021
The College of William & Mary has confirmed the historic identity of a small white building tucked away on campus.
After more than a decade of research including archaeological digs and analysis of the building’s wood framing academics have determined it was the original Williamsburg Bray School. The institution specialized in teaching Christianity to more than 400 enslaved and free Black children from 1760 to 1774.
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Photo courtesy of Let Freedom Ring Foundation. First Baptist Church in Colonial Williamsburg first stood at the corner of Francis and Nassau streets. Archaeologists are now digging up the foundation of the building. Archaeologists Identify Human Remains At Historic Black Williamsburg Church
Details Published: 25 February 2021
Archaeologists discovered human remains during the second phase of an excavation at the historic First Baptist Church in Williamsburg.
First Baptist is one of the oldest Black churches in the country.
Colonial Williamsburg archaeologists are working with members to excavate at the church’s first location.
church member said it would be.
is April 2, 2021.
If you are in grades K-5 and like to write, pick up those pencils! WHRO invites Kindergarten through 5th grade students to create a great story, illustrate it and enter it in our Young Storytellers Contest.
WHRO has offered the contest since 2009, and it is always a highlight of the year for WHRO Education staff. Each year, we receive between 300 to 400 entries from local children.
Stories can be fact or fiction, poetry or prose, and will be judged on originality, creative expression, storytelling and integration of illustrations.
Need some inspiration? Here are 15 writing prompts to get your creativity flowing:
Published: 18 February 2021
The pandemic regrettably has scuttled many in-person concerts and music events. Earlier this year, the Americana Music Association announced that their traditional ceremony honoring the year’s winners would be forgoing an in-person event. Despite the cancellation, fans can still enjoy the defining music of this year’s honorees when the
Acoustic Highway this week features the music of the late John Prine, The Highwomen, Brittany Haas, and Black Pumas. Tune in to hear why these musicians are revered for their talent and are being recognized for their artistry. Sunday night at 9:00 on WHRV.
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