Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Movie Trailers

Gunsmith of Williamsburg Trailer (1969)

31 May 1969

The gun was a vital part of life in colonial Williamsburg, and this docudrama demonstrates the expertise that went into the making of each weapon.

Music of Williamsburg Trailer (1960)

01 January 1960

Describes the music of the Virginia Colony and its capital, Williamsburg, in 1768, with examples to show the scope and variety of the music.

Forged in Wood: Building Anderson's Blacksmith Shop Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

This program covers the history and recent authentic reconstruction of James Anderson's blacksmith shop from 18th century Williamsburg, Virginia, showing the construction methods and materials of the 18th century used in constructing the blacksmith shop.

A Glorious System of Things Trailer (1983)

01 January 1983

Peter Littlefield, an instructor in natural philosophy, comes to Williamsburg, Va. in 1775 to give a series of lectures on astronomy, electricity and pneumatics.

Reflections on Liberty Trailer (2010)

01 January 2010

The Thoughts of Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry in Colonial Williamsburg

Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg Trailer (1988)

01 December 1988

Share in the joyful sights and sounds of Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg. The extensive preparations, elaborate decorations, festive foods and music of the holiday are presented ending with the spectacular fireworks of Williamsburg's Grand Illumination.

Jefferson & Adams: A Stage Play Trailer (2004)

10 January 2004

Jefferson & Adams : a stage play, written by Howard Ginsberg and based on his original play, is the moving and powerful dramatization of the remarkable friendship between two presidents of the United States - with the forthright Mrs.

The Rockefeller Family and Colonial Williamsburg Trailer (1992)

01 January 1992

A vision shared by philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Reverend Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin enabling the restoration of the eighteenth-century capital of Williamsburg, Virginia is chronicled through archival photos and film accompanied by oral histories.

Drummers Call: America's Fife and Drum Tradition Trailer (2008)

01 January 2008

Drummers Call: America's Fife and Drum Tradition is a documentary resonating the rich history of military field music.

Silversmith of Williamsburg Trailer (1971)

01 January 1971

The colonial silversmith produced items both functional and beautiful. In this 1971 docudrama, silver scraps are transformed into a magnificent new coffeepot under the skilled hands of the master silversmith.

Our Common Passage Trailer (1997)

01 January 1997

Ms. Schumann embodies 4 women from late colonial Virginia, including a slave woman and a pregnant woman alone on the frontier who faces childbirth alone.

Christmas Decorations from Colonial Williamsburg Trailer (1995)

01 December 1995

Even if you can't be in Williamsburg for Christmas, you can share in its holiday spirit and enjoy some of its delights at home.

The Glass Armonica Trailer (2004)

01 January 2004

This exciting two disc collection includes a CD with rare classical works for glass armonica by Saint-Saëns, Mozart, and Beethoven.

Hammerman in Williamsburg Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

Explains the role of the blacksmith in colonial America, and includes a demonstration of the tools and skills used to turn metal into farm implements, axes, and more.

Search for a Century Trailer (1980)

01 January 1980

Documents the archaeological dig for the lost 1618 settlement of Wolstenholme on the James River in Virginia.

Christmas Style Trailer (2006)

01 December 2006

Glistening fruit, lush foliage, glowing candles, and a touch of the unexpected. Colonial Williamsburg's holiday decorations have epitomized Christmas style for generations of Americans.

Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot Trailer (1957)

29 March 1957

Williamsburg: the Story of a Patriot tells the story of Virginia's role in American Independence (up to the point of voting to propose independence at the Second Continental Congress), from the point of view of John Fry (played by a young Jack Lord), a fictional Virginia planter elected to the House of Burgesses.

The Colonial Naturalist: Mark Catesby Trailer (1965)

01 January 1965

Presents a dramatization of the extended field trip made by Mark Catesby in colonial Virginia and the ultimate publication of his two-volume illustrated natural history of the birds, animals, plants, reptiles and fish he observed and sketched in the new world.

Williamsburg Restored Trailer (1951)

01 January 1951

This documentary which opens with a ten-minute period drama about the importance of Williamsburg in 1774, explains the mission of John D.

The Cabinetmaker: Crafting a Card Table Trailer (1999)

01 January 1999

Explores the role of the cabinetmaker in colonial America, including the tools and technology used to carve table legs, wooden hinges, and more.