Doorway to the Past

A Javanese royal and half-Dutch woman fall in love as Indonesia rises to independence from colonial rule.

Describes the fashions of Eighteenth-Century America.

Provides a tour overview of Colonial Williamsburg.

This is a dramatization of the color and style of clothing distinctive to eighteenth-century America. It was an age of knee breeches, full gowns,...

You'll see the progression of wares manufactured at England's celebrated Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory between 1745 and 1769 from simple tea services...

Experience the pride and precision that went into every eighteenth-century instrument made in colonial America. Each part is handmade and carefully...

In the eighteenth century, tradesmen passed along their skills and knowledge, the art and mystery of their trades to their apprentices. With...

The cooper works through the demanding process of creating a barrel. Using no measuring tool other than his own eyesight, the master cooper precisely...

While exhibiting their crafts, the cabinetmaker, cooper, carpenter, and basket maker of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Trades discuss the...

While explaining the trade of printing, this docudrama relates the importance of the printer as a communicator of news, information, and learning...

Marvel as skilled craftspeople transform white oak logs into finished baskets.

Colonial Williamsburg's curators, conservators, archaeologists, and historic tradespeople pool their expertise to reveal the merits of early southern...