Videos tagged with Colonial Williamsburg

This video features Clifton Hicks demonstrating a colonial-era gourd banjo at Blue Ridge Community College in 2018. He performs the traditional dance tune "Hook & Line" on a reproduction of an early gourd banjo. The description includes extensive lists of related musicians, musical styles, and historical contexts, as well as various links for supporting the artist's work.

This video delves into the intricate world of historical gunsmithing at Colonial Williamsburg. It showcases skilled artisans meticulously crafting period-correct firearms using traditional hand tools. The focus is on preserving the old-fashioned techniques and the artistry involved in creating high-quality, historically accurate weapons from a bygone era.

This video showcases Colonial Williamsburg's "Fire a Flintlock Musket" program, offering individuals aged 14 and above the opportunity to experience firing a historically accurate musket. The program takes place at the musket range, providing a unique hands-on historical firearms experience. It highlights the accessibility of engaging with period weaponry in a controlled and educational environment.