African American Historical Interpreters: The Experience of Working in the Past

Collection Title: African American Historical Interpreters: The Experience of Working in the Past

Description: Black historical interpreters/re-enactors of Colonial and Civil War US history. Interviews conducted by HopeLily Van Duyne for American University's Fall 2020 Oral History Class.

: Adam Canaday Interview, October 30, 2020; Adam Canaday is a Journeyman Coachman with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation that runs the museums and historic houses and sites in Williamsburg, Virginia. Adam talks about his experiences working at Colonial Williamsburg since he was a small child. He addresses some of the issues that people of color face working at Colonial Williamsburg, especially when working as historical interpreters. This interview was conducted as part of class requirements for HIST:667 Oral History with Dr. Anna Kaplan in fall 2020.

: Preston Jones Interview, November 1, 2020; Preston Jones is a Journeyman Silversmith with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation that runs the museums and historic houses and sites in Williamsburg, Virginia. Preston talks about his experiences working at Colonial Williamsburg since he was in high school. He addresses some of the issues that people of color face working at Colonial Williamsburg, especially when working as historical interpreters. This interview was conducted as part of class requirements for HIST:667 Oral History with Dr. Anna Kaplan in fall 2020.