Coffeehouse Conversations - A Recap

In honor of the Coffeehouse opening, we wanted to repost links to all of the Coffeehouse Conversations videos. As you may recall, these short videos document a broad-range of parts of the project, and feature many of our staff members who have worked on the project. Many thanks to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Division of Productions, Publications, and Learning Ventures, who produced all of these videos.

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Episode 1 - Archaeology

This episode describes the archaeological work that has gone on at the site, as well as some of the fascinating artifacts that have been discovered.

Episode 2 - Brick & Mortar

In this episode we see the masonry work involved in the project, including the dismantling of the 19th century foundations, as well as the firing of new bricks.

Episode 3 - The Raising

This video shows the dramatic raising of the Coffeehouse south wall.

Episode 4 - Carpentry

This episode of the series focuses on the work of the Historic Trades Carpenters, including pit sawing and the raising of the Coffeehouse's frame.

Episode 5 - Mastering the Brew

This episode shows the research, experimentation, and overall process that goes into making historically accurate coffee.

Episode 6 - Iron Works

This episdoe shows the wide variety of work done by our Historic blacksmiths for the Coffeehouse project.

Episode 7 - Stimulating Brews

This episode of Coffeehouse Conversations describes the consumption of coffee, tea, and chocolate in the Colonies.

Episode 8 - Plaster Works

This video covers the involved process that went into creating and then applying plaster.

Episode 9 - A Historic Interior

This episode talks about the work that goes into furnishing a historically accurate Coffeehouse.

Episode 10 - A Particular Charm

This episode gives a summary of the project, and our goal of creating as authentic an experience as possible.

Episode 11 - A Grand Opening

This episode shows the Opening Ceremony of Charlton's Coffeehouse, including thoughts by Forrest E. Mars, Richard G. Tilghman, and Colin Campbell.