Episode
NOVA: The Williamsburgh File
Overview
NOVA joins chief archaeologist, Ivor Noel Hume, of Colonial Williamsburg, VA, for a fascinating glimpse of the lifestyles of the founders of this country, complete with detailed reconstructions of houses, stores, workshops, gardens, taverns and palaces.
Details
- Series
- NOVA
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 1976-03-14
- Runtime
- 55 min
Episode context
The Williamsburgh File is Episode 10 in Season 3 of NOVA. It aired on 1976-03-14. The runtime is 55 min.
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