peyton randolph kitchen

In the Peyton Randolph Kitchen, a Foodways Journeywoman cuts a lemon on a work table filled with a cooked ham and a variety of side dishes.

A reproduction copy of Governor Dunmore's Proclamation sits on a table in the Peyton Randolph Kitchen. In November 1775 Virginia's royal governor, John Murray, 4th earl of Dunmore proclaimed Virginia to be in rebellion and placed the population under martial law. He also offered freedom to enslaved men and bonded servants who fought for the King.

Interpreters portray enslaved men and women discussing a reproduction copy of Dunmore's Proclamation in the Peyton Randolph kitchen. In November 1775 Virginia's royal governor, John Murray, 4th earl of Dunmore proclaimed Virginia to be in rebellion and placed the population under martial law. He also offered freedom to enslaved men and bonded servants who fought for the King.

Production still from the Electronic Field Trip, "Remember the Ladies". An interpreter makes a bed on the second floor of the Peyton Randolph kitchen. For more information about this EFT see: history.org/history/teaching/resourcelibrary/index.cfm

An interpreter cooks over an open hearth in the Peyton Randolph Kitchen.

Production still from the Electronic Field Trip, "Remember the Ladies". Young actors on set on the second floor of the Peyton Randolph kitchen. For more information about this EFT see: history.org/history/teaching/resourcelibrary/index.cfm