Q: When and where did the project take place?

Q: What kind of training/preparation went into the project?

Q: How were the participants selected?

Q: How many "House" shows have been made?

Q: Will the "House" shows be rebroadcast?

Q: Where can I purchase Colonial House?







Q: When and where did the project take place?

A: Colonial House took place from mid-May to October of 2003. The colony was built on land owned by the Passamaquoddy in Machiasport, Maine, three hours northeast of Bangor.



Q: What kind of training/preparation went into the project?

A: A detailed account of the training, written by advisor Liz Lodge from Plimouth Plantation, is available at PBS.org



Q: How were the participants selected?

A: The participants were selected out of some 10,000 applications. Production wanted people who were interested in learning about history, and who would commit themselves to the project. Applicants also had to be healthy and able to take a five month absence from their 21st century lives to complete the project.



Q: How many "House" shows have been made?

A: Thirteen/WNET New York have produced both Colonial and Frontier House. Wall to Wall Television of Great Britain produced 1900 House, 1940 House, Manor House, and the upcoming Regency House, set to air in the fall of 2004 on PBS.



Q: Will the "House" shows be rebroadcast?

A: You can check your local listings for broadcast schedules.



Q: Where can I purchase Colonial House?

A: The series is available on DVD or VHS through shoppbs.org