Kalila Williams
Historical interpreter and public historian who led tours and programming on Black and women's history in Philadelphia and discussed Black Philadelphians' experiences during the occupation.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 10min
BFW Revisited: British-Occupied Philadelphia, 1777–1778
Kalila Williams, historical interpreter focused on Black and women's history; George Boudreau, urban historian and museum director; Aaron Sullivan, Revolutionary War scholar. They explore daily life under British rule in Philadelphia. Short scenes cover who stayed or fled, quartering and shortages, soldiers’ entertainments, economic booms for some, and how Black Philadelphians weighed freedom amid upheaval.
