Mr. Purdie, portrayed by interpreter Dennis Watson, is a passionate believer in the American cause.

Mr. Purdie, portrayed by interpreter Dennis Watson, is a passionate believer in the American cause.

Mr. Purdie, portrayed by interpreter Dennis Watson, is a passionate believer in the American cause.

Colonial Williamsburg's Dennis Watson portrays printer Alexander Purdie.

Colonial Williamsburg's Dennis Watson portrays printer Alexander Purdie.

Colonial Williamsburg's Dennis Watson portrays printer Alexander Purdie.

Alexander Purdie owns a print shop in Williamsburg where he printed the Declaration of Independence.

Alexander Purdie owns a print shop in Williamsburg where he printed the Declaration of Independence.

Alexander Purdie owns a print shop in Williamsburg where he printed the Declaration of Independence.

Dennis Watson, as Alexander Purdie, reads from The Virginia Gazette.

Dennis Watson, as Alexander Purdie, reads from The Virginia Gazette.

Dennis Watson, as Alexander Purdie, reads from The Virginia Gazette.