The Royal Governor dissolved Virginia’s elected legislature for usurping the Royal Authority the previous day. Join the people of Williamsburg while they navigate an uncertain time in our Nation’s early history and witness the original call that brought 13 individual colonies under one united banner.
Other Experiences
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Tour: Custis Square Archaeology
Take a guided tour and talk with archaeologists about the current archaeological investigations at John Custis IV’s four-acre home and early 18th-century gardens.
CW Admission
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Music: Harpsichord Battle Sonatas
Learn how the evolving and bombastic battle sonata helped shape an American musical identity separate from our British ancestors.
Art Museums Admission
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Film: Williamsburg – The Story of a Patriot
See the 1957 film, in its vibrant 70mm format, that tells the story of a Virginia planter deciding to join the patriot cause.
Open to the Public