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Growing a Colonial Garden
Explore this garden filled with vegetables and perfumed by heirloom roses and herbs.
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A Patriotic American
Elizabeth Braxton, wife of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, reflects on the changes, challenges, and consequences faced by her family during the Revolution.
Art Museums Admission
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A Public Audience with the 1st President, George Washington
Meet with President Washington as he looks back over his long career in public service.
CW Admission
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A Public Audience with the 3rd President, Thomas Jefferson
Meet with President Jefferson as he looks back over his long career in public service.
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A Public Audience with the 4th President, James Madison
Join President James Madison as he reflects on the invention of the executive branch of the United States.
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Across the Board
Over a game of chess Thomas Jefferson and his manservant, Jupiter, challenge and amuse each other.
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African American Contributions at the Governor's Palace
Learn about the contributions of free and enslaved African-Americans during your visit to the Palace. Tours every 20-30 minutes.
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All Things are Possible
Robert Carter III discusses his inner struggles and new-found faith that will lead him to an extraordinary decision and an equally remarkable action.
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American Indian Interpretation
Explore the diverse cultures of Native peoples striving to preserve their traditional way of life and learn about the roles they played in creating a new country.
CW Admission
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An Evening with the Presidents
Join George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison for a discussion of their experiences as president.
Open to the Public
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Behind the Wythe House
Explore the yard and first floor of the Wythe House. Discuss Enlightenment thinking and the ideas that shaped the Revolution.
CW Admission
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Capitol Exploration
Take a guided tour of the first floor of the Capitol. Learn about the founding principles of our government and your rights and responsibilities as citizens of a new republic.
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Carpenter's Yard
Discover how the carpenters use hand tools to transform trees into lumber and lumber into buildings.
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Courthouse Exploration
Experience justice in the 18th century. Discover how the courthouse connects colonists to their community. Guest entry every 15 minutes
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Dominion Energy Presents Liberty Ice Pavilion
Enjoy a family-friendly activity at the Liberty Ice Pavilion sponsored by Dominion Energy. Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the holidays with a few turns on the ice.
Open to the Public
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Entertainments at the Play House
See the theatrical entertainments of The Jug Broke Theatre Co. Enjoyment for all! Check the marquee by the stage for daily performances.
CW Admission
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Fire a Flintlock Musket
Fire live rounds at a target from two different reproduction 18th-century flintlock firearms used during the Revolutionary War.
Open to the Public
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Freedom's Paradox
Explore the paradox of the institution of slavery and the movement for independence in a 60 minute walking tour which begins and ends at the Randolph Yard.
CW Admission
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From the Ashes
As the ashes settle on Washington D.C., James and Dolley Madison struggle to find a path forward.
Art Museums Admission
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Haunted Williamsburg
Brave centuries of scares, from 18th-century colonial ghost stories to creepy modern-day encounters!
Open to the Public
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Home Educators Activity Station
Take part in an 18th-century election and learn who had the right and the responsibility to vote in the 18th century.
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Home Educators Private History Walking Tour
Your group's private guide will lead your family through town to learn more about what it was like to live in the 18th century.
CW Admission
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Judith and Daniel
Judith and Daniel, an enslaved couple, anxiously await their reunion after a year apart. Learn the tragic story resulting in their separation.
Art Museums Admission
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Music in the Galleries
Enjoy 18th-century music on a variety of period instruments (harpsichord, violin, viola da gamba) as you stroll the galleries.
Art Museums Admission
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Nation Builders Discuss the Institution of Slavery
Join two Nation Builders to discuss how they viewed the complicated tragedy that was the institution of slavery.
Art Museums Admission
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Nation Builders Discuss the Rights of Women
Join two Nation Builders to discuss how they viewed and debated the rights of women.
Art Museums Admission
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Official Ghost Walk Junior
Calling guests of all ages! Enjoy this 45-minute ghost tour of traditional spooky stories with a Colonial Williamsburg flavor. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Open to the Public
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Pop-Up Archaeology!
Drop in to the Art Museums for a special pop-up exhibition of artifacts from Custis Square and the First Baptist Church archaeology sites!
Open to the Public
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Powell House Home Education for Home Educators
Learn about the types of education available to children in the 18th century and decide which path would be right for you.
CW Admission
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Public Auction
Take part in an exciting auction! Bid on selected items from Colonial Williamsburg stores as well as exclusive items not available elsewhere.
Open to the Public
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Randolph Yard Exploration
Explore the kitchen building and yard of the Randolph House at your own pace. Learn about the paradox of the Randolph household, home to 27 enslaved people and the Randolph family.
CW Admission
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Recollections of Virginia’s 1st Governor
Join Patrick Henry, Virginia’s first governor, as he recounts the beginning of our republican experiment. Hear about his time in Virginia's highest executive office.
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Rediscover Custis Square
Take a guided tour and talk with archaeologists in the field about the current archaeological investigations at John Custis IV’s 4-acre home and early 18th century gardens.
CW Admission
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She Had on When She Went Away
Explore the material culture and lives of self-liberated Black women in the 18th century and the society they inhabited.
Art Museums Admission
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Slavery and the Law
On your visit to the Capitol, discover how enslaved African Americans interacted with and were impacted by the law. Tours every 20-30 minutes.
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Succordia's Prayer
As she mourns the passing of her beloved, Succordia, an enslaved woman in the twilight of her life, tells us her story of love and faith that transcends her enslaved status.
Art Museums Admission
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The Palace Garden Party
Join us on May 7, for an immersive 18th-century garden party at the Governor's Palace. Guests will enjoy seasonal enchantments with libations, traditional music, and dancing.
Open to the Public
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The Price of Womanhood
Meet two women separated by time, but not by place as they discuss what it means to be female, educated, represented, and equal.
Art Museums Admission
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The Public Armoury
Witness the effort of diverse individuals to support the Revolutionary War at this industrial complex.
CW Admission
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The Sword and the Press
Join Colonel George Washington and Clementina Rind as they reflect on the last war with the French.
Art Museums Admission
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Tradespeople at the Ludwell-Paradise Stable
Join the wheelwright at the Ludwell-Paradise Stable.
CW Admission
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Tradespeople in the Galleries
Visit with the harpsichord-makers, gunsmiths, joiners, tailors, engravers, wigmakers, or printers in the Art Museum.
Art Museums Admission
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Tradespeople in the Raleigh Tavern
Visit the silversmiths, wigmakers, bookbinders, public leatherworks, and more to explore the techniques and tools used in their trades.
CW Admission
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Visit a Nation Builder
Step into the past with a Nation Builder and learn about their contribution to the founding of our nation.
CW Admission
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Visit a Nation Builder- Edith Cumbo
Step into the past with Edith Cumbo, Free Black Sister, Mother, Fighter, Founder.
CW Admission
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Visit a Nation Builder- Marquis de Lafayette
Step into the past with the Marquis de Lafayette, French Hero of Two Worlds.
CW Admission
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Visit a Nation Builder- Patrick Henry
Step into the past with Patrick Henry, the Revolution's Son of Thunder.
CW Admission
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Visit a Nation Builder- Reverend Gowan Pamphlet
Step into the past with Gowan Pamphlet, Revolutionary Black Baptist Preacher.
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Visit a Nation Builder- young George Washington
Step into the past with young George Washington, Colonel of the Virginia Regiment.
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Weavers at Work
Learn how flax, cotton, and wool are converted from tangled masses into orderly, precise fabrics.
CW Admission
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Women and the Law tours
Uncover the stories of women who engaged with the highest levels of colonial law and government as not only victims but active participants - even criminals. Tours every 15-20 min.
CW Admission