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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.
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Historic Organ Recital - Norman Elton
Norman Elton, organist at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, gives a recital on the Historic English Chamber Organ, one of Colonial Williamsburg's 18th-century instruments.
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Presentation: Musket Demonstration
Military Programs staff will demonstrate the loading and firing of the musket. Experience the sounds and smells a soldier experienced during the Revolution.
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Presentation: Order in the Court
After a short exploration of the Courthouse and its surroundings, participate in a local court session where lives, liberties, and property are contested.
CW Admission
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Performance: Christmas Entertainments
Join the musicians and storytellers of the Play House Players for some 18th-century holiday fun!
CW Admission
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Tour: Art Museums Overview Tour-Holiday Edition
Celebrate the holiday season at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg on a 30-minute guided tour.
Art Museums Admission
Map & Program Guide
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Tour: Christmas Decorations
Enjoy a one-hour walking tour for a closer look at the Colonial Williamsburg decorations and a discussion of holiday traditions, past and present.
Open to the Public
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Tour: Talk of the Town Christmastide
With an 18th-century resident as your guide, walk about Williamsburg and experience the Christmastide season through their eyes.
CW Admission
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Performance: A Christmas Remembered
Join a Nation Builder as they share memories of Christmastide and hopes for the coming year.
CW Admission
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Performance: Finding Jane Vobe
A sneak peek behind the scenes into the research behind Colonial Williamsburg's newest Nation Builder Jane Vobe.
Art Museums Admission
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Conversation: Meet a Person of the Past
Find people of the past near for some informal conversation or activity.
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Horticulture Workshop: Candle Centerpiece
In this hands-on class, Colonial Williamsburg's landscape designers will show you how to make a centerpiece with candle to take home and enjoy.
Open to the Public
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Tour: Stables Behind-The-Scenes
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our modern stables and learn more about our carriages.
CW Admission
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Presentation: History of the Holidays Series
In this presentation series, learn about a variety of topics highlighting the history of the holidays in Virginia.
Art Museums Admission
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Street Theater: A Joyful Heart
Join the community of Williamsburg and witness how the free and enslaved pursue freedom and find joy in the Christmastide season.
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Hands-On: Company of Comedians
Children of all ages! Join the Play House Players on the Duke of Gloucester Street to learn about Williamsburg’s theatre and participate in 18th-century entertainments.
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Hands-On: Under Arms
Guests of all ages will step into the shoes of soldiers enlisting in the army during the American Revolution.
CW Admission
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Performance: Visit with Patrick Henry
Step into the past with Patrick Henry, the Revolution’s son of thunder. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.
CW Admission
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Performance: A Holiday Medley
A Holiday Medley brings the warmth and joy of holiday traditions, telling the tale of winter in Williamsburg over 250 years.
Art Museums Admission
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Evening Program: Haunted Williamsburg
Brave centuries of scares, from 18th-century colonial ghost stories to creepy modern-day encounters!
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Evening Program: Cry Witch
Question witnesses, weigh evidence, and determine the guilt or innocence of "the Virginia Witch." Not appropriate for young children due to subject matter and intense emotion.
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