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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 four-acre home and early 18th-century gardens.
CW Admission
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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 that begins and ends at the Randolph Yard.
CW Admission
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Small Cellar Stick
Join the Tin Shop in exploring the unique properties of tin-plated iron by creating a practical lighting device, a cellar stick.
Open to the Public
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Walk through History with a Nation Builder
Experience the 18th-century community of Williamsburg and its echoes through time with one of our Nation Builders on this walking tour.
CW Admission
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The Frolic
The Jug Broke Theatre Co. captures the spontaneity and energy of multiple musicians who happen to be playing in the same space at the same time.
CW Admission
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At a Glance
Join us on a 20-minute guided tour and enjoy some Museum favorites at a glance.
Art Museums Admission
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Was King George Really Mad?
During this interactive program, learn about King George III's bouts of illnesses and the commemorative objects created to celebrate his recovery.
Art Museums Admission
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Intersections
The Williamsburg community comes to life in this street theatre experience exploring the daily lives of ordinary people during extraordinary times.
Open to the Public
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Visit a Nation Builder- George Mason
Step into the past with George Mason, Father of American Rights.
CW Admission
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Bits and Bridles
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our modern stables and learn more about our carriages.
CW Admission
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Acting How To
Learn about the new acting style published in the 1753 edition of Aaron Hill's Essay on the Art of Acting. Then test out the styles for yourself!
CW Admission
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A Determined Spirit
When Charlotte, an enslaved woman on the Mount Vernon estate, is beaten twice, she takes her case to Mrs. Washington to find justice.
Art Museums Admission
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Governor’s Musick at the Raleigh Tavern
Visit with members of the Governor’s Musick to explore music in colonial Virginia and explore the ways in which music was an important part of everyone’s life.
CW Admission
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Talk of the Town Walking Tour
With an 18th-century Williamsburg resident, as your walking tour guide, experience the events that changed both the people who lived here and the course of our nation’s history.
CW Admission
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Visit a Nation Builder- George Wythe
Step into the past with George Wythe, teacher, lawyer, judge, and revolutionary.
CW Admission
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American Indian Life Series
A different program each day will examine a specific aspect of American Indian history, society, and role in the American story.
CW Admission
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Palace Exploration
Experience the grandeur of royal government in Virginia just before its collapse. Explore the residence of Virginia's last royal governor at your own pace.
CW Admission
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The Necessity of Order in Battle
Witness a demonstration of tactics that are crucial to success in combat.
CW Admission
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Visit with the Gunsmith
Discover three 18th-century Virginia rifles made along the Great Wagon Road during this photographic study.
Art Museums Admission
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18th-Century Field Music with the Fifes & Drums
Watch and listen to the Fifes and Drums as they demonstrate the music and drill of various military ceremonies from an 18th-century soldier's working day.
Open to the Public
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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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To Hang a Pirate
Join with us in a trial of a member of the crew of Blackbeard the pirate that actually occurred in Williamsburg in 1719. Hear the evidence and make a judgment!
Open to the Public
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