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A Christmas Remembered

Join a Nation Builder as they share memories of Christmastide and hopes for the coming year.

A Christmas Remembered - Alexander Hamilton

A Nation Builder shares memories of Christmastide.

A Christmas Remembered - George Washington

A Nation Builder shares memories of Christmastide.

A Christmas Remembered - James Madison

A Nation Builder shares memories of Christmastide.

A Christmas Remembered - Martha Washington

A Nation Builder shares memories of Christmastide.

A Christmas Remembered- Edith Cumbo

A Nation Builder shares memories of Christmastide

A Christmas Remembered- Thomas Jefferson

A Nation Builder shares memories of Christmastide.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Change is Coming with G. Pamphlet and G. Mason

Gowan Pamphlet, an enslaved Baptist preacher, asks George Mason, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, how this new document will change his world.

Christmas and the Constitution

Join Madison and Hamilton in the throes of writing the Federalist Papers to support the constitution over a hectic holiday season, as they balance public and personal duty.

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.

Dressing for Her Day of Days

The Holiday season was a favorite time for weddings in the 18th century. The Milliners will discuss wedding traditions and stitch a bridal ensemble in three days.

First Impressions

Martha Washington and Sally Cary Fairfax have always maintained a deep and abiding friendship. How will they continue their connection over distance, time, and politics?

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.

Good Progress

Meet Mrs. Wager, teacher of the Williamsburg Bray School, as she debates the nature of her school with Elizabeth DeRosario, a free woman of color.

Joy in the Morning

Gather with members of the enslaved community to experience a music-filled message of hope.

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.

Ladies of Llangollen

In 1780, Sarah Ponsonby and Eleanor Butler eloped together. This musical romance gives life to the ladies’ own words, lovingly adapted from their diaries, letters, and poetry.

Merriment and Measles

Join the Washingtons on the eve of Twelfth Night in 1760, as they reflect on the past year and their hopes for the future in the midst of a measles outbreak.

Midwinter Stories

Celebrate American Indian life and culture through stories and traditions.

Nation Builders Discuss Family and Celebrations

Join two Nation Builders to discuss how they celebrated occasions with friends and family, and speak with the historians who portray them for context on their 18th-century world.

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.

Nation Builders Discuss the Rights of Women

Join two Nation Builders to discuss how they viewed and debated the rights of women.

Private Family 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.

Revolutionary Points of View

Step back in time to the eve of the American Revolution, and there are just as many opinions about war and independence as we hear about politics and religion today.

Sam's War

Sam, a Black soldier, tells his heroic story of self-liberation, his encounters with the Shawnee, his supposed enemy, and those who enslaved him. Which army will he fight for?

Same Space, Different Place

Meet Rachel Whitaker, recently widowed tavern owner and her enslaved servant, Milly to discover how the Christmastide season is different for these two mothers.

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.

Silent Night

From the Revolutionary War to Vietnam, travel through time as women in various wartime roles struggle to experience a silent night in the midst of the sounds of war.

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.

Teach them Diligently

Journey with Ann Wager, a lifelong teacher in Colonial Virginia, as she experiences what it takes to run the Williamsburg Bray School.

The Doctrine of Representation

Meet Hannah Corbin & her brother Richard Henry Lee as they explore the future of voting rights and the meaning of representation.

The Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret

Join Mrs. Washington in December of 1799 as she comes to terms with the General’s Last Will and Testament, and hear from George Washington on his evolution on slavery.

The Widow's Masquerade

With support from her fellow soldiers, Hannah Snell became the first woman to receive a pension from the British government. Approximately 20 minutes.

Visit a Nation Builder

Step into the past with a Nation Builder and learn about their contribution to the founding of our nation.

Visit a Nation Builder- Ann Wager

Step into the past with Ann Wager, Educator of free and enslaved children.

Visit a Nation Builder- Edith Cumbo

Step into the past with Edith Cumbo, Free Black Sister, Mother, Fighter, Founder.

Visit a Nation Builder- General George Washington

Step into the past with George Washington, Father of the Country.

Visit a Nation Builder- George Wythe

Step into the past with George Wythe, teacher, lawyer, judge, and revolutionary.

Visit a Nation Builder- Patrick Henry

Step into the past with Patrick Henry, the Revolution's Son of Thunder.

Visit a Nation Builder- Reverend Gowan Pamphlet

Step into the past with Gowan Pamphlet, Revolutionary Black Baptist Preacher.

Visit a Nation Builder- Thomas Jefferson

Step into the past with Thomas Jefferson, The Rebellious Philosophe.

Wine Dinner at King's Arms with George Washington

Dine with George Washington as he reflects on his world travels. Open seating; no private tables. Must be 21 or older. $165 per person. Reservations required.

Women and the Law tours

Uncover the stories of women who engaged with the highest levels of colonial law and government as victims and active participants—even criminals.