Join Lord Dunmore, the last Royal Governor of Virginia, as he finalizes his famous proclamation at the inception of the Revolutionary War, issuing martial law and offering freedom to enslaved people owned by those rebelling against the king. In this new museum theatre piece, we investigate what this proclamation may have meant to the people of Virginia, enslaved and free.
Other Experiences
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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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Your Truly Affectionate Sister
Through the years of the Revolution, Sarah Trebell and John Galt, siblings, must navigate personal and political upheaval as the world changes underneath their feet.
Art Museums Admission
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A Voyage Around the World: 1740-2021
Apprentice Engraver William Fleming discusses the history behind his first copperplate print, focused on the HMS Centurion.
Art Museums Admission