Witness Lord Dunmore, the last Royal Governor of Virginia, finalize 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 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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Are You Hot in those Clothes?
Explore how the right clothing helped 18th-century Virginians beat the extreme summer heat and humidity.
Art Museums Admission
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Baroque Violin & Cello Recital: 18th Century Music
Enjoy a Baroque Violin & Cello recital by Sophie Genevieve Lowe, Baroque Violin; Ryan Lowe, Baroque Cello; Rebecca Davy, Harpsichord.
Open to the Public
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Unraveling the Mystery of Leather Key Baskets
The Public Leather Works wants to share the research we have done into these items and how they fit into the landscape of 19th-century Richmond life.
Art Museums Admission