Prior to the Revolution, tobacco was Virginia's main cash crop. Learn about the historic trade of farming, the process of growing tobacco, and how tobacco shaped the colonial economy.
Recommended for all ages. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult with a Homeschool Admission Ticket.
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Other Experiences
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Performance: Entertainments at the Play House
Join members of the Jug Broke Theatre Company as we celebrate the season and play and talk about the stories behind some of our favorite music of the Revolutionary Era.
CW Admission
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Hands-On: Create Art!
Drop by the Goode Education Studio and create art inspired by an object on exhibit.
Art Museums Admission
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Street Theater: The Alternative of Williamsburg
Join the residents of Williamsburg as they consider the cost of pursuing a new government. What sacrifices would you make in support of your government?
Open to the Public