How did evolving definitions of freedom cause conflict between Great Britain and America? The Royal Governor of Virginia wielded great influence over the colony of Virginia, and the Palace was meant to project British authority and wealth. Feel the tension between the rulers and the ruled in this revolutionary time as the British government's authority was increasingly questioned.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult with a Homeschool Admission Ticket.
Other Experiences
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Evening Program: Palace Concert
Colonial Williamsburg's early music ensemble, the Governor's Musick, offers an elegant evening of chamber music.
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
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Performance: Family Theater
The Jug Broke Theatre Co. present from their repertoire of plays, ballad operas, and music bringing the spirit of 18th-century theatre to you!
CW Admission
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Special Event: A Salute to the Fallen
A lone bagpiper plays selections from the Governor's Palace in tribute to those men and women who gave their lives to our nation while serving in America's Armed Forces.
Open to the Public