Eighteenth-century field musicians were vital for communicating orders both on the battlefield and in camp. For this in-depth experience, participants will be able to join an adult staff member at the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums Building and learn the fundamentals of fifing and/or drumming as if they were recruits. They will have the opportunity to practice with a fife and/or drumsticks to perform basic exercises. Limit of 10 participants.
Historic Trades and Skills Family workshops are designed for participants age 7 and older. Kids 7-13 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Kids 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult, either participating (purchase a workshop ticket) or non-participating (with a free Chaperone ticket).
Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted.
Other Experiences
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Historic Organ Recital - Rebecca Davy
Rebecca Davy, Music Director at Bruton Parish Church, gives a recital on the Historic English Chamber Organ, one of Colonial Williamsburg's 18th-century instruments.
Open to the Public
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18th-Century Field Music with the Fifes & Drums
Watch and listen to the Fifes and Drums as they demonstrate the music and drill of various military ceremonies from an 18th-century soldier's working day.
Open to the Public
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Patriotic Organ Recital
Join Dr. JanEl Will for a recital of patriotic organ music.
Open to the Public