The musket was the best tool for warfare during the 18th century and into the 19th century. A member of Colonial Williamsburg’s Military Programs staff will demonstrate the loading and firing of the musket using a loading procedure from an 18th-century military manual that was common for the period. Experience the sounds and smells a soldier experienced during the Revolution.
Other Experiences
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Tour: Bassett Hall Trace
Take a leisurely stroll on Bassett Hall Trace and learn about Virginia’s wildlife and native habitats. If you like nature and enjoy being outdoors, this walk is for you!
CW Admission
Free Event Ticket
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Music: Phillis Wheatley and the Music of Freedom
Join the Governor’s Musick in a musical exploration of the paradox of freedom as seen through the poetry of Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved person and well-known poet.
Art Museums Admission
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Music: Composed in Early America
Join Kyle Collins, Governor's Musick keyboardist, and discover lesser-known solo keyboard works composed in early America, performed on Colonial Williamsburg's Organized Piano.
Art Museums Admission