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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Presentation: Preserving the Millinery Trade
Join the Milliners and Mantua-makers as we share the story of the millinery shop at Colonial Williamsburg through its 70-year journey.
CW Admission
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Organ Recital - Cheryl Van Ornam
See this beautiful 18th-century worship center and experience a candlelit recital by organist Cheryl Van Ornam, oboist George Pavelis, and bugler John Blair.
Open to the Public
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Conversation: Meet and Greet the Rare Breeds
Our Coach & Livestock team cares for over 100 rare breed animals, from lambs to cows to chickens to horses. Discover how they ensure these animals' safety and proper care.
CW Admission