This year marks several important milestones in the story of the Williamsburg Magazine: the 310th year since its creation; the 250th anniversary of the Gunpowder Incident; 135 years since the building's purchase for historic preservationist goals; and 70 years since the start of military interpretation in the structure. This talk, exploring the period from 1889 to present, will examine the more recent preservation and interpretation history of the Magazine. We will examine both how our knowledge about the Magazine has transformed over time and how the story of the Magazine has changed our understanding and interpretation of Colonial Williamsburg more broadly.
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Other Experiences
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Presentation: The Path of Valor
Discover your Revolution in this immersive, theatrical experience that thrusts you into the role of a townsperson on the Eve of the Revolution.
Open to the Public
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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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Performance: Washington's Road to Revolution
Join George Washington before he leaves for Congress in 1774 to learn about how the year’s events affected life both publicly and privately on the Road to Revolution.
Art Museums Admission