Join us this Veterans Day weekend as we honor those who serve in the military. An afternoon march and ceremony honoring America's veterans feature the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums, Military Programs staff, and an address of gratitude to Williamsburg community veterans by Mrs. Washington, starting at Capitol Circle and concluding with a commemoration ceremony behind the Courthouse on Market Square. All armed forces veterans are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Other Experiences
-
Music: Fife & Drum
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
-
Special Event: Explore the Public Hospital of 1773
Explore the Public Hospital of 1773 for a discussion about 18th-century mental health and the history of the reconstructed mental hospital.
Art Museums Admission
-
Performance: A Soldier's Journey
Meet John Jarret Carter, a solider in Washington’s army and a barkeep in Williamsburg. The year is 1781 and Williamsburg stands on brink of invasion!
Art Museums Admission