Meet the Historic Area’s expert tradespeople in the galleries. Visit with the cabinetmakers, silversmiths gunsmiths, joiners, tailors, and more in the cool, open space of the Art Museums as they demonstrate the techniques and tools used in their trades. They have moved their workspaces to the museums with fashion trades in the Leckie Gallery and woodwork in the Blagojevich Gallery.
Other Experiences
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Palace Exploration
Experience the grandeur of royal government in Virginia just before its collapse. Explore the first floor of the residence of Virginia's last royal governor at your own pace.
CW Admission
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Carpenter's Yard
Discover how the carpenters use hand tools to transform trees into lumber and lumber into buildings.
CW Admission
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Capitol Exploration
Take a guided tour of the first floor of the Capitol. Learn about the founding principles of our government and your rights and responsibilities as citizens of a new republic.
CW Admission