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  • Freedom's Paradox

    Take a 60-minute walking tour of the Randolph Yard, Market Square and Palace Green.

  • A Patriotic American

    Elizabeth Braxton, wife of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, reflects on the changes, challenges, and consequences faced by her family during the Revolution.

  • Ladies of Llangollen

    In 1780, Sarah Ponsonby and Eleanor Butler eloped together. This musical romance gives life to the ladies’ own words, lovingly adapted from their diaries, letters, and poetry.

  • The Actors' Lament

    See a new humorous interactive play, engaging you in a theatre company's intrigues and secrets. Will they open on time? Find out during this open-air evening theater experience!

  • Alcohol in 18th and 19th c. Virginia

    Author Tara Nurin discusses both the common and unique ways alcohol production in colonial and pre-industrial Virginia was produced by women.

  • Women at Work!

    Join us for a walking tour discussing the often-surprising realities of women’s labor, skills, and rights in 18th-century Williamsburg and the Colonial Atlantic world.

  • Dressing for Her Day of Days

    The Holiday season was a favorite time for weddings in the 18th century. The Milliners will discuss wedding traditions and stitch a bridal ensemble in three days.

  • Cry Witch

    Question witnesses, weigh evidence, and determine the guilt or innocence of "the Virginia Witch." Not appropriate for young children due to subject matter and intense emotion.

  • Private Family Tour

    Your group's private guide will lead your family through town to learn more about what it was like to live in the 18th century.

  • Same Space, Different Place

    Meet Rachel Whitaker, recently widowed tavern owner and her enslaved servant, Milly to discover how the Christmastide season is different for these two mothers.

  • Silent Night

    From the Revolutionary War to Vietnam, travel through time as women in various wartime roles struggle to experience a silent night in the midst of the sounds of war.

  • Succordia's Prayer

    As she mourns the passing of her beloved, Succordia, an enslaved woman in the twilight of her life, tells us her story of love and faith that transcends her enslaved status.

  • She Had on When She Went Away

    Explore the material culture and lives of self-liberated Black women in the 18th century and the society they inhabited.

  • Nation Builders Discuss the Rights of Women

    Join two Nation Builders to discuss how they viewed and debated the rights of women.

  • The Doctrine of Representation

    Meet Hannah Corbin & her brother Richard Henry Lee as they explore the future of voting rights & the meaning of representation.

  • Visit a Nation Builder- Martha Washington

    Step into the past with Martha Washington, our Nation's first First Lady.

  • 5 Things You Might Not Have Known About Martha Washington

    Learn five things you might not have known about America's First Lady—Martha Washington was an incredible woman in her own right. Read on to learn more.

  • How We Know What We Know About Milliner Margaret Hunter

    Milliner Margaret Hunter was a single businesswoman in a male-dominated economic system in the 18th century. Read on to learn more about this incredible woman.

  • Cutting to the Chase

    In the 18th century, gowns were made by cutting to the body for the perfect or stitching a new one based on an old garment. Learn more about the process.

  • To Makes Ends Meet: Working Women in the 18th Century

    Explore the life of the working women in the 18th century. Learn how female participation in the workforce enabled America to become an economic superpower.

  • A Woman Computer

    Finding a practical yet reliable method for determining longitude at sea was one of the major scientific quandaries of the 18th century. In 1759, John Harrison debuted his H4 chronometer which ran reliably enough to make the longitude calculation a simple multiplication problem. Unfortunately, devices like Harrison’s “longitude watch” remained …

  • Myth Busting with Martha

    Ever wondered if there's any truth to the myths surrounding the Washingtons? Uncover the facts from the interpreter known for portraying Martha Washington.

  • The Ladies Advisory Committee

    Discover how the Ladies Advisory Committee played an important role in restoring the interior decoration of John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library. Read to learn more.