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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.

  • 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.

  • Revolutionary Points of View

    Step back in time to the eve of the American Revolution, and there are just as many opinions about war and independence as we hear about politics and religion today.

  • A Determined Spirit

    When Charlotte, an enslaved woman on the Mount Vernon estate, is beaten twice, she takes her case to Mrs. Washington to find justice.

  • The Comet Huntress

    The year is 1786, and Caroline Herschel has just discovered a comet making her the first woman to do so.

  • Juvenilia

    An aspiring young writer persuades her siblings and friend into performing a double bill of mystery and comedy for her father within the family parlor.

  • 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.

  • Patriots at Play

    Participate in the daily activities of an 18th-century family at the Geddy House.

  • Music of Queen Anne's World

    The Jug Broke Theatre Co. explores tunes and songs that wove themselves through the fabric of this important transitional time in our nation's history.

  • Visit a Nation Builder- Ann Wager

    Step into the past with Ann Wager, Educator of free and enslaved children.

  • Women's History Month

    Learn even more about Women's History Month by exploring these resources from both our museum and other trusted institutions.

  • 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 Make 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.