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How Did They Survive?
Join Ayinde Martin, Journeyman Carpenter, to discuss enslaved people in Colonial Virginia and their survival techniques and skills.
Art Museums Admission
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Tools Tell Stories: The Planes of Cesar Chelor
Join the Cabinetmakers as they construct a raised panel door using planes reproduced from originals made by free Black plane-maker Cesar Chelor.
Art Museums Admission
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Legacies of African American History
These panels bring together distinguished scholars, historians, and Interpreters for discussions on how research on African American History has developed over the years.
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Meet Our Nation Builders
Nation Builders portray real historic figures associated with 18th-century Williamsburg who made significant contributions to the American story. Meet a Nation Builder during your visit who helped shape their time, and whose legacy continues to influence and inspire American ideals.
Explore the Galleries
By African American Hands Self Guided Tour
Take a self-guided tour of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Use this resource to learn more about artworks in our collections and the African Americans who created them.
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Slavery & Remembrance
This online resource tells the story of the creation and evolution of the transatlantic slave trade, slavery, and their legacies.
Created Equal
This is a museum theatre exploration of African American perspectives on the Declaration, the revolutions it inspired, and the ongoing struggle for equality and freedom in America.
Black History Month
More than half of 18th-century Williamsburg residents were African American. Join us every February for Black History Month and discover their untold stories of those who lived, loved, and strove to create a better future.
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Plan Your Visit
Admission Tickets
To experience all that the Historic Area has to offer, including tours of original 18th-century buildings, personal interaction with townspeople, vibrant gardens, two museums, and so much more—you’ll need an admission ticket.
Stay With Us
Enjoy Colonial Williamsburg to the fullest with a stay at one of our five unique hotel properties. They are conveniently located within and surrounding the Historic Area, just minutes from all the action.