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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.
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Donor Visit with a Nation Builder
Come enjoy a rare opportunity to visit with one of Colonial Williamsburg's Nation Builders as part of a small, intimate group. Meet an interpreter portraying a historical figure such as Thomas Jefferson, James Armistead La…
Donor Exclusive
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Embroidery, a Branch of the Millinery Trade
Milliners often advertise that they practice "the trade in all its branches." Visit the Margaret Hunter Millinery Shop as they highlight different branches, including embroidery.
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Emily's Test Event
This is my very long short description. I wrote this before the character limit and now I want to see if it will be copied to my next version. I need to write a little more to get past the limit. I used dev tools to tempora…
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Fifes and Drums March
The Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums, representing military field musicians, march from the Capitol to the Palace Green.
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Fire a Flintlock Musket
Get into the spirit of 1776 at the Colonial Williamsburg Musket Range. Fire live rounds at a target from two different reproduction 18th-century flintlock firearms commonly used during the Revolutionary War, and learn about…
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Firing of the Noon Gun
The noon gun signaled a cessation of morning drills and work parties and a start to preparing the midday meal.
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Haunted Williamsburg
Experience Colonial Williamsburg’s ONLY ghost tour that goes inside the historic buildings! Your costumed storyteller reveals a darker side of history with chilling tales of lost love, murder, betrayal, and things that (sti…
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Level and Plumb
Work with the bricklayers to learn how to lay a brick wall that is both level and plumb.
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Marching into Evening
Gather on Market Square to celebrate America's enduring story with our world-renowned Fife and Drum corps!
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Mrs. Shields' July 4th Celebration Pig Roast
Mrs. Shields' July 4th Celebration Pig Roast
Open to the Public
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Rubbish, Treasures, and Colonial Life: The Archaeology Labs
View archaeological artifacts in the setting in which they're studied, and learn about the archaeological staff's current research.
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Secrets of the Chocolate Maker
Enjoy a demonstration of 18th-century methods of making chocolate.
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Shields Tavern Breakfast Celebration with Thomas Jefferson
On the morning of July 4th, prior to the reading of the Declaration of Independence, guests will be invited to have a casual breakfast experience with Thomas Jefferson in Shields Tavern.
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Shoulder Your Firelocks!
Guests will engage in a military drill, learning the tactics and drill of the 18th-century soldier. Participating guests must be able to stand and move for at least 20 minutes. Open to ages 9-80.
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Specialist Tour
Join one of our specialists on a tour of the Thomas Everard House.
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The Necessity of Order in Battle
Success on the battlefield depends greatly on the discipline of the soldiers and the order in which they execute their tactics and field maneuvers. Come witness a demonstration of these tactics that are crucial to success …
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To Hang a Pirate
Join with us in a trial of a member of the crew of Blackbeard the pirate that actually occurred in Williamsburg in 1719. Hear the evidence and make a judgment!
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Trial of a Patriot
What if America's War for Independence had failed, and the leaders of the American Revolution were charged with treason? Find out in this alternative-history trial, where you question witnesses, weigh the evidence, and dete…
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Veterans Day Proclamation Ceremony
Our Veterans Day programming begins with a brief ceremony honoring the men and women who have served in the military branches of the United States Armed Forces on Duke of Gloucester Street, in front of the Liberty Lounge en…
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Veterans Day: A Military March Honoring America's Veterans
A march and ceremony honors America's veterans, featuring the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums, Military Programs staff, and an address of gratitude to Williamsburg community veterans by Mrs. Washington. This concludes …
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We Want You
Enlist to make your own patriotic pinwheel to celebrate the 4th of July.
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Weaving Workshop
Try your hand at weaving in this class for all levels of experience.
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