Visit an interpretive camp of a small American Indian delegation in Williamsburg. Native nations came to Williamsburg regularly in the 18th century to discuss matters of trade, warfare, and diplomacy. Temporary camps served as quarters for tribal delegations. This interpretive camp explores the life ways of regional Indigenous peoples, and their policies with the colony of Virginia.
Other Experiences
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Firelock Demonstration
A member of the Williamsburg Independent Company will demonstrate the loading and firing of a firelock. Experience the sounds and smells of Virginia on the brink of Revolution.
Open to the Public
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1775, The Gale from the North
April 29, 1775. One week after the gunpowder incident, Williamsburg is fraught with tension. Join our community as they grapple with news that will forever change this continent.
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Silversmith
Watch silversmiths create flatware, hollowware, jewelry, and more using 18th-century techniques.