The roar of cannon fire dominated battlefields of the American Revolution. As early as 1775, artillerists trained on the exercise of "Great Guns" in Williamsburg, first under the command of Captain James Innes. Join members of the Williamsburg Independent Company as they demonstrate the loading and firing of a cannon. Experience the sounds and smells of Virginia on the brink of Revolution. Be sure to listen for the sound of American Liberty in the cannon's thunder.
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Finding Jane Vobe
A sneak peek behind the scenes into the research behind Colonial Williamsburg's newest Nation Builder, Jane Vobe.
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Subject to General
George Washington reflects on the events leading up to the revolution in Williamsburg and beyond that led him to his decision to become General Washington.
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Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition)
Join Providence Classical School as they explore the magic of what-if in this delightful musical about the hope of a lost Romanov princess in Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition)
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