The Revolutionary War wasn't won through battles alone. To keep pace with the might of British industry, Virginia desperately needed a new armoury. Watch our blacksmiths take red-hot iron from the fires of their forges and hammer it into a variety of tools, hardware, and weapons.
Other Experiences
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Lighting of the Cressets
Join us on the historic Duke of Gloucester Street as we bring our 18th-century streets to life at night.
Open to the Public
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Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot
Discover how Virginia’s political leaders—including Henry, Jefferson, and Washington—risked everything for freedom with a resolution for independence in May of 1776.
Open to the Public
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Successful Campaign
Join the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums Senior Corps, plus a special guest, as they perform 18th-century military field music at the Charlton Stage.
Open to the Public