April 21, 1775: Alarms sound in Williamsburg; the public gunpowder has been taken! Guests of all ages will heed the call to arms and join the Williamsburg Independent Company. Falling in on the Palace Green, recruits will be briefed on the current predicament, before being marched to the Public Magazine for drill and training in the manual exercise. Captain James Innes will inspect the company as they prepare to defend the Colony, and to take back what was stolen, by force if necessary.
Under Arms: Assemble the Independent Company is a participative program. Guests must be able to stand for at least 40 minutes. The program is open to all would-be soldiers ages 6 to 80.
Other Experiences
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Historic Organ Recital - Rebecca Davy
Rebecca Davy, Music Director at Bruton Parish Church, gives a recital on the Historic English Chamber Organ, one of Colonial Williamsburg's 18th-century instruments.
Open to the Public
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Visit with George Mason
Step into the past with George Mason, father of American rights. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.
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American Indian Encampment
Visit an interpretive camp of a small American Indian delegation in Williamsburg.