The viola da gamba was a popular recreational musical instrument in 17th-century England. Its presence in colonial Virginia is documented in a manuscript containing music for the instrument belonging to a Virginia plantation owner dating from 1738. Join the Governor’s Musician Brady Lanier in exploring the musical journey of the viola da gamba from England to colonial Virginia, performed on the newest member of CW’s musical instrument collection, an 18th-century viol.
Other Experiences
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Meet the Gardener
Join Master Gardener volunteers as they answer questions about growing flowers and vegetables in the Historic Area.
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Women in Trades
Join us for a walking tour discussing the often-surprising realities of women’s labor, skills, and rights in 18th-century Williamsburg and the Colonial Atlantic World.
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Founder
See skilled hands at work crafting bronze, brass, silver, and pewter into magnificent 18th-century-style items.