Firelock ownership was a legal requirement and civic duty in colonial Virginia. A member of the Williamsburg Independent Company will demonstrate the loading and firing of a firelock in the 18th century. Experience the sounds and smells of Virginia on the brink of Revolution.
Other Experiences
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Arboretum Central Historic Area
Learn about some of Colonial Williamsburg's most asked-about trees, how the colonists used them, and why they continue to be important today.
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Cook
Watch as cooks prepare historically accurate dishes.
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Cabinetmaker & Harpsichord Maker
Watch expert woodworkers fashion the intricate details of luxury products with period hand tools.