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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Poetry & Art
Join us on a family-friendly tour. We will explore the galleries, connecting objects on exhibit to favorite poems, and then enjoy a poetry-writing activity.
Open to the Public
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Visit with James Madison
Step into the past with James Madison, Scholar Statesman.
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Apothecary
Learn how medicine, wellness, and surgical practices of the 18th century compare to today.