Thieves, enslaved runaways, debtors, and political prisoners once paced the cells of the Public Gaol as they waited to be tried—or hanged. Perhaps the Gaol's most notorious inmates were several pirates who had served under Blackbeard and were captured with him in 1718. Enjoy a self-guided exploration of the cells where prisoners were held as they awaited trial and punishment.
Other Experiences
-
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
-
Crack the Code
Investigate Revolutionary War events through secret messages to see if you can Crack the Code.
Open to the Public
-
Williamsburg Bray School
The Williamsburg Bray School was one of the earliest institutions dedicated to Black education in North America.
Open to the Public