The Raleigh Tavern was the stage for much of Virginia’s revolutionary drama. Some of the American Revolution’s most fateful conversations happened in the building’s Apollo Room. As you tour this site, you will learn about the extraordinary events that took place here, as well as about the rhythms of life inside an 18th-century tavern. Established around 1717, the Raleigh Tavern was a mainstay of Williamsburg’s Duke of Gloucester Street.
Other Experiences
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Firelock Demonstration
A member of the Williamsburg Independent Company will demonstrate the loading and firing of a firelock. Experience the sounds and smells of Virginia on the brink of Revolution.
Open to the Public
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Start Me Up for 2nd Sundays Williamsburg
Start Me Up, for Second Sundays Williamsburg. A kick-off for their 16th season with Rolling Stones Tribute band Wilder Horses!
Open to the Public
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Founder
See skilled hands at work crafting bronze, brass, silver, and pewter into magnificent 18th-century-style items.