Almost everyone loves chocolate—especially in cooking. Find out how chocolate was used in 18th-century recipes and learn about the work involved in making it: roasting, shelling, and crushing the cocoa beans, then flavoring with spices.
Other Experiences
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Company of Comedians
Children of all ages! Join the Play House Players on the Duke of Gloucester Street to learn about Williamsburg’s theatre and participate in 18th-century entertainments.
Open to the Public
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Visit with Ann Wager
Step into the past with Ann Wager, Educator of free and enslaved children. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges she faced.
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Silversmith
Watch silversmiths create flatware, hollowware, jewelry, and more using 18th-century techniques.