Opened in 1773, the Public Hospital in Williamsburg was the first mental hospital in British North America. Discover how the treatment of patients and the facility changed over time during this illustrated conversation.
Other Experiences
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Grand March and Review
Join the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums as they lead visiting corps from around the country in a Grand March.
Open to the Public
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Cook
Watch as cooks prepare historically accurate dishes.
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Joiner
Watch as joiners use saws, planes, hammers, and other tools to fashion wood into the pieces of a future building.