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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Haunted Williamsburg
Brave centuries of scares, from 18th-century colonial ghost stories to creepy modern-day encounters!
Open to the Public
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Cry Witch
Question witnesses, weigh evidence, and determine the guilt or innocence of "the Virginia Witch." Not appropriate for young children due to subject matter and intense emotion.
Open to the Public
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Successful Campaign
Join the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums Senior Corps, plus a special guest, as they perform 18th-century military field music at the Charlton Stage.
Open to the Public