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British forces marched into Yorktown on August 2, 1781, changing the course of American history. Step into the past and explore the sights, sounds and stories of this critical moment. This event will feature a living history encampment, Colonial-era music and games and special exhibits. This is a VA250 event. Free. 10 am - 3 […]
Alphonso Saville will discuss his new book, "The Gospel of John Marrant: Conjuring Christianity in the Black Atlantic." Saville's book is the first full-length study of North America’s first black ordained minister, the Reverend John Marrant. Included with museum admission. Register online to reserve your seat. 2 pm.
This family-friendly program includes a balloon-themed puppet show, hands-on history and science tables. Participants will also be able to take a guided tour of the historic house and learn how observation balloons were used during the Civil War. Free admission for Hampton Roads-area library card holders (regular admission price for those without library cards). 10 […]
View an archival documentary featuring a ten-minute period drama about the importance of Williamsburg in 1774. It also provides an explanation of the mission of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Dr. […]
Enjoy a series of cannon demonstrations with the Lamb's Artillery. Participants will meet re-enactors, watch live cannon firings and learn about the weapons used during the American Revolution. Demonstrations will be held at 12:45 pm, 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm, weather permitting.
Families and children are invited to attend a fun morning including a train-themed story, craft, a game and a photo opportunity. Event admission is $3 per child; adults are free. This program is expected to sell out, so those who would like to attend are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. 10 - 11 […]
Jamestown Settlement will honor the legacy of the first recorded Africans brought to Virginia in 1619 with reflections of history and modern perspectives. Commemorative programming will include presentations, special guests, gallery exhibits and films. Included with museum admission. Residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg receive free admission with proof […]
Charles Cowlam's career as a convict, spy, detective, congressional candidate, adventurer and con artist spanned the Civil War, reconstruction and Gilded Age. Historian Frank W. Garmon Jr. will discuss Cowlam's swindles which touched many of the era's most prominent figures, including Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. Free and open to the public. 2 pm.
Explore the history of law and lawbreaking in Williamsburg. Visit the historic judgments, trials, and tribulations of Williamsburg through newspapers, rare books, and manuscripts from the 1700s, as well as […]
In commemoration of the Declaration of Independence, this program focuses on new perspectives on the ideals and legacies of the American Revolution through the folk art of Oscar de Mejo […]
Local artists will sell patriotic handiwork such as glassware, paintings and woodwork at Yorktown's Victory Market. Fresh and seasonal foods like apples, cookies, meats and oysters will also be available. Other scheduled activities include live music by Corey Pavlovsky, a community quilt project, fun photo opportunities, a family scavenger hunt and Revolutionary Spy Games (9 […]
Celebrate America’s momentous 1781 Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown on October 18 and 19 with artillery firings, exhibits and interpretive programs examining the significance of the American and French alliance. Stories of citizens and soldiers will unfold daily through immersive films, exhibition galleries and interpretive programs in outdoor re-creations of a Continental Army encampment and […]
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