The Royal Governor dissolved Virginia’s elected legislature for usurping the Royal Authority the previous day. Join the people of Williamsburg while they navigate an uncertain time in our Nation’s early history and witness the original call that brought 13 individual colonies under one united banner.
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Evening Program: Palace Concert
Colonial Williamsburg's early music ensemble, the Governor's Musick, offers an elegant evening of chamber music.
Open to the Public
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Performance: A Dance of Dissolution
In May 1774, the Washingtons must decide where their family will stand publicly and privately when the government of Virginia is dissolved.
Art Museums Admission
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Hands-On: Create Art!
Drop by the Goode Education Studio and create art inspired by an object on exhibit
Art Museums Admission