The viola da gamba was a popular recreational musical instrument in 17th-century England. Its presence in colonial Virginia is documented in a manuscript containing music for the instrument belonging to a Virginia plantation owner dating from 1738. Join the Governor’s Musician Brady Lanier in exploring the musical journey of the viola da gamba from England to colonial Virginia, performed on the newest member of CW’s musical instrument collection, an 18th-century viol.
Other Experiences
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Evening Program: To Hang a Pirate
Join us in a trial of a Blackbeard crew member that occurred in Williamsburg in 1719. Hear the evidence and make a judgment!
Open to the Public
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Terrace Room W&M Graduation Dinner
Enjoy a Green and Gold limited menu to celebrate your new graduate!
Open to the Public
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Performance: Visit with Marquis de Lafayette
Step into the past with the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of two worlds. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.
CW Admission