Many of the most famous composers from the 18th century were men, but that doesn’t mean that women were not professional musicians. Discover the varied roles of music in women’s lives as you enjoy the compositions of the talented women who took music out of their homes.
Other Experiences
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Music: When Nancy Geddy on the Spinet Plays
The Governor's Musick delves into the life of a young woman in Williamsburg who studied music to elevate her societal position.
Art Museums Admission
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Music: Harpsichord Battle Sonatas
Learn how the evolving and bombastic battle sonata helped shape an American musical identity separate from our British ancestors.
Art Museums Admission
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Street Theater: 1776
Gather with the people of Williamsburg to discuss and consider the front-page news of July 26, 1776.
Open to the Public