It is Christmas 1774. George Washington is caught amid growing fears of civil war with England. Virginia has begun mobilizing into a posture of defense, and he must make a choice on where he stands. Join him as he mulls over the times, corresponds with friends, and wrestles with the proper course of action. What is he supposed to do?
Other Experiences
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Evening Program: Palace Concert
Colonial Williamsburg's early music ensemble, the Governor's Musick, offers an elegant evening of holiday chamber music.
Open to the Public
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Public Auction
Take part in an exciting auction! Bid on selected items from Colonial Williamsburg stores as well as exclusive items not available elsewhere.
Open to the Public
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Performance: All Things Are Possible
On September 5, 1791, Robert Carter III recorded an extraordinary document. Why did the largest slaveholder in Virginia do what most of his peers consider impossible?
Art Museums Admission