It is April of 1775, and George Washington is about to depart for the 2nd Continental Congress. Violence exploded in Massachusetts at Lexington and Concord and many colonists must now decide to either resist the Crown's troops, stand with them, or remain neutral. Join Washington as he corresponds with friends and colleagues, and makes the choice of loyalty to the Crown, or resistance to the Empire.
Other Experiences
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Music: How to Play the (18th-Century) Violin
The violin was played by all classes and in all settings in 18th-century Virginia. Come hear how this instrument was played; it is easier said than done.
CW Admission
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Music: Gaming, the Worst Diversion
Discover the popular songs hidden within an 18th-century board game about courtship, and help the Governor's Musick compose new harpsichord music using dice!
CW Admission
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Performance: Visit with James Madison
Step into the past with James Madison, Scholar Statesman.
CW Admission