The musket was the best tool for warfare during the 18th century and into the 19th century. A member of Colonial Williamsburg’s Military Programs staff will demonstrate the loading and firing of the musket using a loading procedure from an 18th-century military manual that was common for the period. Experience the sounds and smells a soldier experienced during the Revolution.
Other Experiences
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Performance: 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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Organ & Voice Recital
Enjoy an organ and voice recital presented by organist Brad Norris and tenor Dan Waddill from Newport News, Virginia.
Open to the Public
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Organ Recital - Cheryl Van Ornam
Experience a candlelit recital by organist Cheryl Van Ornam from First Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, in this 18th-century worship space.
Open to the Public