This year marks several important milestones in the story of the Williamsburg Magazine: the 310th year since its creation; the 250th anniversary of the Gunpowder Incident; 135 years since the building's purchase for historic preservationist goals; and 70 years since the start of military interpretation in the structure. This talk, exploring the period from 1889 to present, will examine the more recent preservation and interpretation history of the Magazine. We will examine both how our knowledge about the Magazine has transformed over time and how the story of the Magazine has changed our understanding and interpretation of Colonial Williamsburg more broadly.
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Other Experiences
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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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Special Event: Conservation in Action
Arms conservator Isabelle will be on hand to discuss her work on the Magazine Project and the conservation of firearms.
CW Admission
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Performance: Is Our Love Enough
Join Sarah and Lewis Hallam as they step through the trials of marriage, family, and the theatre in the 1770s
Art Museums Admission