Discover the warfare of the Eastern Woodlands tribes and nations and its lasting legacy in the United States. These nations engaged in wars for a variety of reasons, with many tactics, weapons, military organizational structures, and methods for opening and ceasing hostilities. The culture of war in the Eastern woodlands had a strong and direct impact on Williamsburg and the colonies of the French and British as a whole, as well as leaving a legacy that shaped the founding of the nation and continues to impact the modern world in many ways.
Other Experiences
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Performance: What Goes Up
Take flight with the first passengers in a hot air balloon in 1783!
CW Admission
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Performance: Two Steps Forward
Hear different stories of the people and events that shaped America’s early history through their own actions and choices.
CW Admission
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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