After the Battle of Point Pleasant in 1774, four prominent Shawnee men are sent to Williamsburg to live with Lord Dunmore for several months. Their presence as diplomatic hostages held the peace negotiations together between the Indigenous and Virginian factions in the conflict known as the Shawnee-Dunmore War. Come witness the arrival of these Shawnee “Princes” into the city and the reactions when two cultures collide.
Other Experiences
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Film: Williamsburg – The Story of a Patriot
See the 1957 film, in its vibrant 70mm format, that tells the story of a Virginia planter deciding to join the patriot cause.
Open to the Public
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Special Event: Grand March and Review
Join the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums as they lead visiting corps from around the country in a Grand March.
Open to the Public
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Nine Lessons & Carols
Get ready for the New Year with the Service of Nine Lessons & Carols presented by the Bruton Parish Choirs, directed by Rebecca Davy and accompanied by JanEl Will on organ.
Open to the Public