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Archaeology Project: Custis Square
Come and see what's new at Custis Square! Archaeologists are in the midst of a five-year project investigating the Williamsburg …
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Bruton Parish Church
This 350-year-old Episcopal church has hosted many famous patriots. At the time of the Revolution the Church of England was …
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Historic Site: American Indian Encampment
Visit an interpretive camp of a small American Indian delegation in Williamsburg. Native nations came to Williamsburg regularly in the …
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Historic Site: George Wythe House
Explore the Wythe House and its yard. Discuss Enlightenment thinking and the ideas that shaped the Revolution, as well as …
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Historic Site: Guardhouse
The Magazine stands as a symbol of the Crown's commitment to the common defense and the expansion of its empire. …
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Historic Site: James Geddy House
In the eighteenth century, the Geddy house would have been full of children laughing, learning, and playing. The Geddy family …
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Historic Site: Market Square
As in the 18th century, Market Square is a hub of activity. Walk in the steps of Nation Builders as …
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Historic Site: Presbyterian Meetinghouse
At a time when only the Anglican Church was Virginia's official religion, what did everyone else do on Sunday? Although …
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Historic Site: Public Armoury
Witness the effort of diverse individuals to support the Revolutionary War at this industrial complex.
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Historic Site: Public Gaol (Jail)
Thieves, enslaved runaways, debtors, and political prisoners once paced the cells of the Public Gaol as they waited to be …
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Historic Site: The Public Hospital of 1773
The first American hospital devoted exclusively to treating the mentally ill. The Public Hospital of Williamsburg (also known as Eastern …
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Rare Breed: Chickens
The Dominique chicken is one of the first breeds of chickens developed in the United States. They are small to …
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Rare Breed: Horses
American Cream Draft horses are the only breed of draft horse originating from the United States. Breed characteristics include a …
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Rare Breed: Oxen
Descended from the Red Devon breed native to Devonshire, England, diversity is the trademark of the American Milking Devon. Today, …
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Rare Breed: Sheep
A long, healthy, and lustrous coat which falls in ringlets, ease of feeding, valuable meat supply, and quick maturation are …