7 Results for tag "Revolution"

• Presentation: Musket Demonstration

  Military Programs staff will demonstrate the loading and firing of the musket. Experience the sounds and smells a soldier experienced during the Revolution.

• 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.

• Conversation: Meet a Person of the Past

  Meet people of the past at Charlton's Coffeehouse for some informal conversation or activity.

• Explore the Declaration of Independence

  Join this guided tour and explore the Declaration of Independence through objects on exhibit.

• Evening Program: Escape the Palace

  It's June 8, 1775, and it has been discovered that Lord Dunmore has fled from the Governor's Mansion. Follow the clues to solve the mystery of his escape.

• Special Event: 1775 Gunpowder Plot

  It is 1775 in Williamsburg. The Governor orders the removal of the gunpowder from the magazine, lighting the fuse for war in Virginia. Participate in the arrival of the Revolution.

• What Similarities and Differences Did the 13 Colonies Share?

  What did the 13 colonies in the 18th century have in common? Learn about the similarities and differences these colonies shared to create an independent nation.