Gaming has long held a bad reputation for its connection with gambling and indolence. Despite this stigma, 18th-century composers and writers began toying with gaming as an engaging avenue to education, to great success.
Join Kyle Collins of Governor’s Musick as he explores the music featured in two 18th-century games: a Goose-like board game aiming to teach young ladies the amenable path to marriage, and a musical dice game owned by Thomas Jefferson.

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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Tour: Explore the Declaration of Independence
Join this guided tour and explore the Declaration of Independence through objects on exhibit.
Open to the Public
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Special Event: "Celebrity in Print" on the Stage
Meet some famous faces of the 18th century and explore how the market for portrait prints played a role in the genesis of our modern concept of "celebrity."
Open to the Public
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