In colonial times, American musical accomplishments were informed by imports from Britain. But the Revolutionary War created a divide in this relationship. For example, composer James Hewitt wrote a battle sonata celebrating the Battle of Trenton, a decisive victory in securing American independence. Join us as we explore the battle sonata, a neglected musical genre of the Classical period, and show how Hewitt repurposed the genre to establish a separate American musical identity.
Other Experiences
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Presentation: Good Stories about Great Stuff
Join a curator, conservator, educator, archaeologist, or historian to discover who created an object, who owned it, and how it ended up in the Colonial Williamsburg Collection.
Open to the Public
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Tour: Good Stories about Great Stuff
Explore the galleries with a curator, conservator, educator, archaeologist, or historian on this guided tour.
Open to the Public
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Performance: Visit with Thomas Jefferson
Step into the past with Thomas Jefferson, The Rebellious Philosophe.
CW Admission