After eight years in the presidency, the Washingtons retired from public duty and returned home. Join Mrs. Washington as she reflects on her life in the public eye and how the final eight years of service and an unlikely friendship have shaped the role of the president’s lady.
Other Experiences
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Presentation: Firing of the Noon Gun
The noon gun signaled a cessation of morning drills and work parties and a start to preparing the midday meal.
Open to the Public
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Museum Discoveries: Pop-Up Archaeology!
Stop by the Art Museums for a special pop-up exhibition of recent finds from Custis Square, along with artifacts from some of Colonial Williamsburg’s most iconic sites.
Art Museums Admission
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Performance: Visit with General George Washington
Step into the past with George Washington, father of the country. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.
CW Admission