On the evening before Thomas Jefferson turns his draft of the Declaration of Independence over to a committee, he is visited by three inspiring voices. Witness a series of imagined conversations between Thomas Jefferson, John Locke, and King George III to discover the ghosts behind Jefferson’s drafts of the Declaration of Independence. Examine the document we celebrate on the Fourth of July from a different perspective.
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Hands-On: Stories on Stage
In this interactive family program, tell the tale of brave St. George and the Dragon! Learn about items in the Art Museums collection connected to the story & then take the stage.
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Special Event: The Crisis of 1798
How must a democracy work if it is to survive? How should citizens disagree? What is a loyal opposition? Explore these questions through America's constitutional crisis in 1798.
Art Museums Admission
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Special Event: The Williamsburg Symphony
Enjoy an enchanting evening with The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra's string quartet as they showcase a captivating selection of classical favorites.
Art Museums Admission
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