The Royal Governor has just dissolved Virginia’s elected legislature for usurping Royal Authority. Join the people of Williamsburg while they navigate an uncertain time in our nation’s early history and witness the original call that brought thirteen individual colonies under one united banner.
Other Experiences
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Music: Mind the Music and the Step
Join members of the Governor’s Musick for an exploration of the political lyrics set to popular tunes at the time of the American Revolution.
Art Museums Admission
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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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Performance: Washington and the Shawnee War
Washington had a long history with the Shawnee as allies and enemies. Come hear his perspectives on the war against the Shawnee in the frontiers of Virginia in 1774.
Art Museums Admission