The Royal Governor dissolved Virginia’s elected legislature for usurping the Royal Authority the previous day. Join the people of Williamsburg while they navigate an uncertain time in our Nation’s early history and witness the original call that brought 13 individual colonies under one united banner.
Other Experiences
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Performance: Gulliver's Travels
Join us in a humorous retelling of Jonathan Swift's 18th-century novel Gulliver's Travels, which has been read all over the world since 1726.
CW Admission
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Presentation: Excavation to Programming
Join a Nation Builder and a Colonial Williamsburg Archaeologist as they discuss important sites in Williamsburg from the 18th century to today.
Art Museums Admission
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Special Event: Answer the Call
Much of African Music is based on call and response. The drum announces itself first to the community, then waits for a response back to the drummer. How will you answer the call?
Open to the Public