Journey with Ann Wager, a lifelong teacher in Colonial Virginia, as she experiences what it takes to run the Williamsburg Bray School—the first official Virginia school for African Americans. Uncover how running this school changes—or doesn’t change—Ann’s understanding of slavery, education, and religion in Colonial Virginia.
Other Experiences
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Performance: Measure of a Man's Worth
While conversing with Major James Innes, Benjamin, an enslaved carriage driver, gradually learns what the revolution has in store for enslaved men and women in Williamsburg.
CW Admission
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Special Event: "Celebrity in Print" on the Stage
Meet some famous faces of the 18th century and explore how the market for portrait prints played a role in the genesis of our modern concept of "celebrity."
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
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Performance: Visit with Jane Vobe
Step into the past with Jane Vobe, keeper of the tavern "where all the best people resorted". Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges she faced.
CW Admission