Colonel William Byrd III, one of the most powerful loyalists in Virginia, has suddenly abandoned his allegiance to the king by seeking a commission in the Continental Army. Has Colonel Byrd truly thrown away his wealth to embrace the cause of liberty? Or did his conversion come from a more sinister motive?
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Other Experiences
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Evening Program: Capitol Concert
Join Colonial Williamsburg’s Governor’s Musick Ensemble for a special evening of chamber music in the live acoustics and visual ambiance of the Hall of Burgesses.
Open to the Public
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Special Event: "We Are Everywhere"
Join Professor Greg Smithers to open new insights into histories of gender diversity and sexual fluidity in Native America.
Art Museums Admission
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Performance: The Washingtons' Road to Revolution
Join the Washingtons before he leaves for Congress in 1774 to learn about how the year’s events affected life both publicly and privately on the Road to Revolution.
Art Museums Admission