In October 1774, the Shawnee-Dunmore War hit its apex with a major battle involving the Shawnee, the Mingo, and the British. Discover how Indigenous alliances, the Proclamation of 1763, and settlers’ hunger for land contributed to this conflict. Find out how four Shawnee men deemed “hostages” and also “princes” came to live in Williamsburg for seven months. With a focus on figures such as Logan, Cornstalk, and Nonhelema, learn why choosing a winner isn’t always so clear.
Other Experiences
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Tour: Good Stories about Great Stuff
Explore the galleries with a curator, conservator, educator, archaeologist, or a historian on this guided tour.
Art Museums Admission
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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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Historic Organ Recital - Norman Elton
Norman Elton, organist at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, gives a recital on the Historic English Chamber Organ, one of Colonial Williamsburg's 18th-century instruments.
Open to the Public