Almost everyone loves chocolate—especially in cooking. Find out how chocolate was used in 18th-century recipes and learn about the work involved in making it—roasting, shelling, and crushing the cocoa beans, then flavoring it with spices.
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Other Experiences
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Special Event: Veterans Day Proclamation
Our Veterans Day begins at 10:00 a.m. with a ceremony on Palace Green honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Open to the Public
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Merchants Square: Sunday Movie Series
Experience the ultimate Summer Movies Series in Merchants Square! Free movies every Sunday at sunset, weather permitting.
Open to the Public
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Special Event: The Williamsburg Symphony
Enjoy an enchanting evening with The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra's string quartet as they showcase a captivating selection of classical favorites.
Art Museums Admission
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