After the death of its teacher, the first official school for African Americans will close its doors and face an uncertain future. However, it is not only the Williamsburg Bray School that faces uncertainty. Join our 18th-century community and engage with the residents of Williamsburg as we explore multiple different perspectives about freedom, community, and education through the eyes of Williamsburg's residents in this theatrical program.
Other Experiences
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Evening Program: Cry Witch
Question witnesses, weigh evidence, and determine the guilt or innocence of "the Virginia Witch." Not appropriate for young children due to subject matter and intense emotion.
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
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Presentation: Rediscovering the Bray School
Discover how our interpreters and scholars are making history by exploring the untold and ongoing story of the Williamsburg Bray School.
Art Museums Admission
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Street Theater: The Alternative of Williamsburg
Join the residents of Williamsburg as they consider the cost of pursuing a new government. What sacrifices would you make in support of your government?
Open to the Public