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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Tour: Bray School Community
Join our interpreters to explore and discover the communities connected to the Williamsburg Bray School on this one-hour walking tour.
CW Admission
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Early Music Vocal Recital
Join us in this beautiful 18th-century worship center and enjoy a candlelit vocal recital by early music soprano Sarah Richards, accompanied by Rebecca Davy.
Open to the Public
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Performance: Pursuing Happiness
Witness imagined conversations between Thomas Jefferson, John Locke, and King George III to discover the ghosts behind Jefferson’s drafts of the Declaration of Independence.
Art Museums Admission