LIVE! from History

LIVE! from History transports you through time for an opportunity to virtually engage with people of the past, live of course! We invite you to meet members of the Williamsburg community from different walks of life to learn what they thought, felt, and did about personal and monumental events in their lives.

January 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. ET

The Washingtons Wed

You are cordially invited to join Colonel and Mrs. George Washington on the anniversary of their wedding. Hear from Mrs. Washington about their courtship and the work behind uniting two households.

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January 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. ET: The Washingtons Wed
You are cordially invited to join Colonel and Mrs. George Washington on the anniversary of their wedding. Hear from Mrs. Washington about their courtship and the work behind uniting two households.

The March to Yorktown
Yorktown, Virginia was the location for the American and French army's most significant victory of the Revolution on October 19th, 1781. This victory, led by General George Washington, would set the United States on the path to independence. Join General Washington and General Lafayette as they discuss the campaign of 1781 and the siege of Yorktown.

The Power of Protest
America has a long history of protest, and how to protest “appropriately” is a hotly debated issue today. What did some of the nation’s founders think about the right way to protest?

Freedom for Religion
In colonial Virginia, those that followed religions other than the Church of England were considered “dissenters.” Meet some of Williamsburg’s religious dissenters and hear about their hopes for change.

To Her Heirs Forever
Join us for this special Women’s History Month livestream as we not only meet Anne Blair Banister, a citizen of Williamsburg, but also meet the woman who portrays the historic figure.  We invite you to join us for a conversation with Actor/Interpreters Hope Wright and Michelle Greensmith as they discuss their research, methods and experiences in interpreting women in the 18th century and the complexities within it.

The Price of Freedom
Due to the laws of colonial Virginia, most enslaved people could not obtain their freedom.  Join two Black Virginians who were successful in securing their freedom and hear about the price they had to pay.

The Washingtons Wed
You are cordially invited to join Colonel and Mrs. George Washington on the anniversary of their wedding.  Hear about their courtship and the work behind uniting two households.

America's First Celebrity
The idea of celebrity has been around since the dawn of creation and was as much a driving cultural force in the 18th century as it is today. Join America’s first celebrity actress, Nancy Hallam, as she discusses her career on the 18th century stage and the repercussions of being a public figure on her private life.

The Trial of Law v Ethics
That “all men are created equal” is a high and mighty concept, but far from the reality of Virginia in the 18th century. How do we reconcile a body of law that does not live up to our highest ideals?

Death in the Household
October 1775, the President of the Congress, Peyton Randolph has just died.  Join the members of his household as they grapple with the effect of his death and what it means for their future.

The March to Yorktown
Yorktown, Virginia was the location for the American and French army's most significant victory of the Revolution on October 19th, 1781. This victory, led by General George Washington, would set the United States on the path to independence. Join General Washington and General Lafayette as they discuss the campaign of 1781 and the siege of Yorktown.