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  • Performance: Visit a Nation Builder

    Step into the past with a Nation Builder. Through stories, discussion, and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges they faced.

  • For Donors: Visit a Nation Builder

    Donors who have access to the donor reception center in the St. George Tucker House as part of their giving advantages are invited to meet with a Nation Builder.

  • Film: Williamsburg – The Story of a Patriot

    See the 1957 film, in its vibrant 70mm format, that tells the story of a Virginia planter deciding to join the patriot cause.

  • Performance: Good Progress

    Meet Mrs. Wager, teacher of the Williamsburg Bray School, as she debates the nature of her school with Elizabeth DeRosario, a free Black woman.

  • Performance: Washington and the Shawnee War

    Washington had a long history with the Shawnee as allies and enemies. Come hear his perspectives on the war against the Shawnee in the frontiers of Virginia in 1774.

  • Conversation: Meet a Person of the Past

    Meet people of the past for some informal conversation or activity.

  • Performance: Visit with Thomas Jefferson

    Step into the past with Thomas Jefferson, The Rebellious Philosophe.

  • Performance: Visit with Martha Washington

    Step into the past with Martha Washington, our Nation’s first First Lady. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges she faced.

  • Performance: Visit with Jane Vobe

    Step into the past with Jane Vobe, keeper of the tavern "where all the best people resorted". Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges she faced.

  • Performance: Visit with Reverend Gowan Pamphlet

    Step into the past with Gowan Pamphlet, revolutionary Black Baptist preacher. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.

  • Performance: Visit with George Wythe

    Step into the past with George Wythe, teacher, lawyer, judge, and revolutionary. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.

  • Conversation: Farming with George Washington

    Meet George Washington at our Ewing Field where you can discuss farming practices, innovation, and the importance of agriculture to society.

  • Performance: Finding Jane Vobe

    A sneak peek behind the scenes into the research behind Colonial Williamsburg's newest Nation Builder Jane Vobe.

  • Performance: A Christmas Remembered

    Join a Nation Builder as they share memories of Christmastide and hopes for the coming year.

  • King's Arms Wine Dinner with a Nation Builder

    Dine in the company of a Nation Builder and enjoy a chef-curated five-course meal paired with some of Mr. Jefferson's favorite wines from his travels in Europe.

  • Performance: A Posture of Defense at Christmas

    Christmas 1774, George Washington is caught in the middle of growing fears of civil war with England. Where does he stand?

  • Performance: Merriment and Measles

    Join the Washingtons on the eve of Twelfth Night in 1760 as they reflect on the past year and their hopes for the future in the midst of a measles outbreak at Mount Vernon.

  • 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.

  • Special Event: Thanksgiving Proclamation

    Hear from President Washington on the 235th anniversary of this day of Thanksgiving.

  • Special Event: Salute to the Presidents

    The pageantry of fifes, drums, cannon, and remarks from Colonial Williamsburg Nation Builders salute our nation’s Presidents on Market Square.

  • Performance: Nation Builders Discuss Slavery

    Join two Nation Builders to discuss how they viewed the complicated tragedy that was the institution of slavery.

  • Performance: God is My Rock

    Gowan Pamphlet, an enslaved man and popular local preacher, offers his perspective on slavery, religion, and freedom.

  • Performance: Visit with Patrick Henry

    Step into the past with Patrick Henry, the Revolution’s son of thunder. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.

  • Performance: My Dear Madam

    Mrs. Washington reflects on her life in the public eye and how her friendship with Mrs. Adams has shaped the role of the president’s lady.

  • Performance: Visit with Marquis de Lafayette

    Step into the past with the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of two worlds. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.

  • Performance: Visit with Colonel George Washington

    Step into the past with George Washington, Colonel of the Virginia Regiment. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.

  • Performance: Nation Builders Discuss America's Founding Documents

    Join our Nation Builders as they discuss those founding documents that helped to form our America. Come with your questions on their views about these founding words.

  • Performance: Washington's Choice

    Join George Washington in April of 1775, after the Battle of Lexington and Concord, as he makes the choice of loyalty to the Crown, or resistance to the Empire.

  • Performance: Subject to General

    George Washington reflects on the events leading up to the revolution in Williamsburg and beyond that led him to his decision to become General Washington.

  • Performance: Visit with George Mason

    Step into the past with George Mason, father of American rights. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.

  • Performance: Visit with James Madison

    Step into the past with James Madison, Scholar Statesman.

  • Meet Our Nation Builders

    Meet a Nation Builder during your visit, one of the people who helped shape their time, and whose legacy continues to influence and inspire American ideals.

  • Man in the Making

    If you asked me 10 years ago if I could imagine myself portraying George Washington, I would have laughed.Fast forward to the present…I sometimes laugh at myself.I have the humbling honor and daunting challenge of portraying George Washington at Colonial Williamsburg. First President. General of the Continental Army. Leader of …

  • Wythe 101

    I will admit to you, gentle reader: before I accepted a job at Colonial Williamsburg and moved from my home in South Atlanta to Virginia, I had never heard of George Wythe. I’m certain I had seen or heard his name at some point in my life of, then, 24 …

  • Wythe 102

    George Wythe played a key role in the Declaration of Independence and is one of the most influential Virginians in American history. Read on to learn more.

  • 5 Things You Might Not Have Known About Martha Washington

    Learn five things you might not have known about America's First Lady—Martha Washington was an incredible woman in her own right. Read on to learn more.

  • “5 Things You Might Not Know About Thomas Jefferson”

    Uncover the five things you might not know about Thomas Jefferson, the Founding Father of the United States of America. Read on to learn more about his life.

  • Questions I Get About Gowan Pamphlet

    Gowan Pamphlet was the first known ordained black Baptist preacher in America. Our Interpreter, Joseph Feaster, shares more about this influential man.

  • Getting to know Clementina Rind

    Clementa Rind was the first female printer in Virginia who earned a position in Virginia's colonial government in the 18th century. Read on to learn more.

  • Nation Builder Book Recommendations

    Combat quarantine boredom by learning more about Colonial America. Here are some book recommendations from our National Builders at Colonial Williamsburg.

  • 5 Facts About George Washington

    George Washington is one of the most influential politicians in American history. Learn the facts about America's first president and debunk the myths.

  • The Patron Saint of self-isolation

    James Madison struggled with health throughout his life and at times went great extent to protect it. Learn how he chose to self-isolate over risky adventures.

  • More than the Voice of the Revolution

    Known for his famous speech Liberty or Death in 1775, Patrick Henry played a crucial role in American Revolution. Here are seven facts about this gifted orator.

  • 3 things you might not know about America’s Favorite Fighting Frenchman

    Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat who volunteered his service to help win independence for the United States of America. Read on to learn more.

  • Getting to know James

    James Armistead Lafayette was enslaved spy during the American Revolution. Read on to learn more about his life in slavery and as a free man.

  • Four Facts about George Mason

    Writer of the first modern bill of rights, George Mason, is a lesser-known name in the founding father pantheon. Read on to learn more about Mason's life.

  • Being Uncomfortable in Character

    What does it mean to be a Character Interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg? Read on to learn from Nicole Brown as she shares the value behind her work.

  • Freedom of the Press in the eyes of the Founding Fathers

    The founding fathers understood the power of the press and its need to remain free of government control. Read to learn the history behind freedom of the press.

  • America’s First Bromance

    The 1791 trip taken by Madison and Jefferson played a role in the birth of America's first opposition party. A journey that also cemented their friendship.

  • The Great Cake Debate

    While portraying Martha Washington for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation there have been several constants. One is that inevitably guests all come with a base knowledge of who the Washingtons are (wooden teeth included) and another is that Christmas is always our busiest season of the year. Christmas, however,has sometimes proven …

  • One Last Thing …

    Dive deep into the letters shared between George and Martha Washington in the form of modern-day texts conversations. Watch the video to learn more.

  • Flying thro’ the Air

    Experience the hot air balloon mania in the 17th century that led to developments in modern aviation. Read on to learn about this exciting time in history.

  • Creating an Embroidered Coat for George Washington

    Delve into the details of creating an embroidered coat for George Washington interpreter, Daniel Cross. Learn about the design process from start to finish.

  • Washington’s First War

    Here are five things that you may not know about young Colonel Washington during his first baptism of fire, the French and Indian War.

  • Myth Busting with Martha

    Ever wondered if there's any truth to the myths surrounding the Washingtons? Uncover the facts from the interpreter known for portraying Martha Washington.

  • The Race for Rights

    James Madison and James Monroe remained life-long friends even after Madison's win in the election. Read on to learn more about their contribution to politics.

  • The First President’s First 100 Days

    Join Ron Carnegie, who interprets Nation Builder George Washington, as he reflects on our first President’s inauguration and early administration.