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Friday, July 3, 2009
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Museum Exhibits: Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum
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Museum Exhibits: DeWitt Wallace Museum
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Archaeological Excavation at the Ravenscroft Site
Type: Family Program. Location: Corner of Nicholson and Botetourt streets
Visitors are invited to engage with Colonial Williamsburg archaeologists and field school students excavating the 18th century Ravenscroft site. This summer's excavation will focus on locating portions of the site's main house, as well as an outbuilding depicted on the Revolutionary War period "Frenchman's Map."
Hands-on activities will be offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, between 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., beginning June 8th.9:00 4:00
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Family Activities: Get Your "Hands on History"
Type: Day Program, Family Program. Location: Benjamin Powell Property
A visit to this original house will give everyone a chance to get their "Hands on History." Children of all ages have an opportunity to try out various chores, lessons, toys and games.
9:00 5:00
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Orientation Walk
Type: Walking Tour. Location: Gateway Building
The orientation walk is designed to help guests plan their visit. Guides share the latest information on programming, dining and shopping options. Guests get an overview of the 18th century community and learn about the restoration of Williamsburg. The experience lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Tours depart every 10-15 minutes.
9:00 4:00
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Mother Goose's Riddles and Rhymes Tour
Type: Family Program. Location: Benjamin Powell Property
Children between the ages of 3 and 7 explore Benjamin Powell’s property using familiar riddles and rhymes along with bits and pieces like a stub of candle or a hank of wool. Where did we get the wool—Baa! Baa! Can they jump the candlestick like Jack? How does the Powell garden grow? After their experience children and the rest of the family can take their time and visit the main house. They may even remember some other rhymes that fit the time and place.
Please Note: This tour is designed for non-reading or early reading pre-school and kindergarten children using 18th century nursery rhymes and discovery of artifacts and activities at the Benjamin Powell property. Children will become familiar with the nursery rhymes and the artifacts associated with each rhyme and will discover these artifacts and recite the rhyme associated with them during their exploration of the Powell property. Each child will experience the feeling of finding and claiming their own little piece of Colonial Williamsburg.
Due to limited space, a free reservation is required.
9:15 10:15
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Mother Goose's Riddles and Rhymes Tour
Type: Family Program. Location: Benjamin Powell Property
Children between the ages of 3 and 7 explore Benjamin Powell’s property using familiar riddles and rhymes along with bits and pieces like a stub of candle or a hank of wool. Where did we get the wool—Baa! Baa! Can they jump the candlestick like Jack? How does the Powell garden grow? After their experience children and the rest of the family can take their time and visit the main house. They may even remember some other rhymes that fit the time and place.
Please Note: This tour is designed for non-reading or early reading pre-school and kindergarten children using 18th century nursery rhymes and discovery of artifacts and activities at the Benjamin Powell property. Children will become familiar with the nursery rhymes and the artifacts associated with each rhyme and will discover these artifacts and recite the rhyme associated with them during their exploration of the Powell property. Each child will experience the feeling of finding and claiming their own little piece of Colonial Williamsburg.
Due to limited space, a free reservation is required.
9:45 10:45
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"In Their Own Words:" African Americans in the Revolutionary Era
Type: African American. Location: Greenhow Lumber House
"In Their Own Words” African Americans in the Revolutionary Era, is an interactive walking history tour that provides an overview of how free and enslaved African Americans struggled to be both free and equal during the American Revolution. The tour will use a variety of documents and props during the walk through the historic sites.
Guests will discover the free blacks and slaves’ perspective, in their own words, despite the laws, religion and social customs that denied them American citizenship during the American Revolution. Guests will engage about the choices, decisions, and consequences made by free and enslaved people during the American Revolution.
10:00 11:10
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Revolutionary City: Citizens at War, 1776 - 1781
Type: Revolutionary City. Location: Historic Area from Botetourt St. to the Capitol
Between 1776 and 1781 people in Williamsburg faced awesome challenges as they created a new self-governing society against the backdrop of war. The Revolutionary City recreates critical moments that relive Williamsburg's role in the American Revolution and the War for Independence.
Come take part in these events and the everyday life of the city against the backdrop of momentous, world-changing historic events. Meet famous patriots like Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Patrick Henry, and lesser known people such as Barbry Hoy, a poor woman whose husband became a prisoner of war; enslaved African Americans like Kate, Hannah and Marcus who debate whether to escape to the British, and a Baptist preacher named Gowan who talks about his hopes for the future where all citizens are equal.
Meet the men and women – rich and poor, great and humble, free and enslaved – who live through these extraordinary times and create our nation.
Guests are free to come and go through the course of this two-hour event.
10:30 12:15
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Get Revved! Revolutionary City for Families and Patriots of all Ages
Type: Family Program, Revolutionary City. Location: Raleigh Tavern
Join interpreters in front of the Raleigh Tavern and find out what to look for and how best to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Revolutionary City scenes and events that take place today.
10:45 11:00
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A Declaration of Independence
Type: Day Program. Location: Capitol West Gate
The Declaration of Independence is read to the citizens of Williamsburg. This news arrives only a few weeks after Vriginia's representatives have adopted their own Declaration of Rights and a Constitution for the new state.
11:00 11:15
NOTICE: All events and exhibits listed on the calendar are subject to change. Call 1-800-HISTORY for reservations and check the daily program schedule upon arrival.
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