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Saturday, July 4, 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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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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Independence Day
Type: Holiday Events. Location: Historic Area
The Declaration of Independence, drafted by Virginian Thomas Jefferson, was adopted July 4th, 1776. Celebrate our nation's birthday with Fifes and Drums, militia parades, and Colonial Williamsburg's famous Historic Area fireworks.
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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The Apprentice
Type: Family Program, Special Program. Location: See reservation ticket for location
Ticketed event.
Learn a trade while we’re at war. On this guided tour, visit three trade shops and decide just what you want to be when you grow up. At the start of the tour you'll receive a paste-paper cover for a stitch book and period descriptions of the trades.
At each trade shop you visit, collect a memento to include in your book. At the end of your experience, sew your stitch book, choose your trade, and fill out an apprenticeship contract.
90-minute tours begin at 9:30 a.m., and 10:20. Adult tickets $15. Children under 6 $7.50.
Reservations or additional tickets required. Call 1-800-HISTORY for prices and reservations.
9:30 10:20
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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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Salute to the States
Type: Special Program. Location: Market Square
A special celebration saluting the 13 original states. Enjoy the music of the Fifes and Drums, flags, muskets and cannon.
10:00 10:30
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Revolutionary City: Collapse of Royal Government 1774-1776
Type: Revolutionary City. Location: Historic Area from Botetourt St. to the Capitol
From May, 1774 to May, 1776 events take place in Williamsburg that change Virginians from servants of a distant monarch to citizens of a self-governing republic. These events cause colonists to declare that they are no longer dependent on the British crown, but are citizens of the free and independent United States of America.
The Revolutionary City recreates these critical moments that relive Williamsburg's role in the American Revolution and the War for Independence. Come take part in the everyday life of the city against the backdrop of these momentous, world changing historic events.
Meet famous patriots like Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Patrick Henry, and lesser known people such as, Alexander Hoy, a poor man who enlisted in the army, 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 in 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
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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