PROGRAMS

250 Years of Eastern State Hospital

Tuesday, May 2 Wednesday, May 17

Wednesday, May 3 Thursday, May 18

Thursday, May 4 Tuesday, May 23

Tuesday, May 9 Wednesday, May 24

Wednesday, May 10 Thursday, May 25

Thursday, May 11 Tuesday, May 30

Tuesday, May 16 Wednesday, May 31 10:30 - 11:15am | Hennage Auditorium

Join us for a discussion about 18th-century mental health treatments and the history of the reconstructed mental hospital.

Almost Past Service

Saturday, Mar. 18 Saturday, Mar. 25 7 - 8pm | Hennage Auditorium

It is a fact of life that death brings on great change. The Washington estate is no different. After the death of General Washington, the entire estate of Mount Vernon is turned on its head, given his last wishes. Join Mrs. Washington as she seeks advice from her enslaved woman, Doll, about the great decision ahead and the change it will bring to the entire family.

A New Republic

Sunday, Mar. 12 Sunday, Apr. 30

Tuesday, Mar. 14 Tuesday, May 2

Friday, Mar. 17 Friday, May 5

Sunday, Mar. 19 Sunday, May 7

Tuesday, Mar. 21 Tuesday, May 9

Friday, Mar. 24 Friday, May 12

Sunday, Mar. 26 Sunday, May 14

Tuesday, Mar. 28 Tuesday, May 16

Friday, Mar. 31 Friday, May 19

Sunday, Apr. 2 Sunday, May 21

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Tuesday, May 23

Friday, Apr. 7 Friday, May 26

Sunday, Apr. 9 Sunday, May 28

Tuesday, Apr. 11 Tuesday, May 30

Friday, Apr. 14 Friday, June 2

Sunday, Apr. 16 Sunday, June 4

Tuesday, Apr. 18 Tuesday, June 6

Friday, Apr. 21 Friday, June 9

Sunday, Apr. 23

Tuesday, Apr. 25 1:30 - 2:15pm | Hennage Auditorium

This series of museum theater programs relate to the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and democracy. This season, programs include: From the Ashes, with James and Dolley Madison struggling to find a path forward; The Doctrine of Representation, where Hannah Corbin and her brother Richard Henry Lee explore the future of voting rights and the meaning of representation; Nation Builders Discusswith two Nation Builders discussing and debating a relevant topic; Faction and Vice, where George Washington and James Madison debate about the formation of political parties; A Congressional Curriculum, with James Madison’s crash course in government from some of history’s greatest philosophers and thinkers, or My Dear Madam, where 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.

Art Museums Overview

Sunday, Mar. 12 Friday, Apr. 28

Monday, Mar. 13 Saturday, Apr. 29

Wednesday, Mar. 15 Sunday, Apr. 30

Friday, Mar. 17 Monday, May 1

Saturday, Mar. 18 Wednesday, May 3

Sunday, Mar. 19 Friday, May 5

Monday, Mar. 20 Saturday, May 6

Wednesday, Mar. 22 Sunday, May 7

Friday, Mar. 24 Monday, May 8

Saturday, Mar. 25 Wednesday, May 10

Sunday, Mar. 26 Friday, May 12

Monday, Mar. 27 Saturday, May 13

Wednesday, Mar. 29 Sunday, May 14

Friday, Mar. 31 Monday, May 15

Saturday, Apr. 1 Wednesday, May 17

Sunday, Apr. 2 Friday, May 19

Monday, Apr. 3 Saturday, May 20

Wednesday, Apr. 5 Sunday, May 21

Friday, Apr. 7 Monday, May 22

Saturday, Apr. 8 Wednesday, May 24

Sunday, Apr. 9 Friday, May 26

Monday, Apr. 10 Saturday, May 27

Wednesday, Apr. 12 Sunday, May 28

Friday, Apr. 14 Monday, May 29

Saturday, Apr. 15 Wednesday, May 31

Sunday, Apr. 16 Friday, June 2

Monday, Apr. 17 Saturday, June 3

Wednesday, Apr. 19 Sunday, June 4

Friday, Apr. 21 Monday, June 5

Saturday, Apr. 22 Wednesday, June 7

Sunday, Apr. 23 Friday, June 9

Monday, Apr. 24 Saturday, June 10

Wednesday, Apr. 26

11:30 - 11:50am | Art Museums

Join us on a 20-minute guided tour and enjoy some Museum favorites at a glance. Free reservation ticket required.

Black Artists and Artisans

Tuesday, Mar. 14 Tuesday, May 2

Tuesday, Mar. 21 Tuesday, May 9

Tuesday, Mar. 28 Tuesday, May 16

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Tuesday, May 23

Tuesday, Apr. 11 Tuesday, May 31

Tuesday, Apr. 18 Tuesday, June 6

Tuesday, Apr. 25

11:30am - 12pm | Art Museums

Tour the museum galleries, including the “I Made This” exhibition, to explore decorative arts and folk art made by Black American artists and artisans. Free reservation is required. To book your reservation, please visit a ticket office or call our Guest Services at (888) 965-7254.

DIY Craft: Jane Austen

Thursday, Mar. 23 Thursday, Apr. 127

Thursday, Apr. 13

11:30am - 12:30pm | Art Museums | $5 per person

Explore objects on exhibit through the works of Jane Austen, then make an inspired bookmark to take home. Limit of 15 participants.

Please note that programming is subject to change. Always check our website — colonialwilliamsburg.org — for the most current information.

DIY Craft: Inspired by the Collection

Tuesday, Mar. 14 Tuesday, Mar. 28

Tuesday, Mar. 21 11:30am - 12:30pm | Art Museums | $25 per person

Celebrate National Craft Month at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Join us each week for a craft inspired by a piece in our collection. Supplies included. Limit of 12 participants.

DIY Craft: Quilting

Thursday, Mar. 16 Thursday, May 11

Thursday, Mar. 30 Thursday, May 18

Thursday, Apr. 6 Thursday, May 25

Thursday, Apr. 20 Thursday, June 1

Thursday, May 4 Thursday, June 8 11:30am - 12:30pm | Art Museums | $5 per person

Discover the story of Susana Allen Hunter, quilter, and enjoy a mini quilting project.

Excavation to Programming

Wednesday, Mar. 15 Wednesday, May 3

Wednesday, Mar. 22 Wednesday, May 10

Wednesday, Mar. 29 Wednesday, May 17

Wednesday, Apr. 5 Wednesday, May 24

Wednesday, Apr. 12 Wednesday, May 31

Wednesday, Apr. 19 Wednesday, June 7

Wednesday, Apr. 26 1:30 - 2:15pm | Hennage Auditorium

Join one of our Nation Builders and a Colonial Williamsburg Archaeologist as they discuss not only their historic figure’s perspective on Williamsburg, but the most recent archaeological findings, how they connect, and how we all work together to tell the diverse and difficult stories of our nation’s history.

Family Theater

Saturday, Mar. 18 Saturday, Mar. 25 10:30 - 10:55am | Hennage Auditorium

The Jug Broke Theatre Co. present from their repertoire of plays, ballad operas, and music bringing the spirit of 18th-century theatre to you! Theatre was a vital part of the colonial Williamsburg community; experience the power of enjoying theatre together as a family.

Good Stories, Great Stuff

Friday, Mar. 17 Friday, May 5

Friday, Mar. 24 Friday, May 12

Friday, Mar. 31 Friday, May 19

Friday, Apr. 7 Friday, May 26

Friday, Apr. 14 Friday, June 2

Friday, Apr. 21 Friday, June 9 10:30 - 11:15am | Hennage Auditorium

Every object in our collection has an interesting back story. Discover who created the object, who owned it, and how it ended up in the Colonial Williamsburg Collection. Each week an object will be explored by a curator, conservator, educator, archaeologist, or historian.

Good Stories, Great Stuff for Kids

Saturday, Apr. 1 Saturday, May 13

Saturday, Apr. 8 Saturday, May 20

Saturday, Apr. 15 Saturday, May 27

Saturday, Apr. 22 Saturday, June 3

Saturday, May 6 Saturday, June 10

10:30 - 11:15am | Hennage Auditorium

Calling all kids! Join us as we explore stories about objects chosen just for you!

Historic Trades Talk

Monday, Mar. 13 Wednesday, Apr. 26

Wednesday, Mar. 15 Monday, May 1

Saturday, Mar. 18 Wednesday, May 3

Monday, Mar. 20 Saturday, May 6

Wednesday, Mar. 22 Monday, May 8

Saturday, Mar. 25 Wednesday, May 10

Monday, Mar. 27 Saturday, May 13

Wednesday, Mar. 29 Monday, May 15

Saturday, Apr. 1 Wednesday, May 17

Monday, Apr. 3 Saturday, May 20

Wednesday, Apr. 5 Monday, May 22

Saturday, Apr. 8 Wednesday, May 24

Monday, Apr. 10 Saturday, May 27

Wednesday, Apr. 12 Monday, May 29

Saturday, Apr. 15 Wednesday, May 31

Monday, Apr. 17 Saturday, June 3

Wednesday, Apr. 19 Monday, June 5

Saturday, Apr. 22 Wednesday, June 7

Monday, Apr. 24 Saturday, June 10 4:30 - 5:15pm | Hennage Auditorium

Join us as our apprentices, journeymen, and masters step out of their trade shops to share their research with you. Discover more about the trades of carpentry, joinery, leather work, printing, wig making, gunsmithing, silversmithing, millinery, tailoring, and more during these in-depth presentations.

Museum Discoveries: Crafting the Collection

Saturday, Mar. 18 Friday, May 12

Saturday, Apr. 1 Friday, May 19

Friday, Apr. 7 Saturday, May 13

Saturday, Apr. 8 Saturday, May 20

Friday, Apr. 14 Friday, May 26

Saturday, Apr. 15 Saturday, May 27

Friday, Apr. 21 Friday, June 2

Saturday, Apr. 22 Saturday, June 3

Saturday, Apr. 29 Friday, June 9

Friday, May 5 Saturday, June 10

Saturday, May 6 2 - 4pm | Art Museums

Portraits, quilts, prints, and sculptures provide great ideas for your crafts. After exploring the galleries, drop by the Education Studio to create a work of art inspired by an object on exhibit.

Please note that programming is subject to change. Always check our website — colonialwilliamsburg.org — for the most current information.

Music at the Art Museums

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Tuesday, May 9

Tuesday, Apr. 11 Tuesday, May 16

Tuesday, Apr. 18 Tuesday, May 23

Tuesday, Apr. 25 Tuesday, May 30

Tuesday, May 2 Tuesday, June 6 4:30 - 5:30pm Hennage Auditorium

Enjoy music that has come from distant shores to become our music. Each week, explore the origins of beloved music we think of as essentially American, with featured performers such as Kelly Kennedy, Bill Weldon, Barry and Lynn Trott, Dean Shostak, John Turner, David Gardner, Timothy Seaman, and others. Presented in conjunction with our exhibition “Making Music in Early America.”

Phillis Wheatley and the Music of Freedom

Friday, Mar. 17 Friday, Mar. 31

Friday, Mar. 24 4:30 - 5:30pm | Hennage Auditorium

Phillis Wheatley was named after the slave ship that brought her to the colonies as a child and for her enslaver. The Wheatley’s soon saw the great talent and potential she possessed and began to give her schooling over and above that of their other enslaved servants. At an early age, she was reading the hardest passages in the Bible. She began to write poetry that garnered the attention of George Washington, who became a strong proponent of her poetry, which brought out the irony that the freedom and equality that the white gentry was fighting for did not apply to the enslaved. Phillis was eventually manumitted. Join the Governor’s Musick in a musical exploration of the paradox of freedom as seen through the poetry of Phillis Wheatley.

Revolutionary Acts

Monday, Mar. 13 Monday, Apr. 24

Monday, Mar. 20 Monday, May 1

Monday, Mar. 27 Monday, May 8

Monday, Apr. 3 Monday, May 15

Monday, Apr. 10 Monday, May 22

Monday, Apr. 17 Monday, June 5 1:30 - 2:15pm | Hennage Auditorium

This series of museum theater programs relate to the experience and meaning of the Revolution for the 18th-century Williamsburg community. This season, programs include The Art of Politics and Dining, with Mrs. Washington discussing the art of dining and how influential a woman could be in a man’s world; The Measure of a Man’s Worth, with Major James Innes and Benjamin, an enslaved carriage driver, who gradually learns what the Revolution has in store for enslaved men and women in Williamsburg; A Patriotic American, where Elizabeth Braxton, wife of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, reflects on the changes, challenges, and consequences faced by her family during the Revolution, or A Soldier’s Journey, where you’ll meet John Jarret Carter, a solider in Washington’s army and a barkeep in Williamsburg on the brink of invasion.

The Public Hospital of 1773

Thursday, Mar. 16 Thursday, May 4

Thursday, Mar. 30 Thursday, May11

Thursday, Apr. 6 Thursday, May 18

Thursday, Apr. 13 Thursday, May 25

Thursday, Apr. 20 Thursday, June 1

Thursday Apr. 27 Thursday, June 8 2 - 4pm | Art Museums

Visit the Public Hospital of 1773 for a discussion about 18th-century mental health and the history of the reconstructed mental hospital. Access through the Art Museums.

Please note that programming is subject to change. Always check our website — colonialwilliamsburg.org — for the most current information.

Voices of Freedom

Thursday, Mar. 16 Thursday, May 4

Saturday, Mar. 18 Saturday, May 6

Thursday, Mar. 23 Thursday, May 11

Saturday, Mar. 25 Saturday, May 13

Thursday, Mar. 30 Thursday, May 18

Saturday, Apr. 1 Saturday, May20

Thursday, Apr. 6 Thursday, May 25

Saturday, Apr. 8 Saturday, May 27

Thursday, Apr. 13 Thursday, June 1

Saturday, Apr. 15 Saturday, June 3

Thursday, Apr. 20 Thursday, June 8

Saturday, Apr. 22 Saturday, June 10

Thursday, Apr. 27

1:30 - 2:15pm | Hennage Auditorium

This series of museum theater programs relates to freedom from different perspectives. This season, programs include She Had on When She Went Away, with an exploration of the material culture and lives of self-liberated Black women in the 18th century and the society they inhabited; From Freedom to Slavery, where after making a free life for herself as an adopted Shawnee Indian, Methotaskee is brought back into slavery; God is My Rock, where Gowan Pamphlet, an enslaved man and popular local preacher, offers his perspective on slavery, religion, and freedom; and All Things Are Possible, where Robert Carter III, the largest slaveholder in Virginia, does what most of his peers consider impossible.

Please note that programming is subject to change. Always check our website — colonialwilliamsburg.org — for the most current information.