“Prelude to Victory” celebrates the anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown with three days of special programs that recall September 26, 27, and 28, 1781.
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Prelude to Victory
The Gunpowder Plot
Add your shouts to the clamor for revolution in Colonial Williamsburg’s evening program, “The Gunpowder Plot.” Author Gina DeAngelis explains.
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A Loyal Subject
Loyal subjects of the king walked among Williamsburg’s revolutionaries. Colonial Williamsburg’s Jack Flintom interprets John Randolph’s allegiance to King George III.
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Marquis de Lafayette
Portraying the Marquis de Lafayette, Colonial Williamsburg’s Mark Schneider tells the story of the Frenchman who helped save the American Revolution.
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Under the Redcoat
The Revolutionary War wasn’t always a winning proposition for the colonists, explains Tim Sutphin. “Under the Redcoat” recalls the British occupation of Williamsburg.
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Drummers Call
The noble tradition of the fifes and drums is celebrated May 18-20 during Drummers Call.
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