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Colonial Williamsburg "Becoming Americans" Study Visits : Evening Programs for Study Visit Groups


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Evening Programs

Round off your experience in Williamsburg by participating in one of our evening programs. The town changes completely at night, offering another perspective to your students. With programming specifically designed for school groups, your students will enjoy the evening programs and add to their knowledge of colonial America.

The evening programs take place from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., or from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

The following are some of the Colonial Williamsburg programs that are especially interesting for school groups:
Lanthorn Lantern Walking Tours
Further explore the trades during an interpreter-led visit to shops and workplaces in the 18th-century capital.
Dance

Colonial Dance
This program will help your students understand another facet of society by experiencing one of the favorite pastimes of colonial Virginians - dance. Discover what this diversion reveals about societal customs and cultures. Students may have a chance to participate.
Papa Said, Mama Said Papa Said, Mama Said
Stories illustrate the morals, values, and traditions of families in 18th-century Virginia.
Militia firing

In Defense of Our Liberty
Delve into aspects of military life and the challenges faced by soldiers in the American War for Independence. Learn about women in the army and the variations between the different branches of service, and experience the life of the common soldier. Also, observe weapon demonstrations and participate in marching drills.
Archaeology

Discovering the Past
Experience the fascinating world of historical archaeology as your students study the clues left behind. Learn about the material culture of a society and the process of using archaeology to learn more about the past.