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African American Experience
During the 18th century, half of Williamsburg’s population was black. The lives of the enslaved and free people in this Virginia capital are presented in reenactments and programs throughout the Historic Area.
Introduction to Colonial African American Life
Dig deeper into the everyday details of Williamsburg’s African American population. Learn more.
Dunmore’s Proclamation
An early promise of freedom came with strings attached. Learn more.
Great Hopes Plantation
Visit a working plantation and see enslaved life in an interactive setting. Learn more.
The African American Family
African American Clothing
African American Folk Art
Artists & Objects in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum
Biographical Fact Sheets:
Podcasts
Listen to interviews with African American historians and interperters.
African American Video
Watch our collection of African American history videos.
Calendar
African American Programming
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
- Freedom Denied: Slavery in the Time of Liberty
- Princes without a Palace: Tracing African Princes and Captives in Williamsburg
- Revolutionary City: The King's Government Collapses, 1765–1776
- African American Music
- African American Music
Friday, May 18, 2012
View more daily programming, special events, and evening programs.
Featured African American Programing
Randolph House
The Peyton Randolph House site presents the daily work and family relationships of African Americans and their attitudes toward the American Revolution.
Revolutionary City®
During Revolutionary City® and Revolutionary Stories, interact with free and enslaved Virginians as they debate and discuss the events leading up to American independence.
African American Screensaver
A free collection of African American images for your desktop.
Historic Triangle
iCitizenForum
