Special Events

September
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• September 25, 2010

  What Holds the Future? featuring Jesse Williams

  What will happen to a group of house slaves abandoned by the British royal governor? As they are brought together to be auctioned by the patriot government, they share their hopes and express their fears. See Grey's Anatomy star Jesse Williams, Colonial Williamsburg's Guest Artist, in this powerful and honest performance. Saturday, September 25, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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• October 9-10, 2010

  Prelude to Victory

  Meet part of a vast army on its way to lay siege to Yorktown in what proves to be the decisive battle of the American Revolution. Join other townspeople and offer encouragement as the army displays its proficiency in firing demonstrations. General Washington and his officers address the battalion concerning the upcoming siege.

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• November 11, 2010

  Veterans Day

  Colonial Williamsburg honors America's Veterans with a procession down Duke of Gloucester Street, 4:30 p.m., beginning at the Capitol. The parade culminates in a public ceremony, with militia and cannon crew firing volleys in recognition of those who serve. Hear Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums, and speakers from past and present. Active duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents enjoy free admission passes Friday through Wednesday, Nov. 6-11.

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• November 26, 2010 - January 2, 2011

  Colonial Williamsburg's Holiday Season

  Nothing quite compares to spending the Christmas season in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Special programs, dining, entertainment, hotel packages, events for children, and more are waiting to enchant guests who come to enjoy a magical season they'll not soon forget.

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• December 5, 2010

  Grand Illumination

  In the 18th century, illuminations were sometimes held to commemorate the birth of the reigning sovereign. Today, Colonial Williamsburg's Grand Illumination celebrates the winter holidays. Musical performances on multiple stages and fireworks launched from three locations usher in the season with a bang.

  
  
• December 16, 2010

  Whitefield Day

  Experience a reenactment of famous 18th-century evangelist George Whitefield's appearance at Bruton Parish Church on Sunday, December 16, 1739. A minister of the Church of England and colleague of John and Charles Wesley, Whitefield was an important figure in the Great Awakening, a series of revivals that swept through Britain and North America in the first half of the 18th century.

  
  
• December 27, 2010

  Masonic Procession

  The Feast Day of St. John the Evangelist is an annual day of celebration for the local Masonic Lodge. Costumed interpreters and members of Williamsburg Lodge No. 6 will reenact the annual procession on this date from the Masonic Lodge to Bruton Parish Church to hear a sermon for the occasion and then return to the lodge. Guests who are masons will be invited to participate in the procession.