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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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Children's Orientation Walk
Type: Family Program, Walking Tour. Location: Gateway Building
The Children's Orientation Walk is designed to assist guests with planning their visit and will highlight options that families will enjoy. Guides share the latest information on programming, dining, and shopping options. Guests will receive an overview of the 18th century community and specifically understand what childhood and family life was like in the 18th century. The walking tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.
11:45 12:15
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Pleasures of the Dance
Type: Day Program. Location: Raleigh Tavern
Since all eyes are on you when you dance at the balls, you had best spend some time with our dancing instructor and one of our musicians so you can enjoy learning about one of the 18th-century Virginia's favorite leisure pastimes.
25 minute program runs continuously.
11:45 12:10
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An Introduction to Folk Art
Type: Museum Program. Location: Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum
Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to the whimsical and fascinating paintings, sculpture, textiles and more from Mrs. Rockefeller's original collection, for which the museum was founded.
Thirty-minute tours begin at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. Included in museum admission ticket.
Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
12:00 12:30
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Pleasures of the Dance
Type: Day Program. Location: Raleigh Tavern
Since all eyes are on you when you dance at the balls, you had best spend some time with our dancing instructor and one of our musicians so you can enjoy learning about one of the 18th-century Virginia's favorite leisure pastimes.
25 minute program runs continuously.
12:15 12:45
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Bits and Bridles Walking Tour
Type: Day Program. Location: See reservation ticket for location
This one-hour walking tour takes guests through the stable and carriage facilities and introduces them to the rare breeds conservancy program operated by Colonial Williamsburg. Guests will view the facilities, see some of the animals and view the various vehicles owned and operated here.
Discussion of animal treatment, training, equipment use and the Coach and Livestock operation is ongoing throughout the tour. This experience includes some hands-on activities, such as trying out a sidesaddle or inspecting a horse’s hoof. Children must be accompanied by adults at all times.
Please make reservations at any on-site ticket location. Not available with the Capital City Pass.
Available to Colonial Williamsburg Liberty Pass, Hotel Guest Pass, Freedom Pass or Independence Pass holders only.
1:00 2:00
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Decorative Arts Highlights
Type: Museum Program. Location: DeWitt Wallace Museum
Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to some of the masterworks on exhibit, such as paintings, ceramics, furniture and silver.
30 minute tours begin at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Included in museum admission ticket.
Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
1:00 1:30
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Order in the Court
Type: Day Program. Location: Courthouse
Come and participate in a local court session where lives, liberties and property come into contest. Our guests may take on roles as justices, attorneys, litigants, petitioners or defendants. See how the rights of Virginians were maintained in open court.
25 minute program runs continuously.
1:00 2:30
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Dean Shostak's Crystal Concert
Type: Kimball Theatre Program. Location: Kimball Theatre
Ticketed event.
The Crystal Concert showcases classical and traditional music from around the world. Discover the sounds of Benjamin Franklin's Glass Armonica, the Japanese Glass Violin, Crystal English Handbells, and the French Cristal Baschet.
All tickets $7.00
Reservations or additional tickets required. Call 1-800-HISTORY for prices and reservations.
1:30 2:30
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Pleasures of the Playhouse
Type: Day Program. Location: Play Booth Theater
Enjoy the variety of entertainments found in an evening at the playhouse: comedy, tragedy, music and dance. George Washington never slept at the playhouse!
1:30 2:00
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Textiles Up-Close
Type: Museum Program. Location: DeWitt Wallace Museum
Join a museum volunteer in the textile gallery to learn about the latest textile exhibitions on view, and to examine quilted fashions, costumes and needlework in the textile study drawers.
Included in museum admission ticket. Free-flow program lasts from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
1:30 4:00
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An Introduction to Folk Art
Type: Museum Program. Location: Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum
Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to the whimsical and fascinating paintings, sculpture, textiles and more from Mrs. Rockefeller's original collection, for which the museum was founded.
Thirty-minute tours begin at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. Included in museum admission ticket.
Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
2:00 2:30
NOTICE: All events and exhibits listed on the calendar are subject to change. Call 1-800-HISTORY for reservations and check the daily program schedule upon arrival.
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