Changing Keys: From Harpsichord to Pianoforte
When: Through February 2014
Where: DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum
What: Explore the evolution of spinets, harpsichords, and pianos in the 18th century in this exhibition of more than 25 instruments. Examine the differences in the various types of keyboards as well as the evolution of the instrument over time.
Painters and Paintings in the Early American South
When: Through February 2014
Where: DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum
What: This groundbreaking exhibition will bring together paintings by artists working in the 18th-century South and others produced abroad for southern patrons.
Exhibition Opening - Tramp Art
When: Through February 2014
Where: Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum
What: Explore this intriguing art form through the study of five objects ranging from a seven-foot-tall cheval glass to a doll-sized roll-top desk. Notch or chip carving required few tools and little training. In the most common form of tramp art, notches were carved into the edges of cigar box wood, usually with a penknife, and the carved wood was then stacked and fastened with small nails or glue to create detailed, three dimensional designs. Men with spare time in the evenings created wonderfully layered objects that decorated the homes of family and friends. Furniture pieces like the cheval glass were made from large chunks of wood but with the same notched/chip carved technique. At the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. 757-220-7554 or 800-HISTORY.
Tavern Ghost Walk
When: February 1, 2014, 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Shield’s Tavern
What: Learn of the ghosts that still haunt the taverns and historic buildings of Colonial Williamsburg. This family-friendly program is suitable for all ages and is wheelchair- and stroller-friendly. Enjoy spirited and interactive 21st-century folklore of the Revolutionary City. Tours leave from Shields Tavern. $12 adults; $7 children under 12
A Concert at the Raleigh
When: February 14, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm
Where: Raleigh Tavern Apollo Room
What: On Wednesday, November 13, 1771, a concert of vocal and instrumental music was held in the Apollo Room of the Raleigh Tavern. Join the Governor's Musick as they as they re-create an evening of chamber music in this intimate and acoustically historic setting.
Ghosts Amongst Us
When: February 15, 2014, 7:00-8:00pm
Where: Greenhow Lumber House
What: When the sun goes down, Williamsburg has a haunted history to tell. Enter some of the haunted buildings and sites, meet their ghostly inhabitants, and encounter some who have lived to tell of their supernatural experiences. Each of these one-hour walking tours introduces you to a different cast of characters. Due to subject matter, this program is not appropriate for young children.
Palace Concert: From Coronation to Inauguration
When: February 16, 2014, 7:30-8:30pm
Where: Governor’s Palace (main)
What: Experience an elegant evening in the candlelit ballroom of the Governor's Palace, featuring chamber music performed by the Governor's Musick. Between the coronation of George III in 1761 and the inauguration of George Washington in 1789, more than the political situation changed in America. Hear firsthand accounts comparing the pomp and circumstance--and music that surrounded these two important events. $15 adults, $7.50 youths
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