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Bruton Parish Church
One-Hour Private Walking Tour to Discover Independence of Virgnia
Kaia Emerick, Business Manager, Bill & Lee Ann Rose, Owners
Capitol Building
Heather Pfeifer, Tour Manager

What Says Virginia: A Question of Independence.

By Shades of Our Past
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Overview

Independence from Mother England was not a foregone conclusion as we've been taught. Many questioned what American Independence would mean. For the colony of Virginia, it was a very difficult decision. During this one-hour walking tour discover how and why the men of the House of Burgesses finally decided to declare independence for Virginia and how their decision influenced the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

Please note: Due to staff participation in other events, tours may be unavailable on some days. Please see our website for information.

*Shades of Our Past is not affiliated with Colonial Williamsburg, therefore this tour does not include entrance or admission into Colonial Williamsburg-owned buildings. Since the tour is through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg it is weather contingent. Please be prepared for all weather conditions.

Activity location

  • Governor's Palace
    • Northern End of Palace Green, Colonial Williamsburg
    • Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
    • 201 West Duke of Gloucester Street
    • 23185, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

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What's included, what's not

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  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission to Colonial Williamsburg. Single day tickets are $49. 99 for adults; $28.99 ages 6-12.
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Governor's Palace
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Our first stop will be at the top of the Palace Green to discuss the founding of Virginia, its government, and how proud they are to be British subjects.
James Geddy House
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Our second stop will be on the corner of Palace Green and Nicholson Street, behind the James Geddy House. Here we will discuss the French & Indian War, the economic repercussions, and Parliament's plan for recovery.
Peyton Randolph House
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
At our third stop, we will discuss Peyton Randolph's role in the government, the response of the House of Burgesses to the Boston Tea Party and the Intolerable Acts, and Lord Dunmore's reaction to the House of Burgesses.
Raleigh Tavern
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
At our last stop, we will discuss the Burgesses response to the dissolution of the government, an overview of what led Virginia down the path to independence, including the Virginia Conventions, and Virginia's influence over the Revolution, Independence and future generations.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGovernor's Palace
    • Northern End of Palace Green, Colonial Williamsburg
    • Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBruton Parish Episcopal Church
    • 201 West Duke of Gloucester Street
    • 23185, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

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