June 16- August 24, 2008

A Kid’s Summer Program — A full slate of interactive programs transports modern families to 18th-century Virginia. New programs join children’s summer favorites to complement Revolutionary City programming seven days a week. Tend a garden, visit historic homes and buildings, or try out apprenticeships.

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July-August, 2008

Merchants Square Events -The Summer Breeze concert series returns for July and August, rounding out a schedule of Farmers’ Markets and outdoor movies on Prince George Street.

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July 4-6, 2008

Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums Turn 50 - Colonial Williamsburg's Junior and Senior Fifes and Drums are joined by the alumni of the corps in performances celebrating the unit's 50th anniversary. Visit the Fifes and Drums page.

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July 5-6, 2008

Jefferson & Adams: A Stage Play – The compelling story of two celebrated founding fathers—Thomas Jefferson and John Adams—returns to the Kimball Theatre for encore performances of Howard Ginsberg’s "Jefferson and Adams."

This play’s popularity continues to grow as it returns each year to examine the beginnings of our American identity. Renowned character historian Bill Barker portrays Thomas Jefferson, Abigail Schumann is Abigail Adams, and Sam Goodyear is John Adams.

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This play is also available on dvd. Learn more

July-August, 2008

Merchants Square Events -Autumn welcomes the return of favorite local festivals, fall crops at the Farmers’ Market, and the season-starting Grand Illumination.

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September 19– 21, 2008

Spinning Stories/Spanning Time – "Now, let me tell you a story…" Throughout human history, listeners have been ready to listen to a skilled storyteller. Come to Colonial Williamsburg's Fourth Annual Storytelling Festival and be transported to distant times and exotic places by some of our nation's best storytellers.

Visit the Storytelling Festival page for program and ticket information.

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