In late 1718, a Royal Navy expedition dispatched from Virginia killed Blackbeard, the pirate, off the coast of North Carolina. Also, at that same time, 15 members of his crew were captured and brought to the Public Gaol in Williamsburg. They were tried for piracy at the Capitol by Virginia Governor Alexander Spotswood in early 1719. Join in this recreation of the actual trial of Israel Hands, a member of Blackbeard’s crew. Hear the evidence and make a judgment! How would you sentence a pirate? Due to the subject matter, this program is not recommended for young children.
Parking near the Historic Area is recommended. If you plan to park at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, please check the bus schedule.
In late 1718, a Royal Navy expedition dispatched from Virginia killed Blackbeard, the pirate, off the coast of North Carolina. Also, at that same time, 15 members of his crew were captured and brought...
York County's first-ever Restaurant Week starts February 26 and runs through March 3, 2024 as you know York County runs in parallel to the James City County line. Many of the restaurants you see...
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Ships will Instead port at Norfolk
The cruise line emailed county officials, formally canceling stops in Yorktown. “To ensure our guests...
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The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg
414 Prince George Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: (757) 229-3908
While Williamsburg, Virginia locals realize it is a total tourist thing to do, we still can't help ourselves from visiting The Peanut Shop...
Join VSO at Yorktown for this free 25th annual outdoor concert on September 2nd !
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Morihiko Nakahara, returns to Yorktown on Saturday, September 2, at 7:30 p.m....
JOIN THE WILLIAMSBURG KIWANIS FOR THE 42nd ANNUAL SHRIMP FEAST!
The Jamestown Settlement
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Brasswind is bringing back the classic horn band sound and look that’s been missing for quite...
The Williamsburg Winery Presents A Mid Summer Night's Party
The Williamsburg Winery
Aug 12, 2023 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Williamsburg Winery 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
The Williamsburg Winery Presents A Mid Summer Night's Party
Saturday August...
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The Arora family welcomes old friends and new patrons to its new restaurant Masala Craft, the...