The celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society has taken place annually since 1978. As Women’s History Month begins, Colonial Williamsburg has several special programs planned that allow you to explore the broad experiences of women during the American Revolutionary era. From the home front to the battlefield, women in Virginia contributed to the founding of our nation and the freedoms we enjoy today.
My Daughter, My Mistress; My Mother, My Slave
Upon arrival at her new home, Monticello, Betty Hemings is reunited with Martha Jefferson, the young woman whom she raised—now to be her new mistress. Witness these two women confront the harsh truths that will forever alter the lives they once knew.
An Uncommon Soldier
We are getting used to thinking of women in the military today, but it was not at all common during the United States’ struggle for independence. While there were many who followed the army as wives, nurses, laundresses and so forth, there were only a few who joined the ranks in disguise. This program explores the experience of women in the ranks and on the battlefield.
A Gathering of Hair
Most of the enslaved had little time to themselves and their families. Still, they found time to develop a rich culture and strong relationships. Meet Elizabeth, a free black woman, and her enslaved friends—Agnes and Lydia—as they prepare to attend a wedding. Discover how despite their positions in society, these women manage love, work, beauty, friendship, and of course… fashion!
Remember the Ladies
In 1776, the wife of a delegate to the Grand Congress urged him to “Remember the Ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors.” If not, she wrote, “we are determined to foment a rebellion.” Meet with ladies of Williamsburg as they discuss what the promise of Independence and the coming war means to them.
Meet a Nation Builder: Edith Cumbo
During the American Revolution, there were a few free Blacks living in and around Williamsburg. Meet Ms. Edith Cumbo and discover how free Black Virginians lived in the city that provided challenges to her and others.
For a complete list of events, click on our calendar. Let us know—will you be visiting us in March?
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