Watch the democratic process unfold
Professional actors will don 1770’s clothing and portray nine delegates — including Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. St. John Episcopal Church is the original location of Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech.
Get a taste of history
Join us after the reenactment at Lemaire, a new American restaurant bringing a fresh, modern culinary experience to one of Virginia’s most iconic attractions — The Jefferson Hotel.
Schedule of events for Thursday, July 13:
1:00 p.m. — USAA Summer Academy programming ends
1:30 p.m. — Meet at Allegheny Room C to pick up lunches before loading the tour bus
1:45 p.m. — Tour bus departs from the Williamsburg Lodge
2:45 p.m. — Arrival at St. John Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia
3:00 p.m. — Reenactment followed by time for exploration and photos
4:30 p.m. — Bus departs St. John Episcopal Church
5:00 p.m. — Cocktail hour followed by dinner at Lemaire in the historic Jefferson Hotel
8:00 p.m. — Bus departs Richmond, Virginia from the Jefferson Hotel
9:00 p.m. — Return to the Williamsburg Lodge
Experience the past firsthand
Virginia is home to some of our nation’s most historic events. Watch them unfold before your eyes as if it were 1775.
Dine in grandeur
Lemaire’s menu features locally-grown ingredients and Southern influences presented in a refined, historic atmosphere. The Jefferson Hotel has been recognized as one of the finest in America since 1895.
To join us on this incredible outing, simply RSVP below.