Two exhibits from the nation’s early years are now open for visitors at the Mathews Museum, 200 Main Street.
Installed this week was a traveling exhibit, “Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of Nation” produced in partnership by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, presented by Virginia’s 250th Commission.
It opens Saturday at no cost. Special tours may be arranged by calling 804-725-3983.
The exhibit highlights Virginia’s leading role in the American Revolution, exploring the continental and global forces and the action of Americans that brought about a model of democratic government.
‘Founding Frenemies’
Also on display is “Founding Frenemies: Hamilton and the Virginians,” a traveling exhibit from the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. This exhibit will be at the museum through May 26.
The exhibit complements Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning Broadway production of “Hamilton,” which tells the story of Alexander Hamilton’s rel...