Traditional Music of the Period Performed by Joan Fenton and Susan Faia Joan Fenton has ten years of experience at Colonial Williamsburg performing Tavern music. She is also the recipient of the W. C. Handy award for keeping Blues music alive. Susan Faia has been a balladeer for over 20 years at Colonial Williamsburg, and has performed for Presidents and Royalty. Horse-drawn Carriage Rides Go for a ride in a horse and carriage like they did in Jefferson's day. Rides run between Court Square and the Downtown Mall, all day Saturday only.
Rides are free.
Willis Thomas is the owner of the horses and the other animals in the petting zoo, which will be near the Virginia Discovery Museum. A Dramatic Performance Performed by Jim Manship, a member of the Mount Vernon Board who has performed as Washington both live and on television. This is a great program for all ages, but especially for children, since it emphasizes the piety and morality of Washington. The performance will be followed by a question and answer period. Rev. Alvin Edwards, former mayor of Charlottesville and Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church Agnes Cross-White, editor of the Charlottesville Tribune and author of the book Charlottesville, The African American Community .