A 37-minute orientation film, shot in 1956, takes visitors to historic Colonial Williamsburg on a journey. The story follows John Fry, a Virginia planter, as he joins the Virginia House of Burgesses and forms connections with influential figures like Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington, ultimately switching allegiance from the British to the American rebels.
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot
In this 1956 orientation film, the revitalized Colonial Williamsburg is showcased, sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation. The story follows John, a fictional Virginia planter, as he navigates his daily life in the restored colonial area.
