Alexander Hamilton is coming back to the ground where his story in the Revolutionary War reached a turning point. On Saturday, October 17, the Yorktown Victory Monument will host Hamilton with Hamilton, a free public event pairing a live conversation with the Founding Father himself and an outdoor screening of the hit musical film that bears his name.
The evening is billed as a free, immersive gathering featuring a live conversation and Q&A with Alexander Hamilton, followed by the outdoor film screening, according to visitwilliamsburg.com. Luke Nathan Phillips will portray Hamilton for the evening, sharing reflections on his experience during the Siege of Yorktown, per the same listing. As reported by Williamsburg Families, Phillips will also answer Revolutionary War questions from the audience during the in-character segment, which is set to begin at 6:30 p.m.
A Historic Backdrop for a Modern Spotlight
The event unfolds at the Yorktown Victory Monument, a site the Williamsburg Families listing describes as set on the ground where the Siege of Yorktown reached its defining end. Pre-event activities are scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m., the outlet notes, giving attendees time to settle in before the formal program begins.
Once the sun sets, the focus shifts to the big screen. The outdoor screening of the award-winning musical film Hamilton begins at 7 p.m., according to visitwilliamsburg.com, which encourages visitors to sing and dance along if the spirit moves them.
What to Know Before You Go
Admission to Hamilton with Hamilton is free and open to the public, per visitwilliamsburg.com. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and food, and to come prepared for the weather, the same source notes. Light refreshments will also be available for purchase on site.
There is some discrepancy over exactly when the night wraps up. Visitwilliamsburg.com lists the event as running from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., while Williamsburg Families gives the hours as 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Either way, attendees planning their evening around the Victory Monument gathering should expect a few hours of programming bookended by conversation, music and a classic piece of American storytelling under the stars.
