Bill Rose As General Cornwallis
Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation, VA, 23320
Thursday, November 5 2026 7:00PM
Come and join us in November for our next speaker in our History Speaks Lecture Series. On November 5, 2026, Bill Rose will be interpreting General Charles Earl Cornwallis.
The year is 1781 and the British Southern Army has capitulated to American and French forces at the town of Little York. It is the largest greatest loss of the war for the British. Meet paroled British General Charles, Earl Cornwallis as he discusses his politics, personal life, and experiences during the American rebellion.
The program begins at 7:00Pm and tickets are $35 per person.
More About Bill Rose:
Bill Rose was born and raised in historic central Virginia and graduated from Thomas Dale High School in Chesterfield County in 1988. He joined the US Naval Reserves (Seabees) and was called to active duty during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. He has been a professional historical interpreter for the last 30 years at Colonial Williamsburg, and is certified by the National Association of Interpreters. He has created numerous programs and tours during his career and specializes in Character Interpretation. (CI work consists of researching and assuming the personas of various historical figures and directly interacting with the audience.) He has portrayed President Theodore Roosevelt since 2016.Bill and his wife Lee Ann are co-owners of SHADES OF OUR PAST, LLC since 2016. Together, they provide historical characters and programs from America's Founding through World War II. The Roses also offer professional consultation in the field of Historical Interpretation.
For more information call (757) 482 - 4480 or visit www.gbbattlefield.org
The year is 1781 and the British Southern Army has capitulated to American and French forces at the town of Little York. It is the largest greatest loss of the war for the British. Meet paroled British General Charles, Earl Cornwallis as he discusses his politics, personal life, and experiences during the American rebellion.
The program begins at 7:00Pm and tickets are $35 per person.
More About Bill Rose:
Bill Rose was born and raised in historic central Virginia and graduated from Thomas Dale High School in Chesterfield County in 1988. He joined the US Naval Reserves (Seabees) and was called to active duty during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. He has been a professional historical interpreter for the last 30 years at Colonial Williamsburg, and is certified by the National Association of Interpreters. He has created numerous programs and tours during his career and specializes in Character Interpretation. (CI work consists of researching and assuming the personas of various historical figures and directly interacting with the audience.) He has portrayed President Theodore Roosevelt since 2016.Bill and his wife Lee Ann are co-owners of SHADES OF OUR PAST, LLC since 2016. Together, they provide historical characters and programs from America's Founding through World War II. The Roses also offer professional consultation in the field of Historical Interpretation.
For more information call (757) 482 - 4480 or visit www.gbbattlefield.org
Event Details
Starts at 7:00PM
