About "Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil." "From the errors of other nations, let us learn wisdom," - Thomas Paine, Common Sense Experience history firsthand through an interactive living history presentation that brings the birth of the Commonwealth to life. Join us as we explore the passionate debates, ideas, and figures behind the drafting of the 1776 Constitution of Virginia. Free Admission Family-Friendly