Visit Historic Sites
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Historic Site: Governor's Palace
Explore the residence of Virginia's royal governor.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
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Historic Site: Peyton Randolph House
Take a guided tour to learn about the paradox of slavery in the Revolutionary period.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
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Historic Site: George Wythe House
Visit the site where Thomas Jefferson studied law and enlightenment ideas.
CW Admission
Attend an Event
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Presentation: Rediscovering the Bray School
Discover how our interpreters and scholars are making history by exploring the untold and ongoing story of the Williamsburg Bray School.
Art Museums Admission
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Tour: Arboretum Griffin Campus
Learn about Colonial Williamsburg’s Arboretum and the native and exotic trees and shrubs that make up its collection, some of which are uncommon in commercial landscapes.
CW Admission
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Special Event: Conservation in Action
Arms conservator Isabelle will be on hand to discuss her work on the Magazine Project and the conservation of firearms.
CW Admission
Meet Our Tradespeople
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Historic Trade: Cabinetmaker & Harpsichord Maker
Watch expert woodworkers fashion the intricate details of luxury products with period hand tools.
CW Admission
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Historic Trade: Silversmith
Watch silversmiths create flatware, hollowware, jewelry, and more using 18th-century techniques.
CW Admission
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Historic Trade: Engraver
Watch as engravers create custom inscriptions, symbols, and designs in metal objects.
CW Admission
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Historic Trade: Weaver
Watch how flax, cotton, and wool are converted from tangled masses into orderly, precise fabrics.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
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Historic Trade: Tin Plate Worker
See the tin plate workers snip, shape, and bend tin plate into kettles, cups, and other items.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
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Historic Trade: Founder
See skilled hands at work crafting bronze, brass, silver, and pewter into magnificent 18th-century-style items.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
Explore the Art Museums
Attend a Conference
Read a Blog
Plan Your Visit
Admission Tickets
To experience all that the Historic Area has to offer, including tours of original 18th-century buildings, personal interaction with townspeople, vibrant gardens, two museums, and so much more—you’ll need an admission ticket.
Stay With Us
Enjoy Colonial Williamsburg to the fullest with a stay at one of our five unique hotel properties. They are conveniently located within and surrounding the Historic Area, just minutes from all the action.