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12 Days and Night Before Christmas

Experience the unique spirit of Christmas as people from the past bring two classic Christmas stories to life.

A 19th-Century Williamsburg Christmas

The Colonial Singers share stories and songs centered around the Civil War, Williamsburg, Charles Dickens, and the Tucker family Christmas tree.

A Celebration of the Yule Log

Follow the Yule log, hauled by wagon, from the Capitol circle to Market Square, accompanied by music, festivity, and the community of 18th-century and present-day Williamsburg.

A Christmas Peaceable Kingdom

Join Kelly Kennedy as she shares the meaning of the season through joyous tunes and stories of all creatures great and small.

A Christmas Remembered

Join a Nation Builder as they share memories of Christmastide and hopes for the coming year.

A Community Celebration of Music and Song

Each Saturday evening, highlighted ensembles from the Williamsburg community will fill the air with seasonal music throughout the Historic Area.

A Congressional Curriculum

Join James Madison for a crash course in government from some of history’s greatest philosophers and thinkers.

A Fugitive Christmas

Join two fugitive soldiers on New Year's Day in 1776 as they celebrate Christmastide while recovering from their wounds in a military hospital.

A Grand Display of Fireworks

Simultaneous 18th-century style pyrotechnics at the Governor’s Palace and Capitol Building.

A Grand Illumination Celebration on Palace Green

Featuring Goodwin & The Ghost: A Williamsburg Christmas Tale with author Bryan Austin concludes with a special appearance by Father Christmas and leads into the fireworks.

A Patriotic American

Elizabeth Braxton, wife of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, reflects on the changes, challenges, and consequences faced by her family during the Revolution.

A Season Full of Holidays

Timothy Seaman and Thomas Abernethy celebrate the many holidays from Thanksgiving to Epiphany with delightful and moving musical selections.

A Soldier's Journey

Meet John Jarret Carter, a solider in Washington’s army and a barkeep in Williamsburg. The year is 1781 and Williamsburg stands on brink of invasion!

A Tale of Two Tables

Our cabinetmakers explore two tables that came from 18th-century Williamsburg shops. Learn how how trash unearthed by archaeologists in 1960 influences how we view these tables.

Acting How To

Learn about the new acting style published in the 1753 edition of Aaron Hill's Essay on the Art of Acting. Then test out the styles for yourself!

Advent Organ Recital

Come and see this elegant 300-year-old worship space and enjoy an organ recital by Rebecca Davy, music director at Bruton Parish Church.

African American Contributions at the Governor's Palace

Learn about the contributions of free and enslaved African-Americans during your visit to the Palace. Tours every 20-30 minutes.

Alcohol in 18th and 19th c. Virginia

Author Tara Nurin discusses both the common and unique ways alcohol production in colonial and pre-industrial Virginia was produced by women.

All Things are Possible

Robert Carter III discusses his inner struggles and new-found faith that will lead him to an extraordinary decision and an equally remarkable action.

American Indian Interpretation

Explore the diverse cultures of Native peoples striving to preserve their traditional way of life and learn about the roles they played in creating a new country.

American Indian Life Series

A different program each day will examine a specific aspect of American Indian history, society, and role in the American story.

An Infallible Guide to the Hidden Degrees of Fate

Based on the book of the same name, a woman named Madam Zuzah uses her mystical powers of divination to predict the fate of some of her audience members.

Arboretum Walk: Griffin Campus

Discover Colonial Williamsburg’s Arboretum and some of the native and exotic trees and woody shrubs that make up its collection, some of which are uncommon.

Art Museums Members: American Folk Pottery

Private tour for Art Museum Members of "American Folk Pottery" with Angelika Kuettner, Associate Curator of Ceramics & Glass.

Art Museums Members: Promoting America

Private tour for Art Museum Members of "Promoting America" with Katie McKinney, The Margaret Beck Pritchard Associate Curator of Maps and Prints.

Art Museums Members: Special Vice President's Tour

Private tour for Art Museum Members with Vice President and Chief Curator, Ron Hurst. To book your reservation, visit a ticket office or call (888) 965-7254.

Art Museums Members: The Textile Arts of Britain

Art Museums Members private tour, “The Textile Arts of Britain,” with Neal Hurst, Associate Curator of Costumes and Textiles.

Art Stop

Drop by the Education Studio and create a work of art inspired by an object on exhibit.

At a Glance

Join us on a 20-minute guided tour and enjoy some Museum favorites at a glance.

Baroque Violin & Cello Recital: 18th Century Music

Enjoy a Baroque Violin & Cello recital by Sophie Genevieve Lowe, Baroque Violin; Ryan Lowe, Baroque Cello; Rebecca Davy, Harpsichord.

Bird Fancyer's Delight

Learn about the connection between wild birds and the music written by composers in the 18th century and how this figured into the cultural life of Williamsburg.

Bits and Bridles

Get a behind-the-scenes look at our modern stables, learn more about our carriages, and get up close and personal with some of our animals.

Brasstastic Holidays!

Eastern Virginia Brass presents holiday favorites and traditional carols arranged especially for brass quintet.

Captives to Citizens

Discuss the 18th c. practice of captive taking, and subsequent adoption, in eastern woodland tribes – and the unique definitions of citizenship in these American Indian communities

Chamber Recital - W&M Gallery Players

Come enjoy the William and Mary Gallery Players, under the direction of Susan Via as they present an inspiring candlelight Chamber Recital.

Choral Concert - W&M Women's Chorus & Botetourt Singers

Experience a candlelight choral concert in this 300+-year-old worship center, presented by the Botetourt Singers and the Women's Chorus from the College of William & Mary.

Christmas Day Dinner Rockefeller Room

Enjoy a 3-Course Pre-Fixe Christmas Menu at the Williamsburg Inn's Rockefeller, Terrace and Goodwin Room with family and friends.

Christmas Day Regency Room Williamsburg Inn

Enjoy a festive Christmas Day Meal in the Regency Room of the Williamsburg Inn. Pre-Paid Reservations Required:

Christmas Decorations Walking Tour

Enjoy a one-hour walking tour for a closer look at the Colonial Williamsburg decorations and a discussion of holiday traditions, past and present.

Christmas Dinner King's Arms Tavern

Enjoy a traditional holiday fare, choose your starter, entrée and dessert while relaxing to 18th century music.

Christmas Eve Dinner Rockefeller Room

Enjoy Christmas Eve at the Williamsburg Inn's Rockefeller, Terrace, and Goodwin Room with family and friends. Our 3-course menu. Pre-paid dining event, Reservations Required.

Christmas Trees and Museum Treasures

Discover themed Christmas trees including our 16-foot Folk Art tree and hunt for objects representing the Twelve Days of Chrstmas. Holiday treats for sale in our Café.

Christmas and the Constitution

Join Madison and Hamilton in the throes of writing the Federalist Papers to support the constitution over a hectic holiday season, as they balance public and personal duty.

Coffee Cantata

Mrs. Charlton’s daughter is in love with the delicious juice of the coffee bean! A comedic ballad opera, based on Johann Sebastian Bach’s Coffee Cantata.

Come Ye Thankful People Come

Join Kelly Kennedy and John Turner for a program of tunes, poems and readings from several centuries related to harvest time and Thanksgiving.

Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join us for our annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg.

Convicts for the Colonies

Join Donna Wolf to discover the lives of English criminals who were transported to Virginia as punishment in the 18th century. What was their life like, and how do we know?

Cry Witch

Question witnesses, weigh evidence, and determine the guilt or innocence of "the Virginia Witch." Not appropriate for young children due to subject matter and intense emotion.

Custis Square Community Open House

Join us for a day of archaeology at Custis Square! Free flow exploration all day and conversations with George and Martha Washington.

Dances with Dwarves: A Celtic Celebration

Join Poisoned Dwarf for a Christmas Season concert of energetic Celtic music that will have your feet tapping and hearts dancing.

Decorated Wreath Sales

Guests can purchase a beautifully decorated wreath or centerpiece in the Colonial Williamsburg style.

Decorating the Private Homes

Join us for our 29th annual, fun-filled celebration of the decorating efforts of the employees who live in Colonial Williamsburg's restored private residences.

Donor Visit with a Nation Builder

Museum members and donors who contribute $250 or more annually to the Colonial Williamsburg Fund are invited to visit with a Nation Builder. Reservations strongly recommended.

Drawing the Line

Lord Dunmore, the last Royal Governor of Virginia, finalizes his proclamation issuing martial law and offering freedom to enslaved people owned by those rebelling against the king.

Dressing for Her Day of Days

The Holiday season was a favorite time for weddings in the 18th century. The Milliners will discuss wedding traditions and stitch a bridal ensemble in three days.

Engineers in the Revolution

Come learn the instrumental role engineers played in an 18th-century military and in winning the Revolution.

Family, Feasts, Friends and Festivity

Join long-time friends and Williamsburg musicians Kelly Kennedy and Dean Shostak as they share fun family songs and stories from many holiday traditions world-wide.

Father Christmas Strolling the Square

Meet with Father Christmas as he takes an afternoon stroll through Merchants Square.

Fiddling Around the Christmas Tree

Join John Turner, David Gardner, and Cliff Williams for an hour of rousing dance tunes, stories, and songs of the season.

Fiddling Away the Holidays

Master fiddler John Turner returns for this Colonial Williamsburg Christmas tradition of reveling in the lighter side of the holiday season.

Fife & Drum Performance in Merchants Square

Enjoy a holiday Fife & Drum performance in Merchants Square.

Fire a Flintlock Musket

Fire live rounds at a target from two different reproduction 18th-century flintlock firearms used during the Revolutionary War. Your own transportation is required.

First Thanksgiving in Virginia: A Story told in Shadow

Witness the journey across the ocean, arrival in the New World and the celebration of Thanksgiving over 400 years ago.

Five Centuries of Holiday Music in Virginia

Join Henley Fork for a musical tour of Virginia's holiday traditions and music from the time of Jamestown through the 20th century.

Four Centuries of Virginia Christmases

Share the fun of celebrating 400 years of Christmas through song, poetry, and stories with Kelly Kennedy, David Gardner, Cliff Williams, and Doug Austin.

Freedom's Paradox

Explore the paradox of the institution of slavery and the movement for independence in a 60 minute walking tour which begins and ends at the Randolph Yard.

From Freedom to Slavery

After making a free life for herself as an adopted Shawnee Indian, Methotaskee is brought back into slavery.

Ghost Walk Junior

Calling guests of all ages! Enjoy this 45-minute ghost tour of traditional spooky stories with a Colonial Williamsburg flavor. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Goatman

A dark comedy that follows Uncle Lloyd Chowning as he writes a play about a mystical beast known as the Goat Man.

God is My Rock

Gowan Pamphlet, an enslaved man and popular local preacher, offers his perspective on slavery, religion and freedom.

Good Progress

Meet Mrs. Wager, teacher of the Williamsburg Bray School, as she debates the nature of her school with Elizabeth DeRosario, a free woman of color.

Governor’s Musick at the Raleigh Tavern

Explore musical life in 18th-century Williamsburg through the music and interpretations of members of Colonial Williamsburg’s Governor’s Musick ensemble.

Grand Illumination Dinner King's Arms Tavern

Join us for a 3-course holiday meal all while being serenaded by tavern music. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 1-844-714-3205.

Green Grows the Holly

Lynn and Barry Trott share carols and dance tunes for the winter season from the later 16th and early 17th centuries on lute, cittern, viol, hurdy gurdy, recorders and voice.

Harpsichord Recital - Dr. Anita Renfroe

Enjoy a recital with Dr. Anita Renfroe from Millersville University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Haunted Williamsburg

Brave centuries of scares, from 18th-century colonial ghost stories to creepy modern-day encounters!

Highland Jubilee

In this interpretive concert, the Jug Broke Theatre Co. plays the tunes, songs, and poetry of Scottish origin that would have been heard here in Williamsburg.

Historic Area Illumination Ceremonies

The lighting of candles along Duke of Gloucester Street continues with three simultaneous ceremonies at the Raleigh Tavern, George Wythe House, and Randolph House.

Historic Organ Recital - Rebecca Davy

Rebecca Davy, Music Director at Bruton Parish Church, gives a recital on the Historic English Chamber Organ, one of Colonial Williamsburg's 18th-century instruments.

Historic Organ Recital with Thomas Marshall

Enjoy this Historic Organ Recital in the Wren Chapel at the College of William & Mary performed by Thomas Marshall, organist at Williamsburg United Methodist Church.

Hogmanay! Hogmanay!

Join John Turner and Kelly Kennedy as they usher in the new year with traditional Scottish tunes and songs, including the annually popular Hogmanay Song.

Holiday Decoration Workshop

Create a festive Holiday centerpiece in a mug to carry home with you in this workshop led by Colonial Williamsburg's landscape design team.

In Defense of Our Liberty

Enlist in the Continental Army, become a recruit, and see what it was like to be a soldier in the 18th century. Minimum required age of 9 to participate.

Joy in the Morning

Gather with members of the enslaved community to experience a music-filled message of hope.

Judith and Daniel

Judith and Daniel, an enslaved couple, anxiously await their reunion after a year apart. Learn the tragic story resulting in their separation.

Ladies of Llangollen

In 1780, Sarah Ponsonby and Eleanor Butler eloped together. This musical romance gives life to the ladies’ own words, lovingly adapted from their diaries, letters, and poetry.

Lafayette and Kayewla: The Marquis and the Oneida

Join the Marquis de Lafayette, known as a friend of the Native Americans, in 1824 as he recounts his history with the Oneida Indians during his time in America.

Liberty Ice Pavilion Kickoff Celebration

Join us for the season kickoff of Liberty Ice Pavilion. Enjoy graceful performances by competitive figure skaters, sip hot cocoa, and show off some twirls of your own!

Lighting of the Cressets

Join us on the historic Duke of Gloucester Street as we bring our 18th-century streets to life at night.

Live Holiday Music in Merchants Square

Enjoy Fife & Drum performances, carolers, and strolling musicians as they fill Merchants Square with music.

Loquacious Lucy and the Christmas Box

In this musical play, an enslaved child named Lucy receives a doll for her Christmas Box and her mother and father must help her understand what it means.

Loquacious Lucy, Queen for a Day

When Lucy, a loquacious enslaved child, learns that her friend has been sold, her father must teach her hard lessons about slavery and instill in her the pride of her ancestors.

Lucinda and the Lottery

Based on a story from The Christmas Frolick (1775), Lucinda, a charming young heiress, devises a stratagem to test whose love is true.

Meet the Gardener

Garden volunteers answer questions about growing flowers and vegetables in the Historic Area.

Merchants Square Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join us in Merchants Square on Friday, November 26 for the 5th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! The live tree will be located on DoG Street in front of Danforth Pewter.

Merriment and Measles

Join the Washingtons on the eve of Twelfth Night in 1760, as they reflect on the past year and their hopes for the future in the midst of a measles outbreak.

Midwinter Stories

Celebrate American Indian life and culture through stories and traditions.

Military Activity

Come explore the Magazine Yard and discover how this military storehouse and Virginia's diverse peoples shaped an empire and defined a new nation.

Museum Murder Mystery: Curse of the Witch Bottle

With the help of crime scene clues and expert and suspect interviews, join the team to solve a fictitious murder.

Music and Mischief

Join the Jug Broke Theatre Co. as they perform holiday stories and music from the 18th century.

Music for a Back Porch Virginia Holiday

Join musical historians Carson Hudson and Arden Clark for an old time holiday get-together.

Music in the Galleries

Enjoy 18th-century music on a variety of period instruments (harpsichord, violin, viola da gamba) as you stroll the galleries.

My Story, My Voice- Sam

Sam, a Black soldier, tells his heroic story of self-liberation, his encounters with the Shawnee, his supposed enemy, and those who enslaved him. Which army will he fight for?

My Story; My Voice

Witness a compelling story from the life of an 18th century person, and then hear from the actor interpreter as they share how they discover and bring to life a voice from the past

Nation Builders Discuss Family and Celebrations

Join two Nation Builders to discuss how they celebrated occasions with friends and family, and speak with the historians who portray them for context on their 18th-century world.

Nation Builders Discuss Myths

Discuss with our Nation Builders and the historians who portray them the myths about their 18th-century world.

Nation Builders Discuss the Institution of Slavery

Join two Nation Builders to discuss how they viewed the complicated tragedy that was the institution of slavery.

Nation Builders Discuss the Rights of Women

Join two Nation Builders to discuss how they viewed and debated the rights of women.

New Years Eve Dinner Rockefeller Room

Enjoy New Year's Eve at the Williamsburg Inn's Rockefeller, Terrace, and Goodwin Room with family and friends. Pre-Paid Reservations Required

Now Christmas Comes!

Ring in the holidays with Brian Forsman and Bill Weldon as they trace the roots of seasonal tunes and popular carols to the music that our ancestors enjoyed.

Organ Recital - Cheryl van Ornam

Experience a candlelit recital by organist Cheryl Van Ornam from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Richmond, Virginia, in this 18th century worship space.

Organ Recital - Christopher Reynolds

Enjoy a recital in this 300-year-old worship space performed by Christopher Reynolds, organist from St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia.

Organ Recital - Deke Polifka

Deke Polifka, Organist St. Paul's Memorial Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, Virginia gives a recital in this beautiful 300 year old worship center.

Organ Recital - Dr. JanEl Will

Enjoy a candlelit recital by Dr. JanEl Will, organist at Bruton Parish Church.

Organ Recital- Russell Joseph Weisman

Experience a candlelit recital by Russell Joseph Weisman, organist and current Director of Music & Organist at Georgetown University, in this 300-year-old worship space.

Palace Concert

Colonial Williamsburg's early music ensemble, the Governor's Musick, offers an elegant evening of chamber music.

Palace Exploration

Experience the grandeur of royal government in Virginia just before its collapse. Explore the first floor of the residence of Virginia's last royal governor at your own pace.

Photos with Santa Claus in Merchants Square

Snag photos with Santa in a gingerbread house setting. Look for Santa on the 2nd floor at 345 Duke of Gloucester Street in Merchants Square.

President George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation

Hear from President Washington on the 232nd anniversary of this day of Thanksgiving.

Pride not Prejudice

Join members of the Gender and Sexual Diversity Research Committee to explore some of the exciting research they have uncovered.

Private Family Tour

Your group's private guide will lead your family through town to learn more about what it was like to live in the 18th century.

Profound Joy

Timothy Seaman celebrates the wonder of winter, Christmas and Hanukkah on extended-range hammered dulcimer, with songs full of joy, hope and peace .

Public Auction

Take part in an exciting auction! Bid on selected items from Colonial Williamsburg stores as well as exclusive items not available elsewhere.

Re-animating 18th-century Fashion

This illustrated talk (fashion show) explores how we recapture 18th-century life and work with clothing.

Rediscover Custis Square

Take a guided tour and talk with archaeologists in the field about the current archaeological investigations at John Custis IV’s four-acre home and early 18th-century gardens.

Rum and Highland Tales

Join master storytellers Donna Wolf and Shel Browder as they share tales told by Highlanders of the 18th century.

Same Song Different Day

The Jug Broke Theatre Co. performs holiday songs from the 18th century as well as familiar modern-day songs.

Same Space, Different Place

Meet Rachel Whitaker, recently widowed tavern owner and her enslaved servant, Milly to discover how the Christmastide season is different for these two mothers.

Santa through the Ages

Cultures change over time and so has Santa. Enjoy meeting Santas from various eras and discover how he has changed over time.

She Had on When She Went Away

Explore the material culture and lives of self-liberated Black women in the 18th century and the society they inhabited.

Silent Night

From the Revolutionary War to Vietnam, travel through time as women in various wartime roles struggle to experience a silent night in the midst of the sounds of war.

Slavery and the Law

On your visit to the Capitol, discover how enslaved African Americans interacted with and were impacted by the law. Tours every 20-30 minutes.

Stories of the Past, People of the Present

Celebrate American Indian culture through traditional stories and discuss with American Indian interpreters about what it’s like to tell the histories of their communities.

Succordia's Prayer

As she mourns the passing of her beloved, Succordia, an enslaved woman in the twilight of her life, tells us her story of love and faith that transcends her enslaved status.

Suites for the Holidays

Timothy Seaman, Ann Robinson, and Robert Wadsworth share medleys of familiar tunes with distinct Christmas themes on hammered dulcimers, Celtic harp, guitars, and more!

Talk of the Town Walking Tour

With an 18th-century Williamsburg resident as your walking tour guide, experience the events that changed both the people who lived here and the course of our nation’s history.

Talk of the Town: Christmastide

Walk through town with a resident of 18th century Williamsburg as they share reflections on the holiday season.

Teach them Diligently

Journey with Ann Wager, a lifelong teacher in Colonial Virginia, as she experiences what it takes to run the Williamsburg Bray School.

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Rockefeller Room

Enjoy a 3-Course Pre-Fixe Thanksgiving Menu at the Williamsburg Inn's Rockefeller, Terrace, and Goodwin Room with family and friends.

Thanksgiving Day Regency Room Williamsburg Inn

Enjoy Thanksgiving at the Williamsburg Inn's classic Regency Room

Thanksgiving Dinner King's Arms Tavern

Celebrate Thanksgiving in18th-century style with a three course meal of traditional favorites in an 18-th century tavern.

The Actors' Lament

See a new humorous interactive play, engaging you in a theatre company's intrigues and secrets. Will they open on time? Find out during this open-air evening theater experience!

The Art of Fife & Drum

Join the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums as they demonstrate the many musical tasks and ceremonies that occurred throughout a revolutionary soldier's day.

The Art-Full Tree

On a guided holiday tour explore the galleries and gaze at the Art Museum's huge decorated tree, and create your own art-inspired ornament to take home.

The Arts and Mysteries of Brewing

This program demonstrates the process of brewing beer as it was practiced in the 18th century.

The Doctrine of Representation

Meet Hannah Corbin & her brother Richard Henry Lee as they explore the future of voting rights & the meaning of representation.

The Frolic

The Jug Broke Theatre Co. captures the spontaneity and energy of multiple musicians who happen to be playing in the same space at the same time.

The Magic of Christmas

This new holiday show features mesmerizing magic and a live band of strings, brass, reeds, and drums providing the sounds of the season from medieval through modern favorites.

The Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret

Join Mrs. Washington in December of 1799 as she comes to terms with the General’s Last Will and Testament, and hear from George Washington on his evolution on slavery.

The Peddler's Opera

The Peddler’s Opera serves as a hilarious morality play to show the downfalls of profiting off a tragedy.

Through the Seasons of the Year: Songs of Rural Life

Join Lynn and Barry Trott explore the world of planting, farming, and herding through music of the seasons from the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Tinware Production in the Publick Armoury

Join Journeyman Tinsmith, Joel Anderson, to discover the diverse array of supplies made in the Tin Shop in support of Virginia’s Revolutionary military and government.

To Hang a Pirate

Join with us in a trial of a member of the crew of Blackbeard the pirate that actually occurred in Williamsburg in 1719. Hear the evidence and make a judgment!

Tradespeople in the Galleries

Visit with the joiner, harpsichord-makers, cabinetmakers, silversmiths, tailors, engravers, or wigmakers in the Art Museums.

Unraveling the Mystery of Leather Key Baskets

The Public Leather Works wants to share the research we have done into these items and how they fit into the landscape of 19th-century Richmond life.

Veterans Day Proclamation Ceremony

Our Veterans Day begins at 10 a.m. with a ceremony on Palace Green honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Veterans Day: A Military March Honoring America's Veterans

Join us this Veterans Day weekend for a march and ceremony honoring America's veterans.

Visit a Nation Builder

Step into the past with a Nation Builder and learn about their contribution to the founding of our nation.

Visit a Nation Builder- Ann Wager

Step into the past with Ann Wager, Educator of free and enslaved children.

Visit a Nation Builder- Edith Cumbo

Step into the past with Edith Cumbo, Free Black Sister, Mother, Fighter, Founder.

Visit a Nation Builder- General George Washington

Step into the past with George Washington, Father of the Country.

Visit a Nation Builder- George Mason

Step into the past with George Mason, Father of American Rights.

Visit a Nation Builder- George Wythe

Step into the past with George Wythe, teacher, lawyer, judge, and revolutionary.

Visit a Nation Builder- James Madison

Step into the past with James Madison, Scholar Statesman.

Visit a Nation Builder- Martha Washington

Step into the past with Martha Washington, our Nation's first First Lady.

Visit a Nation Builder- Patrick Henry

Step into the past with Patrick Henry, the Revolution's Son of Thunder.

Visit a Nation Builder- Reverend Gowan Pamphlet

Step into the past with Gowan Pamphlet, Revolutionary Black Baptist Preacher.

Visit a Nation Builder- Thomas Jefferson

Step into the past with Thomas Jefferson, The Rebellious Philosophe.

Visit a Nation Builder- young George Washington

Step into the past with young George Washington, Colonel of the Virginia Regiment.

Visit with the Apothecary

Discover how much, and how little, medicine has changed since the time of George Washington.

Visit with the Printers

In an overview of the Printing Office, join Peter Stinely as he shares his forty years at the letterpress through pictures and recollection.

Voices of Their Hands

A walking tour discussing the lives of enslaved tradespeople. Hear from our historic tradespeople as they discuss their experiences interpreting skilled laborers and their work.

Walk through History with a Nation Builder

On this walking tour experience the 18th century community of Williamsburg and its echoes through time with one of our Nation Builders.

Washington's First Crucible of War

Experience the events surrounding George Washington's first war, the French and Indian War at Jumonville's Glen in 1754.

What Made George Washington Tick

Professor Henriques explores George Washington's motivations.

Williamsburg Inn Holiday Tea

Celebrate the season with a festive holiday tea in the elegance of the Williamsburg Inn. Sample the Inn's special holiday blend and enjoy cookies and pastries.

Williamsburg Lodge Christmas Day Meal

Gather for a festive feast at the Williamsburg Lodge this Christmas!

Williamsburg Lodge Thanksgiving Day Feast

Gather your family around one of our tables for a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings.

Winter in the Valley

Join the Waterman family for delightful Christmas songs and family stories from the 18th century as we welcome you into our music-making home during our favorite season!

Witchcraft in Colonial Virginia

Historian Carson Hudson discusses how colonial Virginians shared a common belief in the supernatural and the existence of witches with their northern neighbors.

Women at Work!

Join us for a walking tour discussing the often-surprising realities of women’s labor, skills, and rights in 18th-century Williamsburg and the Colonial Atlantic world.

Wreath Decorating Workshop

Take home your own Williamsburg style wreath that you decorate yourself after learning the tricks of the trade from the landscape design team that decorates the Historic Area.