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Growing a Colonial Garden

Explore this garden filled with vegetables and perfumed by heirloom roses and herbs.

Behind the Wythe House

Explore the yard and first floor of the Wythe House. Discuss Enlightenment thinking and ideas.

Capitol Exploration

Take a guided tour of the first floor of the Capitol. Learn about the founding principles of our government and your rights and responsibilities as citizens of a new republic.

Carpenter's Yard

Discover how the carpenters use hand tools to transform trees into lumber and lumber into buildings.

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.

The Public Armoury

Witness the effort of diverse individuals to support the Revolutionary War at this industrial complex.

Tradespeople in the Raleigh Tavern

Visit the wigmakers, silversmiths, leather artificers, bookbinders, apothecaries, and more to explore the techniques and tools used in their trades.

Weavers at Work

Learn how flax, cotton, and wool are converted from tangled masses into orderly, precise fabrics.

Welcome Zone

Orient yourself to the Historic Area.

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.

Tradespeople in the Galleries

Visit with our harpsichord-makers, cabinetmakers, silversmiths, tailors, engravers, wigmakers, or printers in the Art Museum.

Fire a Flintlock Musket

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

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.

Rediscover Custis Square

Take a guided tour and talk with archaeologists in the field about the current archaeological investigations at John Custis IV’s 4-acre home and early 18th century gardens.

Carriage Ride

Enjoy a leisurely ride through the Revolutionary City by horse-drawn carriage. Surround yourself with the sights and sounds of our unique city.

Visit a Nation Builder- Ann Wager

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

American Indian Encampment

This interpretive camp of a small American Indian delegation to Williamsburg explores the life ways of regional indigenous peoples, and their policies with the colony of Virginia.

The Sword and the Press

Join Colonel George Washington and Clementina Rind as they reflect on the last war with the French.

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.

Visit a Nation Builder- George Mason

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

At a Glance

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

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.

Social Hour at the Inn

Head to the Social Terrace after work to relax with specially priced wine, beer and cocktails as well as small plate appetizers. Monday - Thursday, 4-6pm. April 1-November 30

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.

Haunted Williamsburg

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

CW Lights

Explore our newest family-friendly evening experience in the Governor's Palace Gardens. This magical glow event will transform our world-class gardens.