Charlton's Coffeehouse

Step back into the time of the Stamp Act and learn about the fashionable world of the coffeehouse, where Williamsburg's citizens and visitors met to share news, transact business and debate politics. 

We recommend planning to spend at least 20 minutes at this site, but we welcome you to explore at your own pace.

To safeguard the health and well-being of all staff and guests during periods of extreme heat, we follow strict hot weather protocols. When the heat index rises above 104 degrees you can find the Cook and Tin Plate Worker at this site.