Tip for Visitors
Nation Builders were part of their community, and you never know who you may run into on your visit. In addition to programs on the events calendar, various Nation Builders can be found throughout the Historic Area. Make use of the Colonial Williamsburg Explorer App to find Nation Builders during your trip!
Coming this fall!
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is making history by adding the first American Indian historical figure to its iconic Nation Builder program. Oconostota was a well-known and respected member of the Cherokee nation and a part of a Cherokee delegation that came to Williamsburg in 1777.
Meet a Nation Builder
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Donor Visit with a Nation Builder
Donors who contribute $250 or more annually to the Colonial Williamsburg Fund are invited to visit with a Nation Builder.
Donor Exclusive
Free Event Ticket
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Good Progress
Meet Mrs. Wager, teacher of the Williamsburg Bray School, as she debates the nature of her school with Elizabeth DeRosario, a free Black woman.
Art Museums Admission
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Visit a Nation Builder- Marquis de Lafayette
Step into the past with the Marquis de Lafayette, French Hero of Two Worlds.
CW Admission