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Privacy Policy Statement
This is the Web site of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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Photo Reproduction and Licensing
Reproduction of material in our collections is available for both personal and publication use. Reproductions are available in print or digital format only. Submit a request in person or by email, letter, phone, or fax.Orders are normally processed within three weeks. However, reproductions required for internal foundation needs have priority …
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Harnessing Opportunities
A chance meeting on a vacation trip led to a career change for Colonial Williamsburg’s future Coach and Livestock director
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8 Photo-Ops Not to Miss This Summer
Colonial Williamsburg is a photographer's paradise for more reasons than one. Read to learn about our favorite photo spots that offer the perfect backdrop.
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Know Before You Go
Planning your visit? Find out what's open, where to park, how to reserve a carriage ride and more!
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Discover American history at the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library at Colonial Williamsburg. Find rare books, historic manuscripts, archived issues of the Virginia Gazette and CW Journal, research reports and more.
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Hands-On: Fire a Flintlock Musket
Fire live rounds at a target from two different reproduction 18th-century flintlock firearms used during the Revolutionary War.
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Historic Site: American Indian Encampment
Explore the lives of American Indians, who came to Williamsburg with regularity in the 18th century to discuss matters of trade, warfare, and diplomacy.
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Orange Shirt Day
Throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in the U.S. and Canada, these two federal governments oversaw the operation of boarding (their name in the U.S.) and residential (their name in Canada) schools. These “Indian schools” removed Indigenous children from their communities, often via force or coercion, with the specific intent …
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Garden Getaway
Discover the unique features of the Historic Area's garden geometry—diamond-shaped bushes, triangular beds, corkscrew bushes, topiary plants, and much more.
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The Restoration of the Capitol
In the early twentieth century, a solitary stone marker was the only sign that Virginia’s colonial Capitol buildings had once stood on those grounds. Colonial Williamsburg acquired this land at the end of Duke of Gloucester Street in 1928.
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To Make Ends Meet: Working Women in the 18th Century
Explore the life of the working women in the 18th century. Learn how female participation in the workforce enabled America to become an economic superpower.
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Making a Great Impression
Colonial Williamsburg photographers at work
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Our Organization
Founded in 1926, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation maintains the world’s largest American history museum, where visitors can engage in immersive, authentic 18th-century experiences. The historic campus includes 89 original buildings and more than 500 meticulous re-creations of lost structures as well as two world-class art museums. The Foundation conducts ongoing …
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Williamsburg’s Restoration through the Lens
Their shadows fall across excavated foundations and their discarded photographic plates are visible on sawhorses, yet their faces and stories are relatively unknown. The photographers of Williamsburg’s restoration were an invisible yet critical part of the team. Photography played a crucial role in the initial decade of restoration of Virginia’s …
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On to the Next Phase of the First Baptist Church Archaeology Project
Learn about our exploratory excavations at the site of the First Baptist Church. Explore our archeological findings, including the 1850s church and more.
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Handling the Heat
Editor’s Note: Updated June 2021
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Handling the Heat
June hasn’t even started and temperatures have already soared this season. Naturally, that raises questions about the safety of our animals. You can rest assured that the well-being of our Rare Breeds is a top priority.
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Pre-arrival Information for Guests
You may find yourself in a line for site tours from time to time. If this is the case, we’ve collected activities to engage you or your family during your wait. Brush up on your CW trivia, do a scavenger hunt from the Palace Green, and more on our CW+ …
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Lost Architecture: Eastern State Hospital
Do you know what occupied the area of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg and the Custis Square archaeological dig before the start of restoration work in Williamsburg’s Historic Area in the late 1920s? The answer is Eastern State Hospital – a huge complex of buildings and surrounding farmland – …
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Code of Ethics
Updated and adopted October 2022
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Free Juneteenth Single-Day Ticket
Programs are subject to change; some may be weather dependent. Check out our Inclement Weather Policy for more information.
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Summer Bounce Ticket
Bounce Back & Forth Between Centuries
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The Yule Log Ceremony
It’s almost time again for a beloved Colonial Williamsburg holiday tradition: the Yule Log Ceremony. The first Yule Log Ceremony was held at Colonial Williamsburg in December 1940, although it had been preceded for some years by one at William & Mary. In 1940, Colonial Williamsburg was looking for ways …
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Cutting to the Chase
In the 18th century, gowns were made by cutting to the body for the perfect or stitching a new one based on an old garment. Learn more about the process.
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Familiar Bedfellows
American commerce and politics have long been entangled
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Creating an Embroidered Coat for George Washington
Delve into the details of creating an embroidered coat for George Washington interpreter, Daniel Cross. Learn about the design process from start to finish.
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Accessibility
Our Visitor Center, hotels, restaurants, museums and shops are largely accessible, and we are happy and prepared to guide as needed along the way.
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“Is that fire real?” And Other Questions It’s Ok to Ask at Colonial Williamsburg
Your visit to Colonial Williamsburg Foundation may spark several questions in your mind. Read on to find the answer to common questions and queries by visitors.
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Making Mistakes and More: 5 Elements of an Apprenticeship
Apprentices are essential to preserving 18th-century trades at Colonial Williamsburg. Discover the five things an apprentice can expect in the first year.
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George Mason
A “forgotten founder,” George Mason was an influential planter, statesman, and thinker who inspired the colonies to boycott British goods and later authored the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which served as a model for the Bill of Rights.
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Connect With Us!
Share in our historic spirit. Keep in touch long after you've left the Historic Area. 18th Century, Meet the 21st.Want to learn even more about Colonial Williamsburg? Join one of our special interest groups to enjoy even more behind-the-scenes content, updates on ongoing projects, and knowledge from our experts.
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Williamsburg Inn Getaway Sweepstakes sponsored by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Official Rules
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Tulip Tree
A holiday ornament that’s a reminder of the coming spring
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Title Page
New from Colonial Williamsburg
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A Toy for the Tree
This 19th-century novelty marches from our collection to your holiday tree
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Memorial Day Weekend
Colonial Williamsburg is offering FREE admission during Memorial Day weekend, Friday through Monday, May 24-27, 2024, to all active duty Military, Reservists, Retirees, Veterans, National Guardsmen and their immediate dependents.*Your free admission includes:Admission to historic trades and sitesAdmission to our two world-class art museumsComplimentary shuttle service
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Spring Bounce Ticket
Bounce Back & Forth Between Centuries
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Single-Day Ticket
Your key to discovering history brought to life
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Trend & Tradition Prize Rules
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.Participation constitutes entrant's full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules. Our Prize Enigma …
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Explore Colonial Williamsburg with a Rewarding Vacation
The most rewarding vacations are the ones where you can relax and savor the experience, knowing your family is taken care of. Taking care of our guests is essential at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts. Offering five flexible accommodations to suit your budget, world-class resort amenities, unique dining experiences, a working 18th-century …
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Behind Our New Virtual Tours
Discover the talented visualizer behind the 360-degree virtual tour of Colonial Williamsburg—Meet Rob Cloutier, a 3D animator and consultant from Maryland.
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Albert Durant: A Lens Focused Upon African American History
What was everyday life like in segregation era Williamsburg? How did African Americans socialize, further their education, build businesses, develop community bonds, and cultivate their talents during a time of “separate but equal” facilities? The photographic lens of Albert Durant offers answers through a visual perspective on African American experiences …
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School Group Tours
Call 1-800-228-8878 Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET), or email groupsales@cwf.orgAll School & Youth Group tour rates are per person. Group tour rates do not apply to any other Colonial Williamsburg ticket.Wheelchairs may be rented at the Visitor Center. Please call 1-800-228-8878 for details.
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Considered Opinions
Though not provided for in the Constitution,Washington soon saw a need for a Cabinet
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Saying Their Names: Honoring Women in “Sentiments of American Women”
In the new museum theatre piece “Sentiments of American Women,” we seek to honor women of the past with love, respect, and remembrance.We aim to give our audience an idea of the wide breadth of experience among diverse 18th-century women. We speak their names, and we imagine their thoughts and …
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How Today’s Technology Brings the Past to Life in the Newest Randolph Site Virtual Tour
Experience the 360-degree, 3D technology behind the newest virtual tour of the Rudolph Site. Learn about the technology, filming style and more. Read on.
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Youth Organization Tours
Find out how you can customize an adventure that invites boys and girls to march with the militia, follow the Fifes and Drums, take part in a criminal trial, and talk with carpenters, brickmakers, blacksmiths, milliners, cooks, and others who built a nation.