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Community Outreach during COVID-19
Covid-19 has been a trying time in the greater Williamsburg area. Learn about the community outreach efforts deployed by the Colonial Williamsburg team.
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Merchants Square Shops
Unlimited memorable experiences. At Merchants Square, you'll find so much more than can fit in a shopping bag. Shared laughter over a delicious meal. A child dancing to a brass band. Discovering you both love foreign films. All surrounded by the picturesque beauty of 18th-century-inspired architecture and located adjacent to the Historic Area. Take home a memory or two today!
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Hotels & Dining
Stay and savor among historically inspired and contemporary creative hotels and cuisine for an unforgettable experience.
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Williamsburg Lodge
Enjoy a relaxing hotel escape in the heart of the Historic Area. Just steps from the action, the inviting lodge boasts a world-class restaurant and convenient access to spa and golf recreation amenities. Admission ticket discounts and special daily events are just the beginning of the exclusive benefits you'll enjoy as our guest.
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Significant Seeds
An African food tradition, okra in America grew to become a staple of Southern cooking
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Traditions at Williamsburg Lodge
Carry on traditions—or start some new ones—in a comfortable and classic environment at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge. Chef Justin Haynes and Restaurant Manager Stephanie Wise give Mid-Atlantic cuisine a modern twist during daily breakfast and lunch service. Walk-in only. We are happy to accommodate any allergies you have. Most dishes can be prepared gluten-free.
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Williamsburg Inn
Experience true luxury at the newly reimagined Williamsburg Inn. Offering an all-new modern and luxury experience while staying true to its notable Regency style, the Williamsburg Inn reveals enhanced food and beverage offerings featuring the signature Rockefeller Room restaurant, stunning exterior upgrades including the new Social Terrace, and signature themed suites.
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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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Experience Adventure
With Colonial Williamsburg official hotels, you can get away and enjoy resort amenities and get up to two complimentary admission tickets to the Historic Area and Art Museums.
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Share Something Historic
Get away and enjoy world-class art museums, 301 acres to explore, and the resort amenities of our official properties. Get up to two complimentary admission tickets when you book direct.
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Gold Course Clubhouse Grill
Cap off a round on the Gold Course with a cold drink at the Horseshoe Bar, dine in the restaurant, or soak in views of the 18th hole from the outdoor terrace. The Golden Horseshoe Clubhouse features the Golden Smoke Menu showcasing Virginia local oak smoked BBQ including brisket, pork, chicken, and weekly specials. Also available are delicious appetizers, vegetarian options, burgers, salads and seasonal cobbler. A gathering placing for golfers and guests alike, the Gold Course Clubhouse Grill offers a casual dining experience just minutes from more at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts. Stop by the Gold Course Clubhouse Bar located downstairs for grab-and-go sandwich, salad, and snack options. The Gold bar will be open from 11 am – 5 pm daily (pending weather and tee times).
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Liberty Ice Pavilion
Skating Passes
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Fried Chicken
Mary Randolph is considered by food historians as one the best cooks to come out of an American kitchen. Her fried chicken recipe is the first to appear in an American cookbook. The use of fried cornmeal mush balls is the first recipe for what will eventually be called “hush …
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Visit Colonial Williamsburg
You're invited to the largest living history museum in the world. Part of Virginia's Historic Triangle, Colonial Williamsburg is midway between Richmond and Virginia Beach, and just 45 minutes from Richmond International Airport. Explore 301 acres of natural and architectural beauty and meet the people who bring history to life. …
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The Story of Lena Richard
Today the Travis House contains offices and sits in its original location at the corner of Francis and Henry. But once upon a time, it was a Colonial Williamsburg restaurant at the foot of Palace Green, and it was where a talented chef with an entrepreneurial knack built a national …
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Stewed Beef Rump
Most of us are used to stuffing a turkey or chicken, but stuffing a red meat is Old World. This version is stewed, as opposed to baked or roasted. Red wine and garlic give it depth.
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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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Beef Olives
Beef, veal and even fish olives have been part of the British cuisine since the 16th century.
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Annual Pass
365 Days to Explore
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Tricks of the Trades
Research into 18th-century methods has taken tradespeople in some surprising directions
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The Ladies Advisory Committee
Discover how the Ladies Advisory Committee played an important role in restoring the interior decoration of John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library. Read to learn more.
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Strong Broth
Every 18th-century cook considered broths as essential as beer and bread. Learn about this recipe from our historic foodways staff, then try it at home.
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Strawberry Fritters
May is the month for strawberries in Virginia. This French recipe works well with any fruit.
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Salmon in Slices with Prawn Sauce
This is a British recipe involving ingredients that weren’t available in the same marine habitat in American waters.
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Pink Colored Pancakes
Why settle for boring old tan pancakes when you can have pink ones? The colonial cook did not yet use baking powder or sodas, so these pancakes are thinner than modern ones. They would have been eaten by hand, rolled up with a little powdered sugar.
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How to Make Carrot Puffs
While we often think of vegetables as a savory side, they were often used in sweet dishes in the 18th-century. Puffs are a great way to use vegetables that are nearing the end of their prime. Pro tip: the carrots can be substituted for other root vegetables like parsnips!Carrot puffs …
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Puffed Eggs
Eggs weren’t just for breakfast in the 18th century. In fact, they were often a side dish to a meal, and not just relegated to the morning as in today’s modern world. More than 20 egg dishes can be found in the French Family Cook alone! Our Rare Breeds chickens …
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Macaroons with Cream
The title leads you to believe the “sweet biscuit type” macaroons are to be served with a cream sauce. However, in reality this author uses macaroni instead.
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Visit in 2020
Stay in one of Colonial Williamsburg Resorts’ five official hotels. Experience luxury at the Williamsburg Inn, bring the whole family to the Williamsburg Woodlands, or even stay in a Colonial House. With a full-service spa, world-class golf, fitness center, and on-site restaurants, there’s no better place to stay when you’re …
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5 Gifts for Father’s Day
A special 20% offer for fathers, plus activities and gifts to treat your Dad to this year
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5 Gifts for Father’s Day
A special 20% offer for fathers, plus activities and gifts to treat your Dad to this year
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Doughnuts
These yeast-leavened bits of dough were dropped from the end of a spoon to form irregularly shaped balls
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A Marzipan Hedgehog
This type of creation was known as a ‘deceit’ in the 18th century because it was something you would not normally eat yet made from edible food material. Our fun Hedgehog adheres to that description.
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Visit this Winter
Experience our winter wonderland
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Mince Pie
Mincemeat pies are a medieval Christmas tradition. Today, our Historic Foodway staff shares the 21st-century recipe of this historic pie.
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Curried Catfish
Curries were very popular in the British diet during the period. Although inspired by the East Indies, this dish was invented in Great Britain. An ingredient in this recipe which makes it uniquely American is the catfish. Perhaps not holding the status of sturgeon or rockfish, catfish was showing acceptance …
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Loaf Spanish-Fashion
This recipe actually might get you arrested because anything this rich and decadent is probably illegal. We use the chocolate cream filling, but it could work with a fruit filling or even fruit preserves.
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Barbeque Shoat or Pork
Barbeque is an American adaptation that combines the Old World pig, a West Indian cooking technique, a Spanish word “barbacoa” describing the Taino and Carib peoples’ wooden hurdles, and time. I
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Spinage Toasts
These toasts might work for an appetizer or a light lunch. It’s great as a side dish with pork, lamb, or even beef.
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Visit this Fall
Enjoy Colonial Williamsburg's most colorful season!
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Visit this Spring
Lambs frolic, flowers bloom and the colonial capital bustles with activities for everyone this spring. Experience the renewal of the season with your family.
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Forced Cabbage
Cabbages were quite survivable out of the ground, so a family might have used this recipe long after the cabbage was harvested.
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Poisons, Potions and Panaceas
Read about the 18th-century plant-based remedies shown in the hit series Outlander and learn about their uses today. Learn more about these treatments.
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Tips for Your Spring Visit to Colonial Williamsburg
Are you planning your spring vacation? We’re here to help! The list below contains tips and tricks for planning the perfect Colonial Williamsburg adventure. From interactive street performances on Duke of Gloucester Street to hands-on workshops with tradespeople, there’s something for the entire family to enjoy during the spring season.
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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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Beef Steaks
Grilled steaks have been part of the American diet for several centuries. This version does not use a seasoned rub but lets the flavor of the sauce, onions and horseradish complement the beef. Grillmasters should love this!
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Military Visitors
Colonial Williamsburg welcomes military personnel, veterans and families.
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Ragoo of Oysters
There are connoisseurs of oysters on the half shell. This recipe, however, combines the great flavor of a fried oyster with the added goodness of a beef sauce.