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  • Performance: Visit a Nation Builder

    Step into the past with a Nation Builder. Through stories, discussion, and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges they faced.

  • For Donors: Visit a Nation Builder

    Donors who have access to the donor reception center in the St. George Tucker House as part of their giving advantages are invited to meet with a Nation Builder.

  • Film: Williamsburg – The Story of a Patriot

    See the 1957 film, in its vibrant 70mm format, that tells the story of a Virginia planter deciding to join the patriot cause.

  • Homeschool Performance: Nation Builder

    Step into the past with a Nation Builder. Through stories, discussion, and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges they faced.

  • Special Event: Custis Square Community Open House

    Join us for a day of archaeology at Custis Square! Free flow exploration all day and conversations with George and Martha Washington.

  • Performance: 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.

  • Performance: Washington’s Road to Revolution

    Join George Washington before he leaves for Congress in 1774 to learn about how the year’s events affected life both publicly and privately on the Road to Revolution.

  • Special Event: The Crisis of 1798

    How must a democracy work if it is to survive? How should citizens disagree? What is a loyal opposition? Explore these questions through America's constitutional crisis in 1798.

  • Special Event: Lafayette's "Homecoming"

    Commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s Honorary Degree of Laws from William & Mary.

  • Special Event: Celebrating Lafayette

    A celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824 Return Visit to Williamsburg with music, pomp, and military salutes.

  • Special Event: Il Était Une Fois-Once Upon a Time

    In this dramatic presentation, the Marquis de Lafayette returns to Williamsburg on October 20, 1824, and reflects upon the people and events that he experienced in his life.

  • Performance: Washington and the Shawnee War

    Washington had a long history with the Shawnee as allies and enemies. Come hear his perspectives on the war against the Shawnee in the frontiers of Virginia in 1774.

  • Performance: Designing Virginia's Seal

    Join George Mason and George Wythe as committee members to design the new seal of a free and independent Virginia.

  • Performance: The Offering

    Colonel William Byrd III, one of the most powerful loyalists in Virginia, has suddenly abandoned his allegiance to the king by seeking a commission in the Continental Army.

  • Conversation: Meet a Person of the Past

    Meet people of the past for some informal conversation or activity.

  • Performance: Visit with Thomas Jefferson

    Step into the past with Thomas Jefferson, The Rebellious Philosophe.

  • Performance: Visit with Colonel George Washington

    Step into the past with George Washington, Colonel of the Virginia Regiment. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.

  • Performance: Visit with Martha Washington

    Step into the past with Martha Washington, our Nation’s first First Lady. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges she faced.

  • Performance: Visit with Marquis de Lafayette

    Step into the past with the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of two worlds. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.

  • Performance: Visit with Jane Vobe

    Step into the past with Jane Vobe, keeper of the tavern "where all the best people resorted". Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges she faced.

  • Performance: Visit with General George Washington

    Step into the past with George Washington, father of the country. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.

  • Performance: Visit with Patrick Henry

    Step into the past with Patrick Henry, the Revolution’s son of thunder. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.

  • Performance: Visit with Reverend Gowan Pamphlet

    Step into the past with Gowan Pamphlet, revolutionary Black Baptist preacher. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.

  • Performance: Visit with George Wythe

    Step into the past with George Wythe, teacher, lawyer, judge, and revolutionary. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.

  • Performance: Visit with James Armistead Lafayette

    Step into the past with James Armistead Lafayette, Enslaved Revolutionary Spy.

  • Meet Our Nation Builders

    Meet a Nation Builder during your visit, one of the people who helped shape their time, and whose legacy continues to influence and inspire American ideals.

  • Man in the Making

    If you asked me 10 years ago if I could imagine myself portraying George Washington, I would have laughed.Fast forward to the present…I sometimes laugh at myself.I have the humbling honor and daunting challenge of portraying George Washington at Colonial Williamsburg. First President. General of the Continental Army. Leader of …

  • Wythe 101

    I will admit to you, gentle reader: before I accepted a job at Colonial Williamsburg and moved from my home in South Atlanta to Virginia, I had never heard of George Wythe. I’m certain I had seen or heard his name at some point in my life of, then, 24 …

  • Wythe 102

    George Wythe played a key role in the Declaration of Independence and is one of the most influential Virginians in American history. Read on to learn more.

  • 5 Things You Might Not Have Known About Martha Washington

    Learn five things you might not have known about America's First Lady—Martha Washington was an incredible woman in her own right. Read on to learn more.

  • “5 Things You Might Not Know About Thomas Jefferson”

    Uncover the five things you might not know about Thomas Jefferson, the Founding Father of the United States of America. Read on to learn more about his life.

  • Questions I Get About Gowan Pamphlet

    Gowan Pamphlet was the first known ordained black Baptist preacher in America. Our Interpreter, Joseph Feaster, shares more about this influential man.

  • Getting to know Clementina Rind

    Clementa Rind was the first female printer in Virginia who earned a position in Virginia's colonial government in the 18th century. Read on to learn more.

  • Nation Builder Book Recommendations

    Combat quarantine boredom by learning more about Colonial America. Here are some book recommendations from our National Builders at Colonial Williamsburg.

  • 5 Facts About George Washington

    George Washington is one of the most influential politicians in American history. Learn the facts about America's first president and debunk the myths.

  • The Patron Saint of self-isolation

    James Madison struggled with health throughout his life and at times went great extent to protect it. Learn how he chose to self-isolate over risky adventures.

  • More than the Voice of the Revolution

    Known for his famous speech Liberty or Death in 1775, Patrick Henry played a crucial role in American Revolution. Here are seven facts about this gifted orator.

  • 3 things you might not know about America’s Favorite Fighting Frenchman

    Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat who volunteered his service to help win independence for the United States of America. Read on to learn more.

  • Getting to know James

    James Armistead Lafayette was enslaved spy during the American Revolution. Read on to learn more about his life in slavery and as a free man.

  • Four Facts about George Mason

    Writer of the first modern bill of rights, George Mason, is a lesser-known name in the founding father pantheon. Read on to learn more about Mason's life.

  • Being Uncomfortable in Character

    What does it mean to be a Character Interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg? Read on to learn from Nicole Brown as she shares the value behind her work.

  • Freedom of the Press in the eyes of the Founding Fathers

    The founding fathers understood the power of the press and its need to remain free of government control. Read to learn the history behind freedom of the press.

  • America’s First Bromance

    The 1791 trip taken by Madison and Jefferson played a role in the birth of America's first opposition party. A journey that also cemented their friendship.

  • The Great Cake Debate

    While portraying Martha Washington for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation there have been several constants. One is that inevitably guests all come with a base knowledge of who the Washingtons are (wooden teeth included) and another is that Christmas is always our busiest season of the year. Christmas, however,has sometimes proven …

  • One Last Thing …

    Dive deep into the letters shared between George and Martha Washington in the form of modern-day texts conversations. Watch the video to learn more.

  • Flying thro’ the Air

    Experience the hot air balloon mania in the 17th century that led to developments in modern aviation. Read on to learn about this exciting time in history.

  • 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.

  • Washington’s First War

    Here are five things that you may not know about young Colonel Washington during his first baptism of fire, the French and Indian War.

  • Myth Busting with Martha

    Ever wondered if there's any truth to the myths surrounding the Washingtons? Uncover the facts from the interpreter known for portraying Martha Washington.

  • The Race for Rights

    James Madison and James Monroe remained life-long friends even after Madison's win in the election. Read on to learn more about their contribution to politics.

  • The First President’s First 100 Days

    Join Ron Carnegie, who interprets Nation Builder George Washington, as he reflects on our first President’s inauguration and early administration.