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Adjusted Operating Hours

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Thursday, May 22 at 2:11 PM

Effective Monday, June 2, Colonial Williamsburg will adjust operating hours of the Historic Area to 10:00AM to 5:00PM daily. The operating hours of the Visitor Center and Lumber House Ticket Office will change to 9:30AM to 5:00PM. Please visit the Events Calendar to find the daily programming schedule.

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Discover America’s origins

The revolution is here. The story of our nation begins in Williamsburg.

Learn from the past
Donor support advances Colonial Williamsburg's mission "That the future may learn from the past."

Donate Now
Plan Your Visit

You’re invited to meet the people who bring history to life. Plan your visit to our 18th-century city, where your admission ticket is the key to sites, tours, events, and more.

Start Exploring
We offer several admission options and special offers to customize your visit. Get tickets online and create an account for 100% touchless ticketing.

Get Tickets & Passes
Stay & Play at Our Resorts

Enjoy historic Williamsburg to the fullest with a stay at the official Colonial Williamsburg Resorts. Choose from one of five world-class accommodations.

Start Exploring
Guaranteed best rates when when you book your stay directly through Colonial Williamsburg Resorts, and receive up to two complimentary length-of-stay admission tickets to the historic area.

Learn More
Hosted in History

Whether you’re hosting an elaborate gala, a fun family gathering, or an intimate get-together, one thing is certain—your guests will be talking about your event in the heart of historic Williamsburg long after they depart.

Get Started Today
Planning your event with us is easy and exciting.

Contact Us Today
Donate

As a private nonprofit, the Foundation relies on generosity from donors like you, whose contributions ensure that we can continue to research an inclusive, accurate portrait of American history.

Support our mission
Donor support advances Colonial Williamsburg's mission "That the future may learn from the past."

Donate Now

Search:

Donor support advances Colonial Williamsburg's mission "That the future may learn from the past."

Donate Now

We offer several admission options and special offers to customize your visit. Get tickets online and create an account for 100% touchless ticketing.

Get Tickets & Passes

Guaranteed best rates when when you book your stay directly through Colonial Williamsburg Resorts, and receive up to two complimentary length-of-stay admission tickets to the historic area.

Learn More

Planning your event with us is easy and exciting.

Contact Us Today

Donor support advances Colonial Williamsburg's mission "That the future may learn from the past."

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Events Calendar

Today

Friday, May 23

At Colonial Williamsburg

9:00 AM

Self-guided Sites

Guardhouse

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9:00 AM

Guided Sites

Governor's Palace

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10:00 AM

Events

Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot

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10:00 AM

Events

Firelock Demonstration

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10:15 AM

Activities

Order in the Court

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10:30 AM

Tours

Museum Highlights

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10:30 AM

Events

Visit with Martha Washington

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11:00 AM

Events

Governor's Musick in the Wythe Parlor

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11:25 AM

Activities

Under Arms: Assemble the Independent Company

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1:00 PM

Events

How to Play the (18th-Century) Violin

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1:00 PM

Events

Meet and Greet the Rare Breeds

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1:00 PM

Tours

Stables Behind-The-Scenes

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1:30 PM

Events

Meet a Person of the Past

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2:30 PM

Events

Nation Builders Discuss 1775

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3:00 PM

Events

God is My Rock

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3:30 PM

Activities

Company of Comedians

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4:00 PM

Events

1775, The Gale from the North

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4:30 PM

Events

Fifes & Drums March

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7:00 PM

Tours

Haunted Williamsburg

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7:30 PM

Events

Cry Witch

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