Meet Our Tradespeople
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Dye Day at the Weaving Shop
Join us as natural dyes and dye recipes of the 18th century are recreated to achieve a spectrum of dazzling colors.
CW Admission
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Are You Hot in those Clothes?
Explore how the right clothing helped 18th-century Virginians beat the extreme summer heat and humidity.
Art Museums Admission
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Leather Breeches in the 18th Century
Discover what leather breeches are and how 18th-century peoples interacted with them, through fashion, the making of, and the ubiquitous nature of the garment.
Art Museums Admission
Explore the Art Museums
Plan Your Visit
Admission Tickets
To experience fashionable history brought to life, including tours of original 18th-century buildings, enthralling staged performances, vibrant gardens, two museums, and so much more—you’ll need an admission ticket.
Stay With Us
Enjoy Colonial Williamsburg to the fullest with a stay at one of our five official resort properties. They are conveniently located within and surrounding the Historic Area, just minutes from all the action.
Learn More
Staying Warm This Winter: Blanket Coats in 18th-Century Chesapeake Bay
Wearing 18th Century Clothing as a Modern Uniform
How to Make a Market Wallet
A Suit of Clothes For Puss
Head Over Heels
The Life of an 18th-century Hairdresser
The Art of Beauty
How Much Clothing Did an 18th-Century Woman Really Own?
Creating an Embroidered Coat for George Washington