Meet Our Tradespeople
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Weavers at Work
Watch how flax, cotton, and wool are converted from tangled masses into orderly, precise fabrics.
CW Admission
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The Public Armoury
Witness the effort of diverse individuals to support the Revolutionary War at this industrial complex.
CW Admission
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Tradespeople in the Galleries
Visit with the cabinetmakers, silversmiths, gunsmiths, joiners, tailors, and more to explore the techniques and tools used in their trades.
Art Museums Admission
Explore the Art Museums
Attend a Workshop
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Hairweaving Done Right
Learn the trade secrets of hairweaving from making men's queues to lady's curls, false braids, buns and chignons in this three hour workshop.
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
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One Knot at a Time
Join our Wigmakers to learn the art of hand-knotting, a technique used in material culture for centuries.
Open to the Public
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Weaving Workshop
Try your hand at weaving in this class for all levels of experience.
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
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.
