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“The Shoe” Marks New Era for Golf in Colonial Williamsburg: Reviving Spotswood.

Colonial Williamsburg is set to enrich our community and the golfing scene by transforming a portion of the historical Spotswood property into a new, nine-hole par-3 golf course named The Shoe. Set to open in the summer of 2025, this development emerges as a thoughtful pivot from previous plans to convert the land into residential […]

9 Harrop Parrish: One owner, many memories- For Sale in Ford’s Colony: FOR SALE

Every home has a story John Womeldorf knows that every home has a story. As an experienced realtor with a deep love for Williamsburg, John looks beyond the basic features of the homes he sells. In his “Every Home Has a Story” series, John introduces potential buyers to the aspects of a home that they […]

125 Pine Valley: Fords Colony property checks all the boxes! FOR SALE

Every home has a story John Womeldorf knows that every home has a story. As an experienced realtor with adeep love for Williamsburg, John looks beyond the basic features of the homes he sells.In his “Every Home Has a Story” series, John introduces potential buyers to the aspectsof a home that they can’t see by […]

First Phase of Evaluating Williamsburg Sports Facility Design Nears Completion

The Historic Triangle Recreational Facilities Authority is nearing completion of a final design concept and cost estimate for the regional indoor sports facility that will be located in the City of Williamsburg. The exterior design of the sports complex will go before the City of Williamsburg’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) for a conceptual review on […]

Colonial Williamsburg to Break Ground on New Archaeology Center

Colonial Williamsburg will break ground on its new Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center on April 21, 2023. The center will be open to the public seven days a week and will offer guests an interactive window into the Foundation’s current archaeological projects as well as the 60 million artifacts that currently make […]

Celebrate July 4th in Colonial Williamsburg

Fireworks will once again light up the night sky over Colonial Williamsburg’s Governor’s Palace on July 4 at 9:30 p.m. as the culminating event of the foundation’s celebration of freedom that began with free admission on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth and ends with a weekend of patriotic programming planned throughout the Historic Area from July 1 -4.  “Celebrating Independence Day in […]

Colonial Williamsburg Introduces First American Indian Nation Builder

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is making history by adding the first American Indian historical figure to its iconic Nation Builder program. Oconostota was a well-known and respected member of the Cherokee nation and a part of a Cherokee delegation that came to Williamsburg in 1777. Oconostota will be portrayed by Kody Grant, an enrolled member […]

Williamsburg VA named a finalist in USA TODAY 2020 Best Historic Small Town Contest. VOTE NOW!

Williamsburg Virginia has once again been named as a finalist for USA Today’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Best Historic Small Town contest. I encourage everyone to vote daily and ask your friends to vote as well,” “We’re all in this together.”. Contests like this can bring lots of attention to our area. Click here to vote […]

A Statement from Colonial Williamsburg

Across our organization, our community and our nation, Americans are reeling. We are reeling from the horror of bearing witness to the killing of an African American man in the custody of those entrusted to protect him and all members of our communities. We are reeling from the fury it has unleashed across our nation. […]

Who knew Colonial Williamsburg was a movie star?

In early April 1940 movie director, Frank Lloyd led an entourage to Williamsburg VA that included 15 train cars full of colonial coaches, costumes, guns and other accessories. Civic leaders and a crowd of curious townspeople greeted him. Lloyd came to Williamsburg to direct the filming of “The Howards of Virginia” a 1940 American film released […]