Oct 6 '21 City of Williamsburg Asks for Public Input on College Woods Multi use trail Project The City of Williamsburg is asking for public input on Phase 2 of the College Woods Circuit project. This phase will create a multi-use trail along Strawberry Plains Road and John Tyler Lane from Berkeley Middle School to Berkeley Lane. It is part of the larger College Woods Circuit project, which aims to create a […]
Oct 5 '21 Renovations Make Retirement Home Just Right By: Kim Robins, March 13th, 1997 A year-long expansion and renovation project turned a Gloucester Point residence into an elegant yet comfortable retirement home for Charles and Anne Avery. The Averys, formerly of Richmond, were not newcomers to the county prior to settling on their retirement spot. The couple had a home in York River […]
Oct 5 '21 Williamsburg Artists Group to Hold October Sale in Bruton Parish House The Williamsburg Artists Group will hold its Fall 2021 art sale in Bruton Parish House in Colonial Williamsburg, a new venue for this up-and-coming organization of local artists and artisans. The event, to be held on Friday, Oct. 15, from 4-7 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., will feature the work of […]
Sep 23 '21 In search of a younger audience, Colonial Williamsburg launches a maker-centric brand The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the organization that operates the Virginia living-history museum, has long made it a mission to preserve historical trades, employing an array of blacksmiths, woodworkers, weavers, bookbinders and tinsmiths who demonstrate their craft to rapt audiences. It’s with that same commitment to traditional American craftsmanship that it has launched its newest endeavor, […]
Sep 21 '21 2021 Williamsburg Christmas Parade in Williamsburg Announced The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that the 2021 Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, December 5th at 5 PM. This year’s theme, Joy to the World, reminds us that there are so many reasons to celebrate—coming together as a community being one of them. When:Sunday, December 5, 2021 5:00 PM thru 07:00 […]
Sep 15 '21 Groundbreaking for Holly Hills Townhomes in Williamsburg Cale Development, LCC, a Williamsburg, Virginia-based Developer owned and operated by Hatcher Cale and his son, John Cale, today announced the groundbreaking of its third and final phase of Holly Hills, the city of Williamsburg’s finest neighborhood. “It’s been 20 years since we developed the first Phase of Holly Hills and I’m pleased to announce […]
Sep 15 '21 Constitution Day Event- Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg invites the community to celebrate the 234th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution with a free event on Friday, Sept. 17, on the lawn in front of the Art Museums from 6-7:30 p.m. “To Support and Defend,” will bring America’s governing document to life through music and the spoken word. The program features […]
Sep 13 '21 Williamsburg named top U.S. city in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Travel magazine Travel + Leisure has ranked Williamsburg, Virginia, in its Top 15 U.S. Cities list for this year. From Busch Gardens to Colonial Williamsburg, it’s not hard to see why the peninsula city earned a spot. Every year, the magazine asks its readers to share their opinions on top cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, […]
Sep 11 '21 Howl-O-Scream returns to Busch Gardens Williamsburg After taking 2020 off due to the coronavirus pandemic, Williamsburg’s spookiest event of the season returns to Busch Gardens! Howl-O-Scream is back on select dates from September 10 through October 31. Fear awaits in the theme park’s collection of elaborate haunted houses, immersive themed scare zones, and darkly entertaining live shows. Last year, Busch Gardens canceled […]
Sep 10 '21 7th Annual Great Williamsburg Adventure Race The Great Williamsburg Adventure Race is back for a 7th year! This is a fantastic, FREE opportunity for Williamsburg businesses to introduce themselves to local residents and William & Mary students through a weekend-long event, sponsored by the City of Williamsburg. The race will take place September 23-26 as part of William & Mary’s Family Weekend programming. […]