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 […]
July 4th Events in Colonial Williamsburg- 2018
There’s no better place to celebrate our nation’s birth than on historic Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg VA. Enjoy a full day of patriotic festivities, including public readings of the Declaration of Independence, musical performances, hands-on activities for the kids, and a dazzling fireworks display to cap the evening. In addition to daily […]
Williamsburg Home Show this weekend!
Are you thinking about a new look for your landscaping, or maybe considering building your dream home? The Williamsburg Home Show will bring together more than 100 Williamsburg, VA, area companies to offer ideas and advice for your home, garden, and kitchen. Guest speakers include master gardeners, horticulturists, and landscape designers. New this year is […]
Colonial Williamsburg to host 70th Garden Symposium
“Gardens We Call Home: Insights from the Trailblazers and Trendsetters” Colonial Williamsburg hosts its 70th garden symposium April 24-26. For its 70th anniversary, Garden Symposium is partnering with the Garden Club of Virginia and the American Horticultural Society to offer an extraordinary garden experience, with special focus on art in the garden, which complements the […]
Kids Stay, Play & Eat FREE @ Colonial Williamsburg this summer
March 2013-This summer, Colonial Williamsburg is making vacation easy, fun and affordable for families traveling with children under the age of 12. With the Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free offer, travelers can enjoy a value-loaded getaway to the Revolutionary City and take part in countless exciting programs, seasonal offerings, and special activities. Debuting in […]
Merchants Square in Williamsburg debuts new website
Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg has launched a completely redesigned website aimed at bringing you timely news and information about events in the Square and special promotions from their merchants. Located adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, Merchants Square is an 18th-century style retail village with over 40 shops and restaurants. Visitors and local […]
Revolutionary City Starts Fall Program Series in Colonial Williamsburg
The Revolutionary City, embracing all of Virginia’s restored 18th-century capital city, offers Colonial Williamsburg guests new interactive and immersive experiences throughout the day that are inviting, compelling and provocative. New program schedules — fashioned for autumn — begin Labor Day, Sept. 3 and run through Nov. 21. Throughout the course of each day, Revolution […]
