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The Colonial Williamsburg Mission

"That the future may learn
from the past."

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Experience the Brilliant Colors of History

Take a carriage ride through the same streets where George Washington walked with Martha. Watch the Lighting of the Cressets, casting the streets in a golden glow. And savor an authentic 18th-century meal in a historic tavern, rich with the flavor of the fall harvest. Welcome to Fall in Colonial Williamsburg.

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The Revolution is ongoing. Keep up with what’s happening behind the scenes, get tips on the best things to see and do now, and delve into surprising stories of life in the time of America’s founding.

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A Revolution in Research and Education.

We’re not just a living history museum. We’re a center for scholars, teachers and enthusiasts of the American experiment.

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