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Areas of Expertise

  • African American programming and history
  • American democracy
  • American Indian programming and history
  • Ann Wager, sole teacher of the Williamsburg Bray School
  • Archaeology
  • Architectural preservation
  • Civics
  • Curation
  • Education
  • George Mason, “forgotten founder” and author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights
  • George Washington, commander of the Continental Army and first president of the United States
  • George Wythe, teacher of some of early America’s most influential minds
  • Gowan Pamphlet, founder of Williamsburg’s First Baptist Church
  • Historic clothing
  • Historic foodways including 18th-century beer brewing
  • Historic interpretation
  • Historic trades including blacksmithing, farming, and textiles
  • James Armistead Lafayette, enslaved double agent during the American Revolution
  • Jane Vobe, widowed keeper of King’s Arms Tavern
  • Martha Washington, the first First Lady
  • Marquis de Lafayette, French ally during the American Revolution and ambassador of human rights
  • Museum leadership
  • Patrick Henry, renowned orator and the first elected governor of Virginia
  • Rare breeds
  • Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of American Independence, second elected governor of Virginia and third president of the United States




Press Releases & Statements

2024

December 16, 2024
Rare Wedgwood Plate from Catherine the Great’s Green Frog Service and an 18th-century Print Depicting Its Central Design Motif Are Acquired By The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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November 19, 2024
Grand Illumination fireworks first three Saturdays in December
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November 14, 2024
William Casperson joins Colonial Williamsburg’s Board of Trustees
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November 13, 2024
Colonial Williamsburg hosts 77th annual Antiques Forum, Feb. 21-25, 2025
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November 4, 2024

Colonial Williamsburg hosts public archaeology day Nov. 16
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October 28, 2024
Public dedication of Williamsburg Bray School on Nov. 1 — 250 years after the school closed
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October 15, 2024
Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission for military families, special programs over Veterans Day Weekend, Nov. 8-11
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October 10, 2024
Williamsburg Commemorates 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Return, Oct. 20
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October 4, 2024
Colonial Williamsburg hosts Working Wood Conference, Jan. 23-26, 2025
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September 25, 2024
Announcing Revolutionary Rhetoric: Virginia’s Speech & Debate Tournament
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September 9, 2024
18th-century Celebrities and the Role of Printed Images In Their Creation to Be Explored in a New Exhibition To Open in Fall 2024 At the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
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September 3, 2024
New Online Game Uses the Eve of the Revolution to Teach Critical-Thinking Skills to Upper Elementary School Students
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August 28, 2024
Virginia’s Revolutionary Histories Take Center Stage at ‘For 2026’ Conference
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July 31, 2024
Exceptionally Rare Charleston “free” Badge Acquired by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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July 22, 2024
Williamsburg, Virginia, Was a Global Community in the 18th Century As Shown in a New Archaeology Exhibition To Open at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
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June 27, 2024
Colonial Williamsburg Resorts Breaks Ground on “The Shoe,” A New Rees Jones-Designed Golf Course
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June 21, 2024
Colonial Williamsburg Remembers Colin Campbell
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June 20, 2024
Colonial Williamsburg Offers Free Admission, Special Programming July 4
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June 19, 2024
Colonial Williamsburg hosts inaugural Symposium on Historical Dress, Nov. 14-16
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June 11, 2024
Colonial Williamsburg and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announce the Winner of the National Civics Bee® Virginia State Finals
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May 21, 2024
Colonial Williamsburg Offers Free Admission June 19 and Welcomes Renowned Artists Nikki Giovanni, Sheila Arnold, and Darryl Reeves for Juneteenth Programming
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May 20, 2024
Bicentennial Commemoration of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Kicks Off in New York, Aug. 16, 2024
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May 7 ,2024
Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission for veterans and military families, May 24-27
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May 6, 2024
Colonial Williamsburg convenes visiting military music groups for Drummer’s Call, May 17-18
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March 15, 2024
Colonial Williamsburg and VA250 Host Second Annual National Planning Event for America’s 250th Anniversary
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February 1, 2024
Donors Drive Major Progress on Colonial Williamsburg Initiatives, Advancing Mission with a Record $103 Million in 2023
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January 30, 2024
Extraordinary 18th-century Historic Dress Collection to Be Exhibited At the Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum in Winter 2024
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2023

December 19, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg’s 76th Annual Antiques Forum explores domestic objects, architecture and interiors Feb. 23-27, 2024
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December 11, 2023
2024 Working Wood in the 18th Century Conference Welcomes Attendees In-Person and Virtually Jan. 25-28
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December 1, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg Remembers U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
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November 28, 2023
Geoff Bennett, Antonia Hernández and John Charles Thomas join The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Board of Trustees
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November 21, 2023
Grand Illumination fireworks kick off holidays in Williamsburg Dec. 2, 9, 16
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October 30, 2023
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation launches $600 million Power of Place campaign
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October 23, 2023
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Receives Extraordinary Gift of Historic Dress Collection
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October 9, 2023
Williamsburg Institute brings new leadership development opportunities to Williamsburg by connecting the past to the present
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October 3, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg and Eastern State Hospital commemorate 250 years of mental healthcare
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August 28, 2023
Bookstore dedicated to Colonial Williamsburg publications debuts in Merchants Square
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August 22, 2023
Empowering Creativity and Craftsmanship: Announcing “I made this”: Black Artists & Artisans Conference
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June 1, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg Offers Free Admission, Special Programming Juneteenth and July 4
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May 30, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg partners with the Historic American Buildings Survey and Library of Congress; contributes nearly 600 drawings of historic buildings to national collection
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May 11, 2023
Foundation marks Memorial Day Weekend with Free Admission for Veterans and Military Families, Commemorative Service
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May 3, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg convenes military music groups from across the country for Drummer’s Call, May 19-20
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April 24, 2023
The Earliest-known, Virginia-made Horse Racing Trophy is Acquired by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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April 11, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg to Break Ground on Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center
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April 6, 2023
Dna, Archaeological and Osteological Analyses Connect First Baptist Church to Individuals Buried on Site of Original Structure
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March 13, 2023
Rare Asa Ames Portrait Acquired by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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March 7, 2023

VA250, Colonial Williamsburg to Host Nation’s First Planning Event for America’s 250th Anniversary
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February 28, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg Celebrates Women’s History Month with Special Programming
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February 23, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg Project to Restore and Interpret One of Nation’s Earliest Black Baptist Churches Awarded $3 Million Grant
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February 22, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg’s 76th Annual Garden Symposium Explores History, Horticulture and Archaeology, April 27-30
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January 25, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg commemorates Black History Month with performances, exhibitions, special events and more
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January 18, 2023

Bray-Digges House, original home of the 18th-century Williamsburg Bray School, moves from William & Mary to Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area
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2022

December 14, 2022
75th Annual Antiques Forum Explores “Past, Present and Future” Feb. 24 – 28, 2023
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December 5, 2022
Steve Netzley, Jeff Trammell and Alex Wallace Join The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Board of Trustees
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November 18, 2022
2023 Working Wood in the 18th Century Conference Welcomes Attendees In-Person and Virtually Jan. 26-29
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November 1, 2022
Rare Miniature Portrait of an American Indian Dignitary Acquired by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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October 31, 2022
Colonial Williamsburg’s American Indian Initiative Offers New Programming During November’s Native American Heritage Month
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October 27, 2022
Grand Illumination returns to Historic Area for three evenings this December
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October 26, 2022
Colonial Williamsburg Offers Free Admission for Military Families, Special Programs Over Veterans Day Weekend, Nov. 11-13
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October 25, 2022
Historic Textiles Are the Focus of Two Exhibitions Opening in December 2022 at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
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October 17, 2022
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Acquires its Earliest Piece of American Silver
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September 19, 2022
Highlights of “I made this…”: The Work of Black Artists and Artisans to Be on View at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg in Fall 2022
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September 19, 2022
The First-ever Exhibition at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg to Celebrate the Artistry and Accomplishments of Black Artists and Artisans Will Open in October 2022
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September 15, 2022
Williamsburg partners to host “For 2026” conference series in recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence
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August 23, 2022
Colonial Williamsburg Offers Deals for Homeschoolers and Families Sept. 10-25, 2022
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August 8, 2022
Colonial Williamsburg Windmill Move
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July 20, 2022
Beer and History Converge in Williamsburg at Ales Through the Ages, Nov. 11 – 13
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July 11, 2022
The Social History and Material Culture of Early American Music, as Seen and Heard Through its Instruments, Will Delight Visitors in a Landmark Exhibition Opening at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg in August 2022
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June 14, 2022
Colonial Williamsburg Celebrates July 4 with Fireworks, Educational Programming, New Concert Series and More
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June 6, 2022

Colonial Williamsburg Offers Free Admission June 19 in Honor of Juneteenth
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June 2, 2022
Colonial Williamsburg Hires Industry Veteran Diane E. Branch, Esq. as its Vice President of Real Estate
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June 2, 2022
Summer Fun with Colonial Williamsburg
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May 31, 2022
Juneteenth – Education, Commemoration, Celebration and Reflection
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May 5, 2022
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Episodes Filmed in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area Airing May 9, 16, and 23
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May 4, 2022
Foundation marks Memorial Day Weekend with Free Admission for Veterans and Military Families, Commemorative Service
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May 2, 2022
Drummers Call Returns to Williamsburg May 20-21
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April 26, 2022
The Williamsburg Inn and The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg Recognized by Forbes Travel Guide’s 2022 Star Awards for a Fifth Year
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April 19, 2022
SCA Groundbreaking Exhibition at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg to Celebrate the Artistry and Accomplishments of Black Artists and Artisans Will Open in October 2022
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April 12, 2022
Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchants Square Welcomes Six New Tenants
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March 21, 2022
Experience Spring at Colonial Williamsburg
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March 14, 2022
Explore the Process of Restoring an 18th-century Town in a New Exhibition Opening at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
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March 11, 2022
75th Annual Garden Symposium Explores “Responsible Gardening: Sowing Seeds for a Bright Future,” April 28 - May 1
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March 7, 2022
Colonial Williamsburg Introduces First American Indian Nation Builder
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March 1, 2022

Virginia Residents Receive Admission for the Rest of the Year for the Price of One Multi-Day Ticket
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February 23, 2022
Colonial Williamsburg Highlights Women’s Stories During Women’s History Month
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February 19, 2022

Williamsburg Bray School Project Awarded $5M from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Monuments Project
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February 16, 2022
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Announces Designer in Residence Program with Heather Chadduck Hillegas
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February 11, 2022
Spring Homeschool Days Offer Deals for Hands-on Learning Feb. 26 through
Mar. 6
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February 10, 2022
Record Donations Drive Discoveries, Partnerships and Progress for Colonial Williamsburg
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February 4, 2022
Colonial Williamsburg Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families
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January 28, 2022
Colonial Williamsburg Remembers Bob Wilson
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January 25, 2022
Exploring Black History with Colonial Williamsburg
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2021

December 15, 2021
Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square Celebrates Three New Stores With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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December 8, 2021
74th Annual Antiques Forum Explores “Virtue & Vice” Feb. 25 – Mar. 1, 2022
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December 3, 2021

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Ongoing Negotiations with Unite Here Local 25
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November 20, 2021
Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Receives The Williamsburg Award, Colonial Williamsburg’s Highest Honor
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November 16, 2021
2022 Working Wood in the 18th Century Conference Welcomes Attendees In-Person and Virtually Jan. 20-23
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November 4, 2021
Colonial Williamsburg Offers Holiday Cyber Deals on Admission, Getaways and Opportunity to Give Back
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November 1, 2021
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Receives Gift of Rare Navajo Chief’s Blanket
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November 1, 2021
Free Admission for Military Families, Special Programs Offered Veterans Day Weekend
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October 29, 2021
Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary Announce Future Location of Williamsburg Bray School, Launch Joint Initiative to Research Building’s Complex History and Expand Understanding of Founding Era
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October 25, 2021
Colonial Williamsburg’s American Indian Initiative Takes Center Stage During November’s Native American Heritage Month
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October 8, 2021
Colonial Williamsburg, William & Mary Renew Omohundro Institute Partnership
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October 7, 2021
Historic First Baptist Church’s Original Permanent Structure Discovered During Colonial Williamsburg Archaeological Dig
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September 17, 2021
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Announces Craft & Forge, a New Brand Rooted in the History of American Artisanry and Reimagined for Today’s Lifestyle
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September 16, 2021
Boxwood Blight Strikes Colonial Williamsburg
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September 14, 2021
Celebrate Constitution Day with Colonial Williamsburg
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September 3, 2021

Colonial Williamsburg to Mark 20th Anniversary of 9/11
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August 17, 2021
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Acquires Rare Paul Revere Tankard
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August 5, 2021

Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square Welcomes Eight New Tenants, Announces Lease Renewals of Six Existing Stores
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July 15, 2021
Grand Illumination Expands to Three Weekends This Year: Fireworks, 18th-Century Inspired Holiday Entertainment Mark the Return of Williamsburg’s Grand Tradition
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July 14, 2021
A History of Beer: ‘Ales through the Ages’ Returns to Colonial Williamsburg Nov. 12-14
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July 12, 2021

Rare George Washington Indian Peace Medal Acquired by the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
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July 2, 2021
Colonial Williamsburg Remembers James Watkinson
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June 28, 2021
New Textile Exhibitions Await Visitors To the Expanded Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg in Summer 2021
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June 21, 2021
Independence Day Returns to Colonial Williamsburg with a Bang
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June 14, 2021
A Gift to the Nation: The Joseph and June Hennage Collection, An Exhibition to Honor A Landmark American Decorative Arts Bequest, To Open at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg This Month
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June 14, 2021
Highlights of a Gift to the Nation: The Joseph and June Hennage Collection
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May 27, 2021
Colonial Williamsburg Expands Operations Following State’s Relaxation of COVID-19 Guidelines
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May 26, 2021
Foundation marks Memorial Day Weekend with Free Admission for Veterans and Military Families, Commemorative Service
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May 21, 2021
Colonial Williamsburg Welcomes Tom Savage as Director of Educational Travel and Conferences
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May 13, 2021
Colonial Williamsburg, Community Join to Commemorate Juneteenth 2021
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April 16, 2021
Larry W. Sonsini Elected to Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Board of Trustees
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April 12, 2021
Remembering Former Board Chair Thomas Farrell
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April 12, 2021
“US: Past, Present, Future” Virtual Discussion Tackles the Concept of Citizenship April 17
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March 9, 2021
Donors Sustaining, Advancing Colonial Williamsburg During Pandemic
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February 25, 2021
Colonial Williamsburg, William & Mary Identify Structure of the 18th-Century Bray School for Enslaved and Free Black Children
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February 23, 2021
March Women’s History Month Programs Examine “A Woman’s Place”
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January 25, 2021
Understanding Our Shared Past: Black History Month 2021
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January 14, 2021
Nearly $3 million in Philanthropic Support Announced for Ongoing First Baptist Church Archaeological Investigation and Interpretation
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January 12, 2021
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Receives Its Most Significant American Decorative Arts Bequest in Its 90-year History
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2020

December 17, 2020
Virtually Unstoppable: The 73rd Annual Antiques Forum Convenes Online Feb. 19-24, 2021
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December 8, 2020
2021 Working Wood in the 18th Century Conference Goes Virtual Jan. 14-17
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December 3, 2020
Carly Fiorina Elected Chair of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Board of Trustees
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November 30, 2020
A Bright, Festive Holiday Season at Colonial Williamsburg, Hold the Pyrotechnics
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November 18, 2020
Cyber Savings on Admission, Getaways and Products Kick off the Holiday Season
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November 17, 2020
Liberty Ice Pavilion presented by Dominion Energy Opens Nov. 20 in Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchants Square
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October 5, 2020
The Beauty and Function of 18th- and 19th-century Tall Case Clocks To Be Examined in a New Exhibition Opening in November 2020 At the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
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September 23, 2020

Three Free, Managed-access Grand Illumination Events Planned to Safely Celebrate the Holiday Season
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September 8, 2020
Early Propaganda Tools to Go on View In A New Exhibition at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg In Fall 2020
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September 2, 2020
Sunday: Prayer Vigil at First Permanent Site of First Baptist Church
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September 1, 2020
Seasonal Savings:For the price of a Multiday Ticket, Return Free through Dec. 31
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August 25, 2020
Archaeology Project Will Explore Site of America’s Oldest Church Founded by Enslaved and Free Blacks
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July 27, 2020
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg Herald Completion of $41.7 Million Expansion
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July 2, 2020
Colonial Williamsburg Appoints Earl T. Granger III Chief Development Officer
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June 18, 2020
Fourth of July 2020: Honoring our Shared Ideals
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June 5, 2020
Colonial Williamsburg to Resume Limited Onsite Programming June 14
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June 2, 2020
Statement on Christiana Campbell’s Tavern Fire
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May 21, 2020
COVID-19 June Operations Update
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May 4, 2020
Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg on-site Summer 2020 Sessions Cancelled Due to COVID-19
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April 21, 2020
COVID-19 Operations Update
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April 8, 2020
Colonial Williamsburg Launches Streaming Channel on Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV
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March 25, 2020
COVID-19 Operations Update
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March 14, 2020
Operational Changes in Response to COVID-19
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February 27, 2020
Virginia Residents Get Admission All Year for the Price of a Day, Plus Hotel Savings
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February 20, 2020
Special Savings on Tickets, Accommodations for Homeschoolers Feb. 22-March 1
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February 5, 2020
New Membership Program Offers Value and Supports the Growing Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
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January 29, 2020
First-ever Colonial Fashion Days to Feature Influencer, Revolutionary in Residence Zack Pinsent Feb. 7-9
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January 28, 2020

Masterpieces of 17th-19th-century British Design To Be the Focus of New Exhibition At the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
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January 23, 2020
Black History Month: Colonial Williamsburg Showcases the Best of African-American Programming in February
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2019

December 13, 2019
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Appoints Cliff Fleet President and CEO
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December 10, 2019
60th Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Rings in the Holidays Dec. 19
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November 26, 2019
Grand Illumination: An Evening of Free Mirth, Jollity and Fireworks Dec. 8
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November 20, 2019
Admission, Hotel, and Retail Cyber Deals Kick off the Holiday Season
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November 5, 2019
Free Admission for Military Families, Special Programs Offered Veterans Day Weekend
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November 1, 2019
Passholders Receive Half-off Admission for Friends and Relatives this November
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October 28, 2019
72nd Annual Antiques Forum Celebrates “The American Home” Feb. 21-25, 2020
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October 7, 2019
Free Event Oct. 18 Examines the Future of African-American Historical Interpretation
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October 1, 2019
Working Wood in the 18th Century Conference 2020 Showcases Backcountry Tradecraft
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August 29, 2019
Halloween Festivities Fill the Historic Area for Haunting on DoG Street 2019
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August 21, 2019
Guests Ages 50+ Can Pay for One Day, Return the Rest of 2019 Free
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August 8, 2019
Fall Homeschool Days Offer Huge Savings Sept. 7-22
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July 22, 2019
ArbNet Upgrades Colonial Williamsburg to a Level II Arboretum
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June 25, 2019
Colonial Williamsburg Launches New Admission Pricing July 8
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June 18, 2019
Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO Mitchell B. Reiss to Step Down in October 2019
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May 9, 2019
Foundation marks Memorial Day Weekend with Free Admission for Military Families, Commemorative Service
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May 7, 2019
An Extremely Rare Map of South Carolina and a Part of Georgia Published During the 18th Century is Acquired by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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May 2, 2019
Leaders in African-American Public History Return to Colonial Williamsburg May 10
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April 30, 2019
Thomas Jefferson returns to Monticello
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April 2, 2019
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Acquires Its First Judaica Objects For Its Collections Along With Items Depicting The Early Anglo-American Jewish Experience
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March 21, 2019
73rd Annual Garden Symposium Examines “Garden Design: Trends and Traditions,” April 26-28
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March 19, 2019
New Archaeological Investigation of John Custis IV’s Property Promises Findings on the Eccentric Politician, Planter and Horticulturist and the Lives of his Enslaved
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March 18, 2019
Virginia Residents Pay for A Day, Receive Unlimited Visits to Historic Area and Art Museums through 2019
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March 11, 2019
Eighteenth-Century Weapons of War Are the Focus of a New Exhibition Opening in April 2019 At the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
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March 5, 2019
Portrait of British Military Officer who Fought In America By Important 18th-Century English Painter Joins Colonial Williamsburg Collection
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February 27, 2019
Mr. Jefferson’s Palace Garden Party Returns May 3, Features Performance by Award-winning Actor and New Revolutionary in Residence Steven Skybell
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February 21, 2019
Special Spring Deals for Homeschooling Families Offered Feb. 23-March 3
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February 5, 2019
Colonial Williamsburg Offers Summer Day Camps for Kids 11-13 Select Weeks June through August
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January 29, 2019
Black History Month 2019: Special Exhibition; Featured Programs Mark 40 Years of African-American Interpretation
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January 10, 2019
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Joins Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Board of Trustees
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