47 Results for "costume rental"
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Evening Program: Haunted Williamsburg
Brave centuries of scares, from 18th-century colonial ghost stories to creepy modern-day encounters!
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Accessibility
Our Visitor Center, hotels, restaurants, museums and shops are largely accessible, and we are happy and prepared to guide as needed along the way.
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Jane Austen Lovers
Colonial Williamsburg and Austen novels have quite a few things in common. Both interpret overlapping time periods, namely the late 18th-century. And while Austen’s books examined British gentry, much of what we know about customs, trades, materials, and architecture in Colonial America comes from Britain, of course. Residents of Williamsburg …
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Happy Medium
Artists display their love for Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area
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Know Before You Go
Planning your visit? Find out what's open, where to park, how to reserve a carriage ride and more!
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Presentation: Good Stories about Great Stuff
Join a curator, conservator, educator, archaeologist, or historian to discover who created the object, who owned it, and how it ended up in the Colonial Williamsburg Collection.
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Experience Adventure
With Colonial Williamsburg official hotels, you can get away and enjoy resort amenities and get up to two complimentary admission tickets to the Historic Area and Art Museums.
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Symposium on Historical Dress: Collections, Collectors and Collaborations
November 14-16, 2024
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Share Something Historic
Get away and enjoy world-class art museums, 301 acres to explore, and the resort amenities of our official properties. Get up to two complimentary admission tickets when you book direct.
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Liberty Ice Pavilion
Skating Passes
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New Animal Crossing Fashions
We may have all been living in yoga pants and joggers for the last couple of months, but in the 18th century what you wore told the story of who you were.“18th-century men and women had diverse wardrobes,” says Neal Hurst, Associate Curator of Costume and Textiles at Colonial Williamsburg …
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8 Photo-Ops Not to Miss This Summer
Colonial Williamsburg is a photographer's paradise for more reasons than one. Read to learn about our favorite photo spots that offer the perfect backdrop.
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Creating an Embroidered Coat for George Washington
Delve into the details of creating an embroidered coat for George Washington interpreter, Daniel Cross. Learn about the design process from start to finish.
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Shields Tavern
The term “Groaning Board,” possibly originating in the Middle Ages, described a table so laden with food that it seemed to groan under the weight, or perhaps the guests groaned with delight. In the 18th century, taverns were central hubs for news, information, and travel rest stops, where guests paid a fee set by the Governor for a meal and a place to sleep, typically a crowded spot on the floor. Visitors to Shields Tavern would encounter the cosmopolitan nature of the Atlantic world, with consumables like molasses, sugar, and rum from the West Indies; wines from Portugal, Spain, and France; coffee from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean; tea from Asia; citrus fruits from the Caribbean; and spices globally sourced. Archaeology reveals that Shields served patrons with British, Chinese, and German ceramic wares, and newspapers reported world news. English was predominantly spoken, though with varied accents from Britain, the West Indies, and Africa. Taverns were gathering places for locals and for diverse people, objects, and ideas. Jean Marot, a Frenchman, operated a tavern on this site from 1709 until his death in 1717, after which his widow Anne took over. Their daughter Anne and her husband James Shields managed it from the early 1740s, living there with their children and several enslaved workers. By 1750, Shields Tavern was one of seven licensed taverns in Williamsburg, offering food, drink, lodgings, and entertainment like gambling and billiards. It catered to the lesser gentry and upper middling ranks of Williamsburg society and travelers to the capital. For Groups: Attract your attendees with the historic ambience of Shields Tavern at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts. Feast on southern staple foods where nation builders crafted the future of America, or come together with your team inside or outside with our tavern rental services. Your guests can enjoy interactive dining experiences for all types of corporate and celebratory events or they can decompress in the tranquil outside garden during leisurely meeting moments. When it comes to building connections with your group, there’s no better place than this spacious, yet intimate venue.
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A Collaboration of Excellence
Everyone at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation relies on the benevolence of philanthropists like you to underpin the critical work of ensuring that the future may learn from the past.With your help, we can continue to authentically preserve history and to truthfully and completely share it with our visitors now and …
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Single-Day Ticket
Your key to discovering history brought to life
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Homeschool Days Admission Tickets
Buy your tickets online for Homeschool Days; there are no on-site sales. All homeschoolers will be asked to verify their eligibility for these special admission tickets and programs. Tickets are only valid from September 7-22, 2024. All sales are final.Pricing and benefits are subject to change. Programs are subject to …
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Making an Entrance
Take a look at how Betty Buckley rose to stardom with the role of Martha Jefferson in the broadway musical 1776. Read on to learn more about her experience.
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A Dream Fulfilled
Good Day! My name is Victoria Lawhon, and I’m a site interpreter. If you’re a frequent visitor, we may have met at sites such as the Governor's Palace, the George Wythe House, and Charlton's Coffeehouse.As a site interpreter, one of my favorite things is answering questions from guests. One of …
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Multiday Ticket
Plan a Revolutionary Vacation!
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Drawing Attention
Learn how Norman Rockwell's illustrations helped to publicize the restoration of Historic Area buildings. Learn how Libby Philips Meggs roped in Rockwell.
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Completing the Ensemble
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s collections include garments for men, women, and children dating mainly from ca. 1725 to 1840. Costumes in the Art Museums are typically displayed with appropriate undergarments, wigs, and accessories to provide guests as much historical context as possible. When an ensemble cannot be completed with original …
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Staying Warm This Winter: Blanket Coats in 18th-Century Chesapeake Bay
As temperatures cool, cozy thoughts come to mind. Exciting cozy thoughts like, it’s finally wool blanket weather! Nothing in the world can provide warmth like a wool blanket, a thought likely shared by people in 18th-century Virginia. All too often in today’s America, wool blankets are seen only as a …
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New Hunting Shirts for the Junior Fifes and Drums Corps
For many, the sight and sound of the Fifes and Drums marching down the Duke of Gloucester Street is iconic to Colonial Williamsburg. Sadly, this has not happened in over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the senior and junior corps are not marching, behind the scenes our …
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Evening Programs
Add a little drama to your nightlife with evening programs that spark haunted tales of authentic 18th-century ghost stories at Colonial Williamsburg.
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Housing In Williamsburg
Discover an array of affordable housing options in Williamsburg designed to suit the needs of professionals. Whether you're moving for a career opportunity, seeking short-term accommodations for an internship, or exploring the area before settling into a long-term lease, we have you covered. The selection below includes luxury and budget-friendly …
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Museum Theater
Theater is a crucial component in Colonial Williamsburg’s role as the world’s largest living history museum. From the Charlton Stage to the Play House Stage, to the Hennage Auditorium and beyond, these areas offer a unique space to explore the complex history of our nation by presenting inspiring, complicated and innovative programming that brings history to life.
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Thomas Jefferson Wore Patched Clothes and You Can Too!
Using 18th-century techniques to increase the life of your modern clothes.
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The Beat Goes On
Discover how the beginning of the Fifes and Drums of Colonial Williamsburg and how it went on to play authentic 18th-century music and instrument replicas.
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The Capitol Police
An armed guard was part of a 17th-century royal governor’s entourage in Jamestown
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Half the History
By Nicole Trifone
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‘I Made This …’:
The Work of Black American Artists and Artisans
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Poisons, Potions and Panaceas
Read about the 18th-century plant-based remedies shown in the hit series Outlander and learn about their uses today. Learn more about these treatments.
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The Regiment’s New Clothes
Military interpreter’s research triggered changes in the wardrobe for British foot soldiers
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Behind the Seams
When the Costume Design Center needed to make a new suit for Kurt Smith, who portrays Thomas Jefferson, it included an embroidered waistcoat inspired by one in the collection of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello. It is believed to be one of several embroidered waistcoats that Jefferson acquired while …
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Wearing 18th Century Clothing as a Modern Uniform
When visiting Colonial Williamsburg, we hope that guests feel they have taken a step back in time. One way to accomplish this is visually, by dressing our interpreters in historical clothing. It is one of many tools our interpreters use to convey the impression of time travel. The garments seen …
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How to Make a Mask
As we welcome guests back to the colonial capital, our experts are hard at work to create masks for our staff. Learn how to make masks using our instructions.
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A Year in the Life of a 21st-Century Colonist
Experience the life of a 21st-century colonist in the 18th-century colonial capital. Learn about the changing seasons in Williamsburg and discover its beauty.
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A Wedding Season
With feasts and festivities planned from Advent to Epiphany, what a perfect opportunity for another celebration
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What Does “interpretation” Mean, Anyway?
In his 24 years at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Ken Treese has held a variety of roles, from interpreter to coach, to journeyman and educator. Now, as the Manager of Interpretation and Professional Development for the Historic Area, we decided he would be the perfect person to break down this …
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Scottish Dress in 18th-Century Virginia
While dressing Colonial Williamsburg’s interpretive staff is both exciting and rewarding, it also comes with a great deal of responsibility. Along with daily tasks of constructing and maintaining period-appropriate clothing, there is the obligation to ensure that the clothing presented is correct not only in fit, but accurately represents the …
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‘We Have to Understand It All’
Research has been — and continues to be — the cornerstone of the Foundation’s work
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Careers
Find exciting careers in Virginia at our living history museum. Rewarding Colonial Williamsburg jobs available for new and returning job seekers.
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King’s Arms Tavern Welcomes Diners Back
Known to cater to colonial elites and influential politicians, King's Eye Tavern treats you to historic culinary delights. Read to learn more about this Tavern.
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The Yule Log Ceremony
It’s almost time again for a beloved Colonial Williamsburg holiday tradition: the Yule Log Ceremony. The first Yule Log Ceremony was held at Colonial Williamsburg in December 1940, although it had been preceded for some years by one at William & Mary. In 1940, Colonial Williamsburg was looking for ways …
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On a Mission
Ann Wager’s purpose in teaching free and enslaved black students was grounded in religion