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  • Performance: Visit a Nation Builder

    Step into the past with a Nation Builder. Through stories, discussion, and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges they faced.

  • DIY Craft: Quilting

    Discover the story of Emma Russell, quilter, and enjoy a mini-quilting project.

  • Tour: Stables Behind-The-Scenes

    Get a behind-the-scenes look at our modern stables and learn more about our carriages.

  • Special Event: Lighting of the Cressets

    Join us on the historic Duke of Gloucester Street as we bring our 18th-century streets to life at night.

  • Tour: Nassau Street, Past, Present, and Future

    Join us at the First Baptist Church site for a walking tour and learn how a century of archaeology is contributing to a dynamic past, present, and future on Nassau Street.

  • Hands-On: Under Arms

    Guests of all ages will step into the shoes of soldiers enlisting in the army during the American Revolution.

  • Conversation: Meet a Person of the Past

    Meet people of the past at Charlton's Coffeehouse for some informal conversation or activity.

  • Hands-On: Company of Comedians

    Children of all ages! Join the Play House Players on the Duke of Gloucester Street to learn about Williamsburg’s theatre and participate in 18th-century entertainments.

  • Conversation: Farming with George Washington

    Meet George Washington at our Ewing Field where you can discuss farming practices, innovation, and the importance of agriculture to society.

  • Evening Program: Dancing at the Governor's Palace

    "Virginians will dance or die" wrote an 18th-century diarist. What better time than the 21st century to learn a few "new" dance steps? Audience participation encouraged.

  • Special Event: Salute to the Presidents

    The pageantry of fifes, drums, cannon, and remarks from Colonial Williamsburg Nation Builders salute our nation’s Presidents on Market Square.

  • Performance: Coffee Cantata

    Mrs. Charlton’s daughter is in love with the delicious juice of the coffee bean! A comedic ballad opera based on Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Coffee Cantata.”

  • Music: The Art of Fifing & Drumming

    Join the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums as they demonstrate the many musical tasks and ceremonies that occurred throughout a revolutionary soldier's day.

  • Hands-On: Create Art!

    Drop by the Goode Education Studio and create art inspired by an object on exhibit.

  • Performance: Music of Queen Anne's World

    The Jug Broke Theatre Co. explores tunes and songs that wove themselves through the fabric of this important transitional time in the early 18th century.

  • Hands-On: Stories on Stage

    In this interactive family program, tell the tale of brave St. George and the Dragon! Learn about items in the Art Museums collection connected to the story & then take the stage.

  • Performance: Entertainments at the Play House

    Join members of the Jug Broke Theatre Company as we celebrate the season and play and talk about the stories behind some of our favorite music of the Revolutionary Era.

  • Hands-On: Toy Making!

    Drop in and make a toy inspired by toys on exhibit.

  • Explore the Declaration of Independence

    Join this guided tour and explore the Declaration of Independence through objects on exhibit.

  • Tour: Favorite Family Pets

    Join us on a family-friendly tour as we explore the galleries for animals of all shapes and sizes.

  • Performance: Visit with Colonel George Washington

    Step into the past with George Washington, Colonel of the Virginia Regiment. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.

  • Street Theater: Williamsburg 1775

    Join us on the eve of the American Revolution and become part of the Williamsburg community as history comes to life on the capital city's streets.

  • Special Event: 1775 Gunpowder Plot

    It is 1775 in Williamsburg. The Governor orders the removal of the gunpowder from the magazine, lighting the fuse for war in Virginia. Participate in the arrival of the Revolution.

  • Hands-On: Archaeology

    Here's your chance to get behind the scenes at the Peter Scott House and Shop site! Join archaeologists for an up-close look at the excavation and hands-on programs!

  • Public Auction

    Take part in an exciting auction! Bid on selected items from Colonial Williamsburg stores as well as exclusive items not available elsewhere.

  • Special Event: "Did You Know?" History Game Show

    Come on down to the Hennage Auditorium to test your knowledge of history. Expand your mind! Impress your friends! Win a prize! Featuring special guest Thomas Jefferson.

  • Family Activities

    Planning a day at Colonial Williamsburg for your family? Try our Family Fun Trek, a curated list of all the must-see and do activities for families and kids.

  • Play in the 18th Century

    Children in the 18th century used what they had to make toys. Create modern versions of these toys using recycled or reusable items from your home.

  • 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.