Fun For Kids
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Tour: Stables Behind-The-Scenes
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our modern stables and learn more about our carriages.
CW Admission
Event Ticket
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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.
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
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Presentation: Colonial Williamsburg's Rare Breeds
Learn about the rare breeds of livestock that live at Colonial Williamsburg.
CW Admission
Meet Our Tradespeople
Discover how craftspeople use techniques and tools from hundreds of years ago to work to make the fabrics, building materials, and objects used around town.
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Historic Trade: Brickmaker
Discover the process of making bricks used in building projects around town.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
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Historic Trade: Weaver
Watch how flax, cotton, and wool are converted from tangled masses into orderly, precise fabrics.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
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Historic Trade: Carpenter
Discover the process of carpentry from tree to structure.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
Meet Our Animals
Visit horses, oxen, sheep, and chickens representing historic breeds prevalent in the colonies that we help protect today.
Explore the Art Museums
Visit Historic Sites
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Historic Site: Capitol
Rediscover the founding principles of our American government.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
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Historic Site: Courthouse
Participate in the proceedings of the colonial court.
CW Admission
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Historic Site: Governor's Palace
Explore the residence of Virginia's royal governor.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
Dining & Diversions
Plan Your Visit
Admission Tickets
To experience all that the Historic Area has to offer, including tours of original 18th-century buildings, personal interaction with townspeople, vibrant gardens, two museums, and so much more—you’ll need an admission ticket.
Stay With Us
Enjoy world-class amenities and comfort at our official hotels. Plus, receive up to two complimentary length-of-stay admission tickets when you book your stay directly through Colonial Williamsburg Resorts!