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Events for January 3, 2026

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Lighting the Forge

Lighting the Forge
Trades - Blacksmith 310 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

The Blacksmiths and Gunsmiths at the Armoury light their forge fires fresh each day. Stop by to watch flint and steel spark the coal and learn why fire was such an essential tool in everyday 18th-century life.
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📅Jan. 2 - March 1, 2025
🕝9:45 AM - 10 AM
📍Trades – Blacksmith

Intro to Crochet

Tabitha Sewer Studio Classes
Tabitha Sewer Studio 5707 Richmond Rd, Suite 5, Williamsburg

Intro to Crochet - November Part 1- Saturday, January 3rd from 10am-12pmPart 2- Saturday, January 10th from 10am-12pmTabitha Sewer Studio Discover the joy of crochet in this two session beginner's...

Toy Making!

Toy Making!
Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg 326 W Francis St, Williamsburg

Create a toy inspired by the charming playthings on display at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Join us for this hands-on, family-friendly activity and take home your own handmade creation.
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📅Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27
🕢10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

Sheep Shearing

Sheep Shearing
Trades - Weaver 117 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

Visitors can watch rare Leicester Longwool sheep being hand-sheared using traditional 18th-century methods. Colonial Williamsburg admission is required.
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📅Saturdays, Jan. 3 - Feb. 28, 2026
🕝10:30 AM - 11 AM
📍Trades – Weaver

Freedom’s Paradox

Freedom’s Paradox
Peyton Randolph House 100 W Nicholson St,, Williamsburg

Take a guided walk through the Historic Area to explore where enslaved and free Black Virginians lived, worked, learned, and worshipped. Meet people from the past, follow in their footsteps, and experience Williamsburg through their perspectives while learning about slavery, freedom, and the meaning of independence. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
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📅Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 3 - Feb. 28, 2026
🕝10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
📍Peyton Randolph House

Order in the Court

Order in the Court
Historic Site: Courthouse 101 Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

Courthouses were the center of community life, where business was conducted, justice was debated, and rights were upheld. Step inside the Courthouse to explore its role in 18th-century Virginia, then take part in a local court session by assuming the role of justice, attorney, litigant, petitioner, or defendant. Please note: adult subject matter. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
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📅Dec. 27, 2025 - May 16, 2026
🕝11 AM - 11:30 AM, 2 PM - 2:30 PM
📍Courthouse

The Weight of Liberty

The Weight of Liberty
Military Encampment 103 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

The Weight of Liberty Military Encampment The roar of cannon fire dominated the battlefields of the American Revolution. As early as 1775, artillerists trained on the exercise of "Great Guns"...

A Christmas Remembered

A Christmas Remembered
Charlton Stage E Duke of Gloucester St, williamsburg

Celebrate the spirit of the season with a special conversation led by a Nation Builder, reflecting on cherished Christmas memories and sharing hopes for the year ahead. Colonial Williamsburg admission is required.

Winter Lantern Festival

Winter Lantern Festival
Jamestown Settlement 2110 Jamestown Road, Route 31, Williamsburg

Winter Lantern Festival Jamestown SettlementDates: November 6, 2026 – January 3, 2026 (Thursdays-Sundays but see full list of date and exceptions HERE )Times: 5:30 p.m – 10 p.m.Duration: approx. 1 hourAge requirement: all ages...

Music of Epiphany for Organ & Voice

Bruton Parish Church 201 W Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg

Music of Epiphany for Organ & Voice Candlelight ConcertsBruton Parish ChurchSaturday, January 3 @ 7:00 pm Celebrate the season of Epiphany with a program for organ and voice, featuring Dr....

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