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Native nations were a vital presence in 18th-century Williamsburg, gathering to discuss trade, diplomacy, and warfare. Explore the rich cultures of Native peoples, learn how they adapted and persevered through times of change, and discover the important roles they played in shaping a new nation.
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📅Tuesday to Saturday, Jan. 2 - Feb 28
🕝10 AM - 5 PM
📍Raleigh Tavern
Fresh Views of the American Revolution Debuting October 18, 2025 • American Revolution Museum at YorktownOctober 18, 2025 through May 3, 2026 Part of Admission (local residence get free admission...
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
In the fall of 1775, Williamsburg turned its attention to war. Watch the 2nd Virginia Regiment train in the shadow of the Public Magazine, the building that helped spark Virginia’s revolution. Experience the sights, sounds, and even the smells of the march toward independence as soldiers demonstrate the 1764 Manual of Arms and the flash of their muskets brings history to life.
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📅Dec. 26 - March 1, 2026
🕝10 AM - 10:30 AM
📍Military Encampment
Discover highlights from Colonial Williamsburg’s diverse collections on a guided tour that brings remarkable objects and their stories to life.
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📅Jan. 10 - March 1, 2026
🕞10 AM - 10:30, 12 PM - 12:30 PM
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Experience the sound of the 18th century as the Historic English Chamber Organ comes to life. Dating to around 1740, this remarkable instrument is featured in a special recital by Rebecca Davy, Music Director at Bruton Parish Church.
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📅Jan. 10 & 17, 2026
🕞10 AM - 10:30 AM
📍Wren Chapel
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot brings audiences into the tense debates of May 1776, when Virginia’s leaders–including Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and George Washington–risked everything by choosing independence. Told through the eyes of a fictional planter elected to the House of Burgesses, this groundbreaking film uses innovative technology to immerse viewers in the people, places, and decisions that helped shape the nation.
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📅Fridays - Tuesdays (Jan. - May)
🕞10 AM - 10:37 AM, 11 AM - 11:37 AM, 3 PM - 3:37 PM, 4 PM - 4:37 PM
📍Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center
Join rangers at York River State Park to give a bit of your time and help maintain the beauty of York River. Locations for litter pickup vary month to month....
Long before York River State Park or even the York River existed, over 6,000 years ago, marine creatures like early whales, sharks, clams, and snails swam through these waters. Today, their fossils tell the story of a long-lost sea. Come hike with us to a fossil beach and uncover these ancient relics!
Enjoy Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, classic arcade, and Nintendo Switch games.
Tour The Rockefellers' Bassett Hall Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm Tour the place that John D. Rockefeller Jr. and wife Abby Aldrich Rockefeller called their...
Liquid Commonwealth: The Art and Life of Water in VirginiaMuscarelle Museum of ArtNovember 14, 2025 — February 15, 2026FREE & Open to the Public Liquid Commonwealth: The Art and Life...
Free Admission Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg Daily That is right, folks, the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg now has FREE daily admission! This often include events in the Hennage...
Ice Skating in Colonial Williamsburg Ice Rink Normal Operating Hours: Open Daily November 21, 2025, through February 28, 2026Sunday - Thursday 12 pm - 8 pmFriday - 12 pm -...
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
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
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
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot brings audiences into the tense debates of May 1776, when Virginia’s leaders–including Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and George Washington–risked everything by choosing independence. Told through the eyes of a fictional planter elected to the House of Burgesses, this groundbreaking film uses innovative technology to immerse viewers in the people, places, and decisions that helped shape the nation.
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📅Fridays - Tuesdays (Jan. - May)
🕞10 AM - 10:37 AM, 11 AM - 11:37 AM, 3 PM - 3:37 PM, 4 PM - 4:37 PM
📍Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center
Seeds from some plants that are native to Virginia require "cold stratification" to germinate. This means that they need to be planted in the winter. We'll discuss why native plants...
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"...
Discover highlights from Colonial Williamsburg’s diverse collections on a guided tour that brings remarkable objects and their stories to life.
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📅Jan. 10 - March 1, 2026
🕞10 AM - 10:30, 12 PM - 12:30 PM
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Looking for a unique experience for the animal lover in your life? This one-hour walking tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at Colonial Williamsburg’s modern stables and Rare Breeds program. Meet some of the animals, learn about their care, and possibly watch a carriage being hitched. Colonial Williamsburg admission and a separate paid ticket are required.
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📅Dec. 27, 2025 - March 1, 2026
🕝1 PM - 2 PM
📍Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets (314 E Nicholson St)
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
Join James City County Library for their youngest book club! There’s no requirement to attend every meeting and new participants are welcome any time. This month we’ll read, craft, and play...
The Lafayette Trail Sign Unveiling Jamestown BeachSaturday, January 10 at 2 pm We are beyond thrilled to announce an upcoming Lafayette event in James City County, Virginia, to be held...
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot brings audiences into the tense debates of May 1776, when Virginia’s leaders–including Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and George Washington–risked everything by choosing independence. Told through the eyes of a fictional planter elected to the House of Burgesses, this groundbreaking film uses innovative technology to immerse viewers in the people, places, and decisions that helped shape the nation.
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📅Fridays - Tuesdays (Jan. - May)
🕞10 AM - 10:37 AM, 11 AM - 11:37 AM, 3 PM - 3:37 PM, 4 PM - 4:37 PM
📍Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center
As evening falls, the soldiers of the 2nd Virginia Regiment close out their day with Regimental Retreat. Watch as officers inspect the men, rolls are called, and the day’s orders are read aloud—then listen closely for the parole before the regiment marches back to camp, just as it did in 1775.
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📅Jan. 9 - May 31, 2026
🕞4:30 PM - 5 PM (Jan. 9 - March 1) | 4 PM - 4:45 PM (March 2 - May 31)
📍Guardhouse
The Winter Lantern Festival is illuminating Williamsburg’s Jamestown Settlement with a display of electrifying handmade, traditional Chinese lanterns that you won’t want to miss. Taking inspiration from the “Following the...
Stargazing & Laser Shows at Virginia Living Museum Event opens at 5:00 pm • Telescopes after sunset • Event ends by 11:30 pmJoin Virginia Living Museum after hours for stargazing...
A handmade birthday plate adds a special touch to any celebration, and now you can design your own. We’ll provide a variety of easy-to-copy templates and festive design ideas—perfect for...
Organ Recital Candlelight ConcertsBruton Parish ChurchSaturday, January 10 @ 7:00 pm Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist at Bruton Parish Free and Open to the Public. Please note that the...
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