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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...
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
An immersive and educational experience. Delve into the captivating world of the Revolutionary War and the secret communication methods used during that time, Discover the fascinating stories of the war...
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...
Step behind the scenes of the hit series Outlander with the special exhibition Outlander: Costumes Woven in Time at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Featuring stunning costumes from Seasons 1-4 designed by Terry Dresbach, this immersive experience explores how clothing brings history, character, and storytelling to life—from the Scottish Highlands to Paris and early America.
See iconic looks worn by Claire Fraser, Jamie Fraser, and their family, and discover the craftsmanship behind every detail. Paid museum admission is required in addition to the special exhibition ticket. 🧵
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📅March 6 - May 18, 2026
🕞10 AM - 5 PM
📍American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
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...
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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📅Daily (March - May)
🕞10:30 AM - 11 AM
📍Military Encampment
Step into the spring of 1776—Williamsburg is at war, and Colonel William Woodford needs your help 🇺🇸
Answer the call and join the 2nd Virginia Regiment! Report to the Magazine to learn the state of the war, practice marching and drills, and prepare to defend American liberty under the inspection of Captain William Taliaferro.
This interactive experience is open to recruits ages 6–80. Are you ready to fall in?
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📅Daily (March - May)
🕞11 AM - 11:25 AM
📍Military Encampment
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
Performance: Visit with Marquis de Lafayette Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museum of Colonial WilliamsburgColonial Williamsburg Step into the past with the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of two worlds....
State of Society See ScheduleHennage Auditorium It is Virginia, 1776. Join Patrick Henry as he fights to save the revolution from its most dire threat, and blaze a path to...
Step into 1774 and be part of the conversation 🇺🇸 Engage with townspeople and experience the tension as they navigate the delicate balance between loyalty and liberty.
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📅Daily (March - Aug)
1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma Governor's Palace Stage In chess as in life, one move can cost the game. Discover how the women of Williamsburg negotiated the growing political tensions during the...
🎶 Bring the whole family for a fun sing-along of 18th-century favorites! Discover how these historic tunes became some of today’s beloved songs. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
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📅Friday - Tue (April - May), Daily (June), July 1 & 5-31, Aug 1 - 20
🕞12 PM - 12:20 PM (April - May), 11 AM - 11:20 AM (June - Aug)
📍Play House Stage
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"...
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)
Performance: Visit with Marquis de Lafayette Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museum of Colonial WilliamsburgColonial Williamsburg Step into the past with the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of two worlds....
Step into the past with George Washington, the father of the country. 🇺🇸 Through engaging stories and thoughtful questions, guests will explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced while leading a new nation.
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📅April 3-4, 7, 10, 14, 18, 21, 25 & July 2, 4
🕞Times vary by date
📍Location varies by date
Step into the past with Martha Washington, the nation’s very first First Lady. Through engaging stories and thoughtful questions, guests will explore the hopes, choices, and challenges she faced during the founding of a new nation. 🇺🇸 Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
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📅Tuesdays and Fridays (April) & July 3-4
🕞2:30 PM - 3 PM (Fridays), 10:30 AM - 11 AM (Tuesdays & July 3), 1 PM - 1:30 PM (July 4 only)
📍Charlton Stage (Fridays), Governors Palace Stage (Tuesdays & July)
Did you know the first theater in British North America was built right in Williamsburg? In the colonial capital, Virginians from all walks of life–including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington–spent evenings enjoying live performances.
Children of all ages are invited to join the Play House Players on Duke of Gloucester Street to discover Williamsburg’s theatrical past and take part in 18th-century entertainment—who knows, they might even get cast in the company! 🎭
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📅Daily (March - Aug 12)
🕞3 PM - 3:30 PM
📍Outside of Charlton’s Coffeehouse
Pop-Up Archives Join us for a special pop-up event in the museums! Archivists and librarians will be available to talk with guests and show off parts of the collection not...
A fair trial was considered one of the most cherished rights of the British world—but what happens when Independence itself is put on trial? ⚖️
Guests are invited to step into the courtroom as witnesses to this pivotal moment, where Virginia holds the power with a single vote to decide the fate of a nation.
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📅Daily (March - May) & July 2 - 5
🕞3:30 PM - 3:50 PM (March - May), 1 PM - 1:20 PM (July 2-3 & 5), 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM (July 4)
📍Outside of Charlton’s Coffeehouse
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
Join the conversation and celebrate history in the making 📚✨
Guests are invited to the Hennage Auditorium for a special presentation series featuring curators, scholars, and community voices coming together to reflect on Colonial Williamsburg’s first century. Each program connects with the exhibition Colonial Williamsburg: The First 100 Years, offering deeper insight into the objects, stories, and legacy on display—an engaging way to experience history from multiple perspectives.
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📅Friday, March 6 - July 10 (excl. April 17)
🕞4 PM - 5 PM
📍Hennage Auditorium
Forest Explorers Friday • All Ages FREE!All About BirdsFriday, April 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m.Freedom ParkSpring migration is well underway! Join us to learn about the type of birds that frequent backyards, coastal waterways and...
Girls Night out - Pretty Little TotesPaint on PotteryFriday, Apr 10, 2026 6 - 8 pmGrab your besties and join us for a fun, creative night of painting, mingling, and...
🎵 Travel back to 1771 Williamsburg! The Governor’s Musick brings to life a historic Raleigh Tavern concert featuring Nancy Hallam, Maria Storer, and Stephen Woolls. Sing along to favorite tunes of the era and experience the city’s vibrant musical moments firsthand!
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📅Fridays (April - May)
🕞7 PM
📍Raleigh Tavern
Colonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tours Nightly at 7 pm & 8:30 pm at Market House - through September 6 (not held on May 9, July 2&4) See full schedule...
Prohibition After DarkDate: April 10Time: 7:00 PM Step back into the 1920s for an exclusive speakeasy-style evening featuring crafted cocktails, live entertainment, and an immersive Prohibition-era experience. Guests will receive a password...
With the energy of fiddle music, the introspective quality of contemporary folk, the precision of bluegrass, and the drive of Americana, the members of Low Lily combine their individual talents...
Evening Program: Dancing at the Governor's Palace Wednesdays & Fridays at 7:30 pm April 8 - May 1, 2026 (see schedule as there are exceptions) Feeling a little need for...
Cry Witch! Capitol General CourtColonial Williamsburg Monday and Friday Nights at 7:30 PM & 9 PM Capitol General Court beginning March 16 - August 7, 2026 (except May 11 &...
Punchlines & Pints Comedy Night at Precarious Beer ProjectFridays from 9 - 11 pm Comedians on Friday, April 10: FRIDAY!! At 5’2″, comedian Jenn Snyder packs a whole lot of...
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