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‘Following the Dragon’ special exhibition at Jamestown Settlement Museum to explore the journey of Chinese Ming porcelain to 17th-century Jamestown Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation Collaborative Exhibition Opening November...
Williamsburg United Methodist Church offers a new Modern Worship Service at 9:30 am (as well as Traditional services at 8:15 am & 11:00 am). The new Modern Service is designed for...
Sidewalk Sale Zoom Room Dog Training 5129 Main Street, Williamsburg Friday 9 am - 6 pmSaturday 9 am - 2 pmSunday 9:30 pm - 7 pm HUGE sidewalk sale! This...
Driving Tour Sunday, April 19 from 10 a.m. or 2 p.m JCC250 celebrations continue on Sunday, April 19! Discover the rich history of James City County on this guided driving...
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
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"...
Paint a pot for spring with other teens in the Teen Room. Plant an herb and take it home to grow!
Join us for our Summer Camp Open House on Sunday, April 19 from 3–6 PM and help us introduce a new family to the magic of WCRC camp! This event...
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
Unpacking Mary Cooley’s ClosetHennage AuditoriumHow much clothing did an 18th century woman really own? Peek into the wardrobe of a nurse and midwife, whose 1778 probate inventory from York County...
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
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