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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...
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...
Spring savings are in full bloom at Merchant Square! 🌸🛍️ Shoppers are invited to explore the Spring Sidewalk Sale, featuring special deals on fashion, gifts, home décor, and more from favorite local shops. Visitors can browse seasonal styles, discover unique finds, and enjoy outdoor dining with delicious bites throughout the Square.
Participating retailers–including Brick & Vine, Walkabout Outfitter, and The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg–will offer limited-time discounts on everything from clothing and accessories to gourmet treats and pantry favorites. Best of all, purchases at Merchant Square shops and restaurants help support the preservation and educational programs of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
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📅April 24-26
🕞10 AM - 6 PM (5 PM on Apr. 26)
📍Merchants Square
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....
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...
Explore over 135 international flavors at seventeen themed food and beverage locations throughout the park, including NEW menus inspired Puerto Rico. With over 65 NEW specialty menu options, and exclusive...
🎶 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"...
📜 Meet George Wythe—teacher, lawyer, judge, and revolutionary! Explore his hopes, choices, and challenges through stories and questions that bring his world to life.
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📅April 13, 15, 20, 24 & July 2-3
🕞10:30 AM - 11 AM, 2 PM - 2:45 PM (April 24 only), 11:30 AM - 12 PM (July 3 only)
📍Governor’s Palace Stage, Hennage Auditorium (Apr 24 only), Charlton Stage (July 3 only)
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
Paint the Ocean: Wine Cup Painting ClassPaint on PotteryFriday, Apr 24, 2026 6 - 8 pm Unwind and get creative in this beginner-friendly class where you’ll learn step by step...
Join Williamsburg School for the Arts & Innovation for a magical Broadway-style youth production of Cinderella, featuring local students and four enchanting performances. Presented by Page to Stage at the...
A musical tale of six quirky, middle schoolers that compete for a spelling bee championship. As each contestant takes the stage, they share personal stories filled with humor, insecurities, and...
Jamestown High School Theater presents MAMMA MIA! The story follows Sophie, a young woman preparing for her wedding on a Greek island. Wanting her father to walk her down the...
Cry Witch! Capitol General CourtColonial WilliamsburgMonday and Friday Nights at 7:30 PM August 8 - Sept 20Monday & Friday Nights at 7:30 & 9 pm Sept 21 - Nov 22,...
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