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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...
Family Focus is an organization that provides support and strengthens families and promotes the well being of children through community-based and culturally sensitive prevention services. The fee per playgroup is...
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime...
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
A breeding colony of great blue herons is not a rookery, it is a heronry. Experience the sights and sounds of these iconic birds as they build nests and tend...
Sensory Sound Stroll • Ages 18+ with Disabilities Monday, April 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $15James City County Recreation CenterWant to experience nature like never before? Come with us for a sound...
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...
Toddler Storytime is a storytime program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited;...
Stay after storytime or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday and Tuesday...
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
Storytime, games, snacks, and other fun activities. Geared towards children ages 0-5.
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
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)
Ready to go undercover? Bring the whole family to the Goode Education Studio at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg and step into the world of Revolutionary-era secret agents. Crack codes, uncover hidden clues, and take on hands-on challenges that turn history into an action-packed adventure for all ages.
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📅Mondays, March 16 - May 11 | Saturdays, June 6 - July 25
🕞1 PM - 2:15 PM
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
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
Step into the story of Williamsburg with a guided tour that highlights fascinating objects on exhibit and the history they help tell. It’s a great way for families to explore together—children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
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📅Mondays, March 16 - July 20 (excl. May 18 & 25)
🕞3 PM - 3:45 PM
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Job Fair: Colonial Williamsburg Step into your next opportunity with Colonial Williamsburg Resorts. Event DetailsApril 27–28, 20263:00 PM – 6:00 PMThe Colony Room, Williamsburg Lodge Join them for a two-day...
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
Step into history with a special archival film series in the Hennage Auditorium 🎥 Featuring rare footage from Colonial Williamsburg’s first century, each screening includes an expert introduction that brings the stories, trades, and traditions to life. These films beautifully complement the exhibition Colonial Williamsburg: The First 100 Years, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the Foundation documented its work and preserved its legacy. Screenings feature beloved titles like Colonial Naturalist, Doorway to the Past, and Hammerman in Williamsburg—a perfect blend of history, storytelling, and film you won’t want to miss.
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📅Mondays, March 2 - July 20 (excl. March 9)
🕞4 PM - 4:45 PM
📍Hennage Auditorium
Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program. Geared towards kids ages 6-11 years.
The DoG Street Pub Running Club Sign-in will still be available outside when weather allows (and moved indoors if needed), and they’ll continue to call an official start at 6:00...
Opinionation Game Night Precarious Beer Project4:30 - 6:30 pm Opinionation is a survey-based game that blends Family Feud and trivia. Each week Precarious Beer Project will host two hour-long rounds....
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...
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 &...
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