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Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown 200 Water Street, Route 1020, Yorktown

Discover the stories that helped shape a nation when Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation opens July 1, 2026, at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, this powerful exhibition explores Virginia’s pivotal role in the American Revolution through remarkable artifacts and inspiring stories of both iconic and everyday people.
Included with museum admission, this new exhibition invites visitors to connect with the people, places, and ideas that forged a new nation—and continue to shape America today. 🇺🇸
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📅July 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
🕞9 AM - 5 PM
📍American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

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Family Days at Colonial Williamsburg

Family Days at Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center 101 Visitor Center Dr, Williasmburg

Family Days at Colonial Williamsburg School may be out. But there’s no better time to learn history. Experience a weekend of family-centric activities. This summer Colonial Williamsburg is offering free...

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Modern Worship Service

Modern Worship Service
Williamsburg United Methodist Church 500 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg

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...

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The Great American Birthday Quilt Exhibition

The Great American Birthday Quilt Exhibition
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center 101 Visitor Center Dr, Williasmburg

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday through a one-of-a-kind community work of art at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center. Following its grand reveal in Merchants Square, the Great American Birthday Quilt will be on display throughout 2026 at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center. 🇺🇸🧵Created by Visit Williamsburg in partnership with the Muscarelle Museum of Art, this meaningful quilt brings together squares submitted by people across the country—each one helping tell a shared American story in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday. Come experience this remarkable tribute up close and discover the stories stitched into every square.
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📅April 11 - Oct. 9
🕞9:30 AM - 5 PM
📍Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center

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Centennial!

Centennial!
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

Celebrate 100 years of Colonial Williamsburg with a guided tour.
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📅June 1 - Sep. 6
🕞10 AM - 10:40 AM
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

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Tune Into the Past

Tune Into the Past
Play House Stage 214 Palace Green St, Williamsburg

🎶 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

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2nd Sundays Art & Music Festival

2nd Sundays Art & Music Festival
2nd Sundays Williamsburg - Art & Music Festival 401 North Boundary Street, Williamsburg

2nd Sundays Art & Music Festival is back! Stroll the streets of Downtown Williamsburg and take in unique handcrafts from 190+ vendors, 6 blocks of live music, food trucks, performing...

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Sensory Playdate

Sensory Playdate
James City County Library 7770 Croaker Road, Williamsburg

Join the Library for a sensory adventure! Enjoy an hour of sensory bin play, a simple craft and coloring, before our regular open hours. Children can explore sensory bins filled...

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Bier Fest Brews & BBQ

Bier Fest Brews & BBQ
Busch Gardens Williamsburg 1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg

Bier Fest Brews & BBQ has become an end-of-summer tradition at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, satisfying a wide range of tastes with some of the country’s best beers. Get ready to...

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Stables Behind-The-Scenes Tour

Stables Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets, Williamsburg

Stables Behind-The-Scenes Tour Treat the animal lover in your life to this one-hour walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg’s modern stables and Rare Breeds Program. During this behind-the-scenes tour, you’ll see...

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Sit and Stitch

Sit and Stitch
James City County Library 7770 Croaker Road, Williamsburg

 Join WRL for this program where knitters, crocheters and hand-stitchers meet to stitch along with others. No registration required. 

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Company of Comedians (FREE)

Company of Comedians (FREE)
Playhouse Stage 214 Palace Green St, Williamsburg

Company of Comedians 📍Playhouse StageFree and Open to the Public - Street Theatre Did you know that the first theatre in British North America was built here in the colonial...

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My Boy Has Gone for a Soldier

My Boy Has Gone for a Soldier
Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

Experience a powerful and intimate moment from Revolutionary-era Williamsburg as Jane Vobe, a single mother and tavern keeper, faces the heartbreaking choice between love of family and love of country. As her only son, David Miller, leaves in September 1776 to join the Continental Army, her story brings the human side of the Revolution to life. A moving historical portrayal you won’t want to miss. Admission to Colonial Williamsburg is required.

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Live Music at Berret’s

Live Music at Berret’s
Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill 199 S Boundary St, Williamsburg

Live Music at Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill 3 - 6 pm Enjoy live, outdoor music, daily from 3 pm - 6 pm.  Please note all outdoor dining is...

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Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tour

Haunted Williamsburg Schedule
Colonial Courthouse 102 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg: Haunted Williamsburg Ghost Tours Nightly at 7 pm & 8:30 pm in front of the Courthouse - through November 22 See full schedule here.Haunted Williamsburg  It is the...

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