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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
Fresh Views of the American Revolution American Revolution Museum at Yorktown thru September 7, 2026 Part of Admission (local residence get free admission - see here) In honor of the...
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
Under Arms: The Business of Riflemen Military EncampmentDaily from 10 - 10:25 am (except July 4 and Oct 15) Summer 1776: Williamsburg is at war, and the 7th Virginia Regiment...
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
🌿🚶♂️ Take a Leisurely Stroll on the Bassett Trace Nature Trail! 🚶♀️🌿 Free & Open to the Public at 10 am Love nature and the great outdoors? 🌳🐦 Come explore...
Rifle Demonstration: The "cursed, twisted guns" Military EncampmentDaily from 10:30 - 10:55 amFREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Step back to 1776, where Williamsburg is hosting the birth of a...
🎶 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
Step into a powerful story of courage and resilience. 🇺🇸
Meet James Lafayette, an enslaved Revolutionary War spy, and discover the vital role he played in the founding of our nation. Engage with history, hear his story, and experience the world through his eyes.
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📅April 2, 4, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18 & July 3-4
🕞Times vary by date
📍Location varies by date
Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tour Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology CenterSelect Wednesdays at 11 am & 2 pmSelect Saturdays at 11 amFree Admission More Info Each tour is limited to...
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movies – Summer 2026 June 1-August 13Monday – Thursdays11 am When Summer is here, and school is out, it’s the perfect time to spend extra moments with...
Step into the elegant parlor of the Wythe House and experience the music that once filled Williamsburg’s finest homes. 🎶 Performed by members of the Governor’s Musick, these popular 18th-century tunes offer a glimpse into the education, entertainment, and social life of Virginia’s gentry—including what George Wythe and his young protégé, Thomas Jefferson, may have heard within these very walls.
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📅Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (June - Sep.)
🕞11 AM - 1 PM
📍George Wythe House
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...
Calling all families! Stop by the Goode Education Studio at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg to craft a playful toy from the past. It’s a hands-on way to spark creativity, explore history, and make something fun to take home.
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📅 Wednesdays, March 18 - July 22 (exc. May 20 & 27)
🕞1 PM - 2:15 PM
📍Art Museums of Colonial 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...
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...
Viola da Gamba from England to Virginia Hennage AuditoriumCW Admission The viola da gamba was a popular recreational musical instrument in 17th-century England. Its presence in colonial Virginia is documented in...
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.
Folk Jam at the Watermen's Museum Wednesday6 - 8 pm Bring your voice and instrument for this fun folk jam session! Join local musicians and amateurs for an evening of...
Trivia Night & Wing Night Precarious Beer ProjectWednesdays at 6:30 pm Every Wednesday, come to Precarious Beer Project and play Speedquizzing Trivia, hosted by Matt Chambers of Squared Away Entertainment....
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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