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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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Infant/Toddler Playgroup

Infant/Toddler Playgroup
St. Mark Lutheran Church 118 Old York-Highway, Yorktown

Infant/Toddler Playgroup VCE, FCS Family Focus YORK COUNTY Center ActivitiesDATES: Monday, August 31, September 14, 21, 24 & 28 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 1,8, 15, 22...

Infant/Toddler Playgroup

Infant/Toddler Playgroup
St. Mark Lutheran Church 118 Old York-Highway, Yorktown

Infant/Toddler Playgroup VCE, FCS Family Focus YORK COUNTY Center ActivitiesDATES: Monday, November 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 17 & 24 from...

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Infant/Toddler Playgroup

Infant/Toddler Playgroup
St. Mark Lutheran Church 118 Old York-Highway, Yorktown

Infant/Toddler Playgroup VCE, FCS Family Focus YORK COUNTY Center ActivitiesDATES: Monday, November 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 17 & 24 from...

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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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Truss a Cask

Truss a Cask
Trades - Cooper 299 Prince George St, Williamsburg

Watch a cooper in action as they use heat and skill to bend cask staves into the classic barrel shape. Weather permitting. Colonial Williamsburg admission is required.

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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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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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Teen Trivia

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg

Put your knowledge to the test and win prizes in this rapid fire trivia event to celebrate America's 250th anniversary! Topics include presidential trivia, state identification, weird but true history...

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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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Williamsburg Lost & Found

Williamsburg Lost & Found
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

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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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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757swim Team Tryouts

757swim Team Tryouts
757swim Aquatic Center 5720 Warhill Trail, Williamsburg

Team Tryouts Empower your swimmer with skills, connection, self-development and FUN. 757swim athletes range in age from 4-18+. Sign up for a no stress, no obligation tryout today. Come by...

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DoG St. Pub Running Club

DoG St. Pub Running Club
DoG St. Pub 401 W Duke of Gloucester, Williamsburg

The DoG Street Pub Running Club The DoG Street Pub Run Club is a free, casual, family-friendly 5K that meets every Monday night outside DoG Street Pub. All paces are...

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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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Cry Witch!

Cry Witch! Is Back!
Capitol Building Colonial Williamsburg E Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg

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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