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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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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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Baby Lapsit Storytime

Baby Lapsit Storytime
Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg

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...

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River Seining

River Seining
York River State Park 9801 York River Park Road, Williamsburg

River SeiningLearn how to identify what you catch and how each species survives in the estuary. The brackish waters of the York River has a unique variety of fish and...

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Labor Day at Upper County Pool

Upper County Park 180 Leisure Road, Toano

Labor Day Last Day for Upper County Pool for the 2026 Summer • All AgesMonday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Upper County ParkIt’s the last day of the season! Come join us...

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Labor Day at Chickahominy Riverfront Park Pool

Chickahominy Riverfront Park 1350 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg

Labor Day Last Day for Chickahominy Riverfront Park Pool for the 2026 Summer • All AgesMonday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Chickahominy Riverfront ParkIt’s the last day of the season! Come join...

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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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Hands-On: Spy Craft

Hands-On: Spy Craft
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

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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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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📅Mondays, March 16 - July 20 (excl. May 18 & 25)
🕞3 PM - 3:45 PM
📍Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

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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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