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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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Talk of the Town

Talk of the Town
Colonial Williamsburg Palace Green 202 Palace Green Street, Williamsburg

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)

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1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma

1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma
Playhouse Stage 214 Palace Green St, Williamsburg

1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma CW AdmissionPlayhouse Stage View Event In chess as in life, one move can cost the game. Discover how the women of Williamsburg negotiated the growing political tensions...

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The Accidental Proposal

The Accidental Proposal
Playhouse Stage 214 Palace Green St, Williamsburg

The Accidental Proposal Playhouse StageCW Admission or Good Neighbor Pass When Captain Thunderbolt’s plans to marry his fiancée Lottie go haywire, it’s up to his best friend Percy and Lottie’s...

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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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Ask an Archaeologist!

Ask an Archaeologist!
Peter Scott House and Shop Archaeology Project 206 Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

Ask an Archaeologist! Thursdays from 1 - 3 pm FREE & Open to the Public Got a burning archaeology question? Now's your chance! Stop by the Peter Scott House and...

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American Indian Delegation 

American Indian Delegation
Raleigh Tavern 413 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

American Indian Delegation  📅Tues, Wed, Thurs🕝1 - 3 pm📍Raleigh Tavern Native nations regularly visited Williamsburg in the 18th century to discuss trade, warfare, and diplomacy. Visitors can explore the rich...

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Visit with Marquis de Lafayette

Visit with Marquis de Lafayette
Charlton Stage E Duke of Gloucester St, williamsburg

Performance: Visit with Marquis de Lafayette Charlton StageColonial Williamsburg Step into the past with the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of two worlds. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes,...

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Company of Comedians (FREE)

Company of Comedians (FREE)
Outside of Charlton Coffee House 429 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

Company of Comedians 📍In front of Charlton Coffee HouseFree and Open to the Public - Street Theatre Did you know that the first theatre in British North America was built...

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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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Beat the Retreat

Beat the Retreat
Guardhouse 102 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

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

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Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens Williamsburg 1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg

Howl-O-Scream® is BACK this fall – and it’s taking over the whole park! Get ready for 5 haunted houses, 6 terror-tories™, 4 sinister shows, and plenty of creepy surprises lurking around every corner. For...

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Arias & Duets with the Virginia Opera

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg

Arias & Duets with the Virginia Opera Williamsburg Library TheatreThursday, Oct 8 20266:30 pm - 7:30 pmFree and open to the public Arias & Duets features an assortment of popular...

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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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Baddies and Daddies (Adult) Bingo

Baddies and Daddies (Adult) Bingo
Precarious Beer Project 110 S. Henry Street, Williamsburg

18+ only! This is not your great aunt Linda’s Bingo (we didn’t say “grandma” bc we all know what she up to...) Ya boy is bringing that Matty Daddy energy to the beer hall every Thursday evening for 6 wild rounds and prizes; and the Safe Word is BINGO. The shy need not apply! It's gonna get weirder and weirder as that card gets filled. Bring that game face.

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