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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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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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Becoming Lady Washington

Becoming Lady Washington
Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

Becoming Lady Washington The summer of 1776 was a tumultuous time as our country determined its future. Join Martha Washington as she reflects on her present circumstances and where her...

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Parents’ Night out – Hotel Transylvania Party

Paint on Pottery 1430 High St, Ste 504, Williamsburg

Parents' Night out - Hotel Transylvania PartyPaint on PotteryFriday, Oct 9, 20266 - 8 pm Sign up the kiddos for a fun-filled Pottery Paint Event inspired by Hotel Transylvania! 🧛‍♂️🎃Each child will choose and paint their own Hotel Transylvania character figurine while enjoying a spooky movie atmosphere. We’ll watch Hotel Transylvania together as we paint, with pizza, a snack, and a...

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Lighting of the Cressets

Lighting of the Cressets
East End of Duke of Gloucester 416 E Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg

Head to Colonial Williamsburg at night for another reason – on the historic Duke of Gloucester Street they will be Lighting of the Cressets. This brings their 18th-century streets to...

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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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Cry Witch – Witch Trial

Cry Witch – Witch Trial
Capitol Building Colonial Williamsburg E Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg

Cry Witch - Witch Trial Capitol General CourtColonial WilliamsburgMonday and Friday Nights at 7:30 PM August 8 - Sept 20Monday & Friday Nights at 7:30 & 9 pm Sept 21...

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