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Yorktown Day

Historic Main Street Yorktown 301 Main Street, Yorktown

🇺🇸 Step into history where freedom was won! Yorktown’s Victory Day Celebration kicks off with a wreath-laying ceremony and a patriotic parade down Main Street with The Fifes & Drums of York Town.
Then explore historic sites like the Nelson House, Custom House, and Watermen’s Museum, and walk the very grounds where America secured her independence.
A day of history, pride, and hometown spirit you won’t want to miss!
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📅Oct. 19, 2026
🕞9 AM - 5 PM
📍Historic Main Street and Water Street

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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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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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Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime
James City County Library 7770 Croaker Road, Williamsburg

Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited; pick up...

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Baby Stay and Play

Baby Stay and Play
Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg

Stay after storytime or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday and Tuesday...

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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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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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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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Youth Chess Club

Chess Club
Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg

Youth Chess - ages 6 - 17 years old. Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in...

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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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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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