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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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Storybook Hour

Storybook Hour
Muscarelle Museum of Art 603 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg

Storybook Hour Muscarelle Museum of ArtFree & Open to the PublicFridays from 10:30 am - 11:30 am On Friday mornings, bring your young artist and meet us in the galleries...

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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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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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My Dear Madam

My Dear Madam
Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

My Dear Madam - After eight years in the presidency, the Washingtons retired from public duty and returned home. Join Mrs. Washington as she reflects on her life in the...

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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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Trunk or Treat

Our Saviours Lutheran Church 7479 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg

Free and open to all. We will have Fire Trucks, Games, Hot Dogs and, lots of CANDY. Come in costume. Plenty of parking available.Our co-sponsor for the event is Good...

Free

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Teens Night Out

Teens Night Out
James City County Library 7770 Croaker Road, Williamsburg

Celebrate the end of the month with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13-18, no registration required.

Free
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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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Candle Light Dinner with Edgar Allan Poe

Shields Tavern 422 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

Dining With History presents An Evening of Dinner & Dark Tales with Edgar Allan Poe! Get ready for a spooky night celebrating the master of mystery and macabre. Experience haunting...

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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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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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Chowderfest

Legacy Hall 4301 New Town Ave., Williamsburg

Welcome to Scrumptious Weekend featuring Chowderfest 2026! Join in for a night under a huge tent in Sullivan Square, behind Legacy Hall in New Town for an evening filled with...

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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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The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That Goes Wrong
Williamsburg Players 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg

The Play That Goes Wrong Williamsburg PlayersFrom October 30 to November 15, 2026 By Jonathan Sayer, Henry Lewis, & Henry ShieldsPresented by special arrangement with Concord TheatricalsDirector: Lisa Velardi Highlights...

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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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Rocky Horror Picture Show

Kimball Theatre 428 W Duke of Gloucester St,, Williamsburg

Rocky Horror Picture Show Let's do the time warp again! Enjoy a screening of cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show accompanied by a live shadow cast of comedians, actors, and dancers...

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Punchlines & Pints

Punchlines & Pints
Precarious Beer Project 110 S. Henry Street, Williamsburg

Punchlines & Pints is back at Precarious for three nights this Fall! Once a month the beer hall is transformed into an epic comedy club. Kick off your weekend with...

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