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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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Herbarizing in the Apothecary Garden

Herbarizing in the Apothecary Garden
Apothecary 421 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

Herbarizing in the Apothecary Garden Apothecary in Colonial WilliamsburgThursday at 10 am Discover a botanical world of science! Apothecaries traveled to far-off gardens and attended ‘herbarizing’ courses to learn more...

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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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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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W&M Wordshop Juniors

W&M Wordshop Juniors
Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg

Come join a creative writing workshop coached by students from W&M! Members of Wordshop, the creative writing club at the College of William and Mary, offer a safe, engaging space...

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The Notebook: The Musical

The Notebook: The Musical
Altria Theater 1 S. Laurel Street, Richmond

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces...

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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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Young and Hungry

Williamsburg Winery 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg

Join six of the region's youngest and most progressive chefs as they come together with mentors for a night of amazing food, and incredible craft beverages. Enjoy tunes by DJ...

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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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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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