Presidents Day weekend at Colonial Williamsburg
Presidents Day weekend at Colonial Williamsburg – February 13 – 16, 2026
Presidents Weekend events at Colonial Williamsburg!
This year, take advantage of the long weekend to visit the place where it all began. Before they were presidents, Virginians George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison were shaped by their experiences in Williamsburg. Meet them and discover the roles that each played in Virginia’s colonial capital and how that prepared them to be Commanders in Chief.
You can see all these special programs with your Good Neighbor Pass, day tickets or annual pass! See special Presidents’ Weekend programs here.
- Special Event: An Evening with the Presidents – (Ticketed Event) Feb 14 & 15
- Special Event: Salute to the Presidents (Free and open to the public) Feb 15 & 16
- Special Event: Becoming History with Bryan Austin: James Madison (CW admission) Feb 13
- Special Event: Becoming History with Ron Carnegie: G. Washington (CW admission) Feb 14
- Special Event: Becoming History with Kurt Smith: Thomas Jefferson (CW admission) Feb 15
Special Event: An Evening with the Presidents – February 14 & 15 (limited tickets available) from 7 pm – 8 pm at the Kimball Theater. Join George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison this Presidents’ Day weekend for a special evening event. The Presidents will explore how their administrations navigated party, faction, and the vast differences that challenged America during their times. Recognizing that throughout our history, the United States has been a nation divided politically with different opinions and points of view—in our infancy as it is today. Join our nation’s first presidents as they present their hopes for a nation 250 years young. Hosted by Nation Builder Katharine Pittman. More Information & Tickets
Becoming History – This is a special behind-the-scenes look at bringing the voices of past leaders to life through historical research and interpretation.
Becoming History with Bryan Austin: James Madison Friday, February 13 at 4 pm
Becoming History with Ron Carnegie: G. Washington Saturday, February 14 at 4 pm
Becoming History with Kurt Smith: Thomas Jefferson Sunday, February 15 at 4 pm
A Salute to the Presidents – Sunday, February 15 and Monday, February 16 from 1 pm – 1:30 pm. Market Square behind the Courthouse. Celebrate the presidency with the Fifes & Drums of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia State Garrison Regiment, and Nation Builders Washington and Jefferson. This commemoration will recognize those citizens who have served in the office of the President of the United States over the centuries and the states of their birth. More info
You can see all these special programs with your Good Neighbor Pass, day tickets or annual pass! See special Presidents’ Weekend programs here. Don’t forget there is programming at the Hennage Auditiorium, Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, evening programs and ICE SKATING – just visit our Colonial Williamsburg events page to see it all!
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