Street Theatre – FREE & Open to the Public in Colonial Williamsburg – December 2025
Street Theatre – FREE & Open to the Public in Colonial Williamsburg – December 2025
So, what’s playing on DoG Street this December? Live theater, that’s what and it happens through out the year in Colonial Williamsburg. These shows are very interactive and focus on an historical event with discussion on how the community is responding. Here are the newest offerings this winter. If you are at Colonial Williamsburg or just walking down Duke of Gloucester Street or by the military encampment – stop and enjoy!
Company of Comedians
Daily thru Dec 2025 from 3 PM – 3:30 PM
Duke of Gloucester Street In front of Charlton’s Coffeehous
Did you know that the first theater in British North America was built here in the colonial capital of Williamsburg, Virginia? Many Virginians from all walks of life — including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington — enjoyed countless evenings at the theater in Williamsburg.
Children of all ages! Join the Play House Players on Duke of Gloucester Street to learn about Williamsburg’s theater and participate in 18th-century entertainment. You may just get cast in the company! FREE & Open to the Public. More Info
The Promise of Freedom
Duke of Gloucester Street (near Charlton Stage)
Daily through Dec 2025
3:30 pm – 4 pm
November 1775. A proclamation declaring martial law has been placed in Virginia. Join the community as they confront the choices of an old promise fulfilled.
This event is one of many commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. More Info
Beat the Retreat
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Military Encampment
Sunday – Thursday thru Jan 1, 2026 (see excluded dates and full schedule More Info)
The whole Companies of the Battallion as Well as the Regiment are always to fall in upon the Parade at Revelle Beating and Retreat Beating with their Arms & ammunition to have their Rolls Called and Remain upon the parade until further orders. – Orderly Book of the Second Virginia Regiment, 1775.
As the sun sets, so too does the day of a soldier. Observe the soldiers of the 2nd Virginia Regiment as they end their day with a Regimental Retreat. Witness as the men are inspected by their officers, and listen as the rolls are read and orders of the day are given. Be sure to pay attention to the parole (password) for the day. Join the men as they march back towards their regimental headquarters at the College Camp. More Info
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