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Hands-on: Daily Life
Participate in the daily activities of an 18th-century family at the Geddy House.
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Music: Governor's Musick in the Wythe Parlor
Join members of the Governor’s Musick in the gentry setting of the Wythe House parlor as they illustrate domestic music on period instruments.
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Special Event: Decorated Wreath Sales
Visitors can buy Williamsburg-style decorations made by the designers that decorate the Historic Area at the Christmas Market the first weekend in December. Weather permitting.
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Conversation: Meet a Person of the Past
Find people of the past near for some informal conversation or activity.
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Performance: Of Christmas Past
A British servant, newly arrived in the colony, reflects on the holiday traditions he has left behind in the mother country.
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Performance: Sing and Merry Be!
Come celebrate the holidays as the families of 18th century Virginia did, with merriment and the music of the season!
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Map & Program Guide
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Conversation: Meet and Greet the Rare Breeds
Our Coach & Livestock team cares for over 100 rare breed animals, from lambs to cows to chickens to horses. Discover how they ensure these animals' safety and proper care.
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Tour: Stables Behind-The-Scenes
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our modern stables and learn more about our carriages.
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Presentation: Midwinter Stories
Celebrate American Indian life and culture through stories and traditions.
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Street Theater: A Joyful Heart
Join the community of Williamsburg and witness how the free and enslaved pursue freedom and find joy in the Christmastide season.
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Hands-On: Company of Comedians
Children of all ages! Join the Play House Players on the Duke of Gloucester Street to learn about Williamsburg’s theatre and participate in 18th-century entertainments.
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Hands-On: The Art-full Tree
Explore the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg and discover the Folk Art Christmas Tree, then make your way to the Goode Education Studio and create an ornament to take home.
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Presentation: Order in the Court
After a short exploration of the Courthouse and its surroundings, participate in a local court session where lives, liberties, and property are contested.
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Williamsburg Inn Holiday Tea
Begin your holiday season with the newly reimagined Williamsburg Inn Holiday Tea featuring the beautiful patterns of Churchill Tea China.
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Hands-On: Under Arms
Guests of all ages will step into the shoes of soldiers enlisting in the army during the American Revolution.
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Tour: Christmas Decorations
Enjoy a one-hour walking tour for a closer look at the Colonial Williamsburg decorations and a discussion of holiday traditions, past and present.
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Film: Williamsburg – The Story of a Patriot
See the 1957 film, in its vibrant 70mm format, that tells the story of a Virginia planter deciding to join the patriot cause.
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Performance: Visit with Marquis de Lafayette
Step into the past with the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of two worlds. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.
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Presentation: Musket Demonstration
Military Programs staff will demonstrate the loading and firing of the musket. Experience the sounds and smells a soldier experienced during the Revolution.
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On-Screen Captions: It's a Wonderful Life
Captions will be displayed on the big screen for this select showing of "It's a Wonderful Life."
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Music: A Charles Dickens Christmas
Gabe Stone, Mark Nixon, and David Gardner present a holiday show featuring readings from various Charles Dickens writings paired with Victorian Christmas carols.
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Music: Governor's Musick in the Palace Ballroom
While touring the Governor’s Palace, see members of the Governor’s Musick interpret music in the Ballroom as part of your tour.
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Traditions Seafood Buffet
Join us on select dates in November and December for our Seafood Buffet at Traditions in the Williamsburg Lodge.
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King's Arms Wine Dinner with a Nation Builder
Dine in the company of a Nation Builder and enjoy a chef-curated five-course meal paired with some of Mr. Jefferson's favorite wines from his travels in Europe.
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Special Event: A Celebration of the Yule Log
Follow the Yule Log, hauled by wagon, from Capitol Circle to Market Square, accompanied by music, festivity, and the community of 18th-century and present-day Williamsburg.
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Evening Program: Haunted Williamsburg
Brave centuries of scares, from 18th-century colonial ghost stories to creepy modern-day encounters!
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Event: It's a Wonderful Life
Enjoy this holiday classic from the golden age of Hollywood, first distributed by John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s film distribution and production company, RKO Pictures.
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Evening Program: Christmastide at the Courthouse
Join musicians Brian Forsman & Bill Weldon for the best dance tunes and songs of Christmastide.
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Evening Program: Cry Witch
Question witnesses, weigh evidence, and determine the guilt or innocence of "the Virginia Witch." Not appropriate for young children due to subject matter and intense emotion.
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