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Effective Monday, June 2, Colonial Williamsburg will adjust operating hours of the Historic Area to 10:00AM to 5:00PM daily. The operating hours of the Visitor Center and Lumber House Ticket Office will change to 9:30AM to 5:00PM. Please visit the Events Calendar to find the daily programming schedule.

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Working Wood In The 18th Century

January 22-25, 2026

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A photo of a joiner helping make a piece of furniture for the Bray School.

Historic Trades Master Joiner Brian Weldy makes a chair in the Joiner's Shop for the Williamsburg Bray School, May 2, 2024.

The 28th Annual Working Wood in the 18th Century

United We Sit: Exploring Early American Chairs

January 22-25, 2026
Featuring guest speakers Daniel Ackermann, Ray Journigan, Jerome Bias, Elia Bizzarri & Curtis Buchanan, alongside Colonial Williamsburg’s talented tradespeople, curators and conservators. Registration launches fall of 2025. Make sure to subscribe below for the latest information!

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