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  • Tour: Bassett Trace Nature Walk

    Take a leisurely stroll on Bassett Trace Nature Trail and learn about Virginia’s wildlife and native habitats. If you like nature and enjoy being outdoors, this walk is for you!

  • Tour: Stables Behind-The-Scenes

    Get a behind-the-scenes look at our modern stables and learn more about our carriages.

  • Presentation: Rare Breeds

    Learn about the rare breeds of livestock that live at Colonial Williamsburg.

  • Welcome, Lambs!

    As we celebrate 30 years of Leicester Longwool Sheep, we want to bring forward the history and facts about this rare breed and our effort to caring for them.

  • Animal Updates

    Get updates about the animals at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Read to learn about how Coach & Livestock staff are caring for sheep, horses, and more.

  • This History of the Milking Devon

    The American Milking Devon had several uses in colonial times. Read on to learn more about the history of the Milking Devon in the U.S.

  • Comparing Horse Power

    18th-century travel was not as efficient as it is today. Learn how the 21st-century travel to the cities compares to the colonial modes of transportation.

  • Handling the Heat

    June hasn’t even started and temperatures have already soared this season. Naturally, that raises questions about the safety of our animals. You can rest assured that the well-being of our Rare Breeds is a top priority.

  • Handling the Heat

    Editor’s Note: Updated June 2021

  • The Bird Fancyer’s Delight

    New species of birds were discovered, and new vocations and artwork sprang up relating to birds and bird catching. Pet birds were taught to sing.

  • Rare Breeds

    The Rare Breeds Program promotes genetic diversity in livestock that thrived in 18th-century Colonial America. Learn how we work to preserve rare breeds today.