Fun For Kids
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Hands-On: Under Arms
Guests of all ages will heed the call to arms and join the Williamsburg Independent Company.
Open to the Public
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Performance: Visit with Ann Wager
Step into the past with Ann Wager, Educator of free and enslaved children. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges she faced.
CW Admission
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TVHS 2025 Sunday Lecture Series
Join Brendan Burke, Underwater Archaeologist, as he explores Virginia's rich maritime history, from historic oyster craft to canal boats. Don’t miss this insightful lecture!
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
Meet Our Tradespeople
Discover how craftspeople use techniques and tools from hundreds of years ago to work to make the fabrics, building materials, and objects used around town.
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Historic Trade: Brickmaker
Discover the process of making bricks used in building projects around town.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
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Historic Trade: Weaver
Watch how flax, cotton, and wool are converted from tangled masses into orderly, precise fabrics.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
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Historic Trade: Carpenter
Discover the process of carpentry from tree to structure.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
Meet Our Animals
Visit horses, oxen, sheep, and chickens representing historic breeds prevalent in the colonies that we help protect today.
Explore the Art Museums
Visit Historic Sites
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Historic Site: Capitol
Rediscover the founding principles of our American government.
CW Admission
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Historic Site: Courthouse
Participate in the proceedings of the colonial court.
CW Admission
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Historic Site: Governor's Palace
Explore the residence of Virginia's royal governors.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
Dining & Diversions
Plan Your Visit
Admission Tickets
To experience all that the Historic Area has to offer, including tours of original 18th-century buildings, personal interaction with townspeople, vibrant gardens, two museums, and so much more—you’ll need an admission ticket.
Stay With Us
Enjoy world-class amenities and comfort at our official hotels. Plus, receive up to two complimentary length-of-stay admission tickets when you book your stay directly through Colonial Williamsburg Resorts!
