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Historic Area

Scores of original buildings, hundreds of homes, shops, and public buildings are reconstructed over 301 acres - most on their original foundations. Rare animal breeds, trades, and gardens add layers of authenticity to the recreated town.

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Nation builders

Alongside the giants of American history, meet preachers, servants, farmers, and craftsmen and hear their stories. Learn more.

Answers to frequently-asked questions.

Itineraries

Give your visits a special focus with themed itineraries. Learn more.
Hours of operation

Historic sites complement live interpretations 365 days a year. See the schedule. Learn more.

Activities & Programs

Find yourself fully in the nation's yesterdays as you dance with an 18th-century instructor, walk with curators and gardeners, take part in a witch trial, or march with the Fifes and Drums. Find these programs and many more offered daily in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Learn more.

Today's Programs

Friday, January 16, 2009

Museum exhibits
Cabinetmaker – Fine furniture, plain and neat, Day Program
Cooper: Casks, Barrels, Buckets, and Pails, Day Program
Printing Office: All the news and then some, Day Program
Shoemaker: Boots and Shoes for Gentlemen, Day Program

View more daily programming, special events, and evening programs.

Revolutionary City

Watch the Revolution in motion on the streets of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area.
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Kids Programs

Find today's offerings especially for young patriots.
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Evening Programs

Experience the Historic Area on the other side of sunset.
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Museums

The distinctive collections of the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum are now under one roof. Linger over singular examples of American and British antiques from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, then explore bold and imaginative pieces of colonial and contemporary folk art. Learn more.

Current Exhibits

The Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

Explore the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. Learn more.

Bassett Hall

Home to Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's favorite pieces. Learn more.
Online exhibits

The click of a mouse reveals ancient maps, rare coins, and more. Learn more.