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Event Name Category Date/Time Location
Talk of the Town: The Women's Tour
  • Reservation required
Revolutionary Stories
Special Program
Walking Tour
Women's History
Today, 5/22/2012 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM See reservation ticket for location

Meet some of the women who made their home in the capitol city of Williamsburg in the 18th century. Learn of their joys and sorrows, triumphs and tears as they experienced a time filled with challenges, change, and uncertainty.

See ticket for starting location.

Free reservation required. Available only to Annual, Good Neighbor, and Hotel Guest pass holders.

Orientation Walk
  • Kid Friendly
  • Repeats throughout the day
Family Program
Walking Tour
Today, 5/22/2012 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Gateway Building

Designed to help guests plan their visit. Our volunteers and costumed staff lead the 30-minute walks and provide guests with the latest information on programming, dining, and shopping options. Guests also get an overview of the 18th-century community and learn about the restoration of Williamsburg.

Included in all Historic Area or museum admission passes. Thirty minute tours depart every 10-15 minutes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Rubbish, Treasures and Colonial Life: The Archaeology Collections and Laboratories
  • Repeats throughout the day
  • Reservation required
Walking Tour Today, 5/22/2012 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM See reservation ticket for location

Learn how artifacts, plant remains, and animal bones play roles in Colonial Williamsburg's interpretations today. Find out about current research by the Foundation's archaeological staff, as well as the history of Colonial Williamsburg archaeology. See artifacts and other evidence from recent excavations. Foundation archaeologists will discuss excavation techniques, curatorial efforts, and the functions of the various labs.

Reservations available only to Annual, Good Neighbor, and Hotel Guest Pass holders. Free reservation required.

See reservation ticket for starting location.

Gardens of Gentility
  • Reservation required
Walking Tour Today, 5/22/2012 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Governor's Palace East Gate

Discover how gardens reflected status and wealth in the 18th century. This escorted walking tour will visit the Governor's Palace and other gardens along the Palace Green.

Free reservation required. Available to Annual Pass holders, Good Neighbors, and Hotel Guest Pass holders only.

"Order in the Court!"
Today, 5/22/2012 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Courthouse

Come and participate in a local court session where lives, liberties, and property come into contest. Our guests may take on roles as justices, attorneys, litigants, petitioners, or defendants. See how the rights of Virginians were maintained in open court.

Included in all Historic Area admission tickets.

A Public Audience With a Founding Father
Revolutionary Stories Today, 5/22/2012 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Governor's Palace Garden

Enjoy an interactive public audience with a founding father of our nation in the historical context of the 18th century discussing political and social events of the day.

Included in all Historic Area admission passes.

 

Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum
Today, 5/22/2012 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum

Enjoy changing exhibitions of American folk art, the colonial and contemporary artists and craftspeople who work outside the mainstream of academic art to record aspects of everyday life. Attend lectures and musical performances in the Hennage Auditorium. Visit the Museum Store and the Museum Café.

View Current Exhibits

DeWitt Wallace Museum
Today, 5/22/2012 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM DeWitt Wallace Museum

See an extensive collection of American and British antiques. See furniture, metals, ceramics, glass, paintings, prints, firearms, and textiles from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries and the Public Hospital of 1773. Attend lectures and musical performances in the Hennage Auditorium. Visit the Museum Store and the Museum Café.

View Current Exhibits

The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum gratefully acknowledges support for programs from The DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.

Rubbish, Treasures and Colonial Life: The Archaeology Collections and Laboratories
  • Repeats throughout the day
  • Reservation required
Walking Tour Today, 5/22/2012 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM See reservation ticket for location

Learn how artifacts, plant remains, and animal bones play roles in Colonial Williamsburg's interpretations today. Find out about current research by the Foundation's archaeological staff, as well as the history of Colonial Williamsburg archaeology. See artifacts and other evidence from recent excavations. Foundation archaeologists will discuss excavation techniques, curatorial efforts, and the functions of the various labs.

Reservations available only to Annual, Good Neighbor, and Hotel Guest Pass holders. Free reservation required.

See reservation ticket for starting location.

"Order in the Court!"
Today, 5/22/2012 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Courthouse

Come and participate in a local court session where lives, liberties, and property come into contest. Our guests may take on roles as justices, attorneys, litigants, petitioners, or defendants. See how the rights of Virginians were maintained in open court.

Included in all Historic Area admission tickets.

Art Stop
  • Kid Friendly
  • Walk-in program
Family Program
Museum Program
Today, 5/22/2012 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM DeWitt Wallace Museum

Drop in and create a work of art to take home that is inspired by objects in the collection.

Guests may enter and leave at will. Included in all Historic Area or museum admission tickets.

The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum gratefully acknowledges support for programs from The DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.

Liberty Takes the Stage
Lecture Today, 5/22/2012 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Play Booth Theater

Become acquainted with the history of theater both before and during the Revolutionary War. Learn how America gained its own voice in an art dominated by the English up to the time of the war. Topics include propaganda plays, Washington’s connection with theater, and women’s contributions to the war. You might be surprised by what you discover.

Included in all Historic Area admission tickets.

The Polite Academy
Tavern Programs Today, 5/22/2012 10:30 AM - 11:05 AM Apollo Room, Raleigh Tavern

A woman’s domain was her parlour, and it was there that she spent her time engaged in the skills necessary to be considered an acomplished member of polite society. Tea, poetry, music, and dance—join us as we discover the world of the 18th-century lady.

Included in all Historic Area admission passes.

Children's Orientation Walk
  • Kid Friendly
Family Program
Walking Tour
Today, 5/22/2012 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Gateway Building

Designed to assist guests with planning their visit, this program highlights options families will enjoy. Guides share the latest information on programming, dining, and shopping options. Guests will receive an overview of the 18th-century community and specifically understand what childhood and family life was like in the 18th century. The walking tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Included in all Historic Area or museum admission passes.

"Order in the Court!"
Today, 5/22/2012 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Courthouse

Come and participate in a local court session where lives, liberties, and property come into contest. Our guests may take on roles as justices, attorneys, litigants, petitioners, or defendants. See how the rights of Virginians were maintained in open court.

Included in all Historic Area admission tickets.

Decorative Arts Highlights
Museum Program
Walking Tour
Today, 5/22/2012 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM DeWitt Wallace Museum

Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to some of the masterworks on exhibit, such as paintings, ceramics, textiles, furniture, and silver.

Included in all Historic Area or museum admission tickets.

The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum gratefully acknowledges support for programs from The DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.

The Polite Academy
Tavern Programs Today, 5/22/2012 11:15 AM - 11:50 AM Apollo Room, Raleigh Tavern

A woman’s domain was her parlour, and it was there that she spent her time engaged in the skills necessary to be considered an acomplished member of polite society. Tea, poetry, music, and dance—join us as we discover the world of the 18th-century lady.

Included in all Historic Area admission passes.

"Order in the Court!"
Today, 5/22/2012 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Courthouse

Come and participate in a local court session where lives, liberties, and property come into contest. Our guests may take on roles as justices, attorneys, litigants, petitioners, or defendants. See how the rights of Virginians were maintained in open court.

Included in all Historic Area admission tickets.

Children's Orientation Walk
  • Kid Friendly
Family Program
Walking Tour
Today, 5/22/2012 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Gateway Building

Designed to assist guests with planning their visit, this program highlights options families will enjoy. Guides share the latest information on programming, dining, and shopping options. Guests will receive an overview of the 18th-century community and specifically understand what childhood and family life was like in the 18th century. The walking tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Included in all Historic Area or museum admission passes.

An Introduction to Folk Art
Museum Program Today, 5/22/2012 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM DeWitt Wallace Museum

Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to the whimsical and fascinating paintings, sculpture, textiles, and more from Mrs. Rockefeller's original collection, for which the museum was founded.

Thirty-minute tours begin at noon and 2 p.m. Included in all Historic Area or museum admission tickets.

The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum gratefully acknowledges support for programs from The DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.

Conversation with a Founding Father
  • Reservation required
Kimball Theatre
Revolutionary City
Revolutionary Stories
Today, 5/22/2012 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Kimball Theatre

Talk with Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, or the Marquis de Lafayette about issues that transcend time. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Included in all Historic Area admission passes.

Bits and Bridles Walking Tour
Walking Tour Today, 5/22/2012 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM See reservation ticket for location

This one-hour walking tour takes guests through the stable and carriage facilities and introduces them to the rare breeds conservancy program operated by Colonial Williamsburg. Guests will view the facilities, see some of the animals, and view the various carriages and vehicles owned and operated onsite. Discussion of animal treatment, training, equipment use, and the Coach and Livestock operation is ongoing throughout the tour. This experience includes some hands-on activities, such as trying out a sidesaddle or inspecting a horse's hoof.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. 

Available to Annual Pass members, Good Neighbors, and Hotel Guest Pass holders only. Free reservation required.

Decorative Arts Highlights
Museum Program
Walking Tour
Today, 5/22/2012 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM DeWitt Wallace Museum

Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to some of the masterworks on exhibit, such as paintings, ceramics, textiles, furniture, and silver.

Included in all Historic Area or museum admission tickets.

The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum gratefully acknowledges support for programs from The DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.

Fops, Rogues & Villians
Today, 5/22/2012 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Apollo Room, Raleigh Tavern

The theater of the colonial era was often advertised as a "Moral Academy" where the audience could learn from the characters on stage. Not all of the characters, however, were role models. 

The 18th-century stage is full of scheming, backstabbing, and intrigue. You might be surprised to see how little things have changed in the last 250 years.

Included in all Historic Area or museum admission passes.

Calendar Legend

  • Kid Friendly
  • Walk-in program
  • Repeats throughout the day
  • Free Event
  • Reservation required
  • Requires extra ticket

NOTICE: All events and exhibits listed on the calendar are subject to change. Call 1-800-HISTORY for reservations and check the daily program schedule upon arrival.


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