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The orientation walk is designed to help guests plan their visit.  Guides share the latest information on programming, dining and shopping options.  Guests get an overview of the 18th century community and learn about the restoration of Williamsburg.  The experience lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Included in all Historic Area or Museum admission passes.  Tours depart every 10-15 minutes.

Colonial Williamsburg celebrates the contributions of women of the eighteenth century to the history of our nation with programs throughout the month of March.  Scenes, tours, programs and special presentations explore the various roles that our foremothers filled in birthing a new nation.

Venture through garden gates and discover how the gardens were restored and how we keep learning about colonial plants and gardens.

Starting location is printed on tickets.

Reservations or additional tickets required.

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.

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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.

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Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.

Entr’actes were an important part of your 18th-century theater-going experience. As sets were changed, solo or group theatrical dances, songs and instrumental music, “feats of manly activity” and country dancing to conclude the evening were all an expected part of your evening of theater. Come enjoy a program of music, song and dance tyrpical of what was enjoyed between the scenes on the colonial and London stages.

The Children's Orientation Walk is designed to assist guests with planning their visit and will highlight options that 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.

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

Included in museum admission ticket.

Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.

Most of the faculty at William and Mary during the 18th century were ordained ministers. Sermons were regularly read for the edification of the students. Sermons presented today have been edited to fit into a half-hour program.

The Children's Orientation Walk is designed to assist guests with planning their visit and will highlight options that 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.

Since all eyes are on you at dance assemblies and balls, you had best spend some time with our dancing instructor and one of our musicians so you can enjoy learning about one of the 18th-century Virginia's favorite leisure pastimes.

25 minute program begins every 30 minutes.

Since all eyes are on you at dance assemblies and balls, you had best spend some time with our dancing instructor and one of our musicians so you can enjoy learning about one of the 18th-century Virginia's favorite leisure pastimes.

25 minute program begins every 30 minutes.

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 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. Included in museum admission ticket.

Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.

Since all eyes are on you at dance assemblies and balls, you had best spend some time with our dancing instructor and one of our musicians so you can enjoy learning about one of the 18th-century Virginia's favorite leisure pastimes.

25 minute program begins every 30 minutes.

Since all eyes are on you at dance assemblies and balls, you had best spend some time with our dancing instructor and one of our musicians so you can enjoy learning about one of the 18th-century Virginia's favorite leisure pastimes.

25 minute program begins every 30 minutes.

Like most true Virginians, George Washington had a great fondness for theatre. Join us as we trace the influence of theater on Washington and its place in our colonial history.

Space is limited - Please arrive early.

This event is part of the Women's History Month, 2010.

When George Washington was elected President no one gave thought to what Martha Washington would do while he served his country once again. She well understood her role as wife, mother, grandmother and plantation mistress. She had learned her role as the helpmate to the Commander in Chief. Now she was called upon to once again define a role that has served as a model down through the centuries. She knew herself to be a symbol of womanhood in the new republic.

Join Mrs. Washington in the late spring of 1789 and discuss with her the duties of the President’s wife and help her decide what role she will play.

Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.

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 vehicles owned and operated here.

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 adults at all times.

Please make reservations at any on-site ticket location. 

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. This program focuses mainly on men's roles and famous actors of the time.

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 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. Included in museum admission ticket.

Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.

Under the guidance of an experienced volunteer interpreter, guests explore the campus of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's research and preservation facilities.  They have a chance to speak with the experts about the work that is involved in accurately recreating this colonial city.

Start the tour in the Bruton Heights School Lobby at 2:30 pm.

Available to Colonial Williamsburg Freedom or Independence Pass holders only. Free reservation required.

Tour decorative art or folk art exhibitions with the people who research or care for antiques in the museums.

Meet your tour guide at the base of the staircase in the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum.

Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.

On a guided tour, learn about the woman behind the folk art collection.

Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.

A video of the story of Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin's dream to restore Williamsburg to its 18th-century appearance and how he helped the dream become a reality.

Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.