Did you know that the first theatre in British North America was built here in the colonial capital of Williamsburg, Virginia? Many Virginians from all walks of life—including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington—enjoyed countless evenings at the theatre in Williamsburg. Join the Play House Players on the Duke of Gloucester Street to learn about Williamsburg’s theatre and participate in 18th-century entertainments. You may just get cast in the company!
Other Experiences
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Good Stories about Great Stuff
Join a curator, conservator, educator, archaeologist, or historian to discover who created an object, who owned it, and how it ended up in the Colonial Williamsburg Collection.
Open to the Public
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Public Gaol (Jail)
Explore the cells where prisoners were held as they awaited trial and punishment.
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Dining with History: Honoring Martha Washington
Step back in time and savor a dining experience inspired by the legacy of Martha Washington, often called “America’s Mother.”
Open to the Public