Fun For Kids
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Music: The Art of Fifing & Drumming
Join the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums as they demonstrate the many musical tasks and ceremonies that occurred throughout a revolutionary soldier's day.
Open to the Public
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Hands-On: Shoulder Your Firelocks!
Engage in a military drill, learning the tactics and drill of the 18th-century soldier.
CW Admission
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Dining Event: Revel at Chowning's Tavern
Join us at Chowning’s Tavern for an evening of 18th-century merrymaking.
Open to the Public
Meet Our Tradespeople
Explore the Art Museums
Visit Historic Sites
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James Geddy House
Join Patriots at Play and participate in the daily activities of an 18th-century family at the Geddy site.
CW Admission
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Peyton Randolph House
Take a guided tour of the Randolph property, home to 27 enslaved people and the Randolph family.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
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Governor's Palace
Experience the grandeur of royal government in Virginia.
CW Admission
Handicap Accessible
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 Colonial Williamsburg to the fullest with a stay at one of our five unique hotel properties. They are conveniently located within and surrounding the Historic Area, just minutes from all the action.