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Colonial Williamsburg News

• Celebrate the Everard House’s Tercentennial!
  What do an eighteenth-century invoice, a circus lion, a boat etched on a window pane, wallpaper fragments, dendrochronology samples, and a 1952 Antiques Forum program have in common? They are all pieces of the remarkable history of the Thomas Everard House that are part of Colonial Williamsburg’s museum and library collections. 2018 marks a significant...Rea […]
• A More Accurate Look for the Governor’s Palace Arms Display
  Visitors to Colonial Williamsburg may think that our work to preserve Virginia’s 18th-century capital means that the place never changes. Every day, however, we strive to learn more about the past and build on the work of our predecessors to represent the city as accurately as possible. We work from a historical record that is...Read More »
• As 2017 Comes to a Close, We Need Your Help!
  Courage. Independence. Liberty. These enduring values have been a part of our Nation’s story since the first stirrings of revolution. Here in Williamsburg, the importance—both past and present—of those values comes to life. From the bold actions of the patriots who began a revolution to the intimate details of daily life in 18th-century America, our...Read M […]
• ‘Tis the Season: An Un-Colonial Christmas
  For me, Christmas this year started in March. I know. I am one of those people who does not decorate until AFTER Thanksgiving. But there I was being tasked with creating a new show for our evening programs at Christmas. And I was excited! I love the holiday season in Colonial Williamsburg; the history that...Read More »
• This Giving Tuesday, We Need Your Help!
  Giving Tuesday is a time to celebrate and encourage the joy of giving back to nonprofits that matter—and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation needs your help! With your support, Colonial Williamsburg will continue to: Preserve buildings, landscapes, trades, and skills that were critical at the time of Revolution Engage history lovers of all ages by bringing. […]