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Colonial Williamsburg News

• THE WORD ON DOG STREET: REVERSING ATTENDANCE TRENDS
  The word on DoG Street is that the program changes at Colonial Williamsburg over the past few years have led to a decline in attendance. In fact, just the opposite is true. In 2014, after President Mitchell Reiss and his new team brought innovative program changes to CW, attendance rose after a seven-year decline. For...Read More »
• An Open Letter to the Colonial Williamsburg Community
  The role of Williamsburg in America’s founding is nothing short of extraordinary. In the years leading up to the Revolution, this colonial capital city was a thriving center of culture, enterprise, education — and revolutionary ideas. It was here — in these homes, government halls and taverns — that Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and so...Read More » […]
• An Insiders Guide to the 4th of July Festivities 2017
  We hope you’re making plans to celebrate independence the right way—with us! Our 4th of July festivities will feature a lot more than spectacular fireworks. We offered a preview a couple weeks ago–now here’s your practical guide for navigating the day. This year’s theme is “Light and Liberty,” drawn from a letter Thomas Jefferson wrote...Read More » […]
• 7 Ways Our Free App Will Improve Your Visit
  The official Colonial Williamsburg Explorer app just received another big upgrade, so now there are even more reasons to make sure you make it part of your visit. Our website is a great way to plan your adventure from home, but when you’re here, the app is an indispensable tool to make the most of...Read More »
• Reflections of a Revolutionary in Residence
  “Papi, am I a princess?” “Yes, Anabella, you are. But we all are. In our country every one of us is a king or a princess,” I said, echoing the words of young Mr. Jefferson as played by Kurt Smith. She was right to ask: my family was feted like never before during my recent...Read More »