Looking for a good swordfight? Live original music? Some belly laughs? A naval battle? Perhaps a giant fish? Look no further, because there’s a new clown in town.
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Did You Spy the Traitor in the Crowd at Last Night’s Grand Illumination? We Sure Did!
That’s right! Owain Yeoman who plays Benedict Arnold on the hit AMC Drama, TURN: Washington’s Spies, enjoyed our official kickoff to the Christmas season with his wife Gigi and their baby girl. It was the family’s first Grand Illumination and Owain tells us they had a magical day and hope to return for next year’s festivities.
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WANTED! Are These Williamsburg Puppeteers Actually Grifters in Disguise?
An itinerant puppet theater has been sighted recently on Duke of Gloucester St. At minimum the wooden-headed shows embrace the kind of inflammatory rhetoric favored by Mr. Henry. At worst they may be concealing some type of criminal activity….
Insiders Guide to Our Family-Friendly Haunting on DoG Street: Blackbeard’s Revenge
The countdown is on to our first-ever Haunting on DoG Street. Blackbeard and his crew are ready to join the thousands of men, women, and children registered for our free trick-or-treating and ticketed family events. To make sure everyone has a good time and you feel prepared, we’ve put together a list of answers to some frequently asked questions.
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Guest Blog: A Colonial Williamsburg Family Vacation to Remember!
As a mom of three kids (age 8, 6, and 4), I’m always looking for trips we can take that are both fun and educational. I’d heard about how great Colonial Williamsburg is for families, and finally had the chance to go this summer!…
Inside Our Military Encampment, Having Fun is an Order!
Summer isn’t over yet and we want to get the news out to parents and kids that our Military Encampment plans to end this season with a bang!
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10 for 10: Why Every Local Resident Should Own a Good Neighbor Pass!
Attention everyone who lives in Williamsburg, James City County, or parts of York County! Do you and your family have Good Neighbor Passes? Do you even know about Colonial Williamsburg’s Good Neighbor Pass? It’s a way for many local residents to enjoy everything the Revolutionary City has to offer… and believe me when I say, there’s a lot going on. The cost? Just $10 per adult. Oh, and kids 12 and under get theirs for FREE! …
Guest Blog: History Meets Histrionics in Colonial Williamsburg’s Newest Comedy!
Does Your Kid Have What it Takes to Fire Our Cannon?
What did you do on your summer vacation? Oh, you know, I just fired an 18th-century cannon to send General Washington and his troops into battle. Sound like fun? Then, get ready. We’re about to reveal our first blogging contest just for kids!
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An Insiders’ Guide to Colonial Williamsburg’s Fourth of July Festivities!
What better place to celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s birth than right here in the Revolutionary City? If you’re planning to spend July 4 with Colonial Williamsburg, you’ll want to check out this Insiders’ Guide which includes everything from a breakdown of the day’s events to the best places to park—even how you can take home a unique piece of history!
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