Inspiration for the Modern Revolutionary
So your shopping is done (show-off!), the presents are wrapped, and the family is dangerously close to channel surfing. What to do? Why not spend part of your Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day, with us? There’s a festive atmosphere, amazing decorations, and full slate of family-friendly activities on tap. Here’s a guide that might help….
Today we call them cookies, but in the 18th century (and still today, if you’re British) they were known as “biscuits.” To give you a taste of colonial Virginia, we’ve teamed up with Historic Foodways Apprentice Tyler Wilson to bring you three different biscuit recipes, all with varying levels of difficulty, to try with your family this holiday season.
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Chances are that by now, you have your Christmas Day (or Christmas Eve, depending on tradition) dinner menu planned. But have you thought about breakfast? Or how about some festive cocktails to enjoy after all that hard work of opening presents? Here are some delicious ideas from our chefs at the Williamsburg Lodge and Williamsburg Inn.
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Hundreds of handmade ornaments adorn the majestic 16-foot Christmas tree near the central stairway of the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. The folk art tree is a Williamsburg tradition dating back decades. And if you’d like to make your own, we can help….
Shopping for a history buff? Step away from the “I Didn’t Know What to Get You, So Here, Buy Yourself a Book” gift card. I’ve got you covered….
The weather was brisk and beautiful. The sound of gospel choirs, bagpipes, and Fifes and Drums echoed through the streets. And the smell of cressets and delicious food wafted throughout the crowds. This sensory magic—all leading up to the epic finale, a grand display of fireworks! …
As the resident grandmother of the Social Media Team, I was excited when asked to provide my thoughts on holiday gift ideas, as I am currently in the throes of finding gifts for two of my greatest loves, my granddaughters Lilyann (Lily), Age 5 and Gracelyn (Gracie), Age 3….
People from all walks of life are drawn back to Williamsburg again and again because it represents a common bond of shared history and traditions. But that doesn’t mean we can’t make some space for the new. Here’s a sampling of 2016 debuts and a few old favorites….
From this beautiful colonial cookie jar to unique silver charms to children’s books and stuffed animals… we offer several Colonial Williamsburg-inspired gifts for the animal lover in your life. I put together my list of favorites that caters to a variety of budgets. Check it out and see what you think!
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If your gift list is peppered with friends and family that “have it all”—then today’s guide is for you. After all, who doesn’t love food? Check out our top 10 unique 18th-century inspired gifts for the foodie in your life.
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