James Armistead, portrayed by Rex Ellis, confers with the Marquis de Lafayette, played by Mark Schneider.
By Áine Cain
Do you have what it takes to “Crack the Code?”…
Tomorrow, try your hand at cracking the code
This Week in Black History Month
This week’s Black History Month events include special programs in the Historic Area and the DeWitt Wallace Museum, Feb. 16-22. And in honor of President’s Day weekend, today’s programs will celebrate the United State’s founding fathers and their legacies. Check our calendar for new and updated information.
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Hanging out with the presidents: What you need to know first
Visitors to Colonial Williamsburg can come face-to-face with presidential history this President’s Weekend. To help your conversation, here’s some information on General George Washington circa 1775, Thomas Jefferson circa 1780, and James Madison circa 1790….
Snow day? We’re open, with plenty to keep you entertained
The historic area is open today with snow-day activities as well as for students in school….
Today: "Harsh World This World" explores the reality of slavery
What was slavery really like for enslaved people and their masters? Students will have the opportunity to watch “Harsh World, This World” on Feb. 13 and be guided through true personal stories that demonstrate kindness, betrayal, trust, cruelty — all the emotions that govern complex human relationships….
Want to be a patriot spy? Register today for a preview of "RevQuest: Save the Revolution!"
Organizers of the newest “RevQuest: Save the Revolution!” game are looking for volunteer “spies” to test the latest role-playing adventure on Friday and Saturday, December 13-14….
6 things to know about Grand Illumination 2013
What rain? The Grand Illumination is on!
The famed holiday fireworks begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, in Colonial Williamsburg. But there’s much more to know and do at this year’s Grand Illumination:…
Callista Gingrich to sign new kids’ book on history-loving elephant
By Toni Guagenti
If you’re a history-loving pachyderm, you’re bound to be a frequent visitor at Colonial Williamsburg. And Ellis the Elephant, a creation of children’s book author Callista Gingrich, will be back for a book-signing on Saturday in Merchants Square….
Annual Thanksgiving morning race through historic area to benefit charities
The annual Turkey Trot 5K race begins at 8:30 on Thursday morning, taking runners through Williamsburg’s historic area as well as through The College of William & Mary campus. Runners will begin by heading north on South Boundary Street toward West Duke of Gloucester Street….
Today’s podcast: A look at "RevQuest: Save the Revolution"
Colonial Williamsburg’s online game series, “RevQuest: Save the Revolution,” will change the minds of youngsters who might think learning history is stuffy and dry….