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! …
Plan Your December Visit with This Guide to New Seasonal Programs, and a Few Classics!
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….
The Insiders Guide to Grand Illumination 2016
On Sunday, Dec. 4, we’ll be welcoming the season with Grand Illumination, one of Colonial Williamsburg’s most magical—and popular—evenings. We hope you’ll join us for the lights, music, and fireworks. Here are some tips to help you make the most of it!
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Fired Up, Ready to Go! The Annual Baking of the Bricks Is Underway
Minutes from now our Brickmakers will put the year’s work to the torch, firing about 24,000 bricks in a kiln they built over the course of the last month. In the next few days, the heat will rise to about 2,000 degrees, and by Saturday night the giant oven’s metal doors will glow an eerie reddish-purple and, with smoke billowing from the top, the temporary edifice will begin to hum like an engine.
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Recapping “Beyond the Ohio,” with a Reminder That Native History Is American History
Last week Native peoples integral to early American history returned to Williamsburg in a symbolic reenactment of the visits of 18th-century diplomatic delegations. Relive this amazing event in pictures and video.
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Real Ice Means Real Fun as Liberty’s Ice Pavilion Brings Seasonal Skating Back to DoG Street!
The finishing touches are being applied to Liberty’s Ice Pavilion, which will open for a second season of ice skating on Duke of Gloucester Street Friday, November 18. The oval rink is 50-feet wide and 70-feet long, and it will remain open through Monday, February 20.
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Photo Essay: Reflecting on the Fun of Haunting on DoG Street!
Still looking for something to do tonight? Head down to DoG Street! We have limited spots available for our FREE trick-or-treating which takes place from 5-7:30. And we also still have Curse of the Sea Witch tickets for sale for our evening, spookier fun which happens from 8-10.
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Want the Best Colonial Williamsburg Experience Possible? There’s an App for That!
Forgive my very old joke, but we’re very excited about our brand-new mobile app, now available on Apple and Android devices! Here’s a look at some of the features and how you can use them to create the very best Colonial Williamsburg experience (including discounts just for downloading).
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Exciting Changes Are Coming to the Historic Area for 2017!
We are happy to announce exciting changes are underway in the Historic Area—ones we hope will make your next visit an even more memorable one! Beginning in March 2017, the life of the town will be drawn into a tighter circle, allowing you to more quickly immerse yourself in our vibrant colonial community….
Ahoy, Mateys! The Official Halloween Dining Guide for Young Pirates
Pat yourself on the back for being ahead of the game this year for Halloween. Costumes? Check. Tickets to “A Pirate’s Life for Me”? Check. And it’s only the first week in October. Whether this year will be your first Haunting on DoG Street or not, you won’t want to miss the one-of-a-kind kid food being served in our historic taverns—for four nights only! What could be better than leaving the cooking to us on one of the busiest weekends of the year? And let’s be honest, isn’t it a lot easier to get your kids to eat their dinner when it looks like a sea monster?
The “Young Pirate’s Menu” (for the young and young at heart alike) will be served in three of our taverns October 28 through 31. We’re keeping things classic, affordable, and fun with four spooky specials that are all $5.
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