One presidential candidate makes scathing remarks about an opponent. Then his (or her) opponent returns with something even more inflammatory. Are we talking 2016 or 1776? The answer may surprise you.
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Come Fly an 18th-century Kite With Ben Franklin!
A decade after Merchandise Buyer Susan Hoffman first alighted on the idea, reproduction 18th-century kites have arrived in Colonial Williamsburg’s shops. As long as the weather cooperates, the kites will fly over Market Square today. And Ben Franklin himself will be leading the way….
Guest Blog: Make it a WILLIAMSBURG Christmas!
Still scrambling for thoughtful and fun gifts for someone you love? We at the WILLIAMSBURG brand have done the tough work, culling through the ample offerings of our licensees and WilliamsburgMarketplace.com, so now you can kick back and let your clicking finger do the rest of the work. Below are our 10 favorite holiday gifts inspired by your favorite 18th-century living museum….
A Colonial Williamsburg Wishlist For the 12 Days of Christmas
How many of you have a Colonial Williamburg fan on your shopping list? Or maybe you’re looking for your own ideas to pass along to Santa? Well, you’re in luck! Here are 12 CW-inspired gifts perfect different tastes… and budgets.
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Make it a Colonial Williamsburg-Inspired Thanksgiving With These Beautiful Additions to Your Tablesetting!
Now that you’re full of inspiration for this year’s Thanksgiving menu, it’s time to talk about setting your table! We have a few ideas….
Guest Blog: A Colonial WILLIAMSBURG Style for Every Season
Why pack and unpack boxes of seasonal décor when a simple solution will work all year long? In this photo series, we’ll show you how to take an iconic WILLIAMSBURG product—our glass hurricane shade—and style it for each season by simply changing the objects surrounding your display….
Bring History Home with These New 18th-century Inspired Wallpaper Designs!
Are you ready for a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Colonial Williamsburg’s world-class design archives? We are going to take you inside the hallowed spaces where you can look but can’t touch (at least not without gloves!). So turn off your camera flash, leave your bags at the door, and join us for this rare and exclusive opportunity….
Playing a Different Tune
Lee Welch records a song in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation studio for the CD, “A Grand Entertainment.”
It began in 1968 with a recording of “A Candlelight Concert at the Governor’s Palace.”…
18th Century Meets Garden Style: Three Stunning Blue & White Tablescapes
When a gardening guru like James Farmer kicks off a how-to session by declaring “We have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to flowers,” you know you’re in for an extravagant display. We were thrilled by the beauty of his floral arrangements and the synergy of his “Porch Living” designs combined with our WILLIAMSBURG “Trend Meets Tradition” products. We hope these videos inspire you to create your own tablescapes!
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How to Set A Modern Thanksgiving Table Using 18th-century Inspiration
You don’t have to be a professional designer to bring artful elegance to your holiday table. Our staff from the WILLIAMSBURG Brand product licensing team set a beautiful Thanksgiving table in the WILLIAMSBURG At Home store that combines signature, traditional pieces with unexpected, on-trend accents. We tagged along for a little inspiration and together, we created a how-to video. Just follow our five easy steps and then learn how many of these modern ideas actually started in the 18th century!
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