Blog entries tagged Colonial Williamsburg

Williamsburg Storytelling to benefit Colonial CASA

Administrator — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:11:10 +0100

The Williamsburg Storytelling Collaborative presents: Stories That Make a Difference
Giving Voice, Giving Hope to Children: A Storytelling Benefit Concert to Support Colonial CASA

Saturday, August 28, 2010
3-4PM

Delight in an afternoon of stories for all ages, highlighting the joy and innocence of children. This benefit event will invoke laughter and heart-touching moments and support the work of an organization that believes every child deserves to live in a safe and permanenRead More...

Williamsburg, VA featured on NBC's TODAY Show

Administrator — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Williamsburg, Virginia featured on the TODAY Show

As the Budget Travel Readers Choice poll winner of "Best Family Destination," the Williamsburg area was featured today on the TODAY Show this Thursday morning. Budget Travel's Editor in Chief, Nina Wildorf, spoke about the Williamsburg area and specifically mentioned the affordability of the area's attractions, citing Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens. Check out the clip below.

Under the Redcoat Weekend in Colonial Williamsburg - June 25-27

Administrator — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:00:00 +0100

HUNDREDS OF MILITARY RE-ENACTORS RE-CREATE THE 1781 BRITISH ARMY OCCUPATION OF WILLIAMSBURG DURING "UNDER THE REDCOAT" WEEKEND JUNE 25-27

Witness the arrival of the British Army as they seize Williamsburg and raise the British flag over the Capitol in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area during Under the Redcoat, the re-creation ofRead More...

Independence Day Events in Colonial Williamsburg

Administrator — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Celebrate Independence Day with Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg has released its schedule of events for this year's Fourth of July Celebration.

At 10 a.m. on July 4 on Market Square, "A Salute to the States" offers a salute to the original 13 colonies with a Fifes and Drums performance and cannon fire. At 12:30 p.m. the Declaration of Independence is read to the citizens of Williamsburg at the Capitol.

At 7:45 p.m., "Music for Fireworks" features a concRead More...

History comes alive - Colonial Williamsburg is for Kids

Gabrielle Dougherty — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:00:00 +0100

History comes alive - Colonial Williamsburg is for Kids

Your kids spend all year getting book smarts at school. But the summer can be a good time to continue to teach them during your travels. Those kids that are lucky enough to live in and around the area know how much fun it iRead More...

Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums perform in Williamsburg

Administrator — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:25:54 +0100

Drummer's Call Weekend in Colonial Williamsburg

May 14-16, 2010

Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums host other fife and drum units from around the country for a performance of a Military Tattoo on Market Square. Armed Forces Day is honored with a Grand March featuring fife and drum from around the country - a demonstRead More...

Travel to Williamsburg, VA - A Beautiful Town

WR Murphy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Contributed by WR Murphy

Williamsburg, Virginia is a beautiful town. I've been living here for quite a few years now, but every spring I am still astounded by how beautiful the place is. I really do think that spring is the best time to visit Williamsburg: the tourist season hasn't quite picked up to fulRead More...

Colonial Williamsburg Celebrates Women's History Throughout March 2010

Administrator — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Colonial Williamsburg's Women's History Month

Complete with exhibits, tours, reenactments and general activities, Women's History Month offers an insightful look into the feminine nature of the 18th century. In particular, the many important women of Williamsburg will be explored throughout the month, highlighting that even when society Read More...

Presidents Day in Williamsburg - Guide to weekend events!

CW Burke — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:48:30 +0100

Contributed by CW Burke

It's Presidents Day weekend. That probably means you don't have to work on Monday, which opens up another day to celebrate! Even better, Williamsburg has planned two full day's worth of exciting events!

Saturday begins at 10am, when George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and JamesRead More...

Presidents Day Weekend in Williamsburg, VA

WR Murphy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Contributed by WR Murphy

The celebration of Washington's Birthday, February 22, as a holiday dates back to around Washington's presidency. Later on, Abraham Lincoln was also born in February, on the 12th. Presidents' Day is, officially, still called Washington's Birthday - a 1960s bill to rename the holidayRead More...

Williamsburg Fun Facts and Trivia

Diana Fakhouri — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:44:16 +0100

Williamsburg Fun Facts

Contributed by Diana Fakhouri

Williamsburg's colonial charms can be lost in our hectic 21st century schedules. It's easy to forget that we live in one of the nation's oldest cities, and one that can boast some pretty famous citizens and visitors! Trying to brush up on your Williamsburg trivia? Read on!

Did you know...

•The College of William and Mary is the nation's second oldest university, founded in 1693. The College also educated four URead More...

Holiday Lights in Williamsburg

WR Murphy — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Contributed by WR Murphy

This year, looking for holiday lights in Williamsburg, I didn't see anything too flashy. There are a few tasteful, modest light displays, and a lot of truly lovely wreaths, but I didn't see anyone who had gone all out with a 15-foot inflatable Rudolf or Wise Men of flashing nRead More...

Christmas Tree Lighting in Williamsburg

Administrator — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Community Christmas Tree Lighting in Colonial Williamsburg

Thursday, December 24th
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Gather at the courthouse steps on Duke of Gloucester Street for the annual Williamsburg tree illumination and the traditional retelling of the city's first Christmas tree.

Free Event. No ticket oRead More...

Holiday Shopping in Williamsburg, Va - Cool Shops to Visit

WR Murphy — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Contributed by WR Murphy

Getting everyone on our gift list a good present occupies a major part of our thoughts during this time of year. We worry whether we'll remember everyone, whether they'll like our gifts, where we'll get the gifts, how much they'll cost, and all this takes its toll on our enjoyment oRead More...

Electronic Field Trip: Jamestown Unearthed

Michelle Parr — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Electronic Field Trip: Jamestown Unearthed

Thursday, December 10th, 2009
10 AM -11 AM

Take a look at how history is written and reevaluated as new methods of study are introduced. Using the example of Jamestown in 1607, explore the myths and misconceptions of that era. Colonial Williamsburg's ElecRead More...

Christmas Parade in Colonial Williamsburg

Michelle Parr — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:42:22 +0100

Christmas Parade in Colonial Williamsburg

Saturday, December 5th - UPDATE*
Begins at Merchants Square - Ends at W&M
Parade begins at (8:30 AM)

The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance presents its Annual Christmas Parade! Come out and join the fun.

This year's theme, Christmas TRead More...

The Spirit of Giving Open House in Merchants Square, Williamsburg

Administrator — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:21:54 +0100

The Spirit of Giving Open House

(A Benefit for the Salvation Army)

Thursday, December 3, 2009
6-9 PM

Come shop for the cause and enjoy an evening filled with the holiday spirit. Join the high school Key Clubs of Jamestown, Lafayette, Warhill and Walsingham, and MBA students from William & MaryRead More...

The official start of the holiday season in Williamsburg: Grand Illumination

Diana Fakhouri — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Contributed by Diana Fakhouri

As a William and Mary alumna, I will always remember Grand Illumination as the official start of the holiday season in Williamsburg. This December 6th, candles and fireworks will light up the sky over the Governor's Palace lawn in an annual celebration that harks back to old ERead More...

Shopping Discounts at Merchants Square Williamsburg!

Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Work on your holiday shopping early, and enjoy a 20% discount!

We know how much you love deals so check out this awesome deal from one of our favorite places to shop in Williamsburg - Merchants Square.

Visit our friends at Merchants Square on November 20th and 21st for 20% OFF and more from the following partRead More...

Holiday Farmers Market in Williamsburg

Michelle Parr — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Holiday Farmers' Market in Williamsburg

Merchants Square

Saturday, November 21st
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Shop both sides of Henry Street with vendors who will bring wreaths, trees, berries, forced bulbs, baked goods and products for gift giving, as well as produce, meat and seafood. Reveille will play duringRead More...