NBC’s 3rd Hour of TODAY visited the Williamsburg area for a festive celebration of America’s 250th Birthday, shining a national spotlight on the Historic Triangle — Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. The segment highlighted locally made products, unique craftsmanship, and small businesses that reflect the spirit, creativity, and history of the region, celebrating the people and places that continue to bring America’s story to life where the journey began.

Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters machine
Mobjack Coffee Roasters

Mobjack Coffee Roasters

This active Coffee Roastery and Petite Café is located at the top of the hill on Main Street in the Historic Cole Digges House, circa 1730. The Cole Digges House is part of Yorktown National Colonial Historical Park and is one of the original buildings in the village still standing since before the Revolutionary War. You’ll find hot and cold brew coffees, teas, drinking chocolate, cold drinks, wine, and beer for sale. The Petite Café offers gourmet sandwiches, soups, paninis, and a variety of fresh-baked goods including scones, muffins, apple strudel, and cookies.

Mobjack Coffee Roasters

Address: 411 Main Street, Yorktown, VA 23690
Phone: (757) 872-3020
Email: mobjackbaycoffee@gmail.com

Website: mobjackbaycoffee.com

The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg
The Peanut Shop of Willaimsburg

Peanut Shop of Williamsburg

Peanut Shop of Williamsburg is a specialty foods store known for its famous hand-cooked Virginia peanuts, other specialty nuts, sweet nut confections, and candy—plus sauces, kitchen linens, cookbooks, and custom gift baskets. It’s also known for offering many daily samples.

Peanut Shop of Williamsburg

Address: 414 Prince George Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 757-229-3908 (Toll Free: 800-637-3268)
Email: info@thepeanutshop.com

Website: thepeanutshop.com

Alewerks flight
Alewerks Brewing Company

Alewerks Brewing Company

Alewerks Brewing Company is a Williamsburg-area brewery known for crafting local beers since 2006, with an evolving lineup that includes classics like Superb IPA and seasonal favorites like Tangerine Wheat Ale. It also has the Little Auxiliary Brewery (L.A.B.) taproom near Williamsburg Premium Outlets, focused on small-batch and experimental beers, and it hosts events like trivia and bingo.

Alewerks Brewing Company

Alewerks Brewing Company: 189 B Ewell Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Alewerks L.A.B.: 5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: (757) 220-3670

Website: alewerks.com

Sweethaven Lavender Farm
Sweethaven Lavendar Farm

Sweethaven Lavender of Williamsburg

Sweethaven Lavender of Williamsburg offers a charming selection of handcrafted lavender products alongside delicious lavender-inspired treats. Visitors can enjoy locally churned lavender ice cream, freshly baked lavender desserts, specialty candies, and refreshing beverages like lavender lemonade and sweet tea.

Sweethaven Lavender of Williamsburg

Address: 2460 Bush Neck Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 757-647-8684
Website: sweethavenlavender.com

Ryan Eure Designs

Ryan Eure Designs creates handcrafted fine jewelry using premium precious metals and natural gemstones. The wire-weaving collection features expertly crafted designs in .935 Argentium silver, 14-karat yellow gold-filled, and solid gold wire, transforming each piece into wearable art. The fabricated jewelry line is made with high-quality sterling silver and solid 10K, 14K, 17K, and 18K gold. Unlike gold plating, gold-filled materials offer lasting durability and will not wear away over time. Every design is finished with carefully selected natural cut and uncut gemstones, celebrating the beauty and individuality of each stone.

Ryan Eure Designs

Address: 443 Prince George St Unit C, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 757-808-5228
Website: ryaneuredesigns.com

Perfectly Natural

Perfectly Natural Soap®

Perfectly Natural Soap® is a specialty shop in Williamsburg that makes its products locally using plant-based oils, essential oils, natural fragrances, and botanical extracts. The business was launched in 2013 by Shaen and Rich Goetsch, and they note they never use dyes, parabens, petrochemicals, synthetic colorants, or harsh synthetic fragrances.

Perfectly Natural Soap®

Address: 2021 Richmond Rd Ste A, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: (757) 345-5407
Website: perfectlynaturalsoap.com