A tasty adventure awaits culinary explorers at Busch Gardens® Food & Wine Festival.
"Putting for Patriots" Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, in Williamsburg, VA, will host the Twelfth Annual Putting for Patriots fundraiser from Friday, May 11 through Monday, May 28.
On Sundays, join cycling enthusiasts from The Williamsburg Winery team on a group ride through the Historic Triangle and back to the Winery for wine and brunch specials at the Gabriel Archer Tavern. Ride registration begins each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and the ride begins at 9 a.m. There is no fee to participate.
All Cycling Club participants will receive a 15% discount at the Gabriel Archer Tavern following the completion of the ride. The discount is only valid the day of the ride.
Our Beginner Paddle Fit Clinic will take place at the Chickahominy Riverfront Fishing Pier. You will learn the basics of Paddleboarding along with the basics of a Paddle Fit class.
This is a great clinic to attend if you are interested in participating in the Paddle Fit classes throughout the summer but are not sure what to expect. Cost of class: $30.00 includes board, paddle, leash and pfd $25.00 BYOB (bring your own board)
Come fire reproduction 18th-century firearms at the Colonial Williamsburg Musket Range. Participants will learn some history of and become familiar with two 18th-century weapons commonly used during the Revolutionary War.
Attention all out-door-lovers!️
The annual Coleman U.S.A. Truckload Sale is BACK. WHO: Coleman, Sevylor, Stearns, and two newbies: Marmont & Ex Oficcio! WHAT: Your favorite camping brands up to 70% off. (All major credit cards are accepted.) WHEN: Thurs, 5/24: 9-7
Friday, 5/25: 9-7
Saturday, 5/26: 9-7
Sunday, 5/27: 10-6
Try a new form of hands-on, 18th-century education and fun at our interpretive Ax Range. You'll learn the history of ax throwing during the Revolutionary War, the uses of belt axes, and proper technique. After a safety briefing, get ready to take a swing at things yourself.
The Chownings and friends present plays and entertainments for all ages! Stop in to see one of our plays performed by our ridiculous ensemble.
Located at the Playbooth theatre.
No event ticket required. Included with admission. 10:30am-10:50am, 11:30am-11:50am, 2pm-2:20pm
The Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center's second 2018 Members Co-op Show opened on May 1 and is now underway through June 8. Featuring bodies of work of member artists and artisans, the show offers lots to see and take in – a variety of mediums and styles in the main and middle galleries. Meet the artists at a public reception with refreshments on Thursday, May 17, from 5:30-7 p.m.
Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to some of the masterworks on exhibit, including paintings, ceramics, textiles, furniture and silver. Programs and exhibitions at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
If you've been to the meadery before you may already know that due to Virginia ABC law we are typically unable to sell mead by the glass. The exception is that a few times a year we are able to obtain a special permit which allows us to serve to you by the glass. We call these special weekends: MEAD UP.For our first MEAD UP of 2018 we are excited to be releasing a brand new limited edition mead made entirely from Virginia ingredients.
Come celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Alumni of the Colonial Williamsburg Fife & Drum Corps on Sunday, May 27 and enjoy an All Star American Memorial Day with a special Fife & Drum Jam Session in the Billsburg Brewery Event Tent. Enjoy as members of the Colonial Williamsburg Fife & Drum from over the last 60 years get together for a party.
Discover whimsical and fascinating paintings, sculpture, and textiles from Mrs. Rockefeller's collection on this guided tour. These pieces are the basis of the museum's original collection.
Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to the whimsical and fascinating paintings, sculpture, textiles and more from Mrs. Rockefeller's original collection, with which the museum was founded.
What sort of dishes did our colonial ancestors buy? Where did the ceramics come from and how were they used? Join in the conversation on a guided tour all about 18th century ceramics at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. No event ticket required. Included with admission.
Join us at Old City Barbeque on May 27th for the inaugural Old City Jam Fest. In collaboration with Virginia Beer Company and Copper Fox Distillery, Old City Barbeque is hosting a day of BBQ with Brews, Booze & Tunes! We are excited to have two of the headiest bands around laying down some crunchy tunes. Our buddies the Congress are coming down from RVA, and local favorites Blind & Dirty will be playing out the evening. DJ Kudlz will be spinning some jams before and between sets.
oin one of our knowledgeable American Indian Interpreters as they share a specific aspect of their traditional culture! Programs vary; Space limited. Sign up at the Delegation (magazine yard) beginning at 9:30am. No event ticket required. Included with admission.
Success on the battlefield depends greatly on the discipline of the soldiers and the order in which they execute their tactics and field maneuvers. Come witness a demonstration of these tactics that are crucial to success in combat.
No event ticket required.
Was the pineapple really the symbol of 18th-century hospitality? Were quilts really used as coded messages for the Underground Railroad? Were people shorter in the 1700s? Find out what was myth and what was reality on this guided tour. No event ticket required.
Wander the streets and gardens of Colonial Williamsburg's historic area while our guide conjures stories of spirits who still call Williamsburg home. For an engaging hour, listen to true tales of unnerving experiences shared by employees, residents, and guests: modern ghost stories featuring lost love, murder, betrayal, and things that go bump in the night! This program is not appropriate for young children.
The ONLY Colonial Williamsburg ghost tour that takes you inside the historic buildings! This unique storytelling experience brings the past to life (and death) with ghostly tales of hauntings and horrors spun directly from 18th century sources.
Wear your walking shoes! This one-hour walking tour is not recommended for young children. Please check out the Official Ghost Walk Junior for the kids amongst you!
"Putting for Patriots" Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, in Williamsburg, VA, will host the Twelfth Annual Putting for Patriots fundraiser from Friday, May 11 through Monday, May 28.
The Colonial Explorer Camp is a new opportunity to engage both young history enthusiasts and those who just want to have fun while embracing colonial life.Tickets are for the entire week.
