Explore captivating and little-known personal stories of the women in Jamestown and the Virginia colony and their tenacious spirit and impact on a fledgling society.
The archaeology from inside the fort site offers evidence that local Native tribes were frequent visitors during the earliest years of the settlement. Join Daniel Firehawk Abbott of the Nanticoke people from Maryland's Eastern Shore to learn about the material culture and lifeways of the Tidewater Algonquians as well as their interactions with the settlers of Jamestown.
Join Director of Archaeology David Givens as he presents forensic cases that the Jamestown Rediscovery team is investigating. From evidence of survival cannibalism and crippling disease to identifying James Fort's founding fathers, Dave will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the team solves colonial cold cases. Additional ticket required. Tickets coming soon to historicjamestowne.org. Tickets also available for purchase in person or by calling 757-856-1250.
Welcome the weekend at The Virginia Beer Company...
12-9:30 pm: 16+ draft beers flowing!
4 pm: Friday Brewmaster's Pin tapping - one-of-a-kind cask concoction tapped EVERY Friday!
6-9 pm: FREE Friday Night Concert Series featuring live music in the beer garden!
12:30-8:30 pm: Local food trucks pairing bites + beers!
This one-hour walking tour takes guests through the stable and carriage facilities and introduces them to the rare breeds conservancy program operated by Colonial Williamsburg.
Every week at The Cannon we have a brand new brew! Ranging from traditional styles to out of this world creations and blends, we always have something new for you to try on tap.
Hungry? Don't worry! There's always a food truck on site every Friday night too. The start to the weekend just got a whole lot better. See ya there!
CultureFix VA is excited to announce its newest weekend festival ~ “Scrumptious”. This 4-day event is all things food, drink, music, and art. BRIEF OVERVIEW OF EVENTS: Thursday April 25th
Live On The Green 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a FREE community concert under a huge tent ~ featuring music by Slapnation and food trucks Matchsticks BBQ Co. and FoodaTude..Food with Attitude
Local beer, food, and wine for purchase. Friday April 26
Mounting a mighty spectacle that changes every year, the Virginia International Tattoo summons more than 1,000 performers including fife and drum corps, bagpipers, military bands, precision drill teams, and performing ensembles ranging from step dancers to motorcycle stunt drivers.
Beware of pillagers as pirates invade Yorktown Market Days. In this special extended farmers market, you can shop for fresh produce, enjoy seafood hauled in right off the ships on our local waters, and choose from a variety of fresh breads and pastries. We know all those mini-marauders are bound to work up an appetite as they explore the nearby festival and hunt down the treasure on their maps.
The Williamsburg Farmers Market is located in Merchants Square in the heart of historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Flowerbeds and benches offer a tranquil setting for this open-air, Virginia producer-only market.
Over 35 vendors offer a variety of local products, among which are fresh seasonal produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, honey, cheese, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy chef demonstrations, listen to live music, and learn while you shop.
Gloucester County's rich history dates from just after the settlement at Jamestown in 1607 and its role during the American Revolution was pivotal. The southern tip of the county's peninsula extends into the York River and is directly across from Yorktown. This prime military vantage point is the location of one of our properties, Little England Farm, built in 1716.
Lucky Junque's Sprint Vintage Market We will have Classic Cars, Music, Food trucks, Antiques, Vintage Inspired Art, Home Decor, Jewelry and Salvage. Vendors will be selling Local Handmade, Homemade, Homegrown Goodies. Raffles and Silent Auction to benefit James City- Bruton Volunteer Fire Department.
Come celebrate at The Mariners' Museum Park and the Noland Trail with family games, interactive environmental displays and demonstrations, make-and-take crafts, and much more. Bring the entire family and invite your friends to this FUN and FREE outdoor event as part of the Museum's appreciation for the local community's support!
We are pleased to announce Ale Aid- A Cannon Cares Event at The Cannon Tap Room April 27th at Brass Cannon Brewing Company. Ale Aid is The Cannon getting Jazzy for The Cause For CHKD. Live Music, Raffles, Games, and Vendors, will make for a day full of fun that you won't soon forget. Join us in raising money for a great cause and have a blast while doing so. For every pint or flight we sell, a dollar of the proceeds will go to The Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters!
Calling all Virginia 4th Graders! Join Jamestown Rediscovery archaeologists, conservators, curators, and educators as they help to prepare you for your Virginia Studies SOL. Take a closer look at Virginia's early history from the people working at the original James Fort site. This will be an evening filled with hands-on activities, learning, and fun. 4th grade participants are free and each accompanying adult is $5.
Our waterfront farmers market is one of the most unique in Hampton Roads-offering spectacular views of the York River, live music, food trucks, chef cooking demonstrations, and a variety of vendors! This year, the season starts mid-April, and you can enjoy weekly markets through the end of October.
*Add to your yoga toolbox with Paddle Yoga Teacher Training! Learn how to create an outdoor studio on the water!!
Explore captivating and little-known personal stories of the women in Jamestown and the Virginia colony and their tenacious spirit and impact on a fledgling society.
Choose from an incredible array of beautiful plants and many other native trees, shrubs and perennials for a variety of gardening sites and styles. The Virginia Living Museum's horticulture staff holds this annual sale as a fund-raiser, but the real goal is to introduce the gardening public to the incredible variety of native plants that will do well in the landscape, and to educate gardeners about those which are better left in the wild.
Location: Inside James Fort, weather permitting Join cooper Marshall Sheetz as he demonstrates traditional methods for creating buckets, barrels and casks. Coopering – the making of wooden storage containers – has existed for over 3,000 years. At Jamestown casks were to transport cargos of wine, beer, tobacco, sugar, and salt. Free with paid admission to Historic Jamestowne
Step back into the Golden Age of Piracy as Riverwalk Landing and the Watermen's Museum are invaded by seafaring marauders. Landlubbers of all ages are invited to visit the Historic Yorktown waterfront April 27 & 28 to learn lessons and legends from pirates' lives in the 17th and 18th centuries. There will be hands-on activities, and a treasure hunt for the kids. Explore our pirate encampment, attend pirate school, and witness a pirate trial!
Join our walking T-Rex for dinosaur parades, photo ops and a roaring good time on the Dinosaur Discovery Trail! The trail also includes a Paleo camp, dig pits for amateur paleontologists, and displays of dinosaur fossils, including an actual whale specimen from Hampton Roads.
This one-hour walking tour takes guests through the stable and carriage facilities and introduces them to the rare breeds conservancy program operated by Colonial Williamsburg.