PROGRAMS

American Indian Life

Monday, Mar. 13 Thursday, Apr. 27

Thursday, Mar. 16 Monday, May 1

Monday, Mar. 20 Thursday, May 4

Thursday, Mar. 23 Monday, May 8

Monday, Mar. 27 Thursday, May 11

Thursday, Mar. 30 Monday, May 15

Monday, Apr. 3 Thursday, May 18

Thursday, Apr. 6 Monday, May 22

Monday, Apr. 10 Thursday, May 25

Thursday, Apr. 13 Monday, May 29

Monday, Apr. 17 Thursday, June 1

Thursday, Apr. 20 Monday, June 5

Monday, Apr. 24 Thursday June 8 11:30am - 12:05pm | Governor’s Palace Stage

Join us for this thought-provoking series exploring past and present American Indian cultures. You may examine the role of captive-taking and citizenship in Cherokee society, how the Brafferton Indian School at William & Mary impacted its students and whether it met its goals, or explore the population and adaptations of Virginia Indian tribes since first contact. No matter the topic, this exploration of the diversity of American Indian nations and their role in our collective story is sure to captivate.

A Salute to the Fallen

Monday, May 29

4:40 - 5pm | Palace Green

To conclude Colonial Williamsburg’s Memorial Day observance, a lone bagpiper plays iconic selections from the Governor’s Palace in a heartfelt tribute to those men and women who gave their lives to our nation while serving in America’s Armed Forces.

Tour: Arboretum Central Historic Area

Monday, Mar. 27 Monday, May 8

Monday, Apr. 4 Monday, May 15

Monday, Apr. 10 Monday, May 22

Monday, Apr. 17 Monday, May 29

Monday, Apr. 24 Monday, June 5

Monday, May 1 9:30 - 10:30am | Compton Oak

This one-hour walking tour will identify several of Colonial Williamsburg’s most asked-about trees. Guides will stop at several trees to discuss identifying characteristics and ways our various tradespeople use the tree’s wood. Discover how the Tidewater forest has evolved and how the Historic Area’s urban forest is managed today. As a certified Arboretum, we promote biodiversity and the use of native trees. Join us to learn why. Free reservation required. Space is limited for this program. To book your reservation, please visit a ticket office or call our Guest Services at (888) 965-7254.

Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes

Monday, Mar. 13 Monday, Apr. 24

Monday, Mar. 20 Monday, May 1

Monday, Mar. 27 Monday, May 8

Monday, Apr. 3 Monday, May 15

Monday, Apr. 10 Monday, May 22

Monday, Apr. 17 Monday, June 5 9:30 - 10:30 am | 11am - 12pm | 1 - 2pm

2:30 - 3:30pm | Corner of Botetourt & Nicholson Streets

How do we know about the people who lived and worked at Custis Square? How do we know what Williamsburg’s first Baptist Meeting House looked like? Find the answers to these questions and more by joining a guided tour of the Colonial Williamsburg Archaeology Lab! See archaeological objects, hear about current excavations and curatorial efforts, and find out how nearly 100 years of archaeological discoveries shed new light on our colonial past and inform the stories told at Colonial Williamsburg, past, present, and future. Free ticket registration required.

Basset Hall Trace

Saturday, Mar. 25 Saturday, May 6

Saturday, Apr. 1 Saturday, May 13

Saturday, Apr. 8 Saturday, May 20

Saturday, Apr. 15 Saturday, May 27

Saturday, Apr. 22 Saturday, June 3

Saturday, Apr. 29 Saturday, June 10

9:30 - 10:30am | Bassett Trace Nature Trail

Take a leisurely stroll on Bassett Hall Trace and learn about Virginia’s wildlife and native habitats. Colonial Williamsburg Master Naturalist volunteers will discuss flora and fauna seen along the trail and the importance of conservation. The walk is about a half-mile round trip. Afterward, hikers may walk the 1.4-mile trail, which ends at the Green Course Clubhouse. If you like nature and enjoy being outdoors, this walk is for you! There is rough terrain and bugs, so please wear appropriate shoes and insect repellent. Birders may want to bring binoculars. Weather permitting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free reservation required. Space is limited for this program. To book your reservation, please visit a ticket office or call our Guest Services at (888) 965-7254.

Beginner Workshop: Botanical Art

Monday, May 8 Tuesday, May 9 9:30am - 3:30pm | Landscape Design Studio

$240 per person

Learn methods to capture the botanical world in watercolor from Linda C. Miller, a local artist and naturalist. This twoday workshop is open to all artists — beginner to advanced. Participants will be presented with the history of botanical art expression, the process of creating a botanical illustration, drawing techniques, and seeing and creating value in watercolor on paper from tea wash to dry brush. A materials list will be provided for students to purchase before the workshop, so please include an email address upon registration. Limit of 10 participants. This class will meet each day from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Landscape Design Studio: 500 Packets Court, Williamsburg, VA.

Beginner Workshop: Gunsmith

Saturday, Apr. 29 Saturday, May 27

Saturday, May 6 Saturday, June 3

Saturday, May 13 Saturday, June 10

Saturday, May 20

Please note that programming is subject to change. Always check our website — colonialwilliamsburg.org — for the most current information.

10 - 11am | Gunsmith Shop | $60 per person

Join the Gunsmiths for the layout of sheet brass to make three pieces of a rifle. Participants will make a barrel loop, a ramrod thimble, and the finial of a patchbox with attached hinge. The minimum age is 13. Limit of four participants. Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted.

Beginner Workshop: Tailor

Sunday, Apr. 23 Sunday, May 21

Sunday, Apr. 30 Sunday, May 28

Sunday, May 7 Sunday. June 4

Sunday, May 28

10 - 11am | Tailor Shop | $60 per person

Participants will learn that simple materials and skills produced a broad range of useful buttons and a very large industry in the 18th century. Join the Tailors and make two types of historic thread-covered buttons. Limit of 10 participants. The minimum age is 12. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted.

Beginner Workshop: Tin Plate Worker

Friday, Apr. 28 Friday, May 26

Friday, May 5 Friday, June 2

Friday, May 12 Friday, June 9

Friday, May 19 10 - 11:30am | Tin Shop | $60 per person

Join the Publick Armoury Tin Shop in exploring the unique properties of tinplated iron by creating a practical lighting device. Commonly known as a cellarstick, this simple candle holder offers a useful beginner’s project to develop the fundamental skills and knowledge that all tin-plate workers, both historical and modern, need to learn to be competent. Bending, cutting, and soldering are performed in this quick project, providing the maker with a functional candleholder and invaluable life skills to take home and enjoy. Limit of 9 participants.

Minimum age is 10. Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted.

CW Lights

Friday, Mar. 31 Wednesday, Apr. 12

Saturday, Apr. 1 Thursday, Apr. 13

Sunday, Apr. 2 Friday, Apr. 14

Monday, Apr. 3 Saturday, Apr. 15

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Sunday, Apr. 16

Wednesday, Apr. 5 Monday, Apr. 17

Thursday, Apr. 6 Tuesday, Apr. 18

Friday, Apr. 7 Wednesday, Apr. 19

Saturday, Apr. 8 Thursday, Apr. 20

Sunday, Apr. 9 Friday, Apr. 21

Monday, Apr. 10 Saturday, Apr. 22

Tuesday, Apr. 11 8 - 9pm | 8:30 - 9:30pm | 9 - 10pm | Governor’s Palace | $19 per adult, $12 for children 12 and under

Explore our family-friendly evening experience in the Governor’s Palace Gardens. This magical glow event will transform our world-class gardens into the star of the show, illuminating the Spring bloom like never before. Enjoy the sounds of the finest 18th-century entertainments on your stroll through the enchanted gardens.

Cry Witch

Monday, Mar. 13 Friday, Apr. 28

Tuesday, Mar. 14 Monday, May 1

Friday, Mar. 17 Tuesday, May 2

Monday, Mar. 20 Friday, May 5

Tuesday, Mar. 21 Monday, May 8

Friday, Mar. 24 Tuesday, May 9

Monday, Mar. 27 Friday, May 12

Tuesday, Mar. 28 Monday, May 15

Friday, Mar. 31 Tuesday, May 16

Monday, Apr. 3 Friday, May 19

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Monday, May 22

Friday, Apr. 7 Tuesday, May 23

Monday, Apr. 10 Friday, May 26

Tuesday, Apr. 11 Monday, May 29

Friday, Apr. 14 Tuesday, May 30

Monday, Apr. 17 Friday, June 2

Tuesday, Apr. 18 Monday, June 5

Friday, Apr. 21 Tuesday, June 6

Monday, Apr. 24 Friday, June 9

Tuesday, Apr. 25

7:30 - 8:30pm | 9 - 10pm | Captiol | $19 per person

You decide! Is Grace Sherwood a witch? Question witnesses. Weigh evidence. Finally, cast your vote for the guilt or innocence of “the Virginia Witch.” Not appropriate for young children due to subject matter and intense emotion.

Custis Square Archaeology

Beginning Mar. 13 | Daily | 9:30 - 10:30am | 11am - 12pm | 1 - 2pm | 2:30 - 3:30pm

Custis Square Archaeology Project

Take a guided tour through Custis Square, where archaeologists are excavating the four-acre property of John Custis IV. Learn about his time in the burgeoning capital city of Williamsburg and what our previous excavations have revealed about the wealthy statesman. Talk with archaeologists in the field about what the current excavation can tell us about Custis’ garden landscape and the enslaved men and women who built and maintained it. Site tours meet at the corner of Francis and Nassau Streets and last approximately one hour. Open to visitors of all ages. The terrain is grassy and may be difficult for wheelchairs. Weather permitting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free reservation required. Space is limited for this program. To book your reservation, please visit a ticket office or call our Guest Services at (888) 965-7254.

DIY: Centerpieces

Monday, Mar. 3 | 3 - 4:30pm | 5:30 -7pm

Landscape Design Studio | $65 per person

Celebrate spring with a cheerful flower arrangement of spring flowers. In this hands-on class, the landscape designers that make the Historic Area holiday decorations will show you how to create a small-scale centerpiece appropriate for an end table or mantel. They will share design tips and the mechanics used to create beautiful arrangements with fresh flowers and greens. All materials and tools will be provided, including a hand-painted egg from Austria that can be used as an ornament in the arrangement or by itself. No flower arranging experience is necessary. Limit of 10 participants. Minimum age is 18. This class will be held off-site at the Floral Design Center: 500 Packets Court, Williamsburg, VA.

Please note that programming is subject to change. Always check our website — colonialwilliamsburg.org — for the most current information.

Drummer’s Call

Friday, May 19

7:30 - 9:30pm | Charlton Stage

Experience a rousing concert of 18thcentury military field music, presented by the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum Senior Corps and a special guest. Don’t miss this evening of patriotic entertainment held at the Charlton Stage as part of Drummer’s Call weekend.

Family Theater

Monday, Mar. 13 Wednesday, Apr. 26

Tuesday, Mar. 14 Thursday, Apr. 27

Wednesday, Mar. 15 Saturday, Apr. 29

Thursday, Mar. 16 Monday, May 1

Friday, Mar. 17 Tuesday, May 2

Saturday, Mar. 18 Wednesday, May 3

Monday, Mar. 20 Thursday, May 4

Tuesday, Mar. 21 Friday, May 5

Wednesday, Mar. 22 Saturday, May 6

Thursday, Mar. 23 Monday, May 8

Friday, Mar. 24 Tuesday, May 9

Saturday, Mar. 25 Wednesday, May 10

Monday, Mar. 27 Thursday, May 11

Tuesday, Mar. 28 Friday, May 12

Wednesday, Mar. 29 Saturday, May 13

Thursday, Mar. 30 Monday, May 15

Friday, Mar. 31 Tuesday, May 16

Saturday, Apr. 1 Wednesday, May 17

Monday, Apr. 3 Thursday, May 18

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Friday, May 19

Wednesday, Apr. 5 Saturday, May 20

Thursday, Apr. 6 Monday, May 22

Friday, Apr. 7 Tuesday, May 23

Saturday, Apr. 8 Wednesday, May 24

Monday, Apr. 10 Thursday, May 25

Tuesday, Apr. 11 Friday, May 26

Wednesday. Apr. 12 Saturday, May 27

Thursday, Apr. 13 Monday, May 29

Friday, Apr. 14 Tuesday, May 30

Saturday, Apr. 15 Wednesday, May 31

Monday, Apr. 17 Thursday, June 1

Tuesday, Apr. 18 Friday, June 2

Wednesday, Apr. 19 Saturday, June 3

Thursday, Apr. 20 Monday, June 5

Friday, Apr. 21 Tuesday, June 6

Saturday, Apr. 22 Wednesday, June 7

Monday, Apr. 24 Thursday, June 8

Tuesday, Apr. 25 Friday June 9 Saturday, June 10

11:00 - 11:25am | 12 - 12:25pm | 2 - 2:25pm

Play House Stage

The Jug Broke Theatre Co. present from their repertoire of plays, ballad operas, and music bringing the spirit of 18th-century theatre to you! Theatre was a vital part of the colonial Williamsburg community; experience the power of enjoying theatre together as a family.

Family Workshop: Apothecary

Wednesday, Apr. 5 Wednesday, Apr. 19

Wednesday, Apr. 12 10 - 11am | Apothecary | $20 per person

Do you have what it takes to be an Apprentice Apothecary? Participants will compound a medicine, identify medicinal ingredients, learn their uses, and practice applying bandages. Limit of 8 participants. Historic Trades and Skills Family workshops are designed for participants ages seven and older. Kids 7-13 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Kids 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult, either participating (purchase a workshop ticket) or non-participating (with a free Chaperone ticket). Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted.

Family Workshop: Cabinetmaker

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Tuesday, Apr. 18

Tuesday, Apr. 11 10 - 11am | Cabinetmaker Shop | $20 per person

Join us for an in-depth, hands-on tour and demonstration of hand planes–one of the traditional woodworker’s most indispensable tools. When Williamsburg cabinetmaker Edmund Dickinson died in 1778, he was inventoried as having “81 planes of various sorts.” Such a variety of tools would be suited for many tasks like making boards flat and smooth, creating precise structural joinery, and making shapely moldings. We will demonstrate the breadth of work done with these tools and give guests a chance to plane away some shavings themselves. Limit of 16 participants. Not wheelchair accessible. Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted. Historic Trades and Skills Family workshops are designed for participants age 7 and older. Kids 7-13 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Kids 1417 must be accompanied by an adult, either participating (purchase a workshop ticket) or non-participating (with a free Chaperone ticket).

Family Workshop: Cook

Monday, Apr. 3 Monday, May 8

Monday, Apr. 10 Monday, May 15

Monday, Apr. 17 Monday, May 22

Monday, Apr. 24 Monday, May 19

Monday, May 1 Monday, June 5

10 - 11am | Governor’s Palace Kitchen

$20 per person

Learn basic garnishing and food decoration skills to create an appealing dessert. Participants will sculpt and decorate their marzipan creations and learn other decorating techniques from the 18th century to brighten up their dessert tables. Limit of 8 participants. Historic Trades and Skills Family workshops are designed for participants ages seven and older. Kids 7-13 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Kids 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult, either participating (purchase a workshop ticket) or non-participating (with a free Chaperone ticket). Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted.

Please note that programming is subject to change. Always check our website — colonialwilliamsburg.org — for the most current information.

Family Workshop: Joiner

Saturday, Apr. 8 Saturday, Apr. 22

Saturday, Apr. 15

10 - 11am | Joiner Shop | $20 per person

Throughout recorded history, craftspeople have used math to create works of art. With a simple straight edge and compass, we will demonstrate exercises used to create simple geometric forms that, when combined, can be the basis for the fashionable design and our tools. Limit of 8 participants. Not wheelchair accessible.

Historic Trades and Skills Family workshops are designed for participants age 7 and older. Kids 7-13 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Kids 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult, either participating (purchase a workshop ticket) or non-participating (with a free Chaperone ticket). Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted.

Family Workshop: Masonry

Friday, Apr. 7 Friday, Apr. 21

Friday, Apr. 14

10 - 11:30am | Brickyard | $20 per person

Families will have the opportunity to build a small earthen oven with the help of Masonry Trades staff. The necessary components are all around you and can likely be found in your backyard! It’s dirty work building an oven from clay and sticks, but the result will let you bake bread, cakes, or even a pizza. We’ll also explore how to safely light a fire with flint and steel, a survival skill that’ll help you cook dinner! Limit of 8 participants. Historic Trades and Skills Family workshops are designed for participants age 7 and older. Kids 7-13 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Kids 1417 must be accompanied by an adult, either participating (purchase a workshop ticket) or non-participating (with a free Chaperone ticket). Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted.

Family Workshop: Tailor

Sunday, Apr. 2 Sunday, Apr. 16

Sunday, Apr. 9

10 - 11am | Tailor | $20 per person

In the 18th century, most people learned to sew in childhood. It was a necessary skill at home and in all trades working with cloth or leather. Learn a variety of stitches and how they were used. Limit of 10 participants. Historic Trades and Skills Family workshops are designed for participants age 7 and older. Kids 7-13 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Kids 1417 must be accompanied by an adult, either participating (purchase a workshop ticket) or non-participating (with a free Chaperone ticket). Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted..

Family Workshop: Weaver

Thursday, Apr. 6 Thursday, Apr. 20

Thursday, Apr. 13

10 - 11am | Weaver | $20 per person

Local fabric production was very important in the years leading up to the Revolutionary War. In this immersive workshop, we will use hands-on activities to understand the great lengths Virginians went to in order to participate in the War–from organizing spinning bees to wartime weaving . Limit of 12 participants. Historic Trades and Skills Family workshops are designed for participants age 7 and older. Kids 7-13 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Kids 1417 must be accompanied by an adult, either participating (purchase a workshop ticket) or non-participating (with a free Chaperone ticket). Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted.

Fife & Drums

Tuesday, Mar. 14 Friday, Apr. 28

Wednesday, Mar. 15 Tuesday, May 2

Friday, Mar. 17 Wednesday, May 3

Tuesday, Mar. 21 Friday, May 5

Wednesday, Mar. 22 Tuesday, May 9

Friday, Mar. 24 Wednesday, May 10

Tuesday, Mar. 28 Friday, May 12

Wednesday, Mar. 29 Tuesday, May 16

Friday, Mar. 31 Wednesday, May 17

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Friday, May 19

Wednesday, Apr. 5 Tuesday, May 23

Friday, Apr. 7 Wednesday, May 24

Tuesday, Apr. 11 Friday, May 26

Wednesday, Apr. 12 Tuesday, May 30

Friday, Apr. 14 Wednesday, May 31

Tuesday, Apr. 18 Friday, June 2

Wednesday, Apr. 19 Tuesday, June 6

Friday, Apr. 21 Wednesday, June 7

Tuesday, Apr. 25 Friday, June 9

Wednesday, Apr. 26 4:40 - 5pm | Market Square North

Watch and listen to the Fifes and Drums as they demonstrate the music and drill of various military ceremonies from an 18thcentury soldier’s working day.

Fife & Drum March

Saturday, Mar. 18 Saturday, Apr. 29

Saturday, Mar. 25 Saturday, May 6

Saturday, Apr. 1 Saturday, May 13

Saturday, Apr. 8 Saturday, May 27

Saturday, Apr. 15 Saturday, June 3

Saturday, Apr. 22 Saturday, June 10 12:30 - 12:50pm | Duke of Gloucester Street

Lose yourself in the Spirit of ’76! Hear the stirring sounds of Revolutionary War field music, courtesy of the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums. Join the corps as they march down Duke of Gloucester Street from the Capitol to Palace Green.

Fire a Flintlock Musket

Sunday, Mar. 12 Friday, Apr. 28

Monday, Mar. 13 Saturday, Apr. 29

Tuesday, Mar. 14 Sunday, Apr. 30

Friday, Mar. 17 Monday, May 1

Saturday, Mar. 18 Tuesday, May 2

Sunday, Mar. 19 Friday, May 5

Monday, Mar. 20 Saturday, May 6

Tuesday, Mar. 21 Sunday, May 7

Friday, Mar. 24 Monday, May 8

Saturday, Mar. 25 Tuesday, May 9

Sunday, Mar. 26 Friday, May 12

Monday, Mar. 27 Saturday, May 13

Please note that programming is subject to change. Always check our website — colonialwilliamsburg.org — for the most current information.

Tuesday, Mar. 28 Sunday, May 14

Friday, Mar. 31 Monday, May 15

Saturday, Apr. 1 Tuesday, May 16

Sunday, Apr. 2 Friday, May 19

Monday, Apr. 3 Saturday, May 20

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Sunday, May 21

Friday, Apr. 7 Monday, May 22

Saturday, Apr. 8 Tuesday, May 23

Sunday, Apr. 9 Friday, May 26

Monday, Apr. 10 Saturday, May 27

Tuesday, Apr. 11 Sunday, May 28

Friday, Apr. 14 Monday, May 29

Saturday, Apr. 15 Tuesday, May 30

Sunday, Apr. 16 Friday, June 2

Monday, Apr. 17 Saturday, June 3

Tuesday, Apr. 18 Sunday, June 4

Friday, Apr. 21 Monday, June 5

Saturday, Apr. 22 Tuesday, June 6

Sunday, Apr. 23 Friday, June 9

Monday, Apr. 24 Saturday, June 10

Tuesday, Apr. 25

9:30 - 10:30am | 11am - 12pm | 1:30 - 2:30pm

3 - 4pm | Williamsburg Lodge

$95 per person

Get into the spirit of 1776 at the Colonial Williamsburg Musket Range. Fire live rounds at a target from two different reproduction 18th-century flintlock firearms commonly used during the Revolutionary War, and learn about the history of the weapons. Must be age 14 or older to participate. Guests ages 14–17 must be accompanied by a legally responsible adult.*All participants must sign a waiver or have a waiver signed by a legally responsible adult. A valid photo ID is required to receive a waiver. All signed waivers must be turned in upon arrival at the Musket Range. Participants must report to the front lobby of the Williamsburg Lodge, 310 S. England Street, 15 minutes prior to their session start time to complete paperwork and to allow for transportation to the range. While shuttle transportation is available, participants may also follow the Range van out to the site. Each participant is allowed one observer. All observers must be age 12 or older. Observers may also provide assistance to disabled or special needs guests. The session includes range instructions, ammunition for weapons, targets, and safety equipment. This event is weather permitting. Accompanying adult must be capable of making legal and/or medical decisions for the youth participant.

Freedom’s Paradox

Saturday, Mar. 18 Sunday, Apr. 30

Sunday, Mar. 19 Monday, May 1

Monday, Mar. 20 Tuesday, May 2

Tuesday, Mar. 21 Wednesday, May 3

Wednesday, Mar. 22 Thursday, May 4

Thursday, Mar. 23 Friday, May 5

Friday, Mar. 24 Saturday, May 6

Saturday, Mar. 25 Sunday, May 7

Sunday, Mar. 26 Monday, May 8

Monday, Mar. 27 Tuesday, May 9

Tuesday, Mar. 28 Wednesday, May 10

Wednesday, Mar. 29 Thursday, May 11

Thursday, Mar. 30 Friday, May 12

Friday, Mar. 31 Saturday, May 13

Saturday, Apr. 1 Sunday, May 14

Sunday, Apr. 2 Monday, May 15

Monday, Apr. 3 Tuesday, May 16

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Wednesday, May 17

Wednesday, Apr. 5 Thursday, May 18

Thursday, Apr. 6 Friday, May 19

Friday, Apr.7 Saturday, May 20

Saturday, Apr. 8 Sunday, May 21

Sunday, Apr.9 Monday, May 22

Monday, Apr. 10 Tuesday, May 23

Tuesday, Apr. 11 Wednesday, May 24

Wednesday, Apr. 12 Thursday, May 25

Thursday, Apr. 13 Friday, May 26

Friday, Apr. 14 Saturday, May 27

Saturday, Apr. 15 Sunday, May 28

Sunday, Apr. 16 Monday, May 29

Monday, Apr. 17 Tuesday, May 30

Tuesday, Apr. 18 Wednesday, May 31

Wednesday, Apr. 19 Thursday, June 1

Thursday, Apr. 20 Friday, June 2

Friday, Apr. 21 Saturday, June 3

Saturday, Apr. 22 Sunday, June 4

Sunday, Apr. 23 Monday, June 5

Monday, Apr. 24 Tuesday, June 6

Tuesday, Apr. 25 Wednesday, June 7

Wednesday, Apr. 26 Thursday, June 8

Thursday, Apr. 27 Friday, June 9

Friday, Apr.28 Saturday, June 10

Saturday, 29

Please note that programming is subject to change. Always check our website — colonialwilliamsburg.org — for the most current information.

10 - 11am | 2 -3pm | Payton Randolph House

Take a 60-minute walking tour of the Randolph Yard, Market Square, and Palace Green. Examine slavery’s evolution and the reliance upon it by patriots like Peyton Randolph to build a city, a colony, and eventually a nation. Explore the paradox of the institution of slavery and the movement for independence by looking at the experiences of the free and enslaved members of the Randolph Household . Space is limited for this program.

Ghost Walk Junior

Friday, Mar. 31 Saturday, Apr.22

Saturday, Apr. 1 Thursday, Apr. 27

Sunday, Apr. 2 Friday, Apr. 28

Monday, Apr. 3 Saturday, Apr. 29

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Thursday, May 4

Wednesday, Apr. 5 Friday, May 5

Thursday, Apr. 6 Saturday, May 6

Friday, Apr. 7 Thursday, May 11

Saturday, Apr. 8 Friday, May 12

Sunday, Apr. 9 Saturday, May 13

Monday Apr. 10 Thursday, May 18

Tuesday, Apr. 11 Friday, May 19

Wednesday, Apr. 12 Saturday, May 20

Thursday, Apr. 13 Thursday, May 25

Friday, Apr. 14 Friday, May 26

Saturday, Apr. 15 Saturday, May 27

Sunday, Apr. 16 Thursday, June 1

Monday, Apr. 17 Friday, June 2

Tuesday, Apr. 18 Saturday, June 3

Wednesday, Apr. 19 Thursday, June 8

Thursday, Apr. 20 Friday, June 9

Friday, Apr. 21 Saturday, June 10

5:30 - 6:15pm | 6:45 - 7:30pm | Weaver

$8 per person

Calling guests of all ages! Ghost Walk Jr. is returning to the Historic Area to bring an exciting new interactive storytelling experience for those seeking less fright and more fun! Enjoy this 45-minute ghost tour of traditional spooky stories with a Colonial Williamsburg flavor. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Runs rain or shine, except in severe inclement or cold weather. Appropriate for ages 4+

Grand March & Review

Saturday, May 20 12:30 - 3:30pm | Capitol Circle

On the battlefield, the shriek of fifes and the thunder of drums could be heard up to a mile away. Experience the majesty of 18th-century military music up close as Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums lead visiting corps from around the country in a Grand March from the Capitol down Duke of Gloucester Street to Market Square. The musicians will congregate behind the Courthouse for a Grand Review, with each group performing. This event is part of Colonial Williamsburg’s Drummers Call weekend..

Hands-On: Archaeology

Friday, Apr. 7 Friday, Apr. 21 Friday, Apr. 14 10am - 4pm | Custis Square Archaeology Project

Archaeologists excavating the four-acre home and formal gardens of John Custis IV welcome all guests, especially families on Spring Break, for a week of archaeological discovery and interactive programs! Join us at the corner of Nassau and Francis Streets. Weather permitting. The terrain is grassy and may be difficult for wheelchairs to access. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Hands-On: Shoulder Your Firelocks!

Saturday, Mar. 18 Saturday, May 6

Saturday, Mar. 25 Saturday, May 13

Saturday, Apr. 1 Saturday, May 20

Saturday, Apr. 8 Saturday, May 27

Saturday, Apr. 15 Saturday, June 3

Saturday, Apr. 22 Saturday, June 10

Saturday, Apr. 29

11 - 11:30am | Magazine Yard

Have you considered what it would have been like to be an 18th-century soldier during the American Revolution? Make plans to find out today. Guests are invited to become part of history by stepping into the shoes of soldiers enlisting in the Colonial Army. During your military training, you will learn the manual of arms and marching drill of the 18th-century soldier. When your training is complete, you will engage in a mock battle similar to those which occurred in Williamsburg during the Revolution. Shoulder Your Firelocks! is a participative program. Guests must be able to stand for at least 20 minutes. The program is open to all would-be soldiers ages 9 to 80!

Haunted Williamsburg

Daily | 7 - 8pm | 8:30 - 9:30pm | Market House

$19 per person

From authentic 18th-century colonial ghost stories to creepy modern-day encounters, costumed storytellers share unnerving tales on this Colonial Williamsburg ghost tour. Haunted Williamsburg is the only tour that takes you inside our historic buildings. Haunted Williamsburg is the official ghost tour experience of Colonial Williamsburg. The one-hour candlelit walking tour begins at the Market House and is suitable for ages eight and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Runs rain or shine, except in cases of severe inclement weather. Pets are not permitted. Unfortunately, most of the interior spaces are not accessible to wheelchairs and scooters. Tour is not ADA accessible.

Palace Concert

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Tuesday, May 9

Tuesday, Apr. 11 Tuesday, May 16

Tuesday, Apr.18 Tuesday, May 23

Tuesday, Apr. 25 Tuesday, May 30

Tuesday, May 2 Tuesday, June 6

7 -8pm | Governor’s Palace

$19 per adult, $12 for children 12 and under

The regal Palace of the royal governor comes to life as Colonial Williamsburg’s early music ensemble, the Governor’s Musick, offers an elegant evening of chamber music showcasing 17th- and 18th-century music for harpsichord, voice, flute, and strings. The concert repertoire is custom-crafted for each series and varies throughout the year. The program includes music known in Virginia as well as music from Europe. Not appropriate for children ages six and under.

Please note that programming is subject to change. Always check our website — colonialwilliamsburg.org — for the most current information.

Public Auctions

Saturday, Apr. 7 Saturday, May 27

Saturday, Apr. 22 Saturday, June 3

Satuday, May 7 Saturday, June 17

Saturday, May 13

12 - 1pm | Auction Stage

Take part in an exciting auction! Bid on selected items from Colonial Williamsburg stores as well as exclusive items not available elsewhere. The assortment changes for each auction. Listen for the auction bell!

Memorial Day Commemoration

Monday, May 29

10 - 10:30am | Palace Green

Join us Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m. on Palace Green for a Memorial Day Commemoration. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation honors the men and women of the United States military who sacrificed their lives to defend our nation with a traditional wreath-laying ceremony. Free reservation required. Space is limited for this program. To book your reservation, please visit a ticket office or call our Guest Services at (888) 9657254. Not wheelchair accessible.

Meet the Gardener

Thursday, Mar. 30 Thursday, May 11

Thursday, Apr. 6 Thursday, May 18

Thursday, Apr. 13 Thursday, May 25

Thursday, Apr. 20 Thursday, June 1

Thursday, Apr. 27 Thursday, June 8

Thursday, May 4 9:30 - 10:30am | Front of Prentis Store

If you’ve ever wondered about 18th-century gardening techniques, this program is for you. Join one of our Colonial Williamsburg

Master Gardener volunteers and get the answers to your questions. Free reservation required. Space is limited for this program. To book your reservation, please visit a ticket office or call our Guest Services at (888) 965-7254.

Music: In the Wythe Parlor

Saturday, Mar. 18 Saturday, May 6

Saturday, Mar. 25 Saturday, May 13

Saturday, Apr. 1 Saturday, May 20

Saturday, Apr. 8 Saturday, May 27

Saturday, Apr. 15 Saturday, June 3

Saturday, Apr. 22 Saturday, June 10

Saturday, Apr. 29

12 - 3pm | George Wythe House

Music lessons were an important part of a young lady’s or gentleman’s education. Being a skilled musician prepared one to present well in polite company and served as a vehicle for young ladies to marry well or even marry into a higher station. Music masters advertised lessons to be given in the home or rented spaces to educate those who could afford the leisure activity of playing music. Visit the Wythe House Parlor as one or more members of the Governor’s Musick ensemble plays or sings examples of popular domestic music enjoyed by members of Williamsburg’s gentry. Guests can take this opportunity to ask questions about the music and the instruments or listen and reflect on what George Wythe or his young student, Thomas Jefferson, might have heard here.

Musket Demonstration

Saturday, Mar. 18 Saturday, May 6

Saturday, Mar. 25 Saturday, May 13

Saturday, Apr. 1 Saturday, May 20

Saturday, Apr. 8 Saturday, May 27

Saturday, Apr. 15 Saturday, June 3

Saturday, Apr. 22 Saturday, June 10

Saturday, Apr. 29

4 - 4:15pm | Magazine Yard

The musket was the best tool for warfare during the 18th century and into the 19th century. A member of Colonial Williamsburg’s Military Programs staff will demonstrate the loading and firing of the musket using a loading procedure from an 18th-century military manual that was common for the period. Experience the sounds and smells a soldier experienced during the Revolution.

Order in the Court

Daily (Except May, 20)

11 - 11:40am | 11:45am - 12:25pm

12:30 - 1:10pm | 2 - 2:40pm | 2:45 - 3:25pm Courthouse

Saturday, May 20

11 - 11:40am | 11:45am - 12:25pm

Courthouse

Courthouses served as centers for local communities. People conducted business, interacted with the government, and observed trials and punishments. After a short exploration of the Courthouse and its surroundings, participate in a local court session where lives, liberties, and property are contested. Take on the role of justice, attorney, litigant, petitioner, or defendant and experience how the rights of Virginians were maintained in open court. Adult subject matter.

Revolutionary Points of View

Thursday, Mar. 16 Saturday, Apr. 29

Saturday, Mar. 18 Thursday, May 4

Thursday, Mar. 23 Saturday, May 6

Saturday, Mar. 25 Thursday, May 11

Thursday, Mar. 30 Saturday, May 13

Saturday, Apr. 1 Thursday, May 18

Thursday, Apr. 6 Saturday, May 20

Saturday, Apr. 8 Thursday, May 25

Thrusday, Apr. 13 Saturday, May 27

Saturday, Apr. 15 Thursday, June 1

Thursday, Apr. 20 Saturday, June 3

Saturday, Apr. 22 Thursday, June 8

Thursday, Apr. 27 Saturday, June 10 7 - 8pm | 8:30 - 9:30pm | Capitol $16 per person

It’s the eve of the American Revolution, and there are just as many opinions about war and independence as we hear about politics and religion today. Step back in time and encounter points of view that run the gamut. Then, engage in the most crucial debate in our nation’s history–you will decide whether we remain British or become Americans?

Please note that programming is subject to change. Always check our website — colonialwilliamsburg.org — for the most current information.

Stables Behind-theScenes

Monday, Mar. 13 Thursday, Apr. 27

Tuesday, Mar. 14 Friday, Apr. 28

Wednesday, Mar. 15 Saturday, Apr. 29

Thursday, Mar. 16 Monday, May1

Friday, Mar. 17 Tuesday, May 2

Saturday, Mar. 18 Wednesday, May 3

Monday, Mar. 20 Thursday, May 4

Tuesday, Mar. 21 Friday, May 5

Wednesday, Mar. 22 Saturday, May 6

Thursday, Mar. 23 Monday, May 8

Friday, Mar. 24 Tuesday, May 9

Saturday, Mar. 25 Wednesday, May 10

Monday, Mar. 27 Thursday, May 11

Tuesday, Mar. 28 Friday, May 12

Wednesday, Mar. 29 Saturday, May 13

Thursday, Mar. 30 Monday, May 15

Friday, Mar. 31 Tuesday, May 16

Saturday, Apr. 1 Wednesday, May 17

Monday, Apr. 3 Thursday, May 18

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Friday, May 19

Wednesday, Apr. 5 Saturday, May 20

Thursday, Apr. 6 Monday, May 22

Friday, Apr. 7 Tuesday, May 23

Saturday, Apr.8 Wednesday, May 24

Monday, Apr. 10 Thursday, May 25

Tuesday, Apr. 11 Friday, May 26

Wednesday, Apr. 12 Saturday, May 27

Thursday, Apr. 13 Monday, May 29

Friday, Apr. 14 Tuesday, May 30

Saturday, Apr. 15 Wednesday, May 31

Monday, Apr. 17 Thursday, June 1

Tuesday, Apr. 18 Friday, June 2

Wednesday, Apr. 19 Saturday, June 3

Thursday, Apr. 20 Monday, June 5

Friday, Apr. 21 Tuesday, June 6

Saturday, Apr. 22 Wednesday, June 7

Monday, Apr. 24 Thursday, June 8

Tuesday, Apr. 25 Friday, June 9

Wednesday, Apr. 26 Saturday, June 10 1 - 2pm | Corner of Botetourt and Nicholson Streets | $8 per person

Treat the animal lover in your life to this one-hour walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg’s modern stables and Rare Breeds Program. During this behind-thescenes tour, you’ll see some of our animals, discuss their care, and may see a carriage get hitched.

Street Theater

Saturday, Apr. 1 Sunday, May 7

Sunday, Apr. 2 Wednesday, May 10

Wednesday, Apr. 5 Thursday, May 11

Thursday, Apr. 6 Friday, May 12

Friday, Apr. 7 Saturday, May 13

Saturday, Apr. 8 Sunday, May 14

Sunday, Apr. 9 Wednesday, May 17

Wednesday, Apr. 12 Thursday, May 18

Thursday, Apr. 13 Friday, May 19

Friday, Apr. 14 Saturday, May 20

Saturday, Apr. 15 Sunday, May 21

Sunday, Apr. 16 Wednesday, May 24

Wednesday, Apr. 19 Thursday, May 25

Thursday, Apr. 20 Friday, May 26

Friday, Apr. 21 Saturday, May 27

Saturday, Apr. 22 Sunday, May 28

Sunday, Apr. 23 Wednesday, May 31

Wednesday, Apr. 26 Thursday, June 1

Thursday, Apr. 27 Friday, June 2

Friday, Apr. 28 Saturday, June 3

Saturday, Apr. 29 Sunday, June 4

Sunday, Apr. 30 Wednesday, June 7

Wednesday, May 3 Thursday, June 8

Thursday, May 4 Friday, June 9

Friday, May 5 Saturday, June 10

Saturday, May 6 10 - 10:25am | Front of Raleigh Tavern

The Williamsburg community comes to life in this street theatre experience exploring the daily lives of ordinary people during extraordinary times. Consider diverse perspectives on political and societal elements of 18th-century life as people of the past gather near the Raleigh Tavern to tend to personal and professional businesses of the day.

The Art of Fifing & Drumming

Saturday, Mar. 18 Saturday, Apr. 29

Saturday, Mar. 25 Saturday, May 6

Saturday, Apr. 1 Saturday, May 13

Saturday, Apr. 8 Saturday, May 27

Saturday, Apr. 15 Saturday, June 3

Saturday, Apr. 22 Saturday, June 10 1 - 1:20pm | Playhouse Stage

In a day and age, before modern radios, cell phones, and satellite communication, Fifers and Drummers of the American

Revolutionary War were a vital part of military communications. From sunrise to lights out, fifers and drummers regulated military functions and were essential for nearly all facets of colonial military service. Join the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums as they give an in-depth demonstration of the musical tasks and ceremonies that fifers and drummers perform throughout a soldier’s day.

To Hang a Pirate

Wednesday, Mar. 15 Saturday, Apr. 29

Saturday, Mar. 18 Wednesday, May 3

Wednesday, Mar. 22 Saturday, May 6

Saturday, Mar. 25 Wednesday, May 10

Wednesday, Mar. 29 Saturday, May 13

Saturday, Apr. 1 Wednesday, May 17

Wednesday, Apr. 5 Saturday, May 20

Saturday, Apr. 8 Wednesday, May 24

Wednesday, Apr. 12 Saturday, May 27

Saturday, Apr. 15 Wednesday, May 31

Wednesday, Apr. 19 Saturday, June 3

Saturday, Apr. 22 Wednesday, June 7

Wednesday, Apr. 26 Saturday, June 10

7:30 - 8:30pm | 9 -10pm | Capitol

$19 per person

In late 1718, a Royal Navy expedition, dispatched from Virginia, killed Blackbeard the pirate off the coast of N.C. Also at that same time, 15 members of his crew were captured and brought to the Public Gaol in Williamsburg. They were tried for piracy at the Capitol by Virginia Governor Alexander Spotswood in early 1719. Join in this recreation of the actual trial of Israel Hands, a member of Blackbeard’s crew. Hear the evidence and make a judgment! How would you sentence a pirate? Due to the subject matter, this program is not recommended for young children.

Visit a Nation Builder

Daily | 10:30 - 11:05 am | 2:45 - 3:20pm

Governor’s Palace Stage

Step into the past with a Nation Builder. Through stories, discussion, and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges they faced in Williamsburg and beyond.

Please note that programming is subject to change. Always check our website — colonialwilliamsburg.org — for the most current information.

Voices of the Past

Sunday, Mar. 12 Wednesday, Apr. 26

Tuesday, Mar. 14 Friday, Apr. 28

Wednesday, Mar. 15 Saturday, Apr. 29

Friday, Mar. 17 Sunday, Apr. 30

Saturday, Mar. 18 Tuesday, May 2

Sunday, Mar. 19 Wednesday, May 3

Tuesday, Mar. 21 Friday, May 5

Wednesday, Mar. 22 Saturday, May 6

Friday, Mar. 24 Sunday, May 7

Saturday, Mar. 25 Tuesday, May 9

Sunday, Mar. 26 Wednesday, May 10

Tuesday, Mar. 28 Friday, May 12

Wednesday, Mar. 29 Saturday, May 13

Friday, Mar. 31 Sunday, May 14

Saturday, Apr. 1 Tuesday, May 16

Sunday, Apr. 2 Wednesday, May 17

Tuesday, Apr. 4 Friday, May 19

Wednesday, Apr. 5 Saturday, May 20

Friday, Apr. 7 Sunday, May 21

Saturday, Apr. 8 Tuesday, May 23

Sunday, Apr. 9 Wednesday, May 24

Tuesday, Apr. 11 Friday, May 26

Wednesday, Apr. 12 Saturday, May 27

Friday, Apr. 14 Sunday, May 28

Saturday, Apr. 15 Tuesday, May 30

Sunday, Apr. 16 Wednesday, May 31

Tuesday, Apr. 18 Friday, June 2

Wednesday, Apr. 19 Saturday, June 3

Friday, Apr. 21 Sunday, June 4

Saturday, Apr. 22 Tuesday, June 6

Sunday, Apr. 23 Wednesday, June 7

Tuesday, Apr. 25 Friday, June 9 Saturday, June 10 11:30am - 12:05pm | Governor’s Palace Stage

In this museum theatre series, witness a compelling story from the life of an 18thcentury person, and then hear from the actor interpreter as they share how they discover and bring to life a voice from the past.

Williamsburg Military

Saturday, May 20 8:30 - 9:30pm | Palace Green

Join us for a thrilling torch-lit march down Duke of Gloucester Street, as Colonial Williamsburg’s Fife and Drum Corps is joined by guest units from across the nation! Originally a signal for soldiers to return to barracks before curfew, tattoos evolved into elaborate displays of military music and displays. The Williamsburg Military Tattoo is a highlight of Drummers Call weekend, offering the rare opportunity to see multiple corps showcase their skills.

Women in Trades

Saturday, Mar. 18 Saturday, Mar. 25 11am - 12pm | William Pitt Store

$15 per person

We have all heard that a woman’s place was in the home during the 18th century, but it was far from the only place. Join us for a walking tour discussing the oftensurprising realities of women’s labor, skills, and rights in 18th-century Williamsburg and the Colonial Atlantic World. We will explore roughly half a mile of sites, stories, and continuing research into hidden history. Limit of 25 guests.

Please note that programming is subject to change. Always check our website — colonialwilliamsburg.org — for the most current information.