trades being practiced just as they were in the 1700s. Visit the Capitol or the Governor’s Palace and you’ll feel the weight of the decisions that shaped our future. And thanks to ongoing


preservation efforts and immersive programming, this is more than a history lesson — it’s a full-body experience that brings America’s founding ideals into sharp focus.


PLANNING FOR BIRTHDAY Throughout 2025 and 2026, visitors can expect a robust slate of commemorative events, educational programs, reenactments, and patriotic festivities — all culminating in a July 4th celebration worthy of our nation’s founding. Visiting during this lead-up year can give you a head start on the experience while avoiding some of the crowds sure to descend in 2026. Colonial Williamsburg


is remarkably walkable and lends itself to both relaxed exploration and in-depth discovery. Highlights include daily


Revolutionary City reenactments, fife and drum corps parades, candlelight ghost tours, and carriage rides down Duke of Gloucester Street. At Jamestown Settlement and


Historic Jamestowne, interactive exhibits and archaeological sites tell the story of America’s first settlers, while nearby Yorktown Battlefield, where the final major battle of the Revolutionary War was fought, rounds out the historic trilogy.


DINING LIKE FOUNDING FATHERS One of the most memorable ways to experience Colonial Williamsburg is through its food. The historic taverns scattered throughout town don’t just serve meals — they serve history on a plate. Christiana Campbell’s Tavern, famously favored by Washington,


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