Courtesy of Brendan Sostak, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. On April 21, 1775, a group of royal marines, under the orders of Virginia Governor John Murray, the Fourth Earl of Dunmore, swiped ...

How to plan the perfect trip to Williamsburg, Virginia. This hub of American colonial history features cobblestone streets, botanical gardens, theme parks—and a 300-acre living history museum.

Treat Yourself to a Spa Day . After a long day of walking, take a moment to indulge by booking a service at The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg. This tranquil spa offers primarily modern services though ...

At the Governor’s Palace, we learned of the parties that the Williamsburg elite would attend during the holiday season. In the ballroom the the house musician was practicing a minuet on the ...

Colonial Williamsburg has roughly about 15,000 textiles, all told. But of that, about 5,000 of those are pieces of historic dress. The clothing from the 18th and early 19th centuries.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — This Veterans Day Weekend, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation continues its tradition of military outreach by offering free admission to all active-duty military, reservists, ...

This reconstructed plate was excavated from the site of the Governor’s Palace. Courtesy of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. From rude beginnings in Jamestown, the British Empire in Virginia had ...

On the evening of America's birthday, view the free Lights Of Freedom fireworks above the Governor’s Palace at 9:30 p.m. Watch the heart-pounding, 20-minute display from the Palace Green, Market ...