Colonial aesthetic

Looking out the window of a Colonial Williamsburg gift shop. January, 2004.

There’s a lot of folklore surrounding the first Thanksgiving, and plenty of lively debate. When did it actually occur? Was this meeting with the Wampanoags truly amicable? Did they really eat turkey? Despite, or perhaps because of, this murky history, we continue to be fascinated with the Pilgrims and life in 17th-century America. While we all learned about the Mayflower, the Pilgrims, and that first Thanksgiving way back in elementary school, what do we really know about the day-to-day…

Experience the living history of Colonial Williamsburg, where you can step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of America's past, witnessing skilled artisans, engaging with costumed interpreters, and exploring the charming 18th-century streets and historic taverns.

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Bruton Parish Church is located in the restored area of Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. It was established in 1674 by the consolidation of two previous parishes in the Virginia Colony, and remains an active Episcopal parish. The roots of Bruton Parish Church trace back to both the Church of England and the new settlement of the Colony of Virginia at Jamestown in the early 17th century. The role of the church and its relationship to the government had been established by…

Historians are digging into the lives of 18th-century colonists who may have lived outside the norm.

Experience the largest outdoor educational living museum in the country, through immersive and authentic 18th-century programming for our guests.

This past Sunday, my boyfriend Aaron and I went to explore Colonial Williamsburg. We’ve both been in the past, but it had been a long time, and we’ve never gone together. I was looking …