The American Revolution had begun. Five years ago, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation announced it planned to conduct ...

Thomas Layton/The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation In preparing to begin current excavations, William & Mary staff archaeologists examined all the previous CW reports and records including a ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has announced its lineup of events to commemorate Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865 thousands of enslaved people learned they had been ...

So far, they’ve unearthed a 32- by 24-foot brick foundation (which includes a cellar) and a well located about 40 feet away, according to a statement from Colonial Williamsburg. Researchers ...

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation occupies an especially exquisite swath of land in the state, composed of hundreds of acres of abundant woodland, with a one-mile by one-half-mile parcel of ...

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation operates the world’s largest living history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia—the restored 18th-century capital of Britain’s largest, wealthiest, and most populous ...

With everything from one-of-a-kind holiday programs to festive workshops to world-class dining, see why The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a must-visit destination during the holiday season.

In February 2023, the Bray-Digges House was relocated to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area at 331 Francis Street West, where it will become the 89th original structure restored by the foundation.

According to many, this site is like a Disney theme park for history fanatics. Plus, Colonial Williamsburg's appeal isn't just for kids but also for anyone who feels young at heart. Visitors to ...

“We are a 300-acre living history museum, so improved wayfinding was a critical goal for us,” said Andrea Sardone, executive director of marketing at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering one of colonial America’s most lavish displays of opulence: An ornamental garden where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners ...

“They’re stealing the powder! They’re stealing the powder,” a Williamsburg patriot screamed when he realized British marines, on the order of the royal Gov. Lord Dunmore, were removing the ...