Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area Auctions
The next auction will be held on Saturday, June 8 at 11:00 am
About the Auction
Our Historic Area auctions include historic reproductions, one-of-a-kind objects from Colonial Williamsburg, souvenirs, collectibles, folk art, jewelry, and so much more. You never know what we'll have, but it's sure to be something special you can only find here!
Auctions are held outdoors next door to the Market House and Magazine and are free to attend. (See a map of the Historic Area here.) We accept cash and credit cards on site. Prices are as sold and exclude other offers and discounts. Auction items cannot be returned.
Auctions are weather-dependent and subject to cancellation. Call the John Greenhow store to check if the auction has been canceled due to weather: 757-229-1000 ext. 2804.
Auction Items
See the items from our last auction below to get an idea of the types of items sold in our auctions.
Horn Whistle
Blue & White Tankard
Small Pewter Candlestick
Creamware Egg Cup
Wooden Shaker Style Basket
Pheasant Child's Tea Set
Byers' Choice Spring Carolers Set
Sgraffito Redware Eggs
Zachariah Hill Watercolor Print of the Governor's Palace Garden Map
Tin Syrup Pitcher
Hand Blown Green Glass Egg Cups Set
Red Burdett Stripe Cotton Woven Rug
Mary Meyer Stuffed Hen With Chicks
Decorated Straw Hat with Handcrafted Silk Roses Made by the Historic Area Sewing Room
Chalcedony "Peach Moon" Beaded Necklace
Stoneware Milk Pitcher
Karen Cruden Spring Scene Boxed Mug
Round Bone Box
Devon Platter
Pewter Salt Cellar with Fancy Spoon
Wooden Campaign Chest
Rabbit Hooked Wool Rug
Auction Schedule 2024
Auction dates for 2024. All dates are subject to change or cancellation.
Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m.
Thursday, July 4, 12:30 p.m.
(after the reading of the Declaration of Independence concludes)
Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m.
Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m.
Saturday, August 10, 11 a.m.
Saturday, August 17, 11 a.m.
Saturday, August 24, 11 a.m.
Saturday, August 31, 11 a.m.
Saturday, September 14, 11 a.m.
Saturday, September 28, 11 a.m.
Saturday, October 12, 11 a.m.
Saturday, October 26, 11 a.m.
Saturday, November 9, 11 a.m.
Friday, November 29, 11 a.m.
Saturday, December 7, 11 a.m.
Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.
Saturday, December 21, 11 a.m.
Not pictured: Auction Bell with Lamb Engraving.
Bid by Phone
Can't make it to the auction but want to place a bid? Bids are accepted by phone!
The auction team must receive your bid before 5 PM on the day before the auction. Call Tarpley, Thompson, and Company store at 757-229-1000 ext. 2066 and ask for Amy or Michelle. You must provide your name, phone number, the auction items you are interested in, and your max bid for each item. One of the auction team members will then represent you at the auction.
We can ship most items (for a fee) within the continental United States, except for oversized items.