Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area Auctions
Join us for a special Memorial Day Auction! Saturday, May 24th at 1 pm.
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 by the Market House 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 Schedule 2025
Saturday, May 24, 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 5, 1 p.m.
All dates are subject to change or cancellation.
Auction Items
Don't miss your chance to go home with one-of-a-kind collectibles and gifts from Colonial Williamsburg.
Pictured Items:
Glass Utility Jar with Ball Lid, Black and White Bone Box.
Pictured Items:
Hand Painted Dove Theorem, Small Pewter Candlestick, Horn Dice Cup with Wooden Dice, Set of Rum Cups in Wooden Box, Delf Luminary
Pictured Items
Wooden Canteen with Strap, Oak Candle Box, Matted Deborah Sampson Print, Rolled Leather Journal with Cedar Pencil, Capitol Flag, Black Creamer (Not Pictured: Engraved Eagle Pendant, Cast Pint Pewter Mug, Pewter Inkwell, Auction Bell, Black and Khaki Rug, Matted Capitol Flag Photo, Horn Whistle)
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 p.m. 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.