Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area Auctions
Join us for our next Historic Area Auction on Friday, July 3rd 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 Items
Don't miss your chance to go home with one-of-a-kind collectibles and gifts from Colonial Williamsburg.
Pictured Items: Framed Declaration of Independence with Velvet Flag Painting (Byers Choice Missing), Hat crafted by the Historic Area Sewing Room, Horn Whistle & Wooden Pistol, Pearl & Blue Crystal Choker Set
Pictured Items: Clockwise from top left: 1776 Punched Tin Lantern, Signed Portraits of Presidents, Byers Choice Lady and Dog, Flags of the Revolution in Stoneware Crock
Pictured Items: Leather Canteen & Haversack, Tin Coffee Pot, Byers Choice Mother & Daughter, Officer's Sword
Pictured Items: Clockwise from top left: Engraved Mint Julep Cup with Muddler, Set of 4 Cast Seals, Williamsburg Tavern Pottery Mug Set, Governors Palace Book & Flag
Pictured Items: Porcelain Tea Set, Geaorge and
Martha Scrimshaw Box, 3-D Star Candleholder, Set of Red Tavern Check Table Linens
Auction Items Not Pictured: Set of 2 engraved Jefferson Cups, Set of 3 Children's Books, Engraved Eagle Pewter Mug, Chess Set, Distressed Writing Chest, Signed Fifer Nutcracker, Auction Bell, Set of Flatbacks with Print, Historic Games Set
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.