Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area Auctions
Join us for a special July 4th Auction! Saturday, July 5th 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, July 5, 1 p.m.
Saturday, August 30, 1 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, 1 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, 1 p.m.
Saturday, November 28, 1 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 1 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, 1 p.m.
Saturday, December 20, 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: Decorated Tobacco Star, 1776 Punched Tin Lantern, Pewter Coffee Pot, Pewter Creamer & Sugar, Set of 4 Creamware Plates, Framed Flag Theorem, Pineapple Pen Box, British Campaign Chest
Pictured Items: Framed Declaration of Independence, Patriotic Mother & Daughter Byers Choice Carolters, Flag from Governors Palace, Officers Sword, Mottahedeh Eagle Trinket Box
Pictured Items: Patriotic Mother & Daughter Byers Choice Carolers, Stoneware Patriotic Lamp, Mottahedeh Eagle Trinket Dish, Engraved Auction Bell, Redware Quart Pitcher, Engraved George Washington Cup, Set of two Pewter Jiggers
Pictured Items: Folk Art Flag Pendant
Auction Items Not Pictured: Horn Signal Whistle, Decorated Milan Hat, Horn Dice Cup, Booker Denim Rug, Stoneware Chamberstick, Bassett Hall Magnifying Glass, Blue & White Mug, Wooden Table Top Bowling, Children's Compass & Book, Wooden Canteen with Muslin Strap
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.