Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area Auctions
Historic Trades Auction: Saturday, August 30th 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, 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: Leather Folio, Pewter Inkwell, Framed Blacksmith Portrait, Travel Desk Set, Pineapple Pen Box, Stoneware Salt Glaze Mug, Byers Choice Music Teacher
Pictured Items: Star Bird Bottle, Saw Plaque, Velvet Hotch Potch, Flag from Brickyard, Eraseable Memorandum, Doll Pocket Pincushion & Needle Case, Bassett Hall Wood Turned Pen, Green Glass Cloche with Garden Book, Rough Cast Spoon, Pick up Sticks in Canvas Bag
Pictured Items: Black Leech Jar, Sturbridge Lantern, Thomas Jefferson Quote Sampler, Zachariah Hill Drawing, Tailor Shop Jefferson Cup, and Ornament
Pictured Items: Folk Art Flag Pendant
Auction Items Not Pictured: Clay Marbles in Drawstring Bag, Engraved Auction Bell, Sterling Silver Cutcard Pendant, Silversmith Print, Burdette Stripe Sand Rug, Large Pewter Salt Cellar with Spoon, Stoneware Plate
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.