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Calendars, Stationery & Writing

Shop for annual Colonial Williamsburg calendars featuring beautiful photography of the Historic Area throughout the seasons. Share your love of history and Williamsburg by sending a Christmas card featuring Historic Area scenes, or pen a traditional note the 18th-century way with a quill pen, sealing wax and stamps, powdered ink, and more. 

  • We the People Journal | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg We the People Journal | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    We the People Journal

    Draw inspiration from the words of the United States Constitution as you pen your own thoughts with this We the People Journal! This hardbound journal features the preamble to the U.S. Constitution on the cover with lined pages inside. Makes a great gift...
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  • Obsidian Journal | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Obsidian Journal | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Obsidian Journal

    This Obsidian Journal has a traditional book cover in black with gold embossed details on the cover, inspired by a 17th-century bound book from France. The lined pages inside are edged in gold to complete the look. Makes a great gift and handsome journal...
    $12.99
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  • Old World Internet Address & Password Logbook | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Old World Internet Address & Password Logbook | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Old World Internet Address & Password Logbook

    Keep track of websites, passwords, software licenses, and device information with this Old World Internet Address & Password Logbook. Features an antique map cover, tabbed A-Z pages, and a removable cover band. Features Multicolor antique map...
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  • Venetian Journal | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Venetian Journal | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Venetian Journal

    Add 18th century charm to your desk or library with this gorgeous Venetian Writing Journal! This hardbound journal features faux marbled paper cover art. The lined pages inside are edged in gold to complete the historically-inspired look. Makes a great...
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  • Bird of Paradise Journal | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Bird of Paradise Journal | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Bird of Paradise Journal

    Add timeless design and elegance to your desk with this gorgeous Bird of Paradise Writing Journal! This hardbound journal features a beautiful cover with a bird of paradise in the center and a border of stylized fruits and foliage, with gold...
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  • You Can Learn Children's Craft Kit - Calligraphy | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg You Can Learn Children's Craft Kit - Calligraphy | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    You Can Learn Children's Craft Kit - Calligraphy

    Teach your kids a skill from the early days of American life with You Can Learn Craft Kits! This children's calligraphy kit allows kids to imagine and experience what life was like in the past when young girls and boys learned how to write with a quill...
    $24.99
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  • Powdered Ink | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Powdered Ink

    Pen a note the 18th century way with this Powdered Ink. When mixed with water, this powder produces a rich colored ink for use with quills and other dip pens. Instructions and historical information are provided on the envelopes. A fun way to send a...
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  • Aged Parchment Notecard Set | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Aged Parchment Notecard Set

    This set of elegant Aged Parchment Notecards is ideal for writing with ink or practicing calligraphy. Pair with our other from Freund-Mayer writing accessories in our shop for a thoughtful and fun gift. Features Set of 8 folded note cards with 8...
    $19.99
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  • Wood and Bronze Pen Stand | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Wood and Bronze Pen Stand

    Display your quill pen in style with this small Wood and Bronze Pen Stand. This holder looks great on your desk at home or take it to your next re-enactment inside your traveling desk for a period-appropriate accessory. Features Can hold any type of...
    $34.99
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  • Brown Leather Journal 5" x 7" | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Brown Leather Journal 5" x 7" | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Brown Leather Journal 5" x 7"

    This handsome Brown Leather Journal is hand-crafted in Italy. The journal features a wrap-around leather strap, a refillable lined journal, and an extra pocket to stash papers, letters, or other documents. We think it makes the perfect travel journal to...
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  • Vintage Decorated Metal Pen Holder | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Vintage Decorated Metal Quill Pen Holder

    A lovely accessory for your desk, this Vintage Decorated Metal Quill Pen Holder holds your quill pen elegantly. The base is made of wood and the silver-tone metal holder is decorated with delicate scrolls, flowers, and ornamental motifs. We think it...
    $24.99
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  • Vintage Handle Wax Seal Kits - Tree | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Vintage Handle Wax Seal Kits - Pineapple | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Vintage Handle Wax Seal Kits

    These Vintage Handle Wax Seal Kits have everything you need to create beautiful wax seals on your letters! The flexible sealing wax is made to withstand the modern mailing system. Add a touch of historical charm and your own personality with vintage...
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  • Vintage Decorated Metal and Wood Ink Blotter | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Vintage Embossed Metal and Wood Ink Blotter

    A lovely accessory for your desk, this Vintage Embossed Metal and Wood Ink Blotter is a must-have for letter writing with ink. The base is made of wood and the silver-tone embossed decorative exterior features a beaded edge and ornamental motifs. We...
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  • Blue Quill Feather Nib Pen & Ink Writing Set | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Blue Quill Feather Nib Pen & Ink Writing Set

    This Blue Quill Feather Nib Pen & Ink Writing Set is a wonderful gift for writers. The set is handsomely packed and includes a dyed blue feather pen with 4 styles of metal nibs and a bottle of Italian ink. Pairs beautifully with our bronze and wood...
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  • Hand Stitched Brown Leather Journal | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Hand Stitched Brown Leather Journal | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Hand Stitched Brown Leather Journal

    A marvel of craftsmanship and quality, this Hand-Stitched Leather Journal is made in Italy by artisans practicing centuries old techniques. The soft brown leather cover features straps to protect the interior rag paper pages which are stitched by hand...
    $69.99
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  • Striped Red Earthenware Inkwell | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Striped Red Earthenware Inkwell | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Striped Red Earthenware Inkwell

    Add historic charm to your desk with this Striped Red Earthenware Inkwell. This reproduction inkwell would have been a common site to inhabitants of Williamsburg in the 18th century. Made of more common materials, such as earthenware, or finely crafted...
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  • Red Earthenware Inkwell | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Red Earthenware Inkwell | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Red Earthenware Inkwell

    Add historic charm to your desk with this Red Earthenware Inkwell. This reproduction inkwell would have been a common site to inhabitants of Williamsburg in the 18th century. Made of more common materials, such as earthenware, or finely crafted in...
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  • Blue Pineapple Note Cards by Marcia Long | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Blue Pineapple Note Cards by Marcia Long | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Blue Pineapple Note Cards

    What better way to say "thank you" than with the traditional symbol of hospitality? Each note card features an illustration of a ripe, plump pineapple in blue and white surrounded by swirling vines. The inside is blank so you can craft your own unique...
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  • Alexander Hamilton Signature Notebook - Embossed leather notebook Alexander Hamilton Signature Notebook - Portrait sleeve cover

    Alexander Hamilton Signature Notebook

    Now you can put pen to paper in your very own Alexander Hamilton Signature Notebook, and let his words encourage and inspire you as you record your daily musings. Features Moleskin-like binding Cream paper stock and an elegant ribbon page marker...
    $12.95
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  • Holiday Welcome Embossed Christmas Cards

    Holiday Welcome Embossed Christmas Cards

    The door of the Historic Area's Roscow Cole House is beautifully decorated on this set of Christmas cards. The Roscow Cole house has anchored the east end of Market Square since about 1812. It is named for the merchant who built it and owned it until...
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  • Bruton Parish Church Christmas Cards

    Bruton Parish Church Christmas Cards

    A Christmas Eve stroll down Duke of Gloucester Street may find the Historic Area under a blanket of snow. Share the best of Williamsburg during the winter season with this beautiful set of boxed holiday cards. In the distance stands Bruton Parish Church...
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  • Christmas in Market Square Christmas Cards

    Christmas in Market Square Christmas Cards

    Vivid colors and sculpturally embossed details make this Colonial Williamsburg Christmas card stand out. On the front, a large illuminated evergreen stands in Market Square surrounded by historic structures decked in holiday wreaths. Features 16 cards...
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  • Governor's Party Christmas Cards

    Governor's Party Christmas Cards

    'Tis the season for holiday parties and the Governor's Palace hosted the most prestigious gathering in town. This set of 16 full-color, folded cards and envelopes features a Christmas Eve gathering on a snowy evening. At the time of its completion in...
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  • Porch Gathering Christmas Cards | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Porch Gathering Christmas Cards

    Each year during the holiday season, Williamsburg comes alive with blazing cressets, candle-lit windows, and most coveted of all, amazing fruit-and-foliage displays. Families from around the country, and even the world, flock to the Historic Area to...
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  • Somerset Rug Mouse Pad

    Somerset Rug Mouse Pad

    In celebration of the best in classic design, toss this mouse pad on your desk to offer a little color and a lot of protection. The design is straight from an 18th-century crewelwork coverlet in Colonial Williamsburg's collections featuring the scrolling...
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  • Indienne Rug Mouse Pad

    Indienne Rug Mouse Pad

    Spread a little tradition wherever you need to use your computer mouse ... and protect your table. With a detailed medallion and floral motif, this mouse pad will add a touch of rich elegance to your office or living room. Images of antique carpets in...
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  • Williamsburg Watercolor Note Cards

    Williamsburg Watercolor Note Cards

    These reproductions of original watercolor paintings of Historic Area scenes capture the look and feel of historic Colonial Williamsburg long after your visit has ended. Painted by Williamsburg artist Marcia Long, each notecard features a different...
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  • Grand Illumination Christmas Cards | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Grand Illumination Christmas Cards | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Grand Illumination Christmas Cards

    These festive Grand Illumination Christmas Cards feature a scene of fireworks bursting in the air above the Governor's Palace in the background, amidst the snow, with cressets burning and decorated homes in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area...
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  • Botany - A Naturalist's Notebook - cover Botany - A Naturalist's Notebook - inside view

    Botany - A Naturalist's Notebook

    Whether you make observations close to home (how does your garden grow?) or keep detailed, accurate field notes for your Journal of Researches (like Darwin!), take along this Botany - A Naturalist's Notebook. Make at least one discovery every day! 48...
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  • Holiday Pineapple Christmas Cards | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Pineapple Christmas Cards | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Holiday Pineapple Christmas Cards

    While colonists in the 18th century did not decorate their doors and homes with expensive fruits during Christmas, the tradition of decorating the Historic Area of Williamsburg with elaborate and fresh floral and fruit arrangements during the holiday...
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  • Quill Pen | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg Quill Pen | The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg

    Quill Pen

    A goose feather quill pen and powdered ink were the basic writing instruments in the 18th century. Our quill pens are made from the finest quality bleached white goose pointers. The nib may be re-sharpened and re-shaped as often as necessary...
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