Christmas & Holiday

The Williamsburg Cookbook

Once tasted, the food of Williamsburg is not forgotten. Visitors return again and again for Chowning Tavern's Brunswick Stew, Christiana Campbell's Spoon Bread, the Williamsburg Inn's Breast of Turkey Supreme and countless other delicacies. In this...

Jaw Harp

Played since the Middle Ages, this form of mouth harp was especially popular in Scotland, where dancers stepped a jig to its lively, twanging note. The harp is capable of producing only a single note, but players can vary the instrument's tone by...

Williamsburg Tree Lighting 3D Brass Ornament

Bring home a sparkling celebration of Williamsburg's annual Christmas tree-lighting tradition with this exclusive Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Tree Ornament. This handsome 3-dimensional collectible ornament is crafted of solid brass with an 18K gold...

Bayberry Room Spray

Get a quick burst of refreshing fragrance with our bayberry room spray. Bayberry candles were among the most prized candles in 18th-century America because of their clear, more consistent light and pleasant scent. One of the first written accounts of...

Dunmore Coach 3D Ornament

Evocative of the horse-drawn conveyances that transported the royal governors of Virginia, this handsome 3-dimensional coach ornament is crafted of solid brass with a 18K gold wash finish. Expensive and elegant, an 18th-century town coach bespoke money,...

Ivory and Nickel Chamber Stick Lighted Window Candle

With an elegant brushed nickel finish handle making it easy to move from place to place, this battery-powered Ivory and Nickel Chamber Stick Lighted Window Candle hearkens back to holiday seasons of the past. Light one in each window of your home...

Ivory and Black Chamber Stick Lighted Window Candle

With an elegant black-finish handle making it easy to move from place to place, this battery-powered Ivory and Black Chamber Stick Lighted Window Candle hearkens back to holiday seasons of the past. Light one in each window of your home throughout the...

Ivory and Bronze Chamber Stick Lighted Window Candle

With an elegant bronze-finish handle making it easy to move from place to place, this battery-powered Ivory and Bronze Chamber Stick Lighted Window Candle hearkens back to holiday seasons of the past. Light one in each window of your home throughout the...

Governor's Palace Porcelain Ornament

One of the Historic Area's most iconic images is meticulously captured on this elegant porcelain ornament. A perfect reminder of your time in Williamsburg, this ornament features the Governor's Palace beautifully decorated for Christmas. The home of...

Ivory and Brass Chamber Stick Lighted Window Candle

With an elegant brass-finish handle making it easy to move from place to place, this battery-powered Ivory and Brass Chamber Stick Lighted Window Candle hearkens back to holiday seasons of the past. Light one in each window of your home throughout the...

The Bookbinder in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg

Illustrated in the style of the period, each softbound booklet in this series describes a trade of eighteenth-century Williamsburg and the lives and times of the artisans who practiced it. Features An Account of the Life, Times, & Craft of a...

3-D Raleigh Tavern Lantern Ornament

The romance of candlelight—captured in a miniature version to hang on your tree. This solid brass 3-dimentional ornament with 18k gold flash was inspired by a lantern in the front hall of the Raleigh Tavern, where patriots gathered to discuss the...

Pierced Pineapple 3-D Brass Ornament

Now, as then, an expression of bountiful welcome. This solid brass 3-dimentional, pierced pineapple ornament with 18k gold flash was inspired by antique pineapple designs in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collections. Discovered by Europeans in the...

Colonial Williamsburg Decorates for Christmas

The beauty of a Williamsburg Christmas can be yours every year with this how-to book. Directions for making 42 gorgeous decorations, including 249 step-by-step drawings and 35 color illustrations, will help you create the perfect holiday atmosphere in...

Bilbo Catcher

Ball and cup toys had already been favorite children's toys for many centuries by the time of the settlements in the North American colonies, and they have remained popular throughout American history. In the more difficult Bilbo Catcher variation from...

Townscape Brass Ornament

A sparkling representation of seven of the most important buildings in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area are delicately cut in solid brass with an 18k gold flash finish. This custom-designed, 3-dimentional ornament features the following Historic...

Spotted Bird Waterpipe Whistle

Also known as a "water pipe" or "water warble," these bird whistles are a classic novelty. Bird whistles were popular with 18th-century children and adults. To use, simply fill the whistle with water and then blow gently through it.For best results,...

Apple-Pineapple Wreath Ornament

Honor the Historic Area's famous annual holiday decorations with this sparkling Christmas ornament. Finished in 24k gold with bright enamel accents, this beautiful wreath includes all the classic elements of Christmas in Williamsburg— apples,...

Governor's Palace Blown Glass Ornament

This whimsical replica of the Governor's Palace in Colonial Williamsburg features a snow-covered ground, evergreen trees, wreath-covered windows and a sparkling roof. In front is a golden horse-drawn carriage and fifer on one side, and a drummer on the...

Governor's Palace in Snow Ornament

This detailed replica of the Governor's Palace in a snow-covered ground, evergreen trees, wreath-covered windows and a sparkling roof. A beautiful sight to see, especially in wintertime, the Governor's Palace makes a wonderful memento of Colonial...

Byers' Choice Snow Tree

Add atmosphere to your arrangement of Byers Choice®, Ltd. Carolers. Evergreen trees are made of dark green plastic bristles, flocked with soft white "snow" for a realistic effect. Features Dark green flocked with soft white snow Choose from three...

Reproduction Colonial Money - Set B

This set of reproduction Colonial and Revolutionary currency includes various denominations and sizes. Set B includes 1 each of the following notes: 20 Dollars - United States 1778,  4 Dollars - North Carolina 1778, 8 Dollars - Massachusetts Bay...

Bruton Parish Church with Snow Ornament

This Christmas ornament is a detailed replica of the Bruton Parish Church, featuring a snow-covered ground, evergreen trees, wreath-covered windows, and a sparkling roof. A beautiful sight to see, especially in wintertime, the Bruton Parish Church...

Child's Compass Fan

Children's fans often served as memory aids and were printed with dance steps, maps, words to songs and etiquette tips. Thus, a girl could keep her lessons close at hand in social situations. The compass fan is inspired by scenes of youthful instruction...

Red Townscape Toile Towel Set

Made of 100% cotton, these soft and absorbent kitchen towels provide the perfect pop of red to your room. Features our red townscape toile pattern highlighting some of the most recognizable buildings in the Historic Area, like the Governor's Palace and...

Numbers Dice Games

Add, subtract, multiple, divide. What's the answer? You must decide! Similar to games played in the 18th century, this fun Numbers Dice Game reinforces spelling, counting and math skills for children. Simulated ivory dice come with instructions for...

Colonial Williamsburg Fifer Ornament

This Colonial Williamsburg Fifer Ornament is a detailed replica of a marching soldier from the Fife & Drum Corps. The fifer wears a red and blue American Revolutionary War uniform. This Christmas ornament makes a wonderful addition to your tree and a...

Maple Praline Syrup

With a rich combination of maple syrup and southern pecans, our Colonial Williamsburg Maple Praline Syrup turns breakfast into an old-fashioned southern spread. This colonial syrup will also enliven your favorite recipes. A simple mix of maple syrup,...

Blueberry Syrup

A sumptuous syrup made from one of the most delicious New World discoveries the blueberry! Colonial Williamsburg Blueberry Syrup is perfect as a breakfast syrup or ice cream syrup. With whole blueberries and real blueberry juice, our blueberry syrup is a...

Reproduction Colonial Money - Set A

This set of reproduction Colonial and Revolutionary currency includes various denominations and sizes. Set A includes various denominations and sizes of Colonial Money, including one each of the following: $10 New York 1776, $8 Maryland 1774, 15s...

Holiday Fare Cookbook

Hot Cranberry Wassail! Cheese and Chive Crisps! Buttery Rum Pumpkin Pie! Sixty easy-to-follow recipes from Executive Chef John Gonzales are featured in the Holiday Fare Cookbook, including historic local flavors from Colonial Williamsburg's famed...

Blue Bird Waterpipe Whistle

This Blue Bird Waterpipe Whistle, also known as a "water pipe" or "water warble," these bird whistles are a classic novelty. Bird whistles were popular with 18th-century children and adults. To use, simply fill the whistle with water and then blow gently...

Roasted Pecan Syrup

Southern roasted pecans are cooked in small batches using an old southern recipe to create Colonial Williamsburg's Roasted Pecan Syrup. Enjoy this delicious roasted pecan flavored syrup on pancakes or waffles in the morning, or drizzle it over ice cream...

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Make a splash at your table this year with delicious pumpkin spice syrup. Packed with pumpkin puree and traditional holiday spices, this syrup offers a flavor second only to mom's pumpkin pie. For colonial Americans, the pumpkin, or pompion as it was...

Smell of Christmas Refresher Oil

Add this oil to lift the fragrance from our bag of potpourri or your own dried botanicals. This Smell of Christmas refresher oil combines the delightful aromas of citrus and spice when adding to our naturally festive botanicals... red berries, evergreen...

Sally the Leicester Longwool Lamb Plush Toy

Your little ones will love to cuddle with our Sally the Leicester Longwool Lamb plush toy. This stuffed animal baby is inspired by the Leicester Longwool sheep bred at Colonial Williamsburg today. Excellent partners for budding historians, veterinarians...

Colonial Capitol with Holly Etched Holiday Ornament

Surrounded by a wreath of holly and ringing bells, the gilded colonial Capitol shines under a red ribbon in this commemorative holiday ornament. Celebrate the birthplace of American politics with this exclusive decoration, accompanied by an explanation...

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...

Smell of Christmas Fragrance Potpourri

This easy gift perfumes the home with the heavenly scents of Christmas. It's as easy as untying the holiday ribbon and pouring the fragrant contents into a favorite bowl. Let the festivities begin! The Smell of Christmas combines the delightful aromas of...

Smell of Christmas Room Spray

Bring the aromas of citrus and spice indoors with this Smell of Christmas Room Spray. Add fragrance to any room, artificial tree, flowers, cards or stationery. Features Aerosol  Beautiful decorative can  Aromas of citrus and spice 5oz. ...

Robert Carter Carriage Ornament

As seen in Colonial Williamsburg: the impressive Robert Carter post coach. This Robert Carter Carriage Ornament is 24kt gold-plated solid brass with enamel accents. 2" H x 4" L. Features 24 kt Gold-Plated Solid BrassEnamel Accents2"H x 4"L Product...

Blue Tobacco Jar Ornament

A mini tobacco jar for your Christmas tree, with scrolling blue detail and “WILLIAMSBURG” at the center. This ornament is an adaptation of an 18th-century delft tobacco jar in Colonial Williamsburg's collections. Porcelain, 2 1/2”H. Features Adaptation...

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...

Woman with Lantern Fabric Ornament

Let this colonial woman with lantern ornament help illuminate your tree on dark winter nights! Wearing a long red cape and green dress, this festive woman is sure to add a touch of yuletide charm to the tree. 6"H. Features Fabric 6"H WILLIAMSBURG...

Orange Clove Ornament Kit

Decorate your home for the holidays with the timeless, classic beauty of fruits and natural decorations. This ornament kit is all-inclusive and contains everything you need to turn your fresh fruits into beautiful, aromatic orange-clove pomanders. Scent...

Byers' Choice Wood Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

A classic Christmas tradition, the advent calendar is a cherished heirloom in many households. This wooden Christmas tree piece from Byers' Choice featuring motifs from the Historic Area will surely bring you and your family many years of joy and...

Capitol with Carriage Etched Ornament

This Capitol with Carriage gold-plated brass etched into the shape of the Colonial Capitol hangs from red satin ribbon for a lovely Christmas decoration. 2 3/4"L x 3"W. Features Gold-plated brass 2 3/4"L x 3"W WILLIAMSBURG exclusive! Product Care Dust...

Dancing Man Red and Gold Fabric Ornament

This colonial dancing gentleman fabric ornament is elegantly appointed for a festive celebration, featuring a full red coat and golden breeches perfect for the holidays. Don't forget his beautifully dressed dance partner!  Features Fabric 6"H...