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Dunmore's New World: The Extraordinary Life of a Royal Governor in Revolutionary America

Dunmore's New World tells the stranger-than-fiction story of Lord Dunmore, the last royal governor of Virginia, whose long-neglected life boasts a measure of scandal and intrigue rare in the annals...

Hennell Clover Gold Pendant Necklace

The Hennell Clover Gold Pendant Necklace was inspired by a sterling silver salt dish in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's collections. Its delicate openwork design creates a look that is both...

Petite Scroll Gold Hoop Earrings

Small, graceful scrolls of gold-plated sterling silver are just the right mix of simple and ornate. These exclusive, Petite Scroll Gold Hoop Earrings coordinate easily with any outfit and were...

Ellicott Clock Case Gold Plated Earrings

The Ellicott Clock Case Gold Earrings will add simple elegance to your jewelry collection. The intricate scrolling design is inspired by a motif carved into the side of antique English clock dating...

Hennell Narrow Gold Plated Cuff Bracelet

Inspired by a sterling silver salt dish in the collections of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the Hennell Narrow Gold Plated Cuff Bracelet will become a favorite in your jewelry collection. The...

Blue Canton Porcelain Sandwich Tray

This 18th-century-inspired Blue Canton Porcelain Sandwich Tray is a classic blue and white porcelain serving tray in the Canton style, a popular Chinese pattern found on the fashionable tables of the...

Pink Lace Porcelain Sandwich Tray

Serve tea sandwiches and cakes to your guests on this elegant Pink Lace Porcelain Sandwich Tray from Mottahedeh. The delicate border is inspired by motifs found on Chinese porcelain from the Ch'ing...

Hotch Potch Large Plush Doll

This Hotch Potch Velour oversized plush doll is a cuddly toy your kids will love to play with! Our doll is based on the characters featured in a 1782 print "The Comical Hotch-Potch of the Alphabet...

Thirteen Clocks: How Race United the Colonies and Made the Declaration of Independence

In his celebrated account of the origins of American unity, John Adams described July 1776 as the moment when thirteen clocks managed to strike at the same time. So how did these American colonies...

The Power of Objects in Eighteenth-Century British America

Over the course of the eighteenth century, Anglo-Americans purchased an unprecedented number and array of goods. The Power of Objects in Eighteenth-Century British America investigates these diverse...

Virginia 1619: Slavery and Freedom in the Making of English America

Virginia 1619 provides an opportunity to reflect on the origins of English colonialism around the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic world. As the essays here demonstrate, Anglo-Americans have been...

Family, Slavery, and Love in the Early American Republic

One of the finest historians of her generation, Jan Ellen Lewis (1949-2018) transformed our understanding of the early U.S. Republic. Her groundbreaking essays defined the emerging fields of gender...

Fatal Revolutions: Natural History, West Indian Slavery, and the Routes of American Literature

Drawing on letters, illustrations, engravings, and neglected manuscripts, Christopher Iannini connects two dramatic transformations in the eighteenth-century Atlantic world--the emergence and growth...

The Common Cause: Creating Race and Nation in the American Revolution

When the Revolutionary War began, the odds of a united, continental effort to resist the British seemed nearly impossible. Few on either side of the Atlantic expected thirteen colonies to stick...

Foul Means: The Formation of a Slave Society in Virginia, 1660-1740

Challenging the generally accepted belief that the introduction of racial slavery to America was an unplanned consequence of a scarce labor market, Anthony Parent, Jr., contends that during a brief...

Forced Founders: Indians, Debtors, Slaves, and the Making of the American Revolution in Virginia

In this provocative reinterpretation of one of the best-known events in American history, Woody Holton shows that when Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and other elite Virginians joined their...

Race, Removal, and the Right to Remain: Migration and the Making of the United States

Who had the right to live within the newly united states of America? In the country's founding decades, federal and state politicians debated which categories of people could remain and which should...

Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840

In the first comprehensive history of the fraternity known to outsiders primarily for its secrecy and rituals, Steven Bullock traces Freemasonry through its first century in America. He follows the...

Colonial Williamsburg Emblem Pint Glass

This item has been discontinued and marked down to clearance price. All sales final - no returns. This Colonial Williamsburg Emblem Pint Glass is a keepsake you can use every day back home to...

Craft & Forge "Forged" English Toffee Coffee - 1 LB Whole Bean

Enjoy the sweetness of life with a cup of "Forged" English Toffee coffee! This special blend of coffee made for Craft & Forge brand is a smooth medium roast coffee with notes of buttery brown sugar,...

Craft & Forge "Rebellion" Dark Roast Coffee - 1 LB Whole Bean

Rebel against the ordinary and enjoy a cup of "Rebellion" dark roast coffee! This special blend of coffee made for Craft & Forge brand is a bold, full-bodied coffee with notes of tobacco, molasses,...

Craft & Forge "Always for Liberty" Medium Roast Coffee - 1 LB Whole Bean

Declare your independence by enjoying a cup of "Always for Liberty" medium roast coffee! This special blend of coffee made for Craft & Forge brand is a bright, well-balanced medium roast coffee with...

Christmas Wreath Ornament Needlepoint Kit

This Christmas Wreath Ornament Needlepoint Kit from Alice Peterson is a fast and fun project! The ornament is partially assembled and includes cotton embroidery floss, embroidery needle, #14 mesh...

Vintage Travel 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

This Vintage Travel 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle from Cavallini & Co. features colorful travel posters from the golden age of air travel during the 1950s and 1960s. Remember your favorite trips while...

Colonial Williamsburg "Huzzah!" Keychain

Reach for your keys and be reminded of the spirit of Colonial Williamsburg with the Colonial Williamsburg "Huzzah!" Keychain. This exclusive keychain features the exclamation, "Huzzah!" a phrase...

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...

Hults Folk Art Williamsburg Scene Giclee Art Print

This whimsical Hults Folk Art Colonial Williamsburg Scene Giclée Art Print will add traditional Williamsburg charm to your home. This art print comes framed in a hand-crafted black wood frame with a...

Hults Folk Art Williamsburg Santa Giclee Art Print

Santa is on his way to Williamsburg! This charming Hults Folk Art Colonial Williamsburg Santa Giclée Art Print will bring the charm of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area during the holiday season...

Founding Feuds by Paul Aron

Think partisanship has never been so bad? Think again. Founding Feuds by Paul Aron shows the founders of the United States of America not only debating but also smearing, screaming, spitting, and...

"Grandma's Buttons" Wool Needlecase Applique Kit

This item has been discontinued and marked down to clearance price. All sales final - no returns. Create a precious keepsake with this "Grandma's Buttons" Wool Needlecase Appliqué Kit made for us by...

Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Ornaments Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Create two Williamsburg-inspired Christmas Ornaments with this counted cross stitch kit created exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg by The Posy Collection. One design features a red apple and...

Vaillancourt Rocking Horse Santa Ornament

This Vaillancourt Rocking Horse Santa Ornament will take you back to your childhood days! Santa sits atop a rocking horse wearing a shiny red suit while carrying a tree. This ornament is made of...

Vaillancourt Santa on Gold Sleigh Bell Ornament

Trim your tree with the folk art magic of Vaillancourt! This Santa on Gold Sleigh Bell ornament features a cheery Santa figure sitting on top of a shiny gold sleigh bell. He carries a snowy tree and...

18th Century Glass Grog Jug with Handle

This 18th Century Glass Grog Jug with Handle is fabricated by Phil Gilson, a master glassblower in Lawrenceville, Virginia, using techniques handed down by generations of artisans in Gilson's family...

18th Century Onion Bottle with George Washington Seal - Small

This small 18th Century Onion Bottle with George Washington Seal is fabricated by Phil Gilson, a master glassblower in Lawrenceville, Virginia, using techniques handed down by generations of artisans...

18th Century Glass Onion Bottle

This 18th Century Glass Onion Bottle is fabricated by Phil Gilson, a master glassblower in Lawrenceville, Virginia, using techniques handed down by generations of artisans in Gilson's family. Serve...

Terra Cotta Thumb Watering Jug

Water small plants and seedlings gently with this small Terra Cotta Thumb Watering Jug. A version of this 18th-century-style watering can is used today in our Historic Area gardens. Makes a great...

Vaillancourt Snow Balls Ornament - Traditional Red Santa

Trim your tree with the folk art magic of Vaillancourt! This Traditional Red Santa ornament is from the new Snow Balls Ornament collection. The cheery Santa figure sits on top of a glittering white...

Sterling Silver Trinity Knot Drop Wire Hook Earrings

These Sterling Silver Trinity Knot Drop Wire Hook Earrings symbolize eternal life and endless love - the Celtic trinity knot has no beginning and end. The perfect gift to express your enduring love...

Sterling Silver Trinity Knot Heart Necklace

This Sterling Silver Trinity Knot Heart Necklace symbolizes eternal life and endless love - the Celtic trinity knot has no beginning and end. The perfect gift to express your enduring love and faith...

Sterling Silver Trinity Knot Post Earrings

These Sterling Silver Trinity Knot Post Earrings symbolize eternal life and endless love - the Celtic trinity knot has no beginning and no end. It's the perfect gift to share your enduring love and...

Silver & Marcasite Bow Necklace

Add a little sparkle and shine to your look with this Sterling Silver Marcasite Ribbon Necklace. A favorite for generations, marcasite is an elegant choice with innate vintage charm, particularly...

Map of Williamsburg 1781

Reproduced from an engraving in the collections of the Library of Congress, this map depicts Williamsburg circa 1781-82 as drawn by a French military cartographer. This reproduction map makes a...

Map of Colonial America 1718

Reproduced from an engraving in the Cornell University Library, this map depicts Colonial America circa 1718 as drawn by a French cartographer Guillaume de L’Isle. This reproduction map makes a...

Map of the World 1635

Reproduced from an engraving in the Cornell University Library by Willem Janzoon Blaeu, this map depicts the World in 1635. Blaeu’s stunningly beautiful map combines cartographic accuracy with...

Map of Virginia & Maryland 1676

Similar in style to John Smith’s early map, but incorporating the many place names of Augustine Hermann’s later survey, this map from the 1676 edition of John Speed’s world atlas is a unique...

Extra Large Ellicott Clock Case Sterling Silver Pendant

Make a statement with this Sterling Silver Extra Large Ellicott Clock Case Pendant inspired by an 18th century clock case dated to 1740 in our collections. This Williamsburg Exclusive piece features...

Vaillancourt Chalkware Gold Santa with Pineapple

This ornate Vaillancourt Chalkware collectible will make a handsome addition to your holiday décor. Santa wears a shimmering gold coat embellished with beautiful hand-painted details. He carries a...