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Powder of Violets

Indulge yourself, or a friend, with the soothing scent of violets! As you dust your skin with this alluring powder, imagine yourself a lady of the 18th century. More luxurious than perfume or scented lotion, our special blend combines timeless fragrance...

Welcome Pineapple Needlepoint Kit

Craft a Williamsburg "Welcome" for your home with this needlepoint kit. Fun for crafters and a sentimental gift for anyone who likes Williamsburg and loves the needle arts. Kit includes: Printed "Welcome" message on 100% cotton interlock needlepoint...

Red Quilt Squares Needlepoint Kit

Inspired by some of Colonial Williamsburg's many quilted treasures, this needlepoint kit allows you to bring this time-honored tradition home. Sewing was an important part of a colonial girls education. By the late 18th century, young girls whose...

Jacobean Flowers and Bird Needlepoint Kit

Recreate an image inspired by one of Colonial Williamsburg's many quilted treasures. This colorful needlepoint kit features a bird and flowers in the Jacobean style. Jacobean refers to the period of English history that coincides with the reign of James...

The Cabinetmaker DVD

This DVD, Part 11 of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Archive Series: The Trades of Colonial Williamsburg, features The Cabinetmaker Crafting a Card Table. Antique furniture produced in 18th-century Williamsburg serves as patterns for work produced...

Cream Magnolia Needlepoint Kit

The beloved magnolia. A true treasure and highlight for every Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area visitor is beautifully captured on this needlepoint kit for you to recreate at home. Magnolia trees were thriving in Virginia and the eastern United States...

Sterling Silver and Gold Plated Sheep Bead Charm

With our modular bead collection, you can mix and match your favorite memories from your Colonial Williamsburg visit. This sterling silver bead features a sheep design with a gold-plated clover on its coat. Along with the daffodils and tulips, the...

Root Beer of Chowning's Tavern

The same great root beer served in Colonial Williamsburg taverns and restaurants, Chowning's Tavern Root Beer evolved from a colonial beer made by boiling the roots of sassafras, dandelion or licorice to extract their pungent flavors. The brew of 200...

Lawyer Macaroni Print

This young solicitor in this Lawyer Macaroni Print takes the classic wig-and-gown look of English attorneys a little too far. This print is copied from a late 18th-century English caricature satirizing the excessive Continental fashions and manners of...

Map of Virginia and Maryland 1755

This reproduction map of Virginia is made from is an 18th-century map dating to 1755 researched and created by Thomas Jefferson's father, Peter, an accomplished surveyor, and Joshua Fry, a professor at the College of William and Mary. The original...

Colonial Williamsburg Silver Tone Charm Bangle

Celebrate historic Colonial Williamsburg with the lovely collection of charms on this silver-tone bangle. Each one represents something iconic about the place itself, or about the rich texture of 18th-century life. The largest charm contains the William...

Map of New England 1775

Entitled "Bowles's New Pocket Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England," this highly detailed reproduction Map of New England was originally published in London by Carington Bowles circa 1775. Showing county and township divisions in each of the New...

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...

Map of New France 1719

In 1719 when this Map of New France was printed, France and England were vying to dominate the American continent. (As it turned out, neither would succeed.) Drawn by French cartographer Henri Chatelain and engraved by Nicolas de Fer, this fascinating...

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...

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,...

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...

Silver & Marcasite Ribbon Post Earrings

A favorite for generations, marcasite is an elegant choice with innate vintage charm, particularly when paired with sterling silver. Add a little sparkle and shine to your look with these delicate marcasite bow earrings.  Features Bow earrings with...

Francis Open Floral Reproduction Fabric

An 18th century bed quilt from Britain in our collections is the inspiration behind the delicate pattern on our Francis Open Floral reproduction fabric. It's a great choice for your next home décor, heirloom quilt, or reproduction 18th-century...

Fanny's India Floral Reproduction Fabric

The winding yet delicate floral design of Fanny's India Floral Reproduction Fabric is adapted from a skirt panel dating to 1760-1790 in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's textile collections. Soft red, blue, and purple flowers outlined in black are...

Colonial Williamsburg Hauntings

Based on the official Colonial Williamsburg ghost tours, this book features stories from employees, residents and guests. Here are tales of unexplained alarms, moving chairs and windows, even flying checkerboards - plus spooky images of scenes guests on...

Pierced Heart Sterling Silver Earrings

Inspired by mote spoons in Colonial Williamsburg's collections, this pierced heart design echoes popular 18th-century decorative motifs. Choose this elegant set for a special romantic gift with sophisticated style. Mote spoons, also called "tea strainer"...

Pierced Concave Heart Pendant

Inspired by mote spoons in Colonial Williamsburg's collections, this pierced heart concave design echoes popular 18th-century decorative motifs. Choose this elegant pendant for a special romantic gift with sophisticated style. Mote spoons, also called...

Hennell Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Hinge

Wear a piece of history! The Hennell Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Hinge is a unique filigree bracelet in sterling silver inspired by an antique silver salt dish in our collections. This cuff bracelet makes a treasured gift for holidays,...

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...

Early Upholstery Seating

Watch a feature about our restoration expert, Leroy Graves, on CBS Sunday Morning. Leading Colonial Williamsburg conservator Leroy Graves has changed the way collectors and museums regard historic upholstery. Little upholstery from the eighteenth and...

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...

Sterling Silver Capitol Detail Pendant with Garnet

Baroque scrolls weave together to create the elegant design of this Sterling Silver Capitol Detail Pendant with Garnet. This design is based on scrollwork found in Williamsburg's reconstructed Capitol. Part history, part art, and totally beautiful,...

Ellicott Clock Case Sterling Silver Pendant with Amethyst

Inspired by a motif carved into the side of an antique English clock case dating to 1740, this sterling silver Ellicott Clock Case Sterling Silver Pendant with Amethyst necklace features a design full of movement and whimsy. A profusion of delicate C...

Ellicott Clock Case Sterling Silver Earrings with Amethyst

Inspired by a motif carved into the side of the clock case of an antique English clock dated to 1740, these Ellicott Clock Case Sterling Silver Earrings with Amethyst feature a design full of movement and whimsy. A profusion of delicate C scrolls and...

Crabapple and Magnolia Pick - 12"

Add that perfect pop of color to your holiday décor with this Crabapple and Magnolia Pick. Enhance a wreath, centerpiece, mantel display, or even your holiday gift-wrapping with this decorative faux crabapple leaf pick. Measures 12"H. Made of faux...

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...

"If Music Be the Food of Love" Poesy Pendant Necklace

For every music-lover on your gift list, this beautifully engraved sterling silver poesy pendant necklace becomes the ideal keepsake or thank you. In the shape of a musical treble clef, the dangling pendant is engraved with a quote from William...

Nasturtium Flower Seeds

Nasturtiums, also known as Indian cress or flame flower, are annuals, native to Columbia, Bolivia, and Peru where they grow as perennials. They were discovered by the Spanish conquistadors and brought to Spain in the 16th century. The first nasturtiums...

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,...

Folding Wood Mancala with Glass Stones

Need something new for a road trip or family game night? This high-quality, travel-sized African Stone game, also known as Mancala, is based on a 7,000 year old game that was played by scooping out pits and callas in the sand and, in many instances,...

Oxford Macaroni Print

During the 18th century, "macaroni" was the satirical term for men who sported elaborate clothing and continental affectations. This reproduction 18th century print lampoons an Oxford student wearing his black robes over an elaborate ensemble. Makes a...

Sterling Silver and Marcasite Pineapple Pendant

This shimmering Sterling Silver and Marcasite Pineapple Pendant was inspired by the many examples of this sweet fruit found on the antiques in the Colonial Williamsburg collections. Why not add a little sparkle and shine to your day... or night?...

Mini Captain's Mistress Game

Legend says that Captain Cook played this game nightly to relax with his fellow shipmates. In fact, he spent so much time playing the game, it came to be known as the Captain's Mistress. The object of the game is simple, yet the strategies are endless...

Wavy Floral Reproduction Fabric

Wavy Floral Reproduction Fabric is inspired by a block printed cotton gown dating to 1780 in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's textile collections. The design features undulating and intertwining vines with thin floral trails in colors of brown,...

Sterling Silver Fleur-De-Lis Bead Charm

With our modular bead collection, you can mix and match your favorite memories from your Colonial Williamsburg visit. This sterling silver bead features a dangling fleur-de-lis. Appearing on countless European coats of arms and flags over the centuries,...

Mother's Heart Sterling Silver Bow & Locket Pendant

Inspired by a 1769 locket advertisement, this heart-shaped locket is suspended from a little bow. Place a tiny picture inside and keep your loved one close to your heart at all times.  Features Woman's Size Locket Based on 1769 Locket...

Daughter's Heart Sterling Silver Bow & Locket Pendant

Inspired by a 1769 locket advertisement, this heart-shaped locket is suspended from a little bow. Place a tiny picture inside so your sweet girl can keep her loved ones close at all times.  Features Child's Size Locket Based on 1769 Locket...

Petite Scroll Hoop Earrings

Small, graceful scrolls of sterling silver are just the right mix of simple and ornate. These pierced Petite Scroll Hoop Earrings coordinate easily with any outfit.  Features Sterling silver Historically inspired 1/2" dia. petite...

Medium Scroll Hoop Earrings

Small, graceful scrolls of sterling silver are just the right mix of simple and ornate. These pierced Medium Scroll Hoop Earrings coordinate easily with any outfit.  Features Precious metal earrings Sterling silver Historically inspired 3/4"...

Witches Heart Sterling Silver Necklace

This delicate, Witches Heart Sterling Silver Necklace is inspired by a garnet-encrusted pin in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collections. The English antique dates from the second half of the 18th century. Let your loved one know they "bewitch"...

Sterling Silver Scroll Ring

This Sterling Silver Scroll Ring features small, graceful ribbons of silver with just the right mix of simple and ornate. Your loved one will love to wear this historically-inspired, delicate silver band! Available in ring sizes 5-9...

Plastic Fife with Music

Along with drums, fifes were used to signal commands in battle and to call out the daily routine of 18th-century military camp life. Instructions included. Features Crafted of FDA Approved Plastic Short Brass Ferrules Bb fife Includes Music &...