Historic Taverns

Recipes from the Raleigh Tavern Bake Shop

Gingerbread cookies and other goodies from the Raleigh Tavern Bake Shop bring back delicious memories for generations of Williamsburg visitors. In this cookbook, original recipes from rare 18th-century cookbooks are presented side by side with their...

Tavern Check Placemats & Napkins

Our classic cotton Tavern Check Table Linens can be enjoyed year-round. The placemats are reversible - choose the all-American tavern check for a bold look or flip to a solid color for a softer look. Each piece sold separately. Features Choose from...

Black Tavern Check Pillow 18"

This Black Tavern Check Pillow features a classic and neutral pattern inspired by 18th century textiles in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's archives. The black and cream white bold check coordinates with many decorating themes and it's a great way...

Christiana Campbell's Tavern Coaster

Protect the surfaces of your home and reminisce on time spent at Colonial Williamsburg with the Christiana Campbell's Tavern Coaster. This ceramic coaster features a faux-stone edge that adds a touch of organic texture and bears the insignia...

King's Arms Tavern Coaster

Protect the surfaces of your home and reminisce on time spent at Colonial Williamsburg with the King's Arms Tavern Coaster. This ceramic coaster features a faux-stone edge that adds a touch of organic texture and bears the insignia of King's Arms Tavern...

Chowning's Tavern Coaster

Protect the surfaces of your home and reminisce on time spent at Colonial Williamsburg with the Chowning's Tavern Coaster. This ceramic coaster features a faux-stone edge that adds a touch of organic texture and bears the insignia of Chowning's Tavern...

Shields Tavern Coaster

Protect the surfaces of your home and reminisce on time spent at Colonial Williamsburg with the Shields Tavern Coaster. This ceramic coaster features a faux-stone edge that adds a touch of organic texture and bears the insignia of Shields Tavern. Pair...

Raleigh Tavern Bakery Ginger Cakes Jar Candle

Let the scent of spicy ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg fill the air as you remember the delicious taste of the ginger cakes from the Raleigh Tavern Bakery in Colonial Williamsburg. This fragrant 16 oz candle was blended exclusively for Colonial...

7 oz Stoneware Tavern Mug

Enjoy your favorite hot or cold beverages in this 7 ounce Stoneware Mug! An indispensable part of tavern life, stoneware mugs with cobalt blue designs were common vessels for beer and ale in the 18th-century. This design was inspired by a salt-glazed...

Tall Tavern Shrub Glass

This conical Tall Tavern Shrub Glass is the perfect vessel for drinks, colonial style. Serve up a traditional shrub cocktail, your favorite brew, or soft drinks in this fun glass. Makes a great gift for foodies and mixologists. Cheers! Sold individually...

Tavern Check Chair Pad

Our Tavern Check Chair Pad features a classic checked cotton fabric cover that will add the warmth and comfort of a cozy tavern to your kitchen, dining room, or home bar. Long cotton ties on the back of the cushion assure a secure fit to the back of your...

King's Arms Tavern Ginger Ale

King's Arms Tavern Ginger Ale from Colonial Williamsburg is a carbonated non-alcoholic ginger ale made of all-natural ingredients, including ginger root, cane sugar, and pure water. You'll love the crisp and refreshing taste. Enjoy our ginger ale...

Christiana Campbell's Apple Butter

Made with simple, all-natural ingredients that would have been available in colonial-era Williamsburg, this delicious Christiana Campbell's Apple Butter from Colonial Williamsburg brings an authentic historical touch to your table. Apple Butter is...

Colonial Williamsburg Feather Quill Pen Boxed Gift Set

This exclusive Colonial Williamsburg Feather Quill Pen Boxed Set makes a great gift for history lovers and a fun classroom activity! Incorporate it into civics lessons and studies of the United States foundational documents. The set includes a feather...

18th Century Onion Bottle with John Custis Armorial Seal

This 18th Century Onion Bottle with John Custis Armorial Seal is fabricated by Phil Gilson, a master glassblower in Lawrenceville, Virginia, using techniques handed down by generations of artisans in Gilson's family. The onion bottle will hold...

18th Century Hand Blown Blue Glass Decanter

This unique Hand Blown Glass Decanter is a reproduction of a glass decanter design from the 1790s. This 18th-century reproduction bottle features a 10-sided base with three rings at the neck and a glass stopper. Use this blue glass decanter to hold and...

Mini Travel Shut the Box Game

This Mini Travel Shut the Box game is a fun new addition to our line of Shut the Box wood games! The mini size easily fits in a carry-on bag, purse, or backpack. Take it with you on the road, to school, or the park. Makes a great stocking stuffer for the...

Chowning’s Tavern Apple Cider 16 oz Jar Candle

Remember the crisp and delicious taste of the apple cider served at Chowning's Tavern when you burn this candle. The scent of apples, cinnamon, and cloves is warm, festive, and perfect for burning any time of the year. This fragrant 16-ounce candle was...