Gift Guides

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...

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 nonalcoholic root beer served in Colonial Williamsburg taverns and restaurants, Chowning's Tavern Root Beer, evolved from a colonial recipe dating back over 200 years. The process of making root beer involved boiling the roots of...

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...

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...

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 Musical Instrument

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

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...

Colonial Williamsburg Tree Lighting Gold Washed 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...

Lord Dunmore Coach Gold Washed Brass 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,...

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...

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,...

The American Flag: A Handbook of History & Etiquette

A perfect patriotic gift, this handsome guide to the American flag is a concise collection of the history and etiquette of the U.S. flag. The book, bound in hardcover in a distinctive blue leatherette with gold stamping, includes details of the laws...

"Faithles to Non Yet Faithfull to One" Silver Poesy Ring

Declare your loyalty to someone special with this sterling silver poesy ring. The poesy ring is a faithful recreation of the original, now in the collections of the British Museum. The original of this ring, with a delicate floral pattern engraved on the...

Ghosts Amongst Us

Ghosts Amongst Us is a Colonial Williamsburg Publication based in part on Colonial Williamsburg's popular evening programs "Cry Witch" and "Ghosts Amongst Us" in the Historic Area. This ghost story book includes stories that have never been performed,...

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...

Four Centuries of Quilts: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection

Grand in scope and gorgeous to look at, Four Centuries of Quilts is one of the most important references on quilts and quilting available. Quilts are among the most utilitarian of art objects, yet the best among them possess a formal beauty that rivals...

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...

Plants of Colonial Williamsburg

This guide to the plants in Colonial Williamsburg's gardens describes and discusses two hundred flowers, trees, herbs, and shrubs. The historical background of each plant links it with the colonial period. Brief biographies of early plantsmen explain the...

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...

The Art and Soul of African American Interpretation

The Art and Soul of African American Interpretation is the first book in which African American interpreters themselves reflect on their profession. Six experienced interpreters discuss how they research historical figures and create characters, often...

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...

Sterling Silver and Marcasite Pineapple Earrings

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

"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...

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,...

Sterling Silver and Marcasite Bow Stud Earrings

Sweet and simple meets elegance and shine in these sterling silver marcasite bow stud earrings. Shimmering marcasite was a popular choice for sophisticated colonial ladies because it sparkled in the dim glow of candlelight, reflecting its beauty to all...

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?...

Green Peridot Sterling Silver Scroll Ring

Our Green Peridot Sterling Silver Scroll Ring features a sparkling green peridot emerald cut gemstone set in a delicate sterling silver scrollwork band. Nicknamed the "Emerald of the Evening" by the ancient Romans, the radiant peridot is the birthstone...

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"...

Purple Amethyst Sterling Silver Scroll Ring

Our Purple Amethyst Sterling Silver Scroll Ring features a striking amethyst stone in an emerald cut shape gracefully set in a delicate sterling silver scrollwork band. Amethyst is the birthstone for February and the gemstone for the 6th...

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...