Gift Guides

Peppermint Lip Balm

Relax your senses and rejuvenate your lips with our peppermint lip balm. Crafted with care using fair trade certified ingredients like beeswax, vitamin E, and jojoba oil, each application delivers up to 8 hours of hydrating bliss. Experience instant...

Colonial Williamsburg History Mug

Sip your morning coffee or tea from our Colonial Williamsburg History Mug. This sturdy, 14 oz mug features an embossed design of the Governor's Palace and a brief history of our historic city on the reverse side. Take a sip from the flared lip, designed...

Dunmore's War: The Last Conflict of America's Colonial Era

Known to history as "Dunmore's War," the 1774 campaign against a Shawnee-led Indian confederacy in the Ohio Country marked the final time an American colonial militia took to the field in His Majesty’s service and under royal command. Led by John...

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 Onion Bottle with George Washington Seal - Large

This 18th-century Onion Bottle with a George Washington Seal is crafted by Phil Gilson, a master glassblower in Lawrenceville, Virginia, using techniques passed down through generations of Gilson family artisans. The onion bottle will hold approximately...

Colonial Williamsburg "George" American Cream Foal Plush

Introducing George, our soft and huggable American Cream Foal Plush! Our adorable little foal is inspired by the American Cream Draft Horses bred at Colonial Williamsburg today. This extra-soft plush toy measures approximately 6" tall and is the perfect...

Mini Canvas Gift Tote - Queen Bee Floral

This Mini Canvas Gift Tote is the perfect little bag to fill with your favorites from Colonial Williamsburg, such as soap bars, ornaments, note cards, or small souvenirs. The bag measures 6 1/2"W x 5 1/2"H and is made from lightweight cotton canvas...

Mini Canvas Gift Tote - Bee Skep

This Mini Canvas Gift Tote is the perfect little bag to fill with your favorites from Colonial Williamsburg, such as soap bars, ornaments, note cards, or small souvenirs. The bag measures 6 1/2"W x 5 1/2"H and is made from lightweight cotton canvas...

Mini Canvas Gift Tote - Queen Bee

This Mini Canvas Gift Tote is the perfect little bag to fill with your favorites from Colonial Williamsburg, such as soap bars, ornaments, note cards, or small souvenirs. The bag measures 6 1/2"W x 5 1/2"H and is made from lightweight cotton canvas...

Mini Canvas Gift Tote - Vintage Bee

This Mini Canvas Gift Tote is the perfect little bag to fill with your favorites from Colonial Williamsburg, such as soap bars, ornaments, note cards, or small souvenirs. The small tote bag measures 6 1/2"W x 5 1/2"H and is made from lightweight...

Spiced Mug Mat Coaster - Gold Queen Bee

Enjoy the aroma of cinnamon and allspice while you enjoy a cup of hot tea or coffee with this Spiced Mug Mat decorated with a gold laurel and crown, a bee, and the text "queen bee". The heat from a mug placed on this spice-filled coaster releases the...

Spiced Mug Mat Coaster - Green Bee Skep

Enjoy the aroma of cinnamon and allspice while you enjoy a cup of hot tea or coffee with this Spiced Mug Mat decorated with a bee skep, pink hollyhocks, and buzzing bees. The heat from a mug placed on this spice-filled coaster releases the warm aroma of...

Spiced Mug Mat Coaster - Green Queen Bee Floral

Enjoy the aroma of cinnamon and allspice while you enjoy a cup of hot tea or coffee with this Spiced Mug Mat decorated with a floral laurel, bee, crown and the text "queen bee". The heat from a mug placed on this spice-filled coaster releases the warm...

Spiced Mug Mat Coaster - Gold Vintage Bee

Enjoy the aroma of cinnamon and allspice while you enjoy a cup of hot tea or coffee with this Spiced Mug Mat decorated with a vintage bee illustration. The heat from a mug placed on this spice-filled coaster releases the warm aroma of the real cinnamon...

Colonial Williamsburg Plaid Knit Blanket

Cozy up with the Colonial Williamsburg Plaid Knit Blanket. This throw blanket is made of 100% virgin acrylic and features plaid pattern in shades of navy, brown and cream with the Colonial Williamsburg logo and seal. It measures 50" X 60" and is hand...

Colonial Williamsburg Garden Violet Body Butter

Indulge in the enchanting scent of violets while moisturizing your skin with Colonial Williamsburg Garden Violet Body Butter. This 8 oz jar contains a nourishing blend of shea butter, vitamin E, and botanical oils. It deeply penetrates the skin, leaving...

Colonial Williamsburg Fresh Lemon Body Butter

Indulge in the clean, bright scent of lemon while moisturizing your skin with Colonial Williamsburg Fresh Lemon Body Butter. This 8 oz jar contains a nourishing blend of shea butter, vitamin E, and botanical oils. It deeply penetrates the skin, leaving...

Colonial Williamsburg Hydrangea Body Butter

Indulge in the enchanting scent of hydrangea while moisturizing your skin with Colonial Williamsburg Hydrangea Body Butter. This 8 oz jar contains a nourishing blend of shea butter, vitamin E, and botanical oils. It deeply penetrates the skin, leaving it...

Colonial Williamsburg Magnolia Body Butter

Indulge in the enchanting scent of magnolia blossoms while moisturizing your skin with Colonial Williamsburg Magnolia Body Butter. This 8 oz jar contains a nourishing blend of shea butter, vitamin E, and botanical oils. It deeply penetrates the skin,...

Colonial Williamsburg Lavender Body Butter

Indulge in the relaxing scent of lavender while moisturizing your skin with Colonial Williamsburg Lavender Body Butter. This 8 oz jar contains a nourishing blend of shea butter, cocoa butter, vitamin E, and botanical oils. It deeply penetrates the skin,...

Sterling Silver and Marcasite Claddagh Pendant Necklace

Give a gift that symbolizes love, loyalty, and friendship with this Sterling Silver and Marcasite Claddagh Pendant Necklace. The focal features a circle embedded with sparkling marcasite stones terminating in two hands holding a heart with a crown. Makes...

Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Oval Platter 12.5"

One of the most elegant patterns we have ever interpreted from our collections, Duke of Gloucester fine porcelain dinnerware from Mottahedeh will make you feel like a benevolent monarch, and your guests, like visiting royalty. This Duke of...

Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Oval Dish

This Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Oval Dish can be used as an elegant serving piece for side dishes at dinner or as a decorative object in your home. Pair it with other Duke of Gloucester pieces or mix and match with other patterns for...

Obsidian Journal

This Obsidian Journal has a traditional book cover in black with gold embossed details on the cover, inspired by a 17th-century bound book from France. The lined pages inside are edged in gold to complete the look. Makes a great gift and handsome journal...

Old World Internet Address & Password Logbook

Keep track of websites, passwords, software licenses, and device information with this Old World Internet Address & Password Logbook. Features an antique map cover, tabbed A-Z pages, and a removable cover band. Features Multicolor antique map...

Bird of Paradise Journal

Add timeless design and elegance to your desk with this gorgeous Bird of Paradise Writing Journal! This hardbound journal features a beautiful cover with a bird of paradise in the center and a border of stylized fruits and foliage, with gold...

You Can Learn Children's Craft Kit - Calligraphy

Teach your kids a skill from the early days of American life with You Can Learn Craft Kits! This children's calligraphy kit allows kids to imagine and experience what life was like in the past when young girls and boys learned how to write with a quill...

Magnolia and Pineapple Quilt Labels by Marcia Long

These quilt labels feature prints of original artwork by Marcia Long inspired by Colonial Williamsburg. Included in the kit are one each of a pineapple and blooming magnolia label. Each label includes a space where you can personalize the label for your...

You Can Learn Children's Craft Kit - Weaving

Teach your kids a skill from the early days of American life with You Can Learn Craft Kits! This children's weaving kit allows kids to imagine and experience what life was like in the past when young girls and boys learned useful skills to contribute to...

Capitol Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Baroque scrolls surround a central oval in the elegant Capitol Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace. This exclusive design was inspired by the iron scrollwork found on the second-story balcony of Colonial Williamsburg’s reconstructed...

Ellicott Clock Case Gold Plated Sterling Silver Small Pendant Necklace

Inspired by a motif carved into the clock case of an antique English clock, the Ellicott Clock Case Gold Plated Sterling Silver Small Pendant Necklace features a design full of movement and whimsy. A profusion of delicate C scrolls and piercing convey a...

Witches Heart Gold Plated Sterling Silver Bracelet

The double-heart design of the Witches Heart Bracelet was inspired by an 18th century garnet-encrusted brooch in the collections of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. This lovely piece is made of 14k gold-plated sterling silver with a lobster-claw...

Colonial Williamsburg Knit Scarf

Beat the chill of winter with the Colonial Williamsburg Knit Scarf. This cozy knit scarf is made of a warm cotton-polyester blend and features a winter design composed of snowflakes and the Colonial Williamsburg logo. This unisex scarf is made in the USA...

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 of the colonial world. Dunmore not only issued the first...

Hennell Cross Gold Pendant Necklace

The Hennell Cross Gold Pendant Necklace was inspired by a sterling silver salt dish in the collections of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Its delicate openwork design creates a look that is both unusual and classic - perfect for everyday...

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 inspired by the collections of the Colonial Williamsburg...

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 to 1740 in the collections of The Colonial...

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 delicate openwork design creates a look that...

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 early American Republic. The hand-painted high-fire...

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 Dynasty period. The pink color lends an updated,...

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 turn'd Posture-Master," a learning tool for children that...

Mini Nutcracker Soldier Christmas Decoration

These Mini Nutcracker Soldier Christmas Decorations from Kurt Adler will bring the magic of the season home! Each 5" tall wood nutcracker soldier has a different uniform and is embellished with faux fur accents, glitter, and shimmering faux gems that...

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 overcome long odds to create a durable union capable of...

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 artifacts—from portraits and city views to...

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 simultaneously experimenting with representative government...

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 and emotions history and reframed traditional...

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 of the Caribbean plantation system and the rise of...

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 together in a war against their cultural cousins. In this...