Gift Guides

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking

Whether you wish you could time travel to the court of Versailles, the Highlands of Scotland, or Colonial Williamsburg in the 18th-century, this comprehensive guide will walk you through how to make and wear your 18th century dream gown. Lauren Stowell...

Travel 4-Player Shut the Box Game

A traditional game of counting, addition, and probability, Shut-the-Box dates as far back as the 12th century when this game was enjoyed by Norman fishermen after a long day at sea. Roll the dice and lay down any numerical combination of tiles that match...

Bugle Toy

Rally the troops or call the kids to mealtime with this brass Bugle Toy! Our bugle is made from genuine brass and features a removable mouthpiece with a secure link chain to make sure it doesn't get lost during play. Even if you don't strike up a tune,...

Vaillancourt Black and White Bunny Backward Facing on Delft Egg

This charming Black and White Bunny Backward Facing on Delft Egg chalkware rabbit from Vaillancourt is the perfect home accent for spring and make an adorable addition to your Vaillancourt collection. The bunny is captured in movement and appears...

Vaillancourt Black and White Bunny on Delft Egg

These charming Black and White Bunny on Delft Egg chalkware rabbits from Vaillancourt are the perfect home accents for spring and make an adorable addition to your Vaillancourt collection. The bunnies recline peacefully atop a delicate blue patterned...

Duke of Gloucester Covered Ginger Jar

The Duke of Gloucester Porcelain Ginger Jar from Mottahedeh adds a touch of beauty and elegance anywhere in the home. Fill it with trinkets or memories to last a lifetime or give it as gift to that special someone. Makes a lovely wedding...

"The Prentis Store Then and Now" Framed Print by Marcia Long

The "The Prentis Store Then and Now" Framed Print by Marcia Long encases depictions of the original Prentis Store of the 18th-century and subsequent restorations of the shop on Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg. The sepia...

Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Tea Blend Envelope

Unwrap the holiday spirit with an aromatic blend of citrus and cinnamon with this Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Tea Blend. Perfect for the season, this festive black tea blend is popular for its spicy, naturally sweet flavor. This cinnamon orange spice...

Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Blend Tea

Unwrap the holiday spirit with an aromatic blend of citrus and cinnamon with this Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Blend Tea . Perfect for the season, this festive black tea blend is popular for its unique  spicy, naturally sweet flavor. Cinnamon...

Colonial Williamsburg Botetourt's Tangy Mustard Barbecue Sauce

Tangy with a touch of heat, Colonial Williamsburg Botetourt's Tangy Mustard Barbeque Sauce is a flavorful tradition in the Carolinas and a nod to the Tidewater region! Our exclusive mustard BBQ sauce is perfect for spreading, dipping and grilling...

Governor's Palace Mini Building Blocks

Recreate one of Colonial Williamsburg's most famous structures with these fun Governor's Palace Mini Building Blocks. Featuring all the pieces you need to build the regal estate, this package also allows you to add any personal touches you...

The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings

The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings is part of the leather-bound classics series and is a collection of the crucial documents, speeches, and other writings that shaped the United States. In addition to the Constitution, readers can review the...

Hidden History of Civil War Williamsburg

Each year, thousands of visitors from around the country visit the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's re-created 18th-century capital of Virginia to learn about the past and walk where the Founding Fathers walked. The fact that the same ground was later...

Trend and Tradition Magazine Subscription

Trend & Tradition: The Magazine of Colonial Williamsburg is dedicated to telling the stories of 18th-century America from a 21st-century perspective. The Foundation's quarterly publication features historical articles about our Nation's founding, as...

Washington Camp Pewter Cup

Bring home a piece of American history. An ideal gift for history buffs and proud patriots alike, this polished pewter Washington camp cup is a true reproduction of the original design created by George Washington in 1776. Pewter, both imported and...

Longton Creamware Cake Platter

Add a beautiful touch to your creamware collection with this Longton Creamware Cake Plate. This historically-inspired porcelain plate from Mottahedeh features delightful rococo forms and a crisp strawberry leaf design which Longton Hall, the first...

Abby Heart Amethyst Pendant

This beautiful Abby Heart Amethyst Pendant features a sterling silver scrollwork setting and a deep purple heart-shaped amethyst stone. This heart necklace is a wonderful choice for that special person in your life with a February birthday or to let your...

Abby Heart Sterling Silver and Blue Topaz Ring

This stunning Abby Heart Sterling Silver and Blue Topaz Ring features an aqua blue topaz focal surrounded by white topaz gemstone accents. A lovely gift for that special someone in your life! Features Sterling silver ring Blue topaz center White...

Honey Lip Balm

Our sweet Honey Lip Balm is a soothing, moisturizing combination of almond oil and beeswax. Unlike many cosmetic lip balms, ours uses real beeswax taken from a honeycomb, providing a moisture barrier for the skin. The almond oil acts to soften and...

Abby Heart Sterling Silver and Blue Topaz Drop Earrings

These stunning Abby Heart Sterling Silver and Blue Topaz Drop Earrings feature aqua blue topaz gemstones surrounded by white topaz accents. A lovely gift for that special someone in your life! Features Sterling silver earrings Blue topaz...

Pieces of Eight

Ahoy, matey! Your little pirates will want a few of these reproduction coins to run through their fingers when dressing up as a pirate. Makes a fun educational tool for the classroom too. Features Reproduction Pieces of Eight Includes: 8 Bits, 4...

Flowering Ginger Jar

An ornate chinoiserie pattern and brass rim makes this Flowering Ginger Jar a beauty on the mantel only or in a pair. A tall, curvy piece of décor steeped in history, it is especially beautiful when the brass trim catches the light...

Brass Trimmed Pagoda Jar

A beautiful addition to any chinoiserie collection, this porcelain, brass trimmed pagoda ginger jar has an allover swirling design in blue and white, brass trim, and a multilayer topper for interesting detail. Features Hand-painted Swirling pattern in...

Williamsburg's Joseph Prentis: His Monthly Kalender & Garden Book

In the eighteenth century as today, Williamsburg was known for its fine gardens. Among the town's most enthusiastic gardeners was Joseph Prentis, an attorney who kept a personal garden book and calendar. This volume includes the full text of Prentis'...

Large Maple Skimmer Spoon

Use this durable Large Maple Skimmer Spoon to skim soups and sauces, remove ravioli from boiling water, blanch fresh vegetables, and more. The perfectly sized holes of this wood skimmer spoon remove liquid quickly without letting food drain through.The...

Imperial Blue Scalloped Bowl

This gracefully patterned Imperial Blue Scalloped Bowl is part of the Imperial Blue collection and makes a perfect accessory piece or is just as stunning on its own. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by...

Four Documents of Freedom

Choose this unique set for the American history buff in your life, young or old. This impressive set of four antiqued historical documents includes the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights, and Abraham...

Albemarle Hoop Sterling Silver and Gold Plate Earrings

Timeless style goes with everything. These Albemarle Sterling Silver and Gold-Plate Hoop Sterling Silver and Gold Plated Earrings feature a design inspired by an antique armchair in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collections. Currently on...

Cacao Shell Tea

How do you take your tea? Did you know Martha Washington took hers with roasted cacao shells? Cacao tea is made from the shell or husk of the cocoa bean (not the pod), a byproduct of making chocolate. The brew yields a full-bodied, slightly bitter...

Peppermint Fine Tea Sachet Canister

These fine teas, specially blended for Colonial Williamsburg, include varieties that delighted colonial tea enthusiasts. In 1768, colonists consumed more than a million pounds of tea. Their willingness to boycott tea in the 1770s is a testament to their...

Duel in the Wilderness

Major George Washington stared grimly at the French commander facing him. The young Virginian had traveled hundreds of miles into the frontier to deliver a message from the King of England. After a dangerous journey, Washington had arrived at his...

Castile Soap Bar

Here it is, the charmingly simple, wonderfully scented Castile Soap Bar that has charmed Colonial Williamsburg guests for decades. This "no frills" soap has a wonderful fresh scent and is made with vegan ingredients. Many of our guests love this soap for...

Oolong Colonial Loose Tea Canister

These fine teas, specially blended for Colonial Williamsburg, include varieties that delighted colonial tea enthusiasts. In 1768, colonists consumed more than a million pounds of tea. Their willingness to boycott tea in the 1770s is a testament to their...

Tin Whistle

The tin whistle is a simple, traditional musical instrument; ideal for popular and folk music but it is also suitable for a much wider musical repertoire. It is just as good for solo playing as in ensemble with other musical instruments; and can be...

Bohea Colonial Loose Tea Canister

These fine teas, specially blended for Colonial Williamsburg, include varieties that delighted colonial tea enthusiasts. In 1768, colonists consumed more than a million pounds of tea. Their willingness to boycott tea in the 1770s is a testament to their...

Colonial Williamsburg Wildflower, Lemon, and Lavender Soap Set

Our popular Colonial Williamsburg soaps in light, lovely scents make washing up an everyday treat. These colonial soap bars boast the hand-cut look of soap bars from the 18th century. Each has a sun imprint, nature-inspired color, and garden-inspired...

Aesop's Fable Playing Cards

Our reproduction 18th Century Playing Cards feature Aesop's Fables on the backs. These made in USA playing cards are printed on uncoated heavy stock with an embossed tax stamp surrounding the package to replicate how they were originally sold. A...

Lavender and Sunflower Garden Sack Soap

Inspired by the gardens of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area, this lavender and sunflower soap leaves skin feeling soft and supple. The triple-milled, luxurious vegetable soap is enriched with botanical butters, oils and extracts in a fresh lavender...

Bayberry Soap Bar

Here it is, the charmingly simple, wonderfully scented Bayberry Soap that has charmed Colonial Williamsburg guests for decades. This colonial soap bar boasts the hand-cut look of soap bars from the 18th century and has a nature-inspired color and...

Williamsburg Capitol Building Collectible Ornament

This gorgeous keepsake ornament is an architecturally detailed, three-dimensional rendering of the Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building made in 18K gold-washed solid brass. It comes on a green ribbon, with a story card in ready-to-gift packaging...

Colonial Williamsburg Governor's Palace Gold Wash Brass Ornament

Bring home a sparkling rendition of the Governor's Palace, one of the most iconic buildings in Colonial Williamsburg's restored historic area. This handsome 3-dimensional collectible ornament is crafted of solid brass with an 18K gold wash finish. This...

Game of Graces

The Game of Graces is a fun outdoor game that kids and adults can play. Opponents send gaily beribboned hoops towards each other to be caught on the tips of slender wands in this exciting and elegant sport. A wonderful way to enjoy a day outdoors with...

Indienne Rug Coaster Set

Spread a little tradition wherever you want to relax, enjoy a drink ... and protect your table. With a detailed medallion and floral motif, these coaster rugs will add a touch of rich elegance to any room or party. This pattern was inspired by rugs in...

Peppermint Red Toile Pump Top Soap

Colonial Williamsburg Peppermint Liquid Soap captures the fresh and crisp scent of peppermint in a hand soap to enjoy all season long. Luxuriously enriched with shea and cocoa butters, this pump hand soap is beautifully decorated with a label featuring...

Peppermint Red Toile Pump Top Lotion

Colonial Williamsburg Peppermint Lotion captures the fresh and crisp scent of peppermint in a hand lotion to enjoy all season long. Luxuriously enriched with shea and cocoa butters, this pump hand lotion is beautifully decorated with a label featuring...

Lady Dunmore Fabric Ornament

This handmade fabric ornament of Lady Dunmore will add whimsy and history to the holiday season. Features White and gold  Handmade 6"H WILLIAMSBURG exclusive! Product Care Spot clean. Inspiration Lady Dunmore appears to have thoroughly...

Entertaining Ideas from Williamsburg

Virginia, of course, is famous for its hospitality. Drawing on that tradition, here's a treasure trove of ideas for celebrating special occasions throughout the year. From a winter anniversary to a spring wedding, a Fourth of July picnic to a children's...

Pagoda Garden Pump Top Hand Lotion

Our exclusive Pagoda Garden Pump Top Hand Lotion brings to your home an exotic floral scent reminiscent of an Asian garden, with hints of cattleya and other orchids. Pair it with the matching soap and powder for a lovely gift. Features Black and...