Gift Guides

Amy, Ben and Catalpa the Cat

Great pictures and lots of action! In this full-color alphabet story in verse, Amy, Ben and Catalpa take children on a fun-filled day in 18th-century Williamsburg. No sooner does a fifer pass Amy and Ben's window than they are off to the fair! During...

Fanny's India Floral 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...

The Art of Quilting: A Coloring and Pattern Book

Both coloring and quilting tap into creativity within disciplines defined by lines, borders, and structure. The patterns in this book, all of which are taken from quilts in Colonial Williamsburg's extraordinary collection can be used not only for...

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...

Williamsburg Watercolor Note Cards

These reproductions of original watercolor paintings of Historic Area scenes capture the look and feel of historic Colonial Williamsburg long after your visit has ended. Painted by Williamsburg artist Marcia Long, each notecard features a different...

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...

Garnet and Sterling Silver Dangle Pierced Earrings

An impressive accent for an evening out or Sunday brunch, these beautiful sterling silver earrings with garnet stones would have delighted an 18th-century lady. Wear these lovely earrings to add an element of sophistication to any day of the week. They...

White Pearl and Sterling Silver Dangle Pierced Earrings

So lovely, you'll look for every excuse to wear these beautiful sterling silver earrings. With subtle sophistication, these earrings feature an elegant pearl dangle. Traditionally associated with love and purity, the earliest known use of pearls in...

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...

Sterling Silver Hennell Earrings with Blue Topaz

Inspired by a sterling silver salt dish in Colonial Williamsburg's collections, these sterling silver Hennell earrings offer a variation on a classic WILLIAMSBURG design. Butterfly openwork pattern creates a versatile look that is topped with two...

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...

Amazing Grace Sterling Silver Bracelet

This beautiful twisted bangle bracelet makes a thoughtful and inspiring gift for a friend or loved one. Bracelet is engraved with: "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That sav'd a wretch like me! I once was lost, But now I'm found, Was blind, but now I...

"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. Lampooning various occupations and specific styles, these are reproductions of period cartoons. Unframed measure 9" x 6"...

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...

Square Holiday Apple Bar Soap

Our Holiday Apple Soap Bar is that elegant but practical gift you've been searching for! Stock up for hostesses, teachers, and friends. This fine, all-natural soap is inspired by the holiday sights and scents of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. The...

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...

The Leatherworker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg

Illustrated in the style of the period, each softbound booklet in this series describes a trade of eighteenth-century Williamsburg and the lives and times of the artisans who practiced it. Features An Account of the Nature of Leather, & the Trades...

Wavy Floral 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,...

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...

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...

Scroll Ring 14k Gold

This 14K Scroll Ring is a solitaire ring with a very feminine band! Small, graceful ribbons of 14K gold with just the right mix of simple and ornate. Artisans of the 18th century often combined classical and natural elements, rendering the curving...

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 &...

Doctor Macaroni Print

During the 18th century, "macaroni" was the satirical term for men who sported elaborate clothing and continental affectations. Lampooning various occupations and specific styles, these are reproductions of period cartoons. Features Reproduction of a...

Revolutionary Mothers: Women in the Struggle for America's Independence

The American Revolution was a home-front war that brought scarcity, bloodshed, and danger into the life of every American, and Carol Berkin shows us that women played a vital role throughout the struggle. Berkin takes us into the ordinary moments of...

"May You Always Find a Reason to Smile" Fraktur Framed Art Print by Susan Daul

A pair of birds and flowers surround a woman in a blue gown, along with the words "May You Always Find A Reason To Smile" in this unique fraktur framed print by Susan Daul. Features Susan Daul artwork Tigerwood frame Signed and numbered limited edition...

"Two Lovebirds Entwined" Framed Print by Susan Daul

A pair of peacocks embrace as two lovebirds entwined within a border of flowers and sun in this unique fraktur framed print by Susan Daul. Features Susan Daul artwork Tigerwood frame Signed and numbered limited edition print 6" x 14" Made in USA ...

"Ladies and Birds" Fraktur Framed Print by Susan Daul

A pair of peacocks surrounded by vivid designs, angels and ladies in bright skirts fill the frame of this unique Ladies and Birds Fraktur Framed Art Print by Susan Daul. Features Susan Daul artwork Tigerwood frame Signed and numbered limited edition...