Gift Guides

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...

Thomas Jefferson Fabric Ornament

Trim your tree with history this holiday season with this Thomas Jefferson Fabric Ornament! The Founding Father and former President is depicted wearing a green suit and holds a red book in his hand. This handmade ornament measures 2.5” X 6...

Robertson's Windmill 3D Brass Ornament

The iconic Robertson's Windmill from the Historic Area comes to life in this 3D Brass Colonial Williamsburg Ornament. This intricately designed, collectible ornament is crafted from gold lacquered brass. Hang it from your tree with the matching red satin...

Williamsburg Inn 3-D Brass Ornament

This handsome 3-dimensional Williamsburg Inn Brass Ornament is crafted of solid brass with an 18K gold wash finish. This Colonial Williamsburg ornament arrives ready for gifting in a dark green felt-covered card with a story card and gold ribbon...

Pierced Heart Gold Pendant Necklace

Inspired by a mote spoon in the collections of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the Pierced Heart Gold Pendant Necklace echoes popular 18th-century decorative motifs. This Williamsburg Exclusive necklace is made of gold-plated sterling...

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...

Pierced Heart Gold Earrings

Inspired by a mote spoon in the collections of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the Pierced Heart Gold Earrings echo popular 18th-century decorative motifs. These Williamsburg Exclusive earrings are made of gold-plated sterling silver and...

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...

Colonial Williamsburg "Compton Oak Tree" Adult T-Shirt - Ice Blue

Celebrate the natural and iconic beauty of Colonial Williamsburg’s Compton Oak Tree with this t-shirt featuring an original illustration. These lightweight and quick-drying garments are made with a minimum of 6.5 plastic bottles each, helping to...

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...

Foul Means: The Formation of a Slave Society in Virginia, 1660-1740

Challenging the generally accepted belief that the introduction of racial slavery to America was an unplanned consequence of a scarce labor market, Anthony Parent, Jr., contends that during a brief period spanning the late seventeenth and early...

Forced Founders: Indians, Debtors, Slaves, and the Making of the American Revolution in Virginia

In this provocative reinterpretation of one of the best-known events in American history, Woody Holton shows that when Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and other elite Virginians joined their peers from other colonies in declaring independence from...

Race, Removal, and the Right to Remain: Migration and the Making of the United States

Who had the right to live within the newly united states of America? In the country's founding decades, federal and state politicians debated which categories of people could remain and which should be subject to removal. The result was a white...

Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840

In the first comprehensive history of the fraternity known to outsiders primarily for its secrecy and rituals, Steven Bullock traces Freemasonry through its first century in America. He follows the order from its origins in Britain and its introduction...

12 Days of Christmas 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

This Twelve Days of Christmas 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle from Cavallini & Co. features colorful Christmas graphics from the Cavallini archives. Makes a great gift for puzzle enthusiasts and a fun activity to enjoy with family over the holiday season...

Colonial Williamsburg T-Shirt - "Revolutionary Timeline" - Burgundy

Celebrate America's Road to Independence with this exclusive Colonial Williamsburg t-shirt. The vintage design features a timeline of historic events and the Colonial Williamsburg logo on one sleeve. This Colonial Williamsburg tee is an...

Colonial Williamsburg T-Shirt - Revolution Definition - Light Blue

Celebrate the history of the American Revolution with this exclusive Colonial Williamsburg T-shirt, the Definition of Revolution. This soft, light weight tee features the definition of revolution from the dictionary, red, white and blue accents, and the...

Colonial Williamsburg T-Shirt - Sustainable Living Since 1699 - Burgundy

Wear this "Sustainable Living Since 1699" Colonial Williamsburg T-shirt as a reminder that future generations can truly learn from the past, including how to live more sustainably and in harmony with the earth by reducing waste. Our ancestors were the...

Colonial Williamsburg Emblem Pint Glass

This Colonial Williamsburg Emblem Pint Glass is a keepsake you can use every day back home to remember your trip to the Historic Area. The pint glass has a bronze, embossed emblem with the Colonial Williamsburg logo. Makes a fun gift and addition to...

Colonial Williamsburg Emblem Shot Glass

This Colonial Williamsburg Emblem Shot Glass is a keepsake you can add to your home bar to remember your trip to the Historic Area. The shot glass has a bronze, embossed emblem with the Colonial Williamsburg logo. Makes a fun gift or stocking...

Craft & Forge "Forged" English Toffee Coffee - 1 LB Whole Bean

Enjoy the sweetness of life with a cup of "Forged" English Toffee coffee! This special blend of coffee made for Craft & Forge brand is a smooth medium roast coffee with notes of buttery brown sugar, smooth caramel, and warm spices. This exceptional...

Craft & Forge "Rebellion" Dark Roast Coffee - 1 LB Whole Bean

Rebel against the ordinary and enjoy a cup of "Rebellion" dark roast coffee! This special blend of coffee made for Craft & Forge brand is a bold, full-bodied coffee with notes of tobacco, molasses, and dark chocolate. This exceptional coffee blend is...

Craft & Forge "Always for Liberty" Medium Roast Coffee - 1 LB Whole Bean

Declare your independence by enjoying a cup of "Always for Liberty" medium roast coffee! This special blend of coffee made for Craft & Forge brand is a bright, well-balanced medium roast coffee with notes of almond and chocolate. This exceptional...

Handblown Glass Christmas Tree Decoration

This Handblown Glass Christmas Tree from Phil Gilson will add artful charm to your décor this winter season! The glass tree features a recessed bottom, allowing it to fit over a battery-powered tealight candle (not included) to add a soft glow...

Christmas Wreath Ornament Needlepoint Kit

This Christmas Wreath Ornament Needlepoint Kit from Alice Peterson is a fast and fun project! The ornament is partially assembled and includes cotton embroidery floss, embroidery needle, #14 mesh cotton canvas, hanging loop, backing, and instructions. A...

Vintage Travel 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

This Vintage Travel 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle from Cavallini & Co. features colorful travel posters from the golden age of air travel during the 1950s and 1960s. Remember your favorite trips while working this puzzle or gift it to a globe-trotting...

Colonial Williamsburg Reusable Gift Tote Bags

Wrap up your gifts in Williamsburg charm with the Reusable Gift Tote Bags featuring our exclusive Historic Area scenes toile pattern. The pattern includes watercolor illustrations of iconic places at Colonial Williamsburg such as the Governor's Palace,...

Alexander Hamilton Bobblehead

Spark up a historic conversation with this Alexander Hamilton Bobblehead. As a nation builder, influential statesman and the first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton made remarkable contributions to our nation's financial system and the U.S...

Colonial Williamsburg "Huzzah!" Keychain

Reach for your keys and be reminded of the spirit of Colonial Williamsburg with the Colonial Williamsburg "Huzzah!" Keychain. This exclusive keychain features the exclamation, "Huzzah!" a phrase often heard in the Historic Area to express approval or...

Byers' Choice Williamsburg Boy with Flag

This Byers' Choice Williamsburg Boy with Flag is bringing Grand Illumination fun and patriotism to your home for the holidays. In his hands he carries a toy and a flag - light the cressets and let the fireworks begin! This Byers' Choice Caroler wears a...

Byers' Choice Williamsburg Woman with Flowers and Basket

This Byers' Choice Williamsburg Woman is delivering fresh flowers and fruit to your home for the holidays! She carries sprays of white flowers and a basket of red apples. This Byers' Choice Caroler wears a dark green coat trimmed with black cord trim, a...

Byers' Choice Williamsburg Man with Cheese

This Byers' Choice Williamsburg Man is delivering fresh farm goods to your home for the holidays! He carries a brass Travis House lantern, a lash, and a round of cheese. This Byers' Choice Caroler wears a dark green coat, a tricorn hat, and black...

Byers' Choice Williamsburg Girl with Basket

This Byers' Choice Williamsburg Girl with Basket is delivering something cute and cuddly to your home for the holidays! Tucked in her basket is a sweet black kitten. This Byers' Choice Caroler wears a cape of green, a green sprigged dress, and a cap with...

Byers' Choice Allen Family Boy

Meet the Allen Family! The Byers' Choice Caroler Allen Family is coming to your home for the holidays with festive decorations from Williamsburg. This boy figurine is carrying a snow covered pine tree with red berries. He wears black trousers, a red...

Byers' Choice Allen Family Woman

Meet the Allen Family! The Byers' Choice Caroler Allen Family is coming to your home for the holidays with festive decorations from Williamsburg. This woman figurine is carrying an apple, berry, and pine cone wreath. She wears a red and green tartan...

Byers' Choice Bell Family Boy

Meet the Bell Family! The Byers' Choice Caroler Bell Family is coming to your home for the holidays with music from Williamsburg. This boy figurine is carrying a small brass bell and wears grey trousers, a red and green coat, tartan waistcoat, and a grey...

Byers' Choice Bell Family Man

Meet the Bell Family! The Byers' Choice Caroler Bell Family is coming to your home for the holidays with music from Williamsburg. This man figurine is carrying a brass Travis House lantern and sleigh bells. He wears grey trousers, a tartan waistcoat,...