Gift Guides

Silver & Marcasite Thistle Pendant

Part of life and lore for centuries, a simple thistle flower is beautifully captured in this petite Silver & Marcasite Thistle Pendant. The organic thistle shape is accented with three small marcasite stones in the bud. Makes a great gift for a...

Byers' Choice George Washington

This Byers' Choice George Washington caroler is dressed in his Continental Army uniform, a tan and black suit, white cravat, black great coat, and tricorn hat. In his hands he carries a small brass Travis House lantern. Made in Pennsylvania, each Byers'...

Small Round Maple Skimmer Spoon

Use this durable Small 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...

George Washington Fabric Ornament

This George Washington Fabric Ornament is elegantly appointed in his navy and gold uniform and stands ready to supervise your holiday celebrations.  Features Fabric 6"H Hand-made WILLIAMSBURG exclusive!

Martha Washington Fabric Ornament

This Martha Washington Fabric Ornament is ready to attend your holiday celebrations in her finest cap and gown of ivory satin and gold lace! Features Fabric 6"H Hand-made WILLIAMSBURG exclusive!

Fifer Fabric Ornament

There's nothing like the sight and sound of the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum corps marching down Duke of Gloucester Street during the holiday season! This Fifer Fabric Ornament is outfitted in his uniform and plays his fife for your holiday...

Colonial Williamsburg Gardens Petite Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, the Colonial Williamsburg Gardens Petite Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Kit is designed by Barbara Bangser for The Posy Collection.  The kit contains contains everything you need to complete the piece,...

Thomas Jefferson Quote Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made for Colonial Williamsburg, this Thomas Jefferson Quote Counted Cross Stitch Kit designed by Barbara Bangser for The Posy Collection features the quote, "I cannot live without books." It's a wonderful quote from Thomas Jefferson for your...

Karen Cruden "The Governor's Palace" Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, The Governor's Palace Counted Cross Stitch Kit is adapted from artwork by Karen Cruden.  Features Counted cross stitch kit Finished size 10 1/2" x 6 1/2" Includes 14 count Charles Craft fabric,...

Hamilton Floral Blue Reproduction Fabric

Hamilton Blue Floral Fabric has blue blossoms, buds, and vines in a trailing pattern on a natural white background. The overall design is the same featured on our Trailing Blossoms Cream and Trailing Blossoms Red fabrics and dates to 1770-1790...

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...

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...

Duke of Gloucester Pitcher

The rococo design of the Duke of Gloucester fine porcelain dinnerware collection comes to life on the opulent Duke of Gloucester Pitcher. Gold trim accents the rim and complex handle. A beautiful addition to your table and a lovely accent to anywhere in...

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...

Historic Area Buildings Kitchen Towels

Eight of Colonial Williamsburg's historic area buildings are uniquely captured on this set of two kitchen towels: Governor's Palace, Raleigh Tavern, Capitol, Bruton Parish Church, Wetherburn's Tavern, Magazine and guardhouse, Wythe House and Peyton...

"All I Want for Christmas is to be in Williamsburg" Pillow

Hopefully Santa will read this pillow and deliver you to your favorite place, Colonial Williamsburg! "All I Want for Christmas is to be in Williamsburg" is embroidered in white on a red cotton velvet pillow. A fun reminder of your time visiting...

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...

Colonial Williamsburg: The Guide

No visit to Colonial Williamsburg is complete without our official guide book! This first new edition of Colonial Williamsburg's official guide since 2014, this book includes information on all of Colonial Williamsburg's historic sites. This guide...

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...

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 Subscription

Trend & Tradition: The Magazine of Colonial Williamsburg is devoted to telling the stories of 18th-century America from a 21st-century point of view. Redesigned in 2016, the Foundation's quarterly publication continues to feature history articles...

King's Arms Tavern Ginger Ale

King's Arms Tavern Ginger Ale from Colonial Williamsburg is a carbonated non-alcoholic ginger ale made of all natural ingredients including ginger root, cane sugar and pure water. You'll love the crisp and refreshing taste. Enjoy our ginger...

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...

Pineapple and Cream Pearl Gold Plated Sterling Silver Earrings

These Pineapple and Cream Pearl Gold Plated Sterling Silver Earrings are an elegant interpretation of pineapple jewelry. Our exclusive sterling silver and pearl earring set add polish and sophistication to any look.  Features Gold plated...

"Yours Only" Silver Poesy Ring

Adorn the one you adore with a message of "yovrs onli" (yours only). This reproduction silver poesy ring is based on the inscription found on the original, now in the British Museum collections. The gold original of this ring, with a delicate interlacing...

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...

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...

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...

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 Scented Garden Soap Set

This Colonial Williamsburg Scented Garden Soaps Gift Set features charming packaging matched only by the delightful scent of the six different all-natural soaps they encase - Garden Violet, Fresh Lemon, Hydrangea, Spring Garden, Dogwood Blossom, and...

Colonial Williamsburg ABC Picture Book

This Colonial Williamsburg ABC picture book uses the alphabet to introduce children to eighteenth-century Williamsburg. From A to Z, each of the illustrations is based on an activity or an object associated with colonial life that can be seen in Colonial...

Colonial Williamsburg Scented Holiday Soap Set

Our Colonial Williamsburg Scented Holiday Soap Set is the elegant but practical gift you've been searching for! Stock up for hostesses, teachers, and more. These fine, all-natural soaps are inspired by the holiday sights and scents of Colonial...

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...