Gift Guides

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 Scalloped Bowl

This extravagant Duke of Gloucester Scalloped Bowl is low and wide and features a cascade of blueberries as well as smaller fruit details. The bowl is one of the most unique pieces in the WILLIAMSBURG Duke of Gloucester line by Mottahedeh. Beyond the...

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...

Duke of Gloucester Shell Dish

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

Duke of Gloucester Octagonal Reproduction Platter 11.5"

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...

Burgundy Flower Enamel 18k Gold Plate Drop Earrings

Add classic style to your look with these Burgundy Flower Enamel Drop Earrings from Colonial Williamsburg! These gold-plated sterling silver enamel earrings feature a pale blue flower encased in an ogee shape with a burgundy background. The ogee shape...

Burgundy Enamel Flower Stud Earrings

Add a pop of color to your look with these Burgundy Flower Enamel Stud Earrings. Featuring an enamel flower with a light blue center, this unique set was inspired by the carpeting at the Colonial Williamsburg Governor's Palace. Sterling silver post backs...

"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...

A Brief Treatise on Tomb & Grave Stones of the Eighteenth Century

An introductory guide and study resource for understanding the process of Eighteenth Century Gravestone carving, as well as a primer on identifying carvers of the stones. Includes proper notes for academic study thereon, along with many pictures for...

An Army Doctor’s American Revolutionary War Journal, 1775-1783

At the age of 21, James Thacher (1754–1844) joined the newly formed American army as a surgeon's mate, eventually advancing to the role of surgeon for the Massachusetts 16th Regiment. In 1823, he published his Journal, reporting both wartime events...

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...

Alexander Hamilton Signature Notebook

Now you can put pen to paper in your very own Alexander Hamilton Signature Notebook, and let his words encourage and inspire you as you record your daily musings. Features Moleskin-like binding Cream paper stock and an elegant ribbon page marker...

Marooned: Jamestown, Shipwreck and A New History of America's Origin

In Marooned, Joseph Kelly reexamines the history of Jamestown and comes to a radically different and decidedly American interpretation of these first Virginians. In this gripping account of shipwrecks and mutiny in America's earliest settlements, Kelly...

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...

Hotch Potch ABC Cards

The original hand-tinted print dates from 1782 and shows jovial "Hotchpotch" characters contorting themselves (quite instructively, we might add) into the letters of the alphabet. As was typical at the time, J and U are omitted - most people used I and V...

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...

Sterling Silver Scroll Dangle Earrings

Our Sterling Silver Scroll Dangle Earrings are inspired by motifs found on decorative objects from the eighteenth-century, from furniture and textiles, to architectural details, that you will see at Colonial Williamsburg. A classic, easy style that goes...

Pineapple and Cream Pearl Sterling Silver and Gold Plated Earrings

These Pineapple and Cream Pearl Sterling Silver and Gold Plated 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...

Pineapple and White Pearl Sterling Silver Drop Earrings

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

"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...

Pineapple and White Pearl Sterling Silver Pendant

An elegant interpretation of the iconic pineapple, this Pineapple and White Pearl Sterling Silver Pendant hangs delicately from a silver chain, adding polish and sophistication to any look. Features Sterling silver top White pearl bottom Drop...

Pineapple and Cream Pearl Sterling Silver and Gold Plated Pendant

An elegant interpretation of the iconic pineapple, this Pineapple and Cream Pearl Sterling Silver and Gold Plated Pendant hangs delicately from a silver chain, adding polish and sophistication to any look. Features Gold plated sterling silver...

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'...

Blue & White Floral Punch Bowl

This Blue and White Floral Punch Bowl is a stunning example of 18th-century chinoiserie porcelain. The white porcelain bowl is covered in hand-painted florals of varying sizes in blue. The classic traditional design is timeless and will blend easily in...

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...

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...

Chamomile 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...

Cinnamon Orange Loose Black 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...

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...

Darjeeling Fine 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...

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...

Pinhead Gunpowder 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...