Gifts for Him

Flexible Sealing Wax Tri-Pack - Navy, Burgundy, Forest Green

This Flexible Sealing Wax Tri-Pack makes the perfect companion to our brass letter seals! Made to withstand the modern postal system, this mailable sealing wax can be used on greeting cards and invitations for added historical charm, or on...

Vintage Handle Wax Seal Kits

These Vintage Handle Wax Seal Kits have everything you need to create beautiful wax seals on your letters! The flexible sealing wax is made to withstand the modern mailing system. Add a touch of historical charm and your own personality with vintage...

American Heritage Chocolate Tablet Bars Gift Pack

This American Heritage Chocolate Tablet Bars Gift Pack is a truly unique gift for lovers of artisanal chocolate and history! American Heritage Chocolate is inspired by recipes from the 18th century - one bite is like having a tasty history lesson...

Byers' Choice Uncle Sam

This Byers' Choice Uncle Sam collectible will add a touch of patriotic spirit to your displays! Great for Independence Day celebrations or any display of Americana. Made in Pennsylvania, each Byers' Choice® figure is lovingly hand-detailed...

Byers' Choice Betsy Ross Caroler

This Byers' Choice Betsy Ross caroler is ready to celebrate Independence Day. She is dressed for the occasion in a blue striped gown, white petticoat and cap, all trimmed with red satin ribbon. She holds her creation in her hands - a Betsy Ross flag.Made...

Colonial Williamsburg Shields Tavern Trivet

This display glass trivet bears the insignia of the Shields Tavern and the year 1745, inspired by the décor of the historic tavern in Colonial Williamsburg. Please note: This clearance item cannot be returned - all sales are final...

16 oz Stoneware Tavern Mug

Enjoy your favorite hot or cold beverages with this 16-ounce Stoneware Mug! An indispensable part of tavern life, stoneware mugs with cobalt blue designs were common vessels for beer and ale in the 18th century. This design was inspired by a salt-glazed...

Colonial Williamsburg Logo Blanket

Cozy up with this knit blanket featuring the Colonial Williamsburg logo and seal. This neutral colored throw blanket measures 54" square and is the perfect addition to any living room or bedroom! Features 100% Virgin Acrylic Made in USA A...

Octagonal Mahogany Tea Caddy

Reproduced from an antique octagonal tea chest circa 1740-1760, this outstanding mahogany finished tea caddy requires a skilled craftsman hand-fitting more than 25 separate pieces. Lined with foil and completed with beautiful, polished brass hardware,...

Mahogany Gallery Serving Tray

This elegant, beautifully detailed tray is reproduced from an eighteenth-century English serving tray, circa 1770. A rich mahogany finish and handsomely pierced and mitered rims with carved hand holes distinguish this piece. Though originally used...

Etched Rocks Glass - "The Frenchman's Map"

Our Etched Rocks Glass features a famous hand drawn map of Williamsburg made by an unknown French military officer during the American Revolution. The map, discovered in Norfolk, was instrumental guiding the historically accurate restoration of Colonial...

Etched Rocks Glass - Fry and Jefferson Map

This Etched Rocks Glass features the famed Fry and Jefferson map. Dating from 1751, the map was described as, "A Map of the most Inhabited part of Virginia containing the whole Province of Maryland with part of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and North Carolina...

Colonial Williamsburg Carved Stoneware Stein

This Colonial Williamsburg Stoneware Stein features a beautiful, carved design of the Fife & Drum Corps positioned in front of the Governor's Palace.  This stein is dishwasher safe and makes the perfect Colonial Williamsburg...

WILLIAMSBURG Holiday Heritage Tea by Harney & Sons

Stroll back in time with WILLIAMSBURG Holiday Heritage Tea by Harney & Sons. This flavorful tea blend with hints of citrus, cinnamon, and a dash of nostalgia celebrates making memories filled with historic charm and holiday cheer. Packaged in a...

Ceramic Bird Bottle

Nestled under the eaves or beside a favorite entryway, these glazed ceramic creations have made happy homes for small birds since 1699. A distinct garden accent, our Ceramic Bird Bottle is inspired by an original excavated from the yard of the...

Colonial Williamsburg Christmas: Celebrating Classic Traditions and the Spirit of the Holiday

Drawing on 18th-century traditions, Colonial Williamsburg is famous for its Christmas festivities, and the pages of this lavishly illustrated book conjure up celebrations past and present. Here are cressets glowing warmly and fireworks exploding over the...

Tobacco Flower Herbal Exfoliating Soap Bar

Refresh and renew your skin with our Tobacco Flower Herbal Exfoliating Soap bar. This soap bar is made exclusively for us using all-natural vegan ingredients, including a vegetable soap base enriched with shea butter, cocoa butter,...

Vanilla Bourbon Herbal Exfoliating Soap Bar

Refresh and renew your skin with our Vanilla Bourbon Herbal Exfoliating Soap bar. This soap bar is made exclusively for us using all-natural vegan ingredients, including a vegetable soap base enriched with shea butter, cocoa butter,...

The Words That Made Us: America's Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840

Go on a literary journey with preeminent legal scholar Akhil Reed Amar! In his 800+ page book, The Words That Made Us: America's Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840, Amar covers the history of the American Constitution's formative decades.  When...

A History of Tea

As the world's most popular beverage, tea has fascinated us, awakened us, motivated us, and calmed us for well over two thousand years. A History of Tea tells the compelling story of the rise of tea in Asia and its eventual spread to the West and beyond...

Fife & Drum Novelty Socks

Our brightly colored Fife & Drum Novelty Socks feature a stylized image of our Fife & Drum Corps and "Colonial Williamsburg" woven into the fabric. Made of a cotton/polyester blend to keep your feet cool and comfortable year-round. Makes a fun...

Capitol Building Novelty Socks

Our brightly colored Capitol Building Novelty Socks feature a stylized image of the Capitol Building in the Historic Area of Williamsburg and "Colonial Williamsburg" woven into the fabric. Made of a cotton/polyester blend to keep your feet cool and...

Travel Fox & Geese Game

Take a classic game on the road with our Travel Fox & Geese Game. Perfect for camping, vacations, or simply to enjoy at home when you need a break from screen time.  Features Game set includes a wooden board, instructions, and marbles The...

Colonial Williamsburg: The Story

It was in Williamsburg, Virginia, that American independence—and democracy—took root. And it is in the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg that millions have learned about the continuing relevance of America's founding ideas. Spanning...

Colonial Williamsburg English Breakfast Tea

Colonial Williamsburg fine teas are specially blended for us, and include varieties that delighted tea enthusiasts in the 18th century as much as they do tea connoisseurs today. English Breakfast is a rich and mellow black tea blend which is...

Red Earthenware Inkwell

Add historic charm to your desk with this Red Earthenware Inkwell. This reproduction inkwell would have been a common site to inhabitants of Williamsburg in the 18th century. Made of more common materials, such as earthenware, or finely crafted in...

Colonial Williamsburg Watercolor 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

The Colonial Williamsburg Watercolor 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle features a beautiful painted scene of the Historic Area of Williamsburg, Virginia. Makes a wonderful gift for puzzle enthusiasts and fans of Colonial Williamsburg too...

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 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...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

The Journal of Major George Washington

In 1753, Virginia Governor Dinwiddie appointed 21-year-old Major George Washington to a delicate mission - deliver a letter to the local French commander demanding that he and his forces leave British Territory and bargain for support with the local...

The Cabinetmaker DVD

This DVD, Part 11 of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Archive Series: The Trades of Colonial Williamsburg, features The Cabinetmaker Crafting a Card Table. Antique furniture produced in 18th-century Williamsburg serves as patterns for work produced...

Recipes from the Raleigh Tavern Bake Shop

Gingerbread cookies and other goodies from the Raleigh Tavern Bake Shop bring back delicious memories for generations of Williamsburg visitors. In this cookbook, original recipes from rare 18th-century cookbooks are presented side-by-side with their...

Root Beer of Chowning's Tavern

The same great root beer served in Colonial Williamsburg taverns and restaurants, Chowning's Tavern Root Beer evolved from a colonial beer made by boiling the roots of sassafras, dandelion or licorice to extract their pungent flavors. The brew of 200...