Gifts for Him

Craft: An American History

At the center of the United States' economic and social development, according to conventional wisdom, are industry and technology—while craftspeople and handmade objects are relegated to a bygone past. Renowned historian Glenn Adamson turns that...

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 Governor's Palace Canvas Tote Bag

Head to market with our Colonial Williamsburg Governor's Palace Canvas Tote Bag! This fun tote bag features a screen-printed illustration of a carriage in front of the Governor's Palace in the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg. Skip the plastic bags...

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...

Striped Red Earthenware Inkwell

Add historic charm to your desk with this Striped 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...

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...

Travel 4-Player Shut the Box Game

A traditional game of counting, addition, and probability, Shut-the-Box dates as far back as the 12th century when this game was enjoyed by Norman fishermen after a long day at sea. Roll the dice and lay down any numerical combination of tiles that match...

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...

The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings

The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings is part of the leather-bound classics series and is a collection of the crucial documents, speeches, and other writings that shaped the United States. In addition to the Constitution, readers can review the...

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...

Washington Camp Pewter Cup

Bring home a piece of American history. An ideal gift for history buffs and proud patriots alike, this polished pewter Washington camp cup is a true reproduction of the original design created by George Washington in 1776. Pewter, both imported and...

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'...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Williamsburg Cookbook

Once tasted, the food of Williamsburg is not forgotten. Visitors return again and again for Chowning Tavern's Brunswick Stew, Christiana Campbell's Spoon Bread, the Williamsburg Inn's Breast of Turkey Supreme and countless other delicacies. In this...

Lawyer Macaroni Print

This young solicitor in this Lawyer Macaroni Print takes the classic wig-and-gown look of English attorneys a little too far. This print is copied from a late 18th-century English caricature satirizing the excessive Continental fashions and manners of...

Map of Virginia and Maryland 1755

This reproduction map of Virginia is made from is an 18th-century map dating to 1755 researched and created by Thomas Jefferson's father, Peter, an accomplished surveyor, and Joshua Fry, a professor at the College of William and Mary. The original...

Map of New England 1775

Entitled "Bowles's New Pocket Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England," this highly detailed reproduction Map of New England was originally published in London by Carington Bowles circa 1775. Showing county and township divisions in each of the New...

Map of New France 1719

In 1719 when this Map of New France was printed, France and England were vying to dominate the American continent. (As it turned out, neither would succeed.) Drawn by French cartographer Henri Chatelain and engraved by Nicolas de Fer, this fascinating...

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...

Ghosts Amongst Us

Ghosts Amongst Us is a Colonial Williamsburg Publication based in part on Colonial Williamsburg's popular evening programs "Cry Witch" and "Ghosts Amongst Us" in the Historic Area. This ghost story book includes stories that have never been performed,...

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,...

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...

"A Little Rebellion" Verse Dish

Provocative words from America's original rebel, Thomas Jefferson. Handsomely lettered on fine porcelain, made in Portugal. Williamsburg by Mottahedeh & Co., Inc. Features Fine Porcelain Wording by Thomas Jefferson 5 3/4" x 3 7/8" WILLIAMSBURG by...

Blueberry Syrup

A sumptuous syrup made from one of the most delicious New World discoveries the blueberry! Colonial Williamsburg Blueberry Syrup is perfect as a breakfast syrup or ice cream syrup. With whole blueberries and real blueberry juice, our blueberry syrup is a...

Blue Bird Waterpipe Whistle

This Blue 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...

Pewter Jefferson Cup

Designed by Thomas Jefferson himself, this plain pewter cup makes an ideal gift. Personalize by engraving a monogram, initial, crest, or sentimental inscription. Perfect to fill with Christmas punch or Derby Day juleps, paperclips or pennies, cuff links...

Ginger Beer

Old-fashioned refreshment! Since 1905, the Fentiman family of Newcastle upon Tyne, England have brewed this crisp, distinctive ginger beer. Shake before pouring for the most robust flavor. BUY MORE and SAVE! Buy 12-23 bottles - $4.50 ea. (save .45...

Brass Pineapple Trivet

The ultimate gift from Colonial Williamsburg, this indispensable pineapple trivet with openwork design is crafted of solid brass. Elegant enough for your wall, this handsome brass pineapple trivet is a classic table protector.  Features Solid...

Ship at Full Sail Pillow

A striking vessel in full sail, exquisitely hand-stitched in pure-wool needlepoint. It's based on a painting of a United States Navy frigate, circa 1815, found in Colonial Williamsburg's folk art collection.  Features Pillow 16" X...

Catesby Crab Pillow

Generously sized and guaranteed not to pinch the person who sits against it! The feisty land crab on our needlepoint throw pillow comes from naturalist Mark Catesby's The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, written and...

Catesby Blue Heron Pillow

For the naturalist, the historian, the bird watcher. The majestic blue heron on our fine needlepoint throw pillow comes from naturalist Mark Catesby's The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, written and illustrated between 1731...

"Keep Calm Pretend You're in Williamsburg" Towel

For those tough days when all you want to do is escape to Colonial Williamsburg, keep this tongue-in-cheek "Keep Calm, Pretend You're in Williamsburg" kitchen towel as a treasured memento. Makes a fun gift for friends too! Features White with blue...

Raleigh Tavern Lantern

Inspired by a lantern in the front hall of the Raleigh Tavern at Colonial Williamsburg, where patriots gathered to discuss the ideas and events that led to the American Revolution, our Raleigh Tavern Lantern will add historical charm to your home or...

I Hardy Playing Cards

This "I Hardy" Playing Cards deck is based on a card deck printed circa 1765. Our 18th-century playing cards are printed with period-appropriate colors and motifs on heavy stock paper. These reproduction playing cards are perfect for re-enacting events,...

Quill Pen

A goose feather quill pen and powdered ink were the basic writing instruments in the 18th century. Our quill pens are made from the finest quality bleached white goose pointers. The nib may be re-sharpened and re-shaped as often as necessary...

Christiana Campbell's Orange Marmalade

Made with simple, all-natural ingredients that would have been available in colonial-era Williamsburg, this delicious Christiana Campbell's Orange Marmalade from Colonial Williamsburg brings an authentic historical touch to your table. Enjoy it...

Christiana Campbell's Strawberry Preserves

Made with simple, all-natural ingredients that would have been available in colonial-era Williamsburg, these delicious Christiana Campbell's Strawberry Preserves from Colonial Williamsburg bring an authentic historical touch to your table. This customer...

Christiana Campbell's Peach Preserves

Made with simple, all-natural ingredients that would have been available in colonial-era Williamsburg, these delicious Christiana Campbell's Peach Preserves from Colonial Williamsburg bring an authentic historical touch to your table. Our peach preserves...

Christiana Campbell's Fig Preserves

Made with simple, all-natural ingredients that would have been available in colonial America, Christiana Campbell's Fig Preserves from Colonial Williamsburg bring an authentic historical touch to your table. These scrumptious fig preserves can be enjoyed...