Gifts for Kids

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...

Travel 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...

Hotch Potch Ring Toss Game

The Hotch Potch Ring Toss Game is fun for kids of all ages! It's a timeless play pattern that will challenge your eye and hand coordination for hours - you'll be surprised just how quickly the time flies by as you try and catch the wood hoop with the...

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...

American Traditions Secret Decoder Cypher Wheel

The American Traditions Secret Decoder Cypher Wheel is a fun toy for kids to explore and learn the art of encoding and decoding messages. Get two and send secret messages between friends! Made of wood. Includes instructions. Recommended for ages 5 and up...

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...

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...

Bugle Toy

Rally the troops or call the kids to mealtime with this brass Bugle Toy! Our bugle is made from genuine brass and features a removable mouthpiece with a secure link chain to make sure it doesn't get lost during play. Even if you don't strike up a tune,...

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...

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...

Pieces of Eight

Ahoy, matey! Your little pirates will want a few of these reproduction coins to run through their fingers when dressing up as a pirate. Makes a fun educational tool for the classroom too. Features Reproduction Pieces of Eight Includes: 8 Bits, 4...

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...

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...

Tin Whistle

The tin whistle is a simple, traditional musical instrument; ideal for popular and folk music but it is also suitable for a much wider musical repertoire. It is just as good for solo playing as in ensemble with other musical instruments; and can be...

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...

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...

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...

Reproduction Wooden Checkers Set

Checkers has been a family favorite for centuries. A must-have in every home, this set of oversized wooden checkers was adapted from an antique set in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collection. The checkers illustrate different fables from Aesop...

Jaw Harp

Played since the Middle Ages, this form of mouth harp was especially popular in Scotland, where dancers stepped a jig to its lively, twanging note. The harp is capable of producing only a single note, but players can vary the instrument's tone by...

Amy, Ben and Catalpa the Cat

Great pictures and lots of action! In this full-color alphabet story in verse, Amy, Ben and Catalpa take children on a fun-filled day in 18th-century Williamsburg. No sooner does a fifer pass Amy and Ben's window than they are off to the fair! During...

The American Flag: A Handbook of History & Etiquette

A perfect patriotic gift, this handsome guide to the American flag is a concise collection of the history and etiquette of the U.S. flag. The book, bound in hardcover in a distinctive blue leatherette with gold stamping, includes details of the laws...

Bilbo Catcher

Ball and cup toys had already been favorite children's toys for many centuries by the time of the settlements in the North American colonies, and they have remained popular throughout American history. In the more difficult Bilbo Catcher variation from...

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,...

Folding Wood Mancala with Glass Stones

Need something new for a road trip or family game night? This high-quality, travel-sized African Stone game, also known as Mancala, is based on a 7,000 year old game that was played by scooping out pits and callas in the sand and, in many instances,...

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...

Plastic Fife with Music

Along with drums, fifes were used to signal commands in battle and to call out the daily routine of 18th-century military camp life. Instructions included. Features Crafted of FDA Approved Plastic Short Brass Ferrules Bb fife Includes Music &...

Shut the Box Four Player Game

Modeled after dice games played by Norman fishermen in the 12th century, Shut the Box is a fast-paced game that is all about matching dice rolls and finishing the game with the least points possible. Made from solid wood with a felt lined playing...

Shut the Box Game

Add some old-world charm - and fun - to your next gathering. 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...

Reproduction Colonial Money - Set B

This set of reproduction Colonial and Revolutionary currency includes various denominations and sizes. Set B includes 1 each of the following notes: 20 Dollars - United States 1778,  4 Dollars - North Carolina 1778, 8 Dollars - Massachusetts Bay...

Child's Compass Fan

Children's fans often served as memory aids and were printed with dance steps, maps, words to songs and etiquette tips. Thus, a girl could keep her lessons close at hand in social situations. The compass fan is inspired by scenes of youthful instruction...

Numbers Dice Games

Add, subtract, multiple, divide. What's the answer? You must decide! Similar to games played in the 18th century, this fun Numbers Dice Game reinforces spelling, counting and math skills for children. Simulated ivory dice come with instructions for...

Reproduction Colonial Money - Set A

This set of reproduction Colonial and Revolutionary currency includes various denominations and sizes. Set A includes various denominations and sizes of Colonial Money, including one each of the following: $10 New York 1776, $8 Maryland 1774, 15s...

Pewter Mini Coffee & Tea Set

Coffee and tea - a favorite 18th-century pastime that's now a timeless American tradition. Crafted of fine, no-lead, non-tarnishing pewter, this mini coffee and tea set makes a lovely gift. This mini coffee & tea set includes coffee pot, tea pot,...

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...

Sally the Leicester Longwool Lamb Plush Toy

Your little ones will love to cuddle with our Sally the Leicester Longwool Lamb plush toy. This stuffed animal baby is inspired by the Leicester Longwool sheep bred at Colonial Williamsburg today. Excellent partners for budding historians, veterinarians...

Spirit of '76 Drum

This beautiful Spirit of '76 toy drum masterfully re-creates the drum style of the American Revolution. The high-quality wooden drum replica features bright, vibrant patriotic colors and crisp drum sound. Unlike most toy drums on the market, this one has...

Boys Cocked Yellow Trim "Tricorn" Hat

On any given day in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area, you'll see a three-cornered hat, or "tricorn hat", on visitors as well as interpreters. Kids love to have their very own cocked hat to bring home as a souvenir from Colonial Williamsburg!...

Orange Clove Ornament Kit

Decorate your home for the holidays with the timeless, classic beauty of fruits and natural decorations. This ornament kit is all-inclusive and contains everything you need to turn your fresh fruits into beautiful, aromatic orange-clove pomanders. Scent...

Byers' Choice Wood Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

A classic Christmas tradition, the advent calendar is a cherished heirloom in many households. This wooden Christmas tree piece from Byers' Choice featuring motifs from the Historic Area will surely bring you and your family many years of joy and...

Wooden Toy Cannon

Load your ammo and fire away! This Wooden Toy Cannon is activated by a rubber band and plunger. Simply load a wad of paper into the barrel, pull back the plunger, and release. Features Solid wood construction   7"L x 3 1/2"D x 2 1/2"H Paper...

Down On The Farm: A Sticker Adventure With Prince

Down on the Farm follows the adventures of Prince, a dog who explores the countryside and along the way meets various friends who, like Prince himself, are based on works of art at the museum. Rooster weather vanes roost on walls, toy sheep graze, and...

Maria's Story: 1773

Maria's Story: 1773 is part of The Young Americans Book Series by award-winning author Joan Lowery Nixon. When Maria Rind's father dies, her mother is forced to continue his work writing and publishing the Virginia Gazette newspaper. That leaves Maria...