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...

Karen Cruden "Spring in Williamsburg" Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, the "Spring in Williamsburg" Counted Cross Stitch Kit is adapted from artwork by Karen Cruden and designed by Ceil Humphreys for The Posy Collection.  The kit contains contains everything you...

Bilbo Catcher

Toys of the cup & ball family had already been favorite childhood amusements for many centuries by the time of settlements in the North American colonies, and they have remained popular throughout American history. In the more difficult bilbo catcher...

Colonial Blend Premium Ground Coffee Canister

There is a beautiful aroma or "nose" to our Colonial Blend Premium Ground Coffee with fruity notes balanced by richer Sumatran black coffee flavors. Hand packed exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg in a re-sealable gold tin. Enjoy it at home or give as...

Flowers and Herbs of Early America

Rediscover our American botanical heritage with this chronicle of the history and cultivation of 56 species of colonial flowers and herbs. Researched and written by master gardener Lawrence Griffith, curator of plants for The Colonial Williamsburg...

36 oz Stoneware Tavern Mug

Enjoy your favorite hot or cold beverages with this 36 ounce mug! An indispensable part of tavern life, stoneware mugs with cobalt blue designs served as vessels for beer and ale in the 18th-century. This design was inspired by a salt-glazed stoneware...

Acrobatic Hotch Potch

Flip, spin and twirl this acrobatic Hotch Potch doll with a flick of the wrist! Watch his arms and legs rotate as you move the wooden base. Features Wood and string11 1/2"HWILLIAMSBURG exclusive! Inspiration Children's toys of the 18th century were...

Bayberry 16 oz Jar Candle

Same great candle, new label! This classic holiday scent is made from a fragrant blend of bayberry and pine with notes of cinnamon, orange, and eucalyptus. Blended exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, this 16 oz jar candle is made of clean-burning,...

Ben Franklin Quote Pillow

Benjamin Franklin once said, "I fear the man who drinks water and so remembers this morning what the rest of us said last night." Here, we've captured his words on a pure cotton embroidered pillow. In 18th-century Europe, where polluted waterways were a...

George Washington's Rules To Live By

When the Father of Our Country was a boy, he copied by hand a list of rules written almost 150 years before, and then passed on from generation to generation. The rules covered everything from table manners and hygiene to integrity and citizenship, and...

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...

American Traditions Compass

This fully functional American Traditions Compass comes in a handsome brass-hinged wood case with an early American flag embossed in gold. Your child can navigate the same way the colonists did with this fun compass toy. Features Functional...

Colonial Williamsburg Young Hyson 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. Young Hyson has a light, sweet taste. It is created from green tea leaves,...

Peridot Scroll Ring Sterling

A solitaire ring with a very feminine band! Small, graceful ribbons of silver with just the right mix of simple and ornate scroll are accented by a soothing green peridot. Nicknamed the "Emerald of the Evening" by the ancient Romans, the radiant...

Rockin' George Washington Adult T-Shirt

History rocks! This fun Rockin' George Washington T-Shirt is for the history fan with a light-hearted sense of humor. The graphic features George Washington playing an electric guitar, which is most certainly not historically accurate, but if you think...

The Art and Soul of African American Interpretation

The Art and Soul of African American Interpretation is the first book in which African American interpreters themselves reflect on their profession. Six experienced interpreters discuss how they research historical figures and create characters, often...

Colonial Williamsburg Gunpowder Tea Sachets

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. Gunpowder Tea is tightly rolled, then lightly roasted, giving it a dense,...

Colonial Williamsburg Seal Deneen Pottery Mug - Red

Get ready to enjoy your favorite new mug! This hand-thrown Colonial Williamsburg Seal Deneen Pottery Mug has a rich red glaze base with a soft white and sand-colored overlay for an interesting and unique look. The Colonial Williamsburg seal is stamped...

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...

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...

Southern Pecan Premium Ground Coffee Canister

Our Southern Pecan Premium Ground Coffee blends ground Colombian Supremo coffee beans with southern pecan flavoring for a scrumptious cup of coffee with a mellow and nutty flavor profile. This gourmet coffee makes a lovely gift for coffee lovers or a...

Drummer 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 Drummer Fabric Ornament is outfitted in his uniform and stands at the ready to...

Governor's Palace Counted Cross Stitch Kit

The imposing residence of seven royal governors and the first two governors of the Commonwealth of Virginia-Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson-was reconstructed on its original foundations in the 1930s. This Governor's Palace Counted Cross Stitch Kit...

Colonial Williamsburg Rare Breeds Ornament - Sheep

This holiday season decorate your tree with this Colonial Williamsburg Rare Breeds Sheep Ornament. Made of wood with a string of twine for hanging, it will bring the feel of Colonial Williamsburg to your Christmas tree for years to come! Complete your...

The Coins of Colonial America

An impressive collection of antique coins donated to the Foundation is the focus of this book. Joseph Lasser contributed an overview about currency in colonial North America and sections on "Latin American Origins," "Coins Powered World Trade," "Coins in...

The Duel: The Parallel Lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

The Duel: The Parallel Lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, you will learn more about the men who inspired Hamilton: The Musical in this fascinating look at the historical friends turned revolutionary rivals! In curiously parallel lives,...

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...

Botany - A Naturalist's Notebook

Whether you make observations close to home (how does your garden grow?) or keep detailed, accurate field notes for your Journal of Researches (like Darwin!), take along this Botany - A Naturalist's Notebook. Make at least one discovery every day! 48...

Earl Grey Tea Sachets

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...

"Winterberry" Canvas Giclee Print by Darren Gygi

This "Winterberry" Canvas Giclee Print by Darren Gygi is a charming piece of wall art. This giclee canvas print featuring a bunch of bright and cheery red berries is the perfect addition to a guest room, mantel, or entryway. Pair with other Darren...

Etched Aerating Stemless Wine Glass - "CW" Script Initials

Sip in style while aerating your wine with this unique wine glass. This stemless wine glass features the Colonial Williamsburg initials etched into the glass and a pointed bottom which allows the glass to pivot and self-aerate without spilling. Makes a...

Raleigh Tavern Bakery Ginger Cakes Candle

Same great candle, new label! Let the scent of spicy ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg fill the air as you remember the delicious taste of the ginger cakes from the Raleigh Tavern Bakery in Colonial Williamsburg. This fragrant 16 oz candle was blended...

Shell Bowl Tea Caddy Spoon

Cast from fine non-tarnishing, no-lead pewter, this shell-shaped tea caddy spoon is a reproduction of a spoon from the Colonial Williamsburg collections.  Features 18th-century reproduction tea caddy spoon Non-tarnishing pewter 2 3/4" x 1...

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...

Williamsburg Pinball Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, the Williamsburg Pinball Counted Cross Stitch Kit is designed by Ceil Humphreys for The Posy Collection and is inspired by a pin ball in our collections. The kit contains contains everything you need to...

Entertaining Ideas from Williamsburg

Virginia, of course, is famous for its hospitality. Drawing on that tradition, here's a treasure trove of ideas for celebrating special occasions throughout the year. From a winter anniversary to a spring wedding, a Fourth of July picnic to a children's...