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Family, Slavery, and Love in the Early American Republic

One of the finest historians of her generation, Jan Ellen Lewis (1949-2018) transformed our understanding of the early U.S. Republic. Her groundbreaking essays defined the emerging fields of gender and emotions history and reframed traditional...

Fatal Revolutions: Natural History, West Indian Slavery, and the Routes of American Literature

Drawing on letters, illustrations, engravings, and neglected manuscripts, Christopher Iannini connects two dramatic transformations in the eighteenth-century Atlantic world--the emergence and growth of the Caribbean plantation system and the rise of...

The Common Cause: Creating Race and Nation in the American Revolution

When the Revolutionary War began, the odds of a united, continental effort to resist the British seemed nearly impossible. Few on either side of the Atlantic expected thirteen colonies to stick together in a war against their cultural cousins. In this...

Foul Means: The Formation of a Slave Society in Virginia, 1660-1740

Challenging the generally accepted belief that the introduction of racial slavery to America was an unplanned consequence of a scarce labor market, Anthony Parent, Jr., contends that during a brief period spanning the late seventeenth and early...

Forced Founders: Indians, Debtors, Slaves, and the Making of the American Revolution in Virginia

In this provocative reinterpretation of one of the best-known events in American history, Woody Holton shows that when Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and other elite Virginians joined their peers from other colonies in declaring independence from...

Race, Removal, and the Right to Remain: Migration and the Making of the United States

Who had the right to live within the newly united states of America? In the country's founding decades, federal and state politicians debated which categories of people could remain and which should be subject to removal. The result was a white...

Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840

In the first comprehensive history of the fraternity known to outsiders primarily for its secrecy and rituals, Steven Bullock traces Freemasonry through its first century in America. He follows the order from its origins in Britain and its introduction...

12 Days of Christmas 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

This Twelve Days of Christmas 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle from Cavallini & Co. features colorful Christmas graphics from the Cavallini archives. Makes a great gift for puzzle enthusiasts and a fun activity to enjoy with family over the holiday season...

Colonial Williamsburg T-Shirt - Revolution Definition - Light Blue

Celebrate the history of the American Revolution with this exclusive Colonial Williamsburg T-shirt, the Definition of Revolution. This soft, light weight tee features the definition of revolution from the dictionary, red, white and blue accents, and the...

Colonial Williamsburg T-Shirt - Sustainable Living Since 1699 - Burgundy

Wear this "Sustainable Living Since 1699" Colonial Williamsburg T-shirt as a reminder that future generations can truly learn from the past, including how to live more sustainably and in harmony with the earth by reducing waste. Our ancestors were the...

Colonial Williamsburg Emblem Pint Glass

This Colonial Williamsburg Emblem Pint Glass is a keepsake you can use every day back home to remember your trip to the Historic Area. The pint glass has a bronze, embossed emblem with the Colonial Williamsburg logo. Makes a fun gift and addition to...

Craft & Forge "Forged" English Toffee Coffee - 1 LB Whole Bean

Enjoy the sweetness of life with a cup of "Forged" English Toffee coffee! This special blend of coffee made for Craft & Forge brand is a smooth medium roast coffee with notes of buttery brown sugar, smooth caramel, and warm spices. This exceptional...

Craft & Forge "Rebellion" Dark Roast Coffee - 1 LB Whole Bean

Rebel against the ordinary and enjoy a cup of "Rebellion" dark roast coffee! This special blend of coffee made for Craft & Forge brand is a bold, full-bodied coffee with notes of tobacco, molasses, and dark chocolate. This exceptional coffee blend is...

Craft & Forge "Always for Liberty" Medium Roast Coffee - 1 LB Whole Bean

Declare your independence by enjoying a cup of "Always for Liberty" medium roast coffee! This special blend of coffee made for Craft & Forge brand is a bright, well-balanced medium roast coffee with notes of almond and chocolate. This exceptional...

Christmas Wreath Ornament Needlepoint Kit

This Christmas Wreath Ornament Needlepoint Kit from Alice Peterson is a fast and fun project! The ornament is partially assembled and includes cotton embroidery floss, embroidery needle, #14 mesh cotton canvas, hanging loop, backing, and instructions. A...

Vintage Travel 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

This Vintage Travel 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle from Cavallini & Co. features colorful travel posters from the golden age of air travel during the 1950s and 1960s. Remember your favorite trips while working this puzzle or gift it to a globe-trotting...

Alexander Hamilton Oversized Bobblehead

Spark up a historic conversation with this oversized Alexander Hamilton Bobblehead. As a nation builder, influential statesman and the first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton made remarkable contributions to our nation's financial system and...

Colonial Williamsburg "Huzzah!" Keychain

Reach for your keys and be reminded of the spirit of Colonial Williamsburg with the Colonial Williamsburg "Huzzah!" Keychain. This exclusive keychain features the exclamation, "Huzzah!" a phrase often heard in the Historic Area to express approval or...

Colonial Williamsburg Drummer Ornament

This Colonial Williamsburg Drummer Ornament is a detailed replica of a marching soldier from the Fife & Drum Corps. The drummer wears a red and blue American Revolutionary War uniform. This Christmas ornament makes a wonderful addition to your tree...

Capitol in the Snow Ornament

This Capitol in the Snow Christmas ornament is a detailed replica of the Capitol building located in the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg. This holiday ornament is set in a snow-covered ground with evergreen trees, wreath-covered windows, and a...

Powdered Ink

Pen a note the 18th century way with this Powdered Ink. When mixed with water, this powder produces a rich colored ink for use with quills and other dip pens. Instructions and historical information are provided on the envelopes. A fun way to send a...

"Grandma's Buttons" Wool Needlecase Applique Kit

Create a precious keepsake with this "Grandma's Buttons" Wool Needlecase Applique Kit made for us by The Posy Collection. Add your own buttons and message to the provide pieces and give it as a gift to that special someone.  Please note: This...

Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Ornaments Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Create two Williamsburg-inspired Christmas Ornaments with this counted cross stitch kit created exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg by The Posy Collection. One design features a red apple and golden pineapple cone and the other a holly wreath with red...

Shrubs: An Old Fashioned Drink For Modern Times

In his book Shrubs: An Old Fashioned Drink for Modern Times, Michael Dietsch took the mixology community by storm when he brought back a popular drink from colonial times, the shrub. Not the green, leafy kind of shrub that grows in the ground, but a...

Colonial Williamsburg Winter Soap Bar Set

Celebrate the season with the Colonial Williamsburg Winter Soap Bar Set featuring three of our most popular holiday-scented soap bars! This set of three 4.3-ounce soap bars features the winter sights and scents of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area...

Colonial Williamsburg Fresh Powder Soap Bar Set

The Colonial Williamsburg Fresh Powder Soap Bar Set will leave you feeling clean and refreshed with its delicate fresh powder scent. Our gentle, vegan-friendly soaps are triple-milled and enriched with virgin olive oil, just as the finest soaps were in...

Colonial Williamsburg Peppermint Soap Bar Set

Revive your senses and skin with the Colonial Williamsburg Peppermint Soap Bar Set! These festive peppermint scented soap bars produces a thick, luxurious lather leaving your skin feeling clean and nourished. Our gentle, vegan-friendly soaps are...

Colonial Williamsburg Bayberry Soap Bar Set

Lather up with our most popular scented soap bar, Bayberry! The Colonial Williamsburg Bayberry Soap Bar Set includes 3 of our famous Bayberry soap bars. These gentle, vegan-friendly soaps are triple-milled and enriched with virgin olive oil, just as the...

Colonial Williamsburg Castile Soap Bar Set

Experience the simple luxury of the Colonial Williamsburg Castile Soap Bar Set. This gentle, vegan-friendly soap is a long-time favorite of our guests with its universally loved light scent. Our Castile soap is triple-milled and enriched with virgin...

Colonial Williamsburg Historic Soap Bar Set

Can't decide which Colonial Williamsburg scented soaps to try? You don't have to with our Colonial Williamsburg Historic Soap Bar Set, featuring the six of our most popular scented soap bars. Indulge your senses with these historically-inspired scents:...

Colonial Williamsburg Ornament Embroidery Kit - Governor's Palace & Capitol Building

Create two special keepsakes featuring the Governor's Palace and Capitol Building from the Historic Area with this Colonial Williamsburg Ornament Embroidery Kit. The artwork is adapted from two illustrations by Anne Bell Robb. This project is great for...

Colonial Williamsburg Stocking Ornament Embroidery Kit - Holiday Icons

Made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg, the Stocking Ornament Embroidery Kit features symbols of the Historic Area during the holiday season. Makes a wonderful gift for embroiderers or anyone wanting to try their hand at needlework. This small...

Colonial Williamsburg Seal Mug - Blue

Reminisce on days spent at Colonial Williamsburg as you sip your morning coffee or tea from the Colonial Williamsburg Seal Mug with a beautiful mottled royal blue glaze. This exclusive mug features the Colonial Williamsburg logo engraved on one side and...

Colonial Williamsburg Script Mug

Reminisce on days spent at Colonial Williamsburg as you sip your morning coffee or tea from the Colonial Williamsburg Script Mug. This exclusive mug features an engraved logo and a generous 16 oz. capacity. Pair with one of our delicious coffee or...

Sterling Silver Trinity Knot Drop Wire Hook Earrings

These Sterling Silver Trinity Knot Drop Wire Hook Earrings symbolize eternal life and endless love - the Celtic trinity knot has no beginning and end. The perfect gift to express your enduring love and faith with someone special. These elegant sterling...

Sterling Silver Trinity Knot Post Earrings

These Sterling Silver Trinity Knot Post Earrings symbolize eternal life and endless love - the Celtic trinity knot has no beginning and no end. It's the perfect gift to share your enduring love and faith with someone special. These sterling silver...

Map of Williamsburg 1781

Reproduced from an engraving in the collections of the Library of Congress, this map depicts Williamsburg circa 1781-82 as drawn by a French military cartographer. This reproduction map makes a stunning addition to your home or office décor...

Map of Colonial America 1718

Reproduced from an engraving in the Cornell University Library, this map depicts Colonial America circa 1718 as drawn by a French cartographer Guillaume de L’Isle. This reproduction map makes a stunning addition to your home or office...

Map of the World 1635

Reproduced from an engraving in the Cornell University Library by Willem Janzoon Blaeu, this map depicts the World in 1635. Blaeu’s stunningly beautiful map combines cartographic accuracy with imaginative decoration. Three cartouches and...

Map of Virginia & Maryland 1676

Similar in style to John Smith’s early map, but incorporating the many place names of Augustine Hermann’s later survey, this map from the 1676 edition of John Speed’s world atlas is a unique combination of cartographic tradition. It is...

Colonial Williamsburg Mini Holiday Doors Ornament Set

Deck the halls and think back on days spent at Colonial Williamsburg with the Colonial Williamsburg Mini Holiday Doors Ornament Set. This set of ornaments was inspired by the beautiful décor that surrounds Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic...

Colonial Williamsburg Brass Cypher Ornament

Add the Colonial Williamsburg Brass Cypher Ornament to your Christmas tree as an elegant reminder of fond memories spent in the Historic Area. This exclusive ornament is made of stainless steel with a polished brass finish and features the Colonial...

Williamsburg Inn Cypher Brass Ornament

Deck the halls and reminisce on time spent at Colonial Williamsburg with the Williamsburg Inn Cypher Brass Ornament. This exclusive ornament is made of stainless steel with a polished brass finish and features the Colonial Williamsburg logo on its ribbon...

Colonial Williamsburg Magnolia Canvas Rope Bag

The Colonial Williamsburg Magnolia Canvas Rope Bag is a summer essential! This spacious canvas bag measures 6.5” X 14” X 19”, making it the ideal size to take along to the beach, market or Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area!...

Colonial Williamsburg Historic Map Water Bottle

Stay hydrated on the go with the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Map Water Bottle. This 25 oz bottle fits most car cup holders, backpack side pockets, and crossbody bags. Constructed of double-wall steel, this water bottle will keep your drinks hot and...

"Welcome" Pineapple Mini Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Greet guests to your home with this charming "Welcome" Pineapple Mini Counted Cross Stitch Kit designed by Barbara Bangser for The Posy Collection.  The kit contains contains everything you need to complete the piece, including: 1 piece of...

Colonial Williamsburg Milk Chocolatey Peanut Clusters 10 oz

For the chocolate lover on your list, try our Milk Chocolatey Peanut Clusters. We've hand-dipped our home cooked Virginia Peanuts in a rich milk chocolate for a treat that is salty, sweet and satisfying. Our delicious Chocolatey Covered Peanut Clusters...

Colonial Williamsburg Salt & Pepper Virginia Peanuts 12 oz

We've taken our extra-large home-cooked Virginia peanuts and dusted them with a touch of fresh sea salt and ground black pepper. Two tasty everyday seasonings create the perfect balance. These delicious peanuts come in a 12 oz Colonial Williamsburg...