Great Gifts Under $50

Lavender Lemongrass Conditioner

Bring the memory (and relaxation) from your favorite spa experience home with our lightly scented signature Lavender Lemongrass Conditioner. In the 18th century, distilled lavender water was used as a natural remedy for insomnia and depression, and it...

Lavender Lemongrass Body Scrub

Lavender and lemongrass unite in this delightful body scrub to leave your skin feeling pampered and revitalized. Lavender was one of the favorite perennial herbs among 18th- century gardeners. Its name comes from the Latin root lavare ("to wash"), most...

Lavender Lemongrass Shampoo

Two calming scents come together to create a naturally relaxing shampoo designed to gently yet thoroughly cleanse your hair. Lavender was one of the favorite perennial herbs among 18th- century gardeners. Its name comes from the Latin root lavare ("to...

Pagoda Garden Hand Soap

Our exclusive Pagoda Garden hand soap brings to your home an exotic floral scent reminiscent of an Asian garden, with hints of cattleya and other orchids. Enriched with shea butter, cocoa butter, and natural vegetable glycerine.   Features Black...

Colonial Williamsburg Hydrangea Soap Set

This lightly scented Colonial Williamsburg Hydrangea Soap Set gently captures the fragrance of summer's most classic showy bloom. Each bar of triple-milled vegetable soap is enriched with virgin olive oil, just as the finest soaps were in the 18th...

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...

Colonial Williamsburg Magnolia Soap Set

Our Colonial Williamsburg Magnolia Soaps are triple-milled vegan soaps enriched with natural olive oil, just as they were in the 18th century. These luxurious soaps are beautifully packaged and make an elegant gift. Features Set of three 4.3 ounce...

Colonial Williamsburg Lavender Soap Set

Made with finer, more natural ingredients than your typical lavender soap, our Colonial Williamsburg Lavender Soap Set includes 3 soap bars that are triple-milled and enriched with natural olive oil for a luxurious wash. An elegant gift or luxurious...

Powder of Roses

Indulge yourself, or a friend, with the sweet scent of roses as you dust your skin with this alluring powder and imagine yourself a fine gentry lady of the 18th century. More luxurious than perfume or scented lotion, our special blend combines timeless...

Lemon Soap Bar

Here it is, the simple, wonderfully scented Lemon Soap that has charmed Colonial Williamsburg guests for decades. This vegan soap bar boasts the hand-cut look of soap bars from the 18th century and has a nature-inspired color and fresh lemon scent. Buy...

Welcome Pineapple Needlepoint Kit

Craft a Williamsburg "Welcome" for your home with this needlepoint kit. Fun for crafters and a sentimental gift for anyone who likes Williamsburg and loves the needle arts. Kit includes: Printed "Welcome" message on 100% cotton interlock needlepoint...

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...

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...

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 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 the young moderns of the time,...

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...

Colonial Williamsburg Silver Tone Charm Bangle

Celebrate historic Colonial Williamsburg with the lovely collection of charms on this silver-tone bangle. Each one represents something iconic about the place itself, or about the rich texture of 18th-century life. The largest charm contains the William...

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...

Christmas Decorations from Colonial Williamsburg

The Holiday decorations that have long been associated with a Williamsburg Christmas are featured in this book. Beautiful Photography, descriptive text, and twenty-seven charming color drawings present ideas and how-tos for creating wreaths, cones,...

ABC Hotch Potch Coloring Book

The illustrations in this coloring book were taken from "The Comical Hotch-Potch or the Alphabet turn'd Posture-Master," a hand-colored print published in London in 1782 by Carington Bowles. The print features a comical character named Hotch-Potch...

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 Art of Quilting: A Coloring and Pattern Book

Both coloring and quilting tap into creativity within disciplines defined by lines, borders, and structure. The patterns in this book, all of which are taken from quilts in Colonial Williamsburg's extraordinary collection can be used not only for...

Williamsburg Watercolor Note Cards

These reproductions of original watercolor paintings of Historic Area scenes capture the look and feel of historic Colonial Williamsburg long after your visit has ended. Painted by Williamsburg artist Marcia Long, each notecard features a different...

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...

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...

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,...

Sterling Silver and Marcasite Bow Stud Earrings

Sweet and simple meets elegance and shine in these sterling silver marcasite bow stud earrings. Shimmering marcasite was a popular choice for sophisticated colonial ladies because it sparkled in the dim glow of candlelight, reflecting its beauty to all...

Oxford Macaroni Print

During the 18th century, "macaroni" was the satirical term for men who sported elaborate clothing and continental affectations. Lampooning various occupations and specific styles, these are reproductions of period cartoons. Unframed measure 9" x 6"...

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...

Square Holiday Apple Bar Soap

Our Holiday Apple Soap Bar is that elegant but practical gift you've been searching for! Stock up for hostesses, teachers, and friends. This fine, all-natural soap is inspired by the holiday sights and scents of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. The...

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...

Petite Scroll Hoop Earrings

Small, graceful scrolls of sterling silver are just the right mix of simple and ornate. These pierced Petite Scroll Hoop Earrings coordinate easily with any outfit.  Features Sterling silver Historically inspired 1/2" dia. petite hoops WILLIAMSBURG...

Silver and Amethyst Scroll Ring

A gift worthy of a queen! Small, graceful scroll of silver with just the right mix of simple and ornate are accented by a striking amethyst. The birthstone for February and the gemstone for the 6th wedding anniversary, this amethyst is sure to delight,...

Scroll Ring Silver

This Sterling Silver Scroll Ring is a solitaire ring with a very feminine band! Small, graceful ribbons of silver with just the right mix of simple and ornate. Artisans of the 18th century often combined classical and natural elements, rendering the...

Doctor Macaroni Print

During the 18th century, "macaroni" was the satirical term for men who sported elaborate clothing and continental affectations. Lampooning various occupations and specific styles, these are reproductions of period cartoons. Features Reproduction of a...

Revolutionary Mothers: Women in the Struggle for America's Independence

The American Revolution was a home-front war that brought scarcity, bloodshed, and danger into the life of every American, and Carol Berkin shows us that women played a vital role throughout the struggle. Berkin takes us into the ordinary moments of...

"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...

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...

Vaux Hall Macaroni Print

Ludicrously fashionable, this young lady wears ballooned ankle-length skirts and a preposterous wig. This print is copied from a late 18th-century English caricature satirizing the excessive Continental fashions and manners of the young moderns of the...

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...

Magnolia Pump Top Lotion

This Colonial Williamsburg Magnolia Lotion is a lovely accessory for your vanity. Our exclusive magnolia lotion is sure to make guests feel welcome. With a light scent, it also makes a great gift. The lotion with shea butter soothes and softens the skin...

Magnolia Liquid Hand Soap

Our Magnolia Liquid Hand Soap has a light scent of magnolia blooms and is sure to make guests feel welcome. A lovely accent for your vanity or as a special gift for a friend. Features Light Magnolia scent 16 oz. Pump top WILLIAMSBURG exclusive! Made in...

Hydrangea Liquid Hand Soap

Colonial Williamsburg's Hydrangea Liquid Hand Soap is sure to make guests feel welcome to your home! The liquid soap is lightly scented with fresh hydrangea. The pump top soap dispense features a beautiful label with hydrangea artwork. Makes a lovely...

Hydrangea Lotion

This Colonial Williamsburg Hydrangea Lotion is sure to make guests feel welcome. With a light scent, our scented lotion is a pleasing compliment to the matching liquid hand soap. Makes a great gift. Features Light hydrangea scent 16 oz.  Pump top...

Lavender Lotion 16 oz

A lovely accessory for your vanity our lavender lotion is sure to make guests feel welcome. With a light scent, it makes a great gift. The pump top lotion with shea butter soothes and softens the skin. 16 oz.  Features Light lavender scent16 oz...