Williamsburg 250: A Historic Visit Awaits
Commemorate Our Nation’s 250th Anniversary, 1776–2026 The Historic Triangle is taking center stage for our nation’s Semiquincentennial commemoration. Throughout 2026 and into 2027, Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown are hosting a wide variety of remarkable experiences related to the momentous 250th milestone. From festivals and fireworks to performances and exhibits, Williamsburg 250 celebrations are well underway […]
Main Events in Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown 2026
Open-air markets, live music, art displays, holiday festivities and much more—the Greater Williamsburg area hosts a variety of entertaining events all year long. Mark your calendars so you won’t miss these popular events.
Drummer’s Call
May 29–31, 2026, the streets of Colonial Williamsburg will resonate with the thunderous cadence of drums and the sharp trill of fifes.
Juneteenth
June 14-21, 2026: Juneteenth marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865 when thousands of enslaved people received the news that they were emancipated.
The Pinnacle of the 250th: July 4, 2026, in Colonial Williamsburg
July 4, 2026: Colonial Williamsburg serves as the epicenter of the nation’s Semiquincentennial, coinciding with the Foundation’s own 100th anniversary.
Busch Gardens Bier Fest 2026
July 31-Sept. 7, 2026: Don’t Miss Busch Gardens’ German Beer Festival
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2026
Sept. 11, 2026-Nov. 1, 2026: Fall nights are full of fright during Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
History Comes Alive at Berkeley Plantation
Experience a by-gone era and eighteenth-century lifestyle
A Renaissance at the Muscarelle Museum
Museum’s reopening after a two-year closure bridges past and present with an ambitious expansion and an extraordinary Michelangelo exhibition. By Hannah Serrano / Photo Above By Stephen Salpukas/William & Mary After nearly two years of closure, the Muscarelle Museum of Art at William & Mary is unveiling a transformation that will shape its future for […]
A Night on the Town with Ron
Growing up in a humble household, the idea of fine dining was as foreign and far-fetched as a fairy tale. Photo Above: THE JEFFERSON RESTAURANT Our parents worked tirelessly to put food on the table and keep a roof over our heads. Eating out was a treat, and when we did, it was usually at […]