The Frenchman’s Map Project at The Cannon Tap Room

Images and editorial by Brass Cannon Brewing With permission from The College of William and Mary Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, who has the original Frenchman’s Map, the project team at The Cannon Tap Room of Brass Cannon Brewing, headed by Phil Norfolk, is replicating the Frenchman’s Map to cover the entire ceiling of […]
A Historic Makeover for the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

By Betsy DiJulio This article was originally published in the September-October issue of Coastal Virginia Magazine. Living history, taverns and binderies, oh my! The Colonial Williamsburg that Virginians know and love has always been all that and much more. In fact, it is the world’s largest living history museum. But as of June 14, 2020, it […]
5 Tips for Planning a Vacation to Williamsburg on a Budget

Here are five tips for saving money when you visit Williamsburg.
Best Places for Holiday Shopping in Williamsburg

From Merchants Square to the outlets, here are some of our favorite places for holiday shopping in Williamsburg and Yorktown.
Where to Shop on Black Friday in Williamsburg

When you visit Williamsburg over Thanksgiving weekend, be sure to spend some time shopping on Black Friday.
Haunting on DoG Street

After dark, Colonial Williamsburg takes on a more frightening façade during the Haunting on DoG Street.
Yorktown Day

If you’re visiting in October, be sure to celebrate Yorktown’s history on Yorktown Day.
York River State Park

Take in the natural beauty surrounding the York River at York River State Park.
Waller Mill Park

Image from Waller Mill Park Spend the Day at Waller Mill Park There’s so much to see and do when you visit Williamsburg. If you’re looking to have some fun outside in a natural environment, head to one of the local parks in the Greater Williamsburg area. Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown all boast scenic parks […]
Williamsburg Attractions with Student Discounts

We’ve found a few places in Williamsburg that offer discounts to students.