Colonial Williamsburg - March 3, 2017(most historic sites open 9am-5pm, but shops/restaurant hours vary)
First stop is the Group Arrivals Building where you will let them know you're here for Homeschool Days and purchase your tickets. The Visitor's Center opens at 9:15am. Parking is free, and your admission ticket includes unlimited rides on the shuttle to and from the historic district. You can also park closer to the building in parking garages that have their own fees.
Tickets: Adults $10 Kids (6-17) $8 Kids (0-5) Free
Where: Colonial Williamsburg Group Arrivals Building (behind the main Visitor Center) 107 Visitor Center Dr Williamsburg, VA 23185
What does an admission ticket get you? Access to all the historic sites, homes and trade shops (with working 18th century tradespeople explaining their crafts), two art museums, tours of the Governor's Palace, the Capitol Building, and all government buildings, 10% discount on some tours and evening programs, seasonal discount on carriage rides and complementary shuttle service for the day.
What to do while you're there: There are lots of free attractions, so tickets are not needed for everything. There are also things that have additional charges (some tours and classes, food and shopping, and wagon or carriage rides all cost money even if you have a ticket). Here's what I found on the website this week that should be available on Friday.
Free Activities/Sites:
- Walk the streets and see historical sites, buildings, and gardens from the street.
- Visit taverns and retail shops
- Play on the grounds of the Governor's Palace and several other outdoor areas where kids can play and interpreters will tell you about their lives.
Scheduled Activities on the Colonial Williamsburg Calendar for March 3, 2017:
(These events will either require an admission ticket or an additional fee)
- To Fire a Flintlock
Musket, 9:30, 11,
1:30 & 3, Location
on ticket
- Donor Visit with
James Madison,
10, Tucker House
- Ox Wagon Rides,
10, 10:30, 11, 11:30,
12 & 12:30, Palace
Green
- Love Unites
Us, 10:15, Art
Museums
- Decorative Arts
Highlights, 11 &
1, Art Museums
- Order in the
Court, 11
Courthouse
- Introduction to
Folk Art, 12 & 2
Art Museums
- Ceramics UpClose,
1:30 to 3:45
Art Museums
- A Gathering
of Hair, 2
Governor's Palace
East Advance
- Hidden Figures,
2, 4:45, 7:30,
Kimball Theatre
- Behind the
Scenes at Bruton
Heights 2:30,
See free ticket for
location
The rest of this page is copied directly from the Colonial Wiliamsburg website and lists historic sites that require an admission ticket to enter: https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/historic-area
HISTORIC AREA
Become part of our communityFor most of the 18th century, Williamsburg served as the capital of Virginia, the largest and most prosperous American colony. It was the center of business, diplomacy, and independence. The men and women who lived, worked, and traveled through this bustling center of activity came from all walks of life, but sought to better their circumstances in large or small ways. Independence was declared before all other colonies at the Capitol. Native American diplomats met with government officials to secure peace and negotiate trade. More than half of the population was enslaved. Farmers and merchants sold their wares in the Market House. Though the capital was moved from Williamsburg to Richmond, the city is very much alive today. It's time to go back. Meet fascinating 18th-century people from a variety of backgrounds and learn how their choices impacted their families and their community. Take a moment to engage with men and women who sought to better their lives each and every day as best they could, despite their circumstances. Chat with tradespeople as they use 18th-century tools and techniques to create unique pieces for use or sale across the city. Most of the trades have been around since the beginning of our civilization, and the rich history holds true today. These skilled men and women are true apprentices, journeymen, and masters in their crafts and use real 18th-century methods. They hone their skills with every hammer, needle, or plow.Stay informed on their projects by keeping up with their FACEBOOK page, and don't be shy when it comes to asking questions about the trades. Learn from modern interpreters as they link the past and present and reveal the ideas that shaped our nation. Take a moment to visit a historical site like the Governor's Palace or the Capitol and learn about the historical moments that happened inside the walls. Many of the buildings in the Historic Area are original 18th-century buildings, while others are reconstructed to their 18th-century aesthetic. When you visit these sites, you're standing on the exact same ground as influential Nation Builders such as Thomas Jefferson, Martha Washington, and James Madison. History surrounds you here. With your COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG ADMISSION TICKET, much of the city is open to you, with plenty to see, do, and learn—no matter what your interests may be. Browse our locations below for more information on each of the sites. - 101 Visitor Center Drive
- Williamsburg, VA 23185
- (888) 965-7254
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