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Before You Visit

This section takes you into the 18th century where you’ll meet tradespeople, members of royalty, plantation owners, slaves, red coats, the militia, farmers, colonial children, and more.

Watch video of fun activities for kids in the Historic Area.

Start your visit at the Visitor Center where you can purchase Colonial Williamsburg tickets and rent children's costumes daily in the Costume Rental Center.

Family Fun Itinerary

Family Fun Itinerary
Looking for family fun in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area? Download this itinerary to plan exciting activities for the whole family.

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Begin your colonial adventure now with the activities below.

Colonial People

Explore the lives of colonial Americans-slave and free, men and women, rich and poor.
Click on the scenes below to start exploring.

  • Farm Family of Seven
  • Enslaved African-Americans
  • Enslaved Farm Family of Two
  • The Hired Tutor
  • The Master's Apprentice
  • Burgess and His Family

Tour The Town

Explore Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area from your computer. Move your mouse over the buildings and characters in the Historic Area. Zoom in on animals, the militia, and the people in town. You'll see seasonal changes in flowers and trees and other surprises, too.

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