Colonial Williamsburg

Walk an 18th-century capital where costumed interpreters work trades and restored buildings line Duke of Gloucester Street.

101 Visitor Center Dr · Williamsburg, VA

About Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg is a living-history museum covering 301 acres of Virginia's 18th-century capital. Costumed interpreters demonstrate colonial trades, and a ticket lets you inside historic buildings such as the Capitol and the Governor's Palace. Walking the streets is free, and Duke of Gloucester Street is closed to cars during the day. Of the roughly 500 restored or rebuilt structures, 88 are originals.

#living history museum
#colonial history
#historic district
#american revolution

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