October is #ArchaeologyMonth! Did you know that Colonial Williamsburg is the birthplace of historic archaeology? For almost 100 years, archaeologists have been uncovering artifacts used to provide insight into our past, to better inform our future. But our work isn’t done. To date, only 20% of our 300-acre campus has been uncovered. Stay tuned throughout the month as we share more about what the archaeology team is up to, updates on projects they are working on (like the Williamsburg Bray School opening in November and Custis Square), and more! Help us unveil more of the past’s many stories when you donate now: https://bit.ly/4eAJn8j
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Williamsburg, VA 16,411 followers
“That the future may learn from the past.”
About us
Established in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is the not-for-profit educational institution that preserves and operates the restored 18th-century capital of Virginia as a town-sized living history museum, telling the inspirational stories of our nation’s founding men and women. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is the largest outdoor living history museum in the world. The mission of the Foundation is “that the future may learn from the past.” In addition to the historic area itself, the Colonial Williamsburg Company Hospitality Group operates a world-class resort to accommodate one million visitors annually. Among the many properties in the rich portfolio of offerings is the flagship of the Hospitality Group, The Williamsburg Inn. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Hospitality Group also operates three other hotels and 10 restaurants including four 18th-century taverns in the center of the Historic Area. Rounding out The Foundation are The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg: The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. Williamsburg is located in Virginia’s Tidewater region, 20 minutes from Newport News, within an hour’s drive of Richmond and Norfolk, and 150 miles south of Washington, D.C., off Interstate 64.
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http://colonialwilliamsburg.org
External link for Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Williamsburg, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1926
- Specialties
- history, hotels, meeting, conference, symposium, hospitality, spa, golf, dining, museum, and education
Locations
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Primary
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187, US
Employees at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Updates
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In September of 1760, the newly restored Williamsburg Bray School - the oldest extant structure dedicated to the education of enslaved and free Black children - opened to the public. Over 260 years later, we commemorate the reconstruction and opening of the historic Williamsburg Bray School site. Through our partnership with William & Mary’s Bray School Lab, the site will enable scholars and interpreters to probe the complicated story of race, religion and education in Williamsburg and America. 📍 The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 1, on the Lawn of the Art Museums. See full details here: https://bit.ly/3Y6ERs6
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Celebrating 35 years of the Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute! 🎉📚 Since its inception, this program has empowered over 16,000 educators to bring history to life, impacting millions of students worldwide. In this edition of #CWToday, hear from Rebecca Val Buena, a dedicated alumna who first joined the Institute in the 90s, as she shares her experience. #TeacherInstitute #HistoryEducation
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We’re pleased to acknowledge the recent promotions of several outstanding employees from July and August 2024. Their dedication, leadership, and alignment with our organization’s values have been instrumental in driving our success. We congratulate them on their well-deserved achievements and look forward to their continued contributions in their new roles.
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Whether from documentary or material culture evidence of history, how do we use multidisciplinary approaches to address imbalances in the historical record responsibly, using historical content to bring stories to life in a way that is engaging and relevant to the public? Learn all about it when you join us on Friday, October 25 at 5p.m. at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg for “Beyond Words: Bringing History to Life Responsibly”, as part of our “For 2026” Conferences Series sponsored jointly by William & Mary and Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture (OI): https://bit.ly/3BcMl3Z
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Registration is NOW LIVE for year 3 of “For 2026”, as we turn our focus to “Virginia’s Revolutionary Histories & Beyond”! Sponsored jointly by William & Mary and the Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture (OI), this conference leans into innovative approaches to that past through an increased commitment to education strategies and programs, immersive experiences on site, along with the traditional focus on leading scholarly work. Register for the Friday, October 25 & Saturday, October 26 full conference: https://lnkd.in/eSHfNpbP
For 2026: VA Revolutionary Histories
omohundro.app.neoncrm.com
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Barbara Oberg, trustee emeritus of Colonial Williamsburg and a distinguished historian at Princeton University. Dr. Oberg served on our Board from 2006 to 2015, lending her expertise to several key committees and helping to guide our mission. A renowned editor, she was best known for her work on the Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson Papers. Her contributions to history, academia, and beyond were immense, and we are grateful for her years of service to the Foundation. She will be greatly missed.
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The 4-acre lot in Williamsburg known as Custis Square has a deep and fascinating history. With the support of donors, Colonial Williamsburg has been studying this site since 2019. This project has dug up unique insights into horticultural history, the often-overlooked stories of the enslaved community, and the Custis and Washington families. Learn more about "Why Custis Square Matters" and make a gift today so the Foundation can continue to engage in never-ending discovery across the Historic Area: https://bit.ly/4guxm5K
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“Colonial Williamsburg is, or strives to be, a safe space: not the kind that shields you from hard questions, but the kind that lets you ask them.” Read more about the important work that hardworking individuals of Colonial Williamsburg do daily in this recent POLITICO article from journalist Laura Jedeed: https://lnkd.in/gUkgG7MQ
"Welcome to Colonial Williamsburg, the largest living museum that is taking a radical approach to our national divides"
politico.com