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Welcome to Colonial Williamsburg’s Newsroom — your link to information about the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, a private non-profit foundation that operates the restored 18th-century capital of colonial Virginia. Journalists may register online to receive periodic updates of what’s new in the Newsroom.

News Releases

Jun 30, 2009 CW's "Revolutionary City" now a comic book
Jun 26, 2009 CW's summer garden tours explore the beauty of colonial gardens
Jun 26, 2009 July tournaments at Golden Horseshoe foster camaraderie and provide challenge
Jun 26, 2009 CW Art Museums open Education Studio for family programs
Jun 26, 2009 CW's Fourth of July festivities celebrate the founding of a nation
Jun 23, 2009 The 40th anniversary of the first moon landing focus of "The Wonder of It All" showing at CW's Kimball Theatre in July
Jun 23, 2009 Meet the author of the Declaration of Independence and hear how he wrote this famous document
Jun 19, 2009 CW Electronic Field Trip wins regional Emmy
Jun 18, 2009 CW urges State Board of Ed to keep K-3 history/social science SOL
Jun 17, 2009 CW programs and events provide entertainment for all ages
Jun 17, 2009 "Foodways in the 18th Century" symposium gives guests a taste of what it was like to dine in the colonial capital
Jun 16, 2009 Records reveal the struggles of African Americans to gain liberty and equality in colonial and Revolutionary times
Jun 16, 2009 Enjoy picnic supper in Palace gardens, reserved viewing area on Palace Green for annual CW July Fourth fireworks
Jun 16, 2009 CW's Capitol Building and Governor's Palace celebrate 75th anniversaries with special focus tours this summer
Jun 12, 2009 Interactive family programs invite youngsters to learn what life was like on the eve of the American Revolution
Jun 12, 2009 "Jefferson & Adams" returns to Kimball Theatre for encore performance
Jun 11, 2009 Hundreds of military re-enactors re-create the 1781 British army occupation of Williamsburg during “Under the Redcoat” weekend June 26-28
Jun 09, 2009 CW Art Museum's program focuses on 18th-century women and commerce
Jun 09, 2009 Citizen candidates become Americans during CW's Naturalization Ceremony June 15
Jun 09, 2009 CW Foundation releases 2008 Annual Report
Jun 09, 2009 Former White House pastry chef signs book at WILLIAMSBURG Booksellers®
Jun 05, 2009 Local historian and author Tony Williams explores smallpox epidemic in Boston
Jun 05, 2009 Revolutionary fever swells as the Revolutionary City moves to cooler morning hours June 15
Jun 05, 2009 CW releases archived films on DVD
Jun 04, 2009 CW's Fourth of July festivities celebrate the founding of a nation
Jun 03, 2009 New exhibition showcases efforts of 19th-century printers, engravers to celebrate the pride and inspiration of the nation's 50th birthday
Jun 02, 2009 Decipher the fun at CW's Art Museums as a Revolutionary spy
Jun 02, 2009 Bassett Hall tells the story of CW's Restoration
May 29, 2009 Discover one of the fathers of CW's Restoration during "Link Among the Days"
May 28, 2009 Special July weekend features "We Are Family: From Africa to America"
May 26, 2009 CW acquires rare, exquisite Asa Ames sculpture
May 22, 2009 Go behind the scenes with CW's Meet the Curator and Conservator Tours
May 22, 2009 New Historic Area archaelogoy seeks evidence of main house at Ravenscroft site burned in 1896
May 20, 2009 CW's Capitol Building and Governor's Palace celebrate 75th anniversaries
May 19, 2009 CW's Golden Horseshoe offers Virginia residents Green Course Player's Card
May 19, 2009 CW's Memorial Day ceremony remembers America's fallen veterans
May 19, 2009 Williamsburg Inn Tennis Club offers Summer Players Tennis Card
May 19, 2009 Revolutionary City at Night summer programs offer stories of life in the war-torn colonial capital of Virginia
May 15, 2009 Local historian and author Tony Williams tells the story of the 1771 Virginia flood
May 15, 2009 CW, City of Williamsburg co-sponsor American Red Cross Services Mayor's Cup Blood Drive
May 15, 2009 CW summer garden tours explore the beauty of colonial gardens
May 14, 2009 New summer sizzler golf package offers unlimited golf on CW's Golden Horseshoe Courses
May 14, 2009 CW's Fifes and Drums joined by units across the country for Drummer's Call Weekend May 15-17
May 12, 2009 America's Music Series takes audiences on an audio journey
May 12, 2009 Williamsburg Lodge serves delectable regional favorites from sunup to sundown
May 12, 2009 CW's Resort "Camp" gives parents a break while kids have fun learning history
May 12, 2009 New stoneware exhibition rocks "Pottery With a Past"
May 10, 2009 Last opportunity to see rare Revolutionary War battleflags
May 08, 2009 Spa of Colonial Williamsburg offers complimentary skin care workshop with organic wellness expert
May 08, 2009 Illustrated lecture expands on life of 18th-century resident Philip Vickers Fithian
May 08, 2009 CW architectural historian to discuss "New Discoveries in an Old Church" May 17
May 05, 2009 Golden Horseshoe offers summer junior golf clinic
May 05, 2009 Historic Area taverns offer new menus
May 03, 2009 Just in time for America's birthday: "Declarations of Independence" on View July 3
May 01, 2009 George Washington's political interests focus of new book by Jeffrey H. Morrison
May 01, 2009 CW observes historic National Day of Prayer on May 7
May 01, 2009 Williamsburg Farmers Market kicks off seventh season
May 01, 2009 Watch the crowning of Mrs. Virginia 2009 and many muscial, theatrical and dance performances at CW's Kimball Theatre in May and June
May 01, 2009 Cherokee delegration visits CW's Historic Area, re-creating 18th-century emissaries of sovereign nations
Apr 28, 2009 Golden Horseshoe Golf Course offers free lesson in May
Apr 28, 2009 Dining choices abound at Williamsburg Inn
Apr 28, 2009 Award-winning Italian film "Gomorrah" explores world of organized crime
Apr 24, 2009 Colin Campbell delivers address at World Issues Forum
Apr 24, 2009 Gardening trends explored during 63rd Annual Garden Symposium April 30 - May 2
Apr 21, 2009 Golden Horseshoe Gold Course ranked among 100 Greatest Public Courses
Apr 21, 2009 Shields Tavern and Raleigh Tavern Bakery offer dining discounts to Good Neighbors
Apr 21, 2009 Chautauqua Institution and CW partner for week on "The History of Liberty"
Apr 17, 2009 Yankees in the Streets! 147th Anniversary of the Civil War’s Battle of Williamsburg
Apr 15, 2009 CW Teacher Institute makes history education relevant for more than 5,800 teachers across U.S.
Apr 14, 2009 CW's Fifes and Drums joined by units across the country for Drummer's Call Weekend May 15-17
Apr 14, 2009 WILLIAMSBURG Booksellers hosts two historians on Saturday, April 18
Apr 10, 2009 CW's American Indian Lecture Series examines 18th-century politics and material culture
Apr 10, 2009 Revolutionary City at Night programs illustrate life in the war-torn colonial capital of Virginia
Apr 10, 2009 CW's Memorial Day ceremony remembers America's fallen veterans
Apr 10, 2009 Enjoy dinner and lecture with former head gardener for the Prince of Wales May 1
Apr 07, 2009 The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg offers relaxation during Stress Awareness Month
Apr 07, 2009 Garden programs bloom in CW
Apr 07, 2009 Young recruit to Virginia Regiment becomes a "Soldier of Liberty" in American Revolution
Mar 30, 2009 Experience 30 years of CW's African American programs during a special event weekend April 4-5
Mar 30, 2009 CW hosts 18th-century music events
Mar 30, 2009 The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg offers wellness seminars in April
Mar 30, 2009 Concert at CW’s Wallace Museum celebrates the 250th anniversary of George and Martha Washington’s marriage and 220th anniversary of his inauguration
Mar 30, 2009 CW's Golden Horseshoe Golf Club shows appreciation to military with special rates
Mar 30, 2009 Lewis and Clark visit Macy's on Herald Square
Mar 30, 2009 Williamsburg-made antique sideboard table returns to Historic Area
Mar 30, 2009 Coke® is it for Colonial Williamsburg
Mar 30, 2009 Book signing at William and Mary Bookstore features Colonial Williamsburg book, "Flowers and Herbs of Early America"
Mar 24, 2009 Lawn bowling open house April 11
Mar 24, 2009 Illustrated lecture at Maymont's Herbs Galore and More features "Flowers and Herbs of Early America"
Mar 20, 2009 CW's special Virginia license plate available through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Mar 20, 2009 High-tech meets archaeology at Williamsburg Lodge and conference center
Mar 19, 2009 Cherokee leader, 400-year-old artifacts, Daniel Boone and a slave ship among virtual experiences in CW's 15th Electronic Field Trip season
Mar 17, 2009 CW's Fifes and Drums to perform at Virginia International Tattoo May 1-3 in Norfolk
Mar 13, 2009 CW sets the stage for 18th-century performing arts events
Mar 13, 2009 "Divided Affections" author to sign copies of Maria Cosway's biography at WILLIAMSBURG Booksellers March 28
Mar 13, 2009 CW's Art Museums offer programs for people of all ages during March and April
Mar 13, 2009 CW author to speak at Virginia Festival of the Book
Mar 13, 2009 America's leading scholars discuss 18th-century religious expression during CW's Religion Month in April
Mar 10, 2009 "Revolution in the Streets" heralds the newest additions to CW's outdoor drama, The Revolutionary City®
Mar 10, 2009 Spa of Colonial Williamsburg hosts "Truth Heals" self-improvement workshop at Woodlands Conference Center March 27
Mar 10, 2009 CW's Art Museums' Meet the Curator and Conservator Tours give a glimpse behind the scenes
Mar 10, 2009 Thurston R. Moore elected to The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Board of Trustees
Mar 10, 2009 Save a bit of green and swing into spring with unlimited golf package on CW's Golden Horseshoe
Mar 06, 2009 Stroll through the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and enjoy period music
Mar 06, 2009 Public invited to free street rehearsals for the 2009 Revolutionary City program
Mar 06, 2009 A secret letter, a governor's words and many other records reveal the struggles of African Americans in Colonial and Revolutionary times
Mar 05, 2009 Introduce your school group to some Revolutionary ideas!
Mar 03, 2009 CW's Electronic Field Trip "Remember the Ladies" broadcasts March 26
Mar 03, 2009 Illustrated lectures and book signings at two Winston-Salem historic gardens feature "Flowers and Herbs of Early America"
Mar 03, 2009 CW acquires extremely rare Indian peace medal
Mar 03, 2009 Mary and Donald Gonzales Field Experience Fund announces spring 2009 award winners
Mar 03, 2009 CW's chocolate and brewing programs celebrate the history of these guilty pleasures
Feb 28, 2009 CW's Women's History Month programs explore the role of women in the birth of our nation
Feb 27, 2009 Music lovers will enjoy wide range of concerts at CW's Kimball Theatre in March and April
Feb 24, 2009 Leading American and British scholars to discuss textile furnishings for interiors during 2009 symposium
Feb 20, 2009 A secret in "The Reader" will make you question everything you know
Feb 20, 2009 College of William and Mary's film festival explores relationship between film and migration at CW's Kimball Theatre
Feb 20, 2009 Revolutionary City Concert Series presents three exciting concerts for spring 2009
Feb 17, 2009 CW's Black History Month Historic Area and museums programs reflect quest for freedom and liberty during the Revolutionary War
Feb 17, 2009 Electronic Field Trip "Freedom Bound" premieres Feb. 19
Feb 17, 2009 Nationally and internationally known horticulturists discuss current trends in gardening during CW's 63rd Annual Garden Symposium April 30-May 2
Feb 13, 2009 "From Steer to Steak" offers lessons in 18th-century beef preservation
Feb 13, 2009 Golden Horseshoe Golf Club offers three tournaments in March
Feb 10, 2009 CW's Golden Horseshoe recognized by Golf Odyssey and Zagat Survey
Feb 10, 2009 Renowned history scholar Alf Mapp to sign books at WILLIAMSBURG Booksellers Feb. 14
Feb 06, 2009 The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg offers $5 fitness classes Feb. 20
Feb 06, 2009 Historic Trades brickmakers use oyster shell to produce quick lime for masonry mortar using centuries-old technology
Feb 06, 2009 Chef Brust named Williamsburg Inn chef de cuisine
Feb 04, 2009 CW provides meeting space rich with history and purpose
Feb 03, 2009 Where trend meets tradition: WILLIAMSBURG to debut on QVC®
Feb 03, 2009 Bassett Hall program features one of the founding fathers of CW's restoration
Feb 03, 2009 Celebrate Valentine's Day with romantic offerings at the Williamsburg Lodge
Feb 03, 2009 CW - Google Partnership announced
Feb 03, 2009 CW reports 2008 ticket sales, endowment performance and fund raising results
Jan 30, 2009 CW's 2008 United Way Pacesetter Campaign a Success
Jan 30, 2009 Beginners theorem painting, knitting and cross stitch workshops offered at CW's Bassett Hall
Jan 27, 2009 Electronic Field Trip "Freedom Bound" premeieres Feb. 19
Jan 27, 2009 CW celebrates the 30th anniversary of African American programs
Jan 26, 2009 Come in from the cold and see two movies at CW's Art Museums this winter
Jan 23, 2009 Beginners theorem painting, knitting and cross stitch workshops offered at CW's Bassett Hall
Jan 23, 2009 Founding Fathers headline Presidents Day Weekend programs
Jan 17, 2009 Tom Hanks narrates public service announcement extolling the importance of CW to the American experience
Jan 16, 2009 CW's Art Museums' Meet the Curator and Conservator Tours give a glimpse behind the scenes
Jan 16, 2009 CW Historic Trades Shops illustrate the products and services offered in 18th-century Williamsburg
Jan 16, 2009 Revolutionary City®-themed programs move indoors for the winter months in 2009
Jan 16, 2009 Illustrated lecture at Maymont Flower and Garden Show features "Flowers and Herbs of Early America"
Jan 16, 2009 Community invited to view the historic inauguration of President-elect Obama from the comfort of CW's Kimball Theatre
Jan 13, 2009 Williamsburg Farmers Market kicks off its winter schedule on Valentine's Day in Merchants Square
Jan 13, 2009 Musician Dean Shostak celebrates Benjamin Franklin's birthday with crystal music at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum
Jan 13, 2009 CW's guests can stroll through the Wallace Museum to the strains of period music
Jan 09, 2009 CW's Kimball Theatre live performances feature a variety of music, comedy and 18th-century entertainment
Jan 09, 2009 Williamsburg Lodge Restaurant offers Taste of the Taverns
Jan 09, 2009 The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg extend their hours during January and February
Jan 09, 2009 Capitol, Governor's Palace offer special tours for CW guests during annual maintenance
Jan 09, 2009 Sweater Weather golf package offers cool value at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
Jan 06, 2009 CW's Kimball Theatre to host two film festivals during January and February
Jan 06, 2009 Make it date night with dinner and a movie in CW's Merchants Square this winter
Jan 06, 2009 Illustrated lecture and book signing at the Mid-Atlantic Horticulture Short Course features
Jan 06, 2009 Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum to host traveling exhibition of Asa Ames folk art sculptures
Jan 02, 2009 Colonial-era issues of religious tolerance and dissent explored in new audio program at the Presbyterian Meeting House
Jan 02, 2009 CW's Electronic Field Trip "In Pursuit of Science" broadcasts Jan. 15
Jan 02, 2009 Resolve to take care of yourself in 2009

 

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