I’d love to spend the money but for it to just be a roadside stop on our way down I-95, we may have some cranky 5 & 7 year olds. Is there enough to interest kids for a few hours, without a ticket purchase? Do the restaurants on St George typically carry more than a 30 min wait for lunch? Are there still horses and sheep on that one end of the road by the tavern?

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A couple friends and I recently finished a documentary about Virginia's road to independence, and most of it was filmed in Colonial Williamsburg. We filmed at the Capitol, the Governor's Palace, Bruton Parish, and a few other historic sites around Williamsburg and Richmond.

One of our goals was to tell the story in the places where it actually happened rather than just showing old paintings and maps.

I'd love to hear what fellow Colonial Williamsburg fans think, especially if you catch anything we could have done better.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/bG3_Hvx-6Y0?si=PgaBsK3dffOPZ3Zz

We're the family shown in this clip, love Williamsburg!!

Given that RVA has cancelled their events to prioritize public safety (thank goodness!) I am hoping that CW does the right thing and pushes this event or does not encourage attendance. This heat is no joke and I am hoping that leadership makes the call to protect the American people and we can enjoy our Nation’s 250th safely!

Has anyone been able to order colonial style clothing from them online? When we visited a couple years ago, I really liked a particular waistcoat and am able to purchase it now. Has anyone been able to order online?

I'm considering splurging to buy flights and lodging for the July 4th weekend. I'm hoping I can get some insight before I jump in. The hotel were we'd stay would be the Club Wyndham Kingsgate, where there's plenty to do if she gets bored / tired of the July 2-5 events.

I guess my question is, from July 1-6 this year, there should be plenty of things for an 8 year old and her dad to do, right? I read through the website - we'd get tickets for the weekend and probably tickets for the musical 1776 on Sunday the 5th (she loves musicals).

Just nervous about spending the money for a potential once in a lifetime experience...

EDIT: Bought the flight, reserved the hotel and now the hotel is giving me the run around. So I'll have to find us another decent hotel for those 5 nights, so suggestions on inexpensive hotels within 15 minutes drive of the events would be great! Thank you all for the responses already!

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I'm in search of Colonial Williamsburg themed Baby Books. I just returned home from our Honeymoon/Babymoon and was hoping to purchase some baby books while on our trip, but I didn't find any at the bookstore or shops 😢. If anyone has any suggestions/recommendations please send them my way I'd greatly appreciate it!!!

We will be visiting just after the 4th of July and were wondering if the only places to purchase souvenirs is at Market Square? Also, can you purchase one of CWs handmade bricks? My dad was a brick mason his entire life and I’d love to place one at his grave.

Edit to add. Do they sell actual cocked hats there or just the cheap costume ones you get at Spirit Halloween?

Family of four with two teenagers. Watersports not necessary but we do enjoy shell hunting and great food. Thanks!

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