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HISTORIC WILLIAMSBURG SPECIAL EVENTS
 

Historic Triangle Information: Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, & Yorktown

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May through October
25 Williamsburg Farmers’ Market. Growers and producers in Eastern Virginia gather in Merchants Square on Saturdays to sell fresh seasonal food and farm products directly to the residents and visitors in the Greater Williamsburg area. 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon every Saturday from May through October. 757-259-3768. www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com.

July
4 Fourth of July at Colonial Williamsburg. A salute to the 13 Colonies, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a garden party at the Palace, and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Fireworks viewing open to the public. Garden Party requires admission. Colonial Williamsburg. 800-770-5930.

July
3-4 The Road to Independence: The Southern Campaign. Salute America during an annual Fourth of July event leading up to 2006, the 225th anniversary year of the momentous American victory at Yorktown. Interpretive programs will emphasize the shift of Revolutionary War military action to the Southern colonies in 1780. Visitors can join in military drills and learn about the sacrifices of our nation's founders, including those who signed the Declaration of Independence. Yorktown Victory Center. 888-593-4682.

July
21 Summer Breeze Concert Series. On Wednesdays in July bring blankets, chairs and even dinner to Duke of Gloucester Street in Merchants Square for performances by local artists ranging from Big Band to jazz to Dixieland music. Concerts start at 6:30pm, but you need to get there earlier to get a good spot. Free. 757-220-7751.
 

August 2
2 General McClellan’s 1862 Civil War Headquarters at Harrison’s Landing. Tour Berkeley Plantation, General George McClellan’s headquarters and supply base for 140,000 union soldiers in July and August 1862. This special Civil War Tour takes you through the life and times of the soldier. Includes a conducted tour of Berkeley Plantation’s 1726 manor house, a Civil War museum, film presentation and a visit to the monument where General Daniel Butterfield composed “Taps” during the Civil War. 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. By reservation. Berkeley Plantation. Charles City, VA. 888-466-6018 or 804-829-6018

September 16-17
16-17 Bacon's Rebellion Weekend. Evening walking tours will relate the details of Bacon’s Rebellion as they occurred at Jamestown, including a symbolic burning of the town site. Living history programs during the weekend will highlight the actions of key events of the rebellion. Historic Jamestowne. 757-898-2410 or 757-229-1733

September 23 through October 30
23-Oct. 30 Howl-O-Scream. The creeps come out at night as Howl-O-Scream returns to haunt Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Monstrous mayhem is on hand Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as this 17th century European-themed adventure park transforms into a “scream” park full of Halloween fun. The world’s “Most Boo-ti-ful Theme Park” is the place to be this Halloween season. Busch Gardens Williamsburg. 800-343-7943.

October 9
9 Colonial Polo Cup. Join the Williamsburg Kiwanis Foundation for the Colonial Polo Cup at Shirley Plantation in Charles City. The Colonial Polo Cup will benefit area youth and arts programs. Includes the traditional divot stomping, corporate sponsor parties, tailgating, Colonial Polo Cup Boutique, raffles, and contests. Gate opens 11:00 a.m., opening ceremony/parade at 12:15 p.m. followed by polo match; festivities continue until 6 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at gate. Parking is included but seating is not, so bring your own. Route 5 between Richmond and Williamsburg. info@colonialpolocup.org, www.colonialpolocup.org. 757-873-7333.

October 15-16
15-16 Yorktown Victory Weekend. Special programs and tours help mark the 224th anniversary of the American and French victory at Yorktown. Entrance fee. Nearby, complementary events are also held at the Yorktown Victory Center, administered by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. Yorktown Battlefield, Colonial National Historical Park. 757-898-2410.