Yuletide - Colonial Williamsburg

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Yuletide
T h e S e aso n o f f e sti v als
H O L I D AY
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tep back into a season colored
with the excitement of festivities
surrounded by dearest friends and
family. Hundreds of joyous events,
grand and intimate, fill Colonial Williamsburg’s
buildings with music, dance, merriment, and
sumptuous banquets. Share with your loved
ones this holiday of our founders—a season
to celebrate the gifts of the past year and the
promise of a bountiful new year. Plan now
to join Colonial Williamsburg for our holiday
season of Yuletide festivals.
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Your Favorite T∆raditions
New and Old
Music 12
Dining 20
Make a season of treasured memories by revisiting favorite
Colonial Williamsburg events and experiencing some unique
new ones. The holidays begin with the most American of meals—
Thanksgiving Dinners at the Williamsburg Lodge and in our
taverns. Cheer the lighting of the cressets to guide your path
through the Revolutionary City’s exquisitely decorated historic
homes, taverns and government buildings during our many
Illuminations. Make a date to enjoy A 1940s Bassett Hall
Christmas to learn how the Rockefellers celebrated, and take a
winter stroll in the garden to see the lighted 10-foot-tall tree
in the Tea House. Then, tour five lavishly decorated homes and
private buildings in the 54th Annual Christmas Homes Tour.
Indulge in a feast for the appetite and the ears when you
experience true colonial hospitality at our Groaning Board
feast. Share the warmth of a Colonial Williamsburg holiday
with your loved ones.
Calendar 26
Thanksgiving Dinners
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Illuminations
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A 1940s Bassett
Hall Christmas
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54th Annual
Christmas Homes Tour
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Groaning Board
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Programs
Various sites in the Revolutionary City.
Dec. 7. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $25 for advance tickets (Advance
tickets are recommended). $30 if purchased on Friday,
Dec. 6 or Saturday, Dec. 7. $10 to tour a single building.
or the young and young-at-heart, these events will bring your loved
ones together in the spirit of the season–and create tomorrow’s
memories! Each offers magical moments to celebrate today’s holidays and
remind you fondly of seasons gone by.
12 Days and Night Before Christmas. The entire family will enjoy this event as people
from our past return to bring two classic Christmas stories to life. (Duration 45 min.) Art
Museums. Dec. 24. 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. Reservation required in addition to museum admission.
A 1940s Bassett Hall Christmas. Imagine celebrating Christmas with the Rockefellers
at Bassett Hall. Multiple lighted trees and candles in every window welcome you to the
festively decorated house. The dining room table is set for a lavish Christmas dinner party.
Mrs. Rockefeller’s gold Paris gown is laid out in the bedroom. The kitchen reflects busy
dinner preparations and service, while the neighboring servants’ living room features
Swedish-style Christmas decorations. Listen to carolers and enjoy hot cider and a cookie
served in the cottage. And be sure to take a winter stroll in the garden to see the lighted
10-foot-tall tree in the Tea House. Bassett Hall. Dec. 11 & 18. 6–7:45 p.m. $10 in addition to
museum admission.
54th Annual Christmas Homes Tour. Capture the holiday spirit with a picturesque tour
of some of the magnificent homes in and around Colonial Williamsburg’s Revolutionary City,
several open to the public for the first time. Sponsored by the Green Spring Garden Club, Inc.,
the tour features festive floral decorations that have made this a legendary Christmas destination.
Visit three charming residences near Merchants Square: the Bryan House, the Catherine
Blaikley House and the Blaikley Kitchen. Near the Capitol, the Edinburgh Castle Tavern is
home to Bill Barker who portrays Thomas Jefferson for Colonial Williamsburg, and will
feature Mr. Barker’s extensive collection of Jefferson memorabilia. Also included are the
Elizabeth Carlos House and the recently renovated Newell Home, showcasing period architectural features and furnishings.
Tickets include free parking at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center and use of Foundation buses from the
Visitor Center to destinations around the Revolutionary City. Tickets will be available at the Visitor Center, Merchants
Square, Lumber House, and the Williamsburg Lodge on Friday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7,
8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Tickets also will be available at each house on the tour during tour hours on Saturday. Advance
tickets can be purchased by mail from September 15–November 15. For detailed information on houses and to order
advance tickets, visit the garden club’s website: green-spring-garden-club.org.
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“At Christmas be Mery”: A Special Evening
at Historic Jamestowne. Sir George Yeardley,
Virginia’s governor in 1620, invites you to a
special evening at Historic Jamestowne. The
Captain of the Guard will escort you along
a cresset-lit path to a 17th-century Virginia
Christmas celebration. Learn of early English
Christmas traditions and what the earliest
Jamestown settlers expected during their
Christmastide. Herald the season by singing
carols in the historic church, enjoying light
refreshments by the bonfire, and witnessing
the firing of the Christmas guns in the
shadow of the old fort. Presented jointly
by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
and Historic Jamestowne. (Duration 2 hrs.)
Dec. 14 & 21. 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 p.m. $19.95
includes round-trip motor coach from Colonial
Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center to Historic
Jamestowne, admission, and light refreshments.
Capitol Evening. Be a part of the 18thcentury holiday event of the season! Lighthearted entertainment including elegant
dancing, lively, fast-paced hilarity and amazements and amusements will delight your
senses as you make your way through the
Capitol building. (Duration 1 hr.) Capitol.
Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 21, 24–25, 27. 7-9 p.m. Tours
every 20 minutes. $18 adults, $9 youths ages 6-12.
Christmas Decorations Walking Tour.
Stroll the cobblestones of the holiday capital
on a guided look at Colonial Williamsburg’s
picturesque building exteriors and streets
decked in their holiday splendor. Learn about
the materials, construction techniques, and
traditions of Colonial Williamsburg’s classic
decorations. (Duration 1 hr.) Greenhow
Lumber House. Dec. 1–6, 9–24, 26–29 at
9:15 & 11 a.m., 1:30 & 3:15 p.m.; Dec. 7 at 11 a.m.,
1:30 & 3:15 p.m.; Dec. 8 at 9:15, 11 a.m., & 1:30 p.m.;
Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $10 with Colonial
Williamsburg admission; $15 without admission.
Christmas Dreams. The entire family will
want to experience those magical moments
of Christmas Eve, just before bedtime when
children everywhere are wondering, wishing,
and wanting just a glimpse of the magic of
Christmas. This performance by The Institute for Dance is a unique Williamsburg
tradition that continually evolves and showcases the community’s best. Make it a part of
your holiday season! (Duration 1 hr. 45 mins.)
Kimball Theatre. Dec. 14 at 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.;
Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m. $15 adults, $12 W&M students,
$10 seniors/children under 13.
A Christmas Tale. Colonial Virginians
celebrated the Christmas season with special
theatrical selections, dances, and music. Enjoy
a sampling of these entertainments and learn
of the other customs that made this the most
festive time of year. (Duration 30 mins.)
Raleigh Tavern Apollo Room. Dec. 4, 6, 11, 13,
18, 20, 27 at 10:30 & 11:15 a.m.; Dec. 27. 12 p.m.
Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket required.
Christmastide at Home. Join us for an
exciting journey back through time to exper–
ience Williamsburg Christmases of the past.
Discover our colonial customs, find out about
the first Christmas tree in Williamsburg and
learn how Colonial Williamsburg’s Christmas
traditions came about. (Duration 1 hr.)
Greenhow Lumber House. Nov. 30, Dec. 6–7,
9–10, 13–14, 16, 21–23, 27–30. 7–9 p.m. Begins
every 15 minutes. $15 adults, $7.50 youths ages 6-12.
Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony. Make this annual community
event part of your Christmas tradition.
Witness the firing of the Christmas Guns
then listen to a special reading of The Night
Before Christmas. Join in the singing of classic
Christmas carols and watch as the large
evergreen tree on Market Square is lighted.
Co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of
Williamsburg and Colonial Williamsburg.
(Duration 35 mins.) Market Square near
Magazine. Dec. 24. 5 p.m.
Cry Witch. The fate of Grace Sherwood is in
your hands! Charges of witchcraft were brought
against the unfortunate lass in 1706. You will
serve on the jury in this candlelit inquiry that
decides–is she or isn’t she a witch? Ask questions
of the witnesses, weigh the evidence, and deter–
mine the guilt or innocence of “the Virginia
Witch.” Not appropriate for young children
due to subject matter and intense emotion.
(Duration 1 hr.) Capitol General Court.
Dec. 4, 6, 11, 13. 7:30 & 9 p.m. $18 per person.
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Programs
Decorating the Private Homes. Join us
for the 21st anniversary of this fun-filled
program that celebrates the decorating efforts
of Colonial Williamsburg employees who live
in our restored private residences. This pop–
ular program includes holiday decorating
tips, Williamsburg-style, announcement of
the winners of the private homes decorating
contest, and interesting facts about what goes
into decorating the Revolutionary City.
(Duration 45 mins.) Art Museums. Dec. 11.
5:30 p.m. Museum admission required.
Divided Friends and Gentle Hearts. Prior
to the onset of the Civil War, Northern
reformer Dorothea Dix and Williamsburg
resident Sally Galt were friends. Despite the
bitter war, they continued to remain close
friends. Join in this interactive program that
allows you to meet both women. Find out
about the increased responsibilities
shouldered by Ms. Dix during the war. Discover how Sally coped with the loss of her
brother and genteel lifestyle. Learn the story
of one of the Civil War’s most unusual bonds.
(Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 3, 14, 19.
11:30 a.m. $4 adults, $2 ages 12 and under. In addition
to museum admission.
From Hog to Ham. Hogs provided a significant source of meat in the 18th century and
were a centerpiece to many a holiday dinner.
Learn the ins and outs of butchering . . . to
the rendering of lard . . . to the 18th-century
process for salt-curing the meat for preservation. Colonial Williamsburg’s Foodways staff
will provide an authentic demonstration.
(Duration 30 minutes) Governor’s Palace
Grounds. Dec. 14. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Colonial
Williamsburg admission ticket required.
Ghosts Amongst Us. When the sun goes
down, Williamsburg comes alive with spirited
adventure. Hear and see some of our haunted
history. Enter some of the haunted buildings
and sites, meet their ghostly inhabitants, and
encounter some who have lived to tell of their
supernatural experiences. Each of these onehour walking tours introduces you to a differ
ent cast of characters. Due to subject matter,
this program is not appropriate for young
children. (Duration 1 hr.) Greenhow Lumber
House. Nov. 29–30, Dec. 1, 5, 11, 15, 17, 19, 26,
29, 31, Jan. 1, 2014. 7 & 8:30 p.m. $15 per person.
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A Gown in Three Days. The holidays were a
time of fancy celebrations and even fancier
threads. New clothes were de riguer for any
proper lady or gentleman in colonial society.
Visit the Millinery, where the mantua makers
and tailors work day and night to help each
other create the latest fashions for their oftendemanding clients. Milliner & Tailor Shop.
Dec. 10–12. 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. Colonial Williamsburg
admission ticket required.
Army, lays aside the mantle of war and
begins his last, long, slow march home
and to private life. It is 1783, and his wife,
Martha, awaits his arrival at Mount Vernon.
Snow, ice, and a grateful public at every
stop slow his travels. Will he make it home
in time to celebrate Christmas with his family?
(Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 4 & 18 at
11:30 a.m.; Dec. 16, 23, 26, 31 at 10:30 a.m. $4 adults,
$2 ages 12 and under. In addition to museum admission.
Grand Illumination. In the 18th century,
illuminations were sometimes held to
commemorate the birth of the reigning
sovereign. Today, we hold a Grand Illum
ination in the Revolutionary City. Musical
performances from multiple stages throughout
the Revolutionary City beginning at 5:15 p.m.
and fireworks displays from three locations–
the Governor’s Palace, Magazine, and Capitol
at 7 p.m. make this event one that is not to
be missed! Dec. 8. 4:45-7:30 p.m. No ticket
required.
Holiday Decorating Techniques and
Secrets. Watch members of the Colonial
Williamsburg landscape staff create two of
our signature Christmas decorations and
share tips you can take advantage of yearround. Learn the techniques we use to make
and decorate wreaths, swags, centerpieces,
and other traditional Williamsburg decorations using fresh fruit, greens, and other
natural material. You’ll leave with plenty of
information to make your own Williamsburg
decorations for the holidays or any time of
year. (Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums.
Dec. 9–12. 11:30 a.m. $5 per person. In addition to
museum admission.
A Grand Medley of Entertainments. Owen
Murdock’s company gamely tries to present a
Grand Medley—an 18th-century traveling
variety show! They have high hopes of amazing
feats, strange beasts, and fast-paced hilarity,
but things aren’t going well for the company.
Their misfortunes provide a comedy of errors
for the entire family to enjoy. A colonial
entertainment so amusing that even George
Washington would have laughed! (Duration
1 hr.) Kimball Theatre. Dec. 2, 16, 23 at
7:30 p.m.; Dec. 8 at 8 p.m . $18 adults, $9 youths
ages 6-12.
 A Hero’s Homeward Journey. As the
American Revolutionary War comes to an
end, Gen. George Washington, the former
commander-in-chief of the Continental
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Illuminations of Colonial Williamsburg’s
Historic Buildings. Enjoy a traditional
18th-century seasonal celebration featuring
the illumination of the colonial capital’s
neighborhoods with candles and cressets.
The spectacle will be accompanied by a
narrative, the firing of muskets, and music
performed by the Fifes and Drums. (Duration
30 mins.) Market Square, Dec. 10, 17;
Colonial Taverns, Starting at Wetherburn’s, Dec.
12, 19, 26; Palace Green, Dec. 14, 21, 28; Capitol,
Dec. 15, 22. All illuminations began at 5:30 p.m.
In Defense of Our Liberty. Here’s your
chance to defend the cause of liberty. Enlist
in the Continental Army and discover life
as a new recruit and see what it was like to
be a soldier in the 18th century. Learn how
soldiers lived, fought, and survived an eightyear ordeal to become free and independent.
Raise your hand to affirm your allegiance to
the 13 United States of America and your
journey will begin. Held outdoors in all
weather. Due to safety issues, everyone must
be an active participant. (Duration 1 hr.)
Magazine Yard. Nov. 29. 7 & 8:30 p.m. $18
adults, $9 youths ages 6-12.
Joy in the Morning. Gather to hear the
good Reverend Gowan Pamphlet’s inspirational message for the Christmas season. The
popular Baptist preacher speaks of inspiration, hope, and the importance of family.
(Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Nov. 29,
Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27. 10:30 a.m. $4 adults, $2 ages 12
and under. In addition to museum admission.
Lanthorn Tour. The magic of the Revolutionary City comes to life by candle-light as
you explore the shops and workplaces of
Williamsburg’s most accomplished trades
people. Nearly half of the population of
Williamsburg in the 1770s worked with their
hands to provide the goods and services
sought by their neighbors. On this walking
tour you will visit four shops and learn
about masters, journeymen, apprentices,
and the technology of the trades, as well
as the circumstances that shaped Virginia’s
economy and the lives of those who made up
the original silent majority. (Duration 1 hr.)
Greenhow Lumber House. Nov. 29, Dec. 24. 7
& 8:30 p.m. $15 adults, $7.50 youths ages 6-12.
Papa Said, Mama Said. While enslaved,
African Americans continued to hand their
cultural morals and values down from generation to generation. Participate in this
delightful, interactive program as instructive
fables come to life as you celebrate the
significance of oral African tradition and
culture. (Duration 1 hr.) Courthouse.
Nov. 29; Raleigh Tavern Apollo Room.
Dec. 6, 14, 18, 20, 23, 25. 7 & 8:30 p.m. $18 adults,
$9 youths ages 6-12.
Pigs to Pork. In the days before refrigeration,
special techniques were needed to preserve
meats. Demonstrations will focus on butchering, salting, lard rendering, curing, grinding
sausage, and cooking. Learn about 18thcentury rural life and survival on the land.
Gain an understanding of the work and life
of the enslaved as well as European and
African foodways. (Duration 4 hrs.) Great
Hopes Plantation. Nov. 30. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Secrets of the Chocolate Maker. Almost
everyone loves chocolate and always has—
even in Colonial Williamsburg. Our colonial
forefathers were huge chocolate devotees,
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Programs
 A Suit in Three Days. The holidays were
a time of fancy celebrations and even fancier
threads. New clothes were de riguer for any
proper lady or gentleman in Colonial Society.
Visit the Millinery, where the mantua makers
and tailors are working day and night to help
each other create the latest fashions for their
often demanding clients. Milliner & Tailor
Shop. Dec. 3–5. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Colonial Williamsburg
admission ticket required.
Tavern Ghost Walk. Colonial Williamsburg
after dark can be a haunting experience.
Learn of the ghosts that still roam the
taverns and historic buildings of the former
Colonial capital. This family-friendly pro
gram is suitable for all ages and is wheelchair
and stroller-friendly. So roam our erie,
deserted streets and discover the spirited
and interactive 21st-century folklore of
the Revolutionary City. (Duration 1 hr.)
Tours leave from Shields Tavern. Nov. 29–Dec. 7,
Dec. 9–31. 6:30 & 8 p.m. $12 adults, $7 children
under 12.
especially when it came to cooking. Find out
how chocolate was used in 18th-century
recipes and learn of the hard work involved
in making it—roasting, shelling, and crushing
the cocoa beans before flavoring with spices.
Governor’s Palace Kitchen. Dec. 3. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
 Sorry! Wrong Chimney. David Tuttle is
moonlighting as a department store Santa so
that he can buy his wife a fur for Christmas.
He tells her he’s working late at the office,
but she finds out he isn’t at the office. A
suspected other woman, hypnotism, the
notorious Santa/ burglar Kris Kreigle and his
gun-toting fiancee, and a confused policeman
add up to a rollicking tale that is hilarious
Christmas entertainment.
“A lighthearted Christmas tale full of
mistaken identities and zany foulups, with a smattering of slapstick . . .
What you see is what you get: A couple
of hours of uncomplicated laughter
and fun.” —Phoenix Gazette
$1 from each ticket sale goes to Williamsburg
Meals on Wheels. Recommended for ages 13
and older. (Duration 2 hrs.) Kimball
Theatre. Dec. 26–28. 8 p.m. $17.75.
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The Walking Statue or The Devil in the
Wine Cellar. What do you do when your
true love’s father stands in the way of your
romance? Send in your servant to do your
dirty work, of course! This fast-paced farce
filled with disguises, deceptions, and devils
has entertained audiences on both sides of
the Atlantic since 1710. It’s sure to delight
you with its historically accurate costumes,
sets, and witty word banter that makes an
evening at the 18th-century theater so much
fun. (Duration 45 mins.) Kimball Theatre.
Dec. 3, 5, 12, 19, 22, 25. 7:30 p.m. $18 adults, $9
youths ages 6-12.
 What is a Family? The concept of family
is as old as mankind itself. But its social and
legal definitions have continually evolved
over the years. Discover the ties that bind us
together in this moving program by Valarie
Holmes. Meet Ann Ashby and her children,
who escape the bonds of slavery and are
reunited with family through the efforts of
Ann’s free black husband. Learn about the
legal and social challenges slaves and free blacks
faced in colonial Virginia as they sought to
keep family together. (Duration 1 hr.) Art
Museums. Nov. 30 & Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m.; Dec. 5
at 11:30 a.m.; Dec. 17 at 1:30 p.m. $5 adults, $3 ages
12 and under. In addition to museum admission.
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Williamsburg Civil War Tour. The old
colonial capital of Williamsburg played an
important part in the American Civil War.
In addition to serving as headquarters, first
for the Southern Army and later for the
Northern Army, it experienced a tragic battle
on its doorstep. Join in a walking tour of the
major Civil War sites of the town, meet people
who were here, and learn more about Wil
liamsburg’s role in this important period of
America’s history. (Duration 1 hr.) Court
house. Dec. 26. 7–9 p.m. Tours every 20 minutes.
$15 adults, $7.50 youths ages 6-12.
the Wonderettes must use their talent and
creative ingenuity, plus some great holiday
tunes, to save their holiday party. The result
is, of course, marvelous! Enjoy lively per
formances of “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,”
“Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,”
“Winter Wonderland,” and 20 other seasonal
favorites. This energetic and entertaining
show is guaranteed to delight audiences of all
ages. Directed by JJ Rodgers. Produced by
ShowStoppers Productions. (Duration 2 hrs.)
Williamsburg Old Time Radio Hour.
Return to 1930s Williamsburg and attend
a “live” radio broadcast. Listen to a special
Restoration-themed “Fireside Chat” with
President Roosevelt. Hear popular seasonal
songs of the day along with holiday stories.
Discover the wacky sound effects that will
ignite your imagination throughout the per
formance. Step back in time to when television
was science fiction and enjoy Christmas in
Williamsburg during the Restoration. (Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 21, 28. 10:30 a.m.
$7 adults and $4 ages 12 and under. In addition to
museum admission.
Kimball Theatre. Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m.;
Nov. 30–Dec. 1. 2 & 7:30 p.m. $22 general admission.
$20 seniors/students/military.
“The perfect Christmas revue! Crackles
with energy and joy!”—LA Weekly
 Winter Tales Around a Highland
Hearth. Enjoy a variety of stories from the
Gaeltachd (the Highlands of Scotland) and
Ireland masterfully told by Shel Browder.
These winter tales of the inhabitants of both
earthly and unearthly, ancient and not so
ancient, will fire your imagination. (Duration
1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 10 at 1:30 p.m.; Dec.
13, 16 at 12:30 p.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 12 and under. In
addition to museum admission.
Winter Wonderettes. The Wonderettes are
back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls
entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware
Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing,
Please note: Events and schedules subject to change. Lengths of events are approximate. Outdoor events may
be weather permitting.
Programs and exhibitions at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum
are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
 New this Season
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 Christmas Brass. Celebrate the season
with a unique concert by talented balladeers
Gabe Stone and Stephen Christoff. They’ll
offer a fascinating and tuneful show
featuring the serpent and sackbut—two
rare brass instruments from the 18th
century! You’ll also hear songs and music
played on a variety of instruments, including
the mandolin, guitar, mouth harp, and bones.
(Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 7 & 30 at
10:30 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 12 and under. In addition
illing the heart with the joy of music, 18th-century holiday events
usually centered around lively song! Fiddles, flutes, and harpsichords
capture the spirit of the season today, as they did nearly 300 years ago.
Acoustic Christmas. Special arrangements of Christmas carols and music of the season
showcase the unique sounds of the Miller Rowe Consort from Spartanburg, S.C. This duo
blends the warmth and richness of classical guitarist Michael Miller with the exciting yet
soothing hammered dulcimer of David Rowe. (Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 27. 1:30
& 4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 ages 12 and under. In addition to museum admission.
A Big Band Christmas. Get into the swing of things with an evening of the greatest holiday
classics from the 1930s and 1940s. The Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra will feature
arrangements from the Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, and Duke Ellington orchestras as well
as other holiday favorites from the Big Band era. (Duration 1 hr. 45 mins.) Kimball Theatre.
Dec. 17–18. 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $17 seniors/students.
 Breaking Up Christmas: Old Time Fiddle and Banjo in Virginia. The combination of
fiddle and banjo has been a staple of Virginia music since the 18th century, especially when it
comes to the holidays. With a variety of early and modern banjos and fiddles, Barry Trott and
Brian Forsman bring to life Virginia’s musical traditions from the days of English country
dances, through the Civil War, to the rise of early country music in the Appalachian hills and
hollows. Discover dance tunes and songs that paved the way for bluegrass and country music.
(Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 11. 3 p.m. $6 adults, $4 ages 12 and under. In addition to museum admission.
Capitol Concert. Enjoy an evening of 18th-century music performed by members of the
Governor’s Musick in the perfect acoustics of the House of Burgesses. Hear the harpsichord and
other popular instruments of the era in a performance of festive holiday music from the
colonial period. The candelit setting is a fitting backdrop for what Thomas Jefferson described
as a “delightful recreation.” (Duration 1 hr.) Capitol Hall of Burgesses. Dec. 1, 9, 15, 22, 26, 29.
7 & 8:30 p.m. $18 adults, $9 youths ages 6-12.
Caroling in the Revolutionary City. Raise your voice in a holiday sing-along that will fill the
streets of the colonial capital with good cheer. (Duration 45 mins.) Courthouse. Dec. 13, 16–18,
20, 23; Robert Carter House, Dec. 14, 21; Coffeehouse, Dec. 15, 19, 22. All at 6 p.m.
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A Collection of Colonial Dance. Join us
for a special evening of colonial dance.
Watch demonstrations of minuets, country,
popular, and theatrical dance in the historic
Governor’s Palace ballroom. You may even
have a chance to put your best foot forward!
Live music, played on period musical instruments, accompanies the dancers. (Duration
1 hr.) Governor’s Palace. Dec. 6, 9, 18. 7 &
8:30 p.m. $18 adults, $9 youths ages 6-12.
Dances with Dwarves: A Celtic Celebration.
Poisoned Dwarf celebrates the season with
driving, traditional Celtic music. Thomas
DeRose on Irish flute, Wayne A. Hill on
fiddle, Eric Hunter on guitar, Lance A.
Pedigo on percussion, and Stewart Pittman
on whistles and uilleann pipes will have you
dancing in the aisles. (Duration 1 hr.) Art
Museums. Dec. 21. 1:30 & 4 p.m. $8 adults, $6
ages 12 and under. In addition to museum admission.
Christmas with the Cobham Consort.
Performing on period instruments, including viola, baroque guitar, mandolin, flutes,
and hurdy gurdy, the Cobham Consort
offers a program of popular and seasonal
music of the 17th and 18th centuries from
Europe and the Americas. Cliff Williams
and Lynn and Barry Trott perform dance
tunes, seasonal pieces, and songs from
the colonial taverns.(Duration 1 hr.) Art
Museums. Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. $6 adults, $4 ages
 Christmas with the Hampton Roads
Mandolin Ensemble. Around the turn of
the 20th century, mandolin ensembles were
all the rage. Even the College of William
and Mary had its own Mandolin and Glee
Club! The tradition of mandolin orchestras
continues today throughout the world.
The seven members of the Hampton Roads
Mandolin Ensemble perform music composed and arranged for mandolin orchestra
on mandolin, mandola, and mandocello. The
program will range from Bach and Purcell to
more contemporary composers, including a
sample of holiday tunes. (Duration 1 hr.) Art
Museums. Dec. 7. 1:30 & 4 p.m. $8 adults, $6 ages
 Christmastide with Thomas Jefferson.
Revel in sonatas, ballads, and songs from the
musical collection of Thomas Jefferson. In
this unique presentation, Bill Barker, John
Turner, Lee Welch, Sarah Glosson, and Tom
Marshall will share music that our third
president collected, played, and enjoyed in
his travels here and abroad. The program,
performed on violin, cello, guitar, and harpsichord, will be narrated by Thomas Jefferson.
(Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 30. 1:30 &
4 p.m. $10 adults, $8 ages 12 and under. In addition to
museum admission.
Dean Shostak’s Crystal Carols. In this
popular Christmas concert, discover the
unique sounds of holiday favorites played
on glass instruments. Dean Shostak showcases
his skills on the glass armonica, invented by
Benjamin Franklin, and a variety of new and
antique glass instruments from around the
world. (Duration 1 hr.) Kimball Theatre.
Nov. 29, Dec. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 20, 24, 27–30
at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.; Dec. 9 at 6 & 8 p.m.
$8 per person.
Dean Shostak’s Crystal Carols with Special
Guest. Join Dean and a special guest in this
popular Christmas concert. Discover the
unique sounds of holiday favorites played on
glass instruments from around the world.
(Duration 1 hr.) Kimball Theatre. Dec. 23 at
11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.$10 per person.
Deck the Halls. In a rousing Christmas show
filled with humor, anecdotes, and singing,
multitalented musician Stephen Christoff
performs holiday music on an assortment of
unique instruments from the 18th century
including the musical saw, Jew’s harp, Spanish
guitar, trombone, comb and paper, bottles,
spoons, and mandolin. He’ll even teach you
how to use your hands as a musical instrument.
(Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 2 & 16. 4
p.m. $6 adults, $4 ages 12 and under. In addition to
museum admission.
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 The End of Another Year: A Musical
Celebration. Ring out the old and ring in
the new with an entertaining performance
of songs and tunes by Timothy Seaman and
Bob Zentz, two of Virginia’s master musicians
and recording artists. They’ll bring a seasonal
sense of history, humanity, and humor to this
concert! Enjoy listening to an enchanting
variety of usual and unusual instruments,
including hammered dulcimer, concertina,
flutes, autoharp, whistles, and hurdy gurdy.
Celebrate our preoccupation with time with
musical selections from past, present, and
future. (Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums.
Dec. 29. 1:30 & 4 p.m. $9 adults, $6 ages 12 and
under. In addition to museum admission.
 An Evening with Lorna Luft. Celebrate
the Christmas season with Broadway, film,
and television sensation Lorna Luft, singing
her favorite Christmas songs along with a
mix from her latest CD, “Songs My Mother
Taught Me.” The daughter of legendary
entertainer Judy Garland and producer Sid
Luft, music and entertainment were an
integral part of Lorna’s childhood and that
of her sister, Liza Minnelli. From her early
work with her mother to spectacular concert
performances, acclaim on Broadway and in
television, Lorna has proven herself a stellar
entertainer, proudly carrying the torch of
her family’s show business legacy. Critics have
labeled her one of the most vibrant, versatile,
and exciting artists on stage today. (Duration
1 hr. 45 mins.) Kimball Theatre. Dec. 21. 2 &
7:30 p.m. $40 per person.
Fiddling Away the Holidays. Master fiddler
John Turner keeps a footstomping Colonial
Williamsburg Christmas tradition by singing,
playing, and reveling in the lighter side of the
holiday season. Enjoy his unique version of
“Twelve Days of Christmas,” performed on
an eclectic collection of whistles and instruments. (Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums.
Dec. 10. 4 p.m. $7 adults, $5 ages 12 and under. In
Fifes & Drums March. Colonial Williamsburg’s
Fifes & Drums are the truest representation
of Revolutionary War field musicians. Hear
the stirring sounds and follow behind them
as they march on Duke of Gloucester Street
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from the Capitol to Palace Green. (Duration
20 mins.) Capitol Circle. Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14,
21, 28 at 1 p.m.; Nov. 29, Dec. 4, 6, 11, 13, 16, 18,
20, 23, 27, 30. 5:30 p.m.
 Gentlemen Fiddlers. Thomas Jefferson,
Patrick Henry, and John Randolph all played
the violin, as did many of their contemporaries
from all walks of life. In 18th-century Virginia, fiddle tunes were an essential part of many
holiday celebrations. From religious observances to lively dances, a fiddle, or two, or
more, often provided the musical backdrop.
Join John Turner, David Gardner, and Wayne
Hill for a lively program of chamber music
and dance tunes that were played by 18th-century men at their leisure. (Duration 1 hr.) Art
A George Washington Christmas. Celebrate
the season with a lively mixture of traditional
carols and old wassailing tunes, with military/
patriotic marches, minuets, and songs of the
tavern and theater—all connected to George
Washington. Expect songs of love and courtship to honor George and Martha’s wedding
anniversary on 12th Night. Music historians
and musicians David and Ginger Hildebrand
will perform on authentic period instruments
including violin, harpsichord, and baroque
guitar. (Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec.
20. 1:30 & 4 p.m. $9 adults, $6 ages 12 and under.
In addition to museum admission.
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Happy Hogmanay. Celebrate the Scots’
greatest day with John Turner, David Gardner,
and Cliff Williams as they present songs,
tunes, and stories to say farewell to 2013 and
welcome 2014. When the 17th-century
government mandated the suppression of
Christmas celebrations, Scotland turned to
New Year’s Eve for its end-of-year frivolity,
a tradition that remains strong to this day.
(Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 31. 1:30 p.m.
$9 per person. In addition to museum admission.
Holiday Celebration of Dulcimers. With
musicality and seasonal joy, Timothy Seaman
performs on dulcimers similar to those on
exhibit in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk
Art Museum. These include an array of
hammered dulcimers, mountain dulcimers
and scheitholzes, bowed and plucked psalteries,
performed by one of the world’s most gifted
pianists. (Duration 1 hr. 45 mins.) Kimball
Theatre. Dec. 20. 7:30 p.m. $27 per person.
An Irish Christmas Celebration. Wild,
raucous reels and jigs, haunting airs, dancers,
songs, stories, and all-around great fun will
sweep you away to the Emerald Isle. Kelly
Kennedy and her band Handsome Molly play
traditional Irish music on fiddle, flute, guitar,
piano, accordion, and drum, accompanied by
some of the area’s finest Irish dancers. It’s an
authentic and delightful Irish Christmas
experience the entire family will enjoy.
(Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 26. 1:30
& 4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 ages 12 and under. In addition
 “Lift Your Hearts” and Other Songs for
an American Christmas. Get into the true
spirit of Christmas with songs from the
Moravian, Shaker, early Anglican, and Meth
odist hymnals. Kelly Kennedy and members
of her Ad Hoc Choir will present a mixture
of well-known, rare, and unusual songs—all
arranged by Kelly. You’re invited to join in
the singing of music that has become a beloved
part of our uniquely American Christmas
celebrations. (Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums.
Dec. 22. 1:30 & 4 p.m. $10 adults, $8 ages 12 and
under. In addition to museum admission.
and autoharp. Distinctive American melodies
and festive holiday music showcase these
magnificent old instruments. (Duration 1 hr.)
Art Museums. Dec. 13. 4 p.m. $7 adults, $5 ages
I’ll Be Home for Christmas: Don Irwin in
Concert. Steinway Artist Don Irwin brings
his all-new Christmas show to the Kimball
Theatre, featuring holiday music from his
new CD, “Home.” This music will remind
you of holiday childhood memories and the
festive days that make this time of year special
for all. Come enjoy a night of live, instrumental versions of your favorite seasonal songs
 Lincoln’s Thanksgiving. It’s been 150 years
since Lincoln proclaimed “the last Thursday
of November next” as a national day of
Thanksgiving. Join instrumentalists Dean
Shostak and Kelly Kennedy as they play tunes,
sing songs and share stories and traditions
that led up to this most American of holidays.
With sing-alongs, rollicking tunes of the
frontier, and songs of the Civil War, Dean
and Kelly take you on a journey through
American history. Performances on fiddle,
piano, guitar, accordion, dulcimer, hurdygurdy, drum, and more create a lively program
for the entire family. (Duration 1 hr.) Art
Museums. Nov. 30. 1:30 & 4 p.m. $10 adults
and youths, $6 ages 12 and under. In addition to
museum admission.
 Music and Musicians in the Early
American South. Explore the music of the
early South and discover its roots in Europe
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 Music to Remember Concert: “A
Christmas Concert for Williamsburg.”
The Sound Investment proudly presents
“A Christmas Concert for Williamsburg,” the
second in its series of “Music to Remember”
concerts. Keeping to its primary theme of
playing to its audience with unforgettable
songs, The Sound Investment will once
again feature Williamsburg’s favorite vocalist,
Lywanda Carroll, in a festive, holiday setting,
singing the most classic, enduring, and
memorable Christmas songs. (Duration
1 hr. 45 mins.) Kimball Theatre. Dec. 4.
7:30 p.m. $20 per person.
and the Middle Atlantic in this joyous holiday
show. Talented musicians Lee Welch, Sarah
Glosson, and Barry Trott demonstrate how
musical traditions and customs were transmitted and transformed in early America.
(Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 5 at 4 p.m.;
Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. $8 adults, $5 ages 12 and under. In
 Music for Black Friday: Songs and Tunes
from Thanksgiving and St. Andrew’s Day
Celebrations. Take time out from shopping
to enjoy a few of America’s and Scotland’s
favorite tunes. Singer/guitarist Cliff Williams
joins fiddlers John Turner and David Gardner
for a celebration of America’s day of thanks
and Scotland’s national day honoring their
patron saint. Discover Scottish fiddling tunes
that have become American folk standards and
learn about the celebrations recognizing
traditional music in contemporary Scotland.
(Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Nov. 29. 1:30
& 4 p.m. $10 adults, $8 youths, $6 ages 12 and under.
In addition to museum admission.
Music for the Holidays (and Everyday).
Virginians look forward to the Christmas
season as a time to set aside work and enjoy
family, friends, and good cheer. Music is
often a part of those holiday gatherings—
and also during times of good fellowship
thoughout the year. Enjoy music sung and
played by musicians of the city. Space is
limited. (Duration 30 mins.) Mary Stith
House. Dec. 5, 12, 19. 10:30 & 11:15 a.m.
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 An Old-Time Christmas. Enjoy a lively,
festive hour as veteran old-time band Orion
(Joe Healey, Steve Suhring, Bill Hunt, and
Ken Veasey) teams with Virginia Sky (Ann
Robinson and Timothy Seaman). You’ll hear
classic and new contra-dance tunes and Celtic
airs, performed on fiddle, hammered dul
cimers (as many as three), mountain dulcimers,
guitar, whistle, piano, banjo, and more. There
may even be some dancers! (Duration 1 hr.)
Art Museums. Dec. 9. 3 & 5 p.m. $10 adults, $7
Palace Concert. Be enchanted as the regal
Palace of the royal governor comes to life with
soft candlelight and Colonial Williamsburg’s
early music ensemble, the Governor’s Musick.
The concert repertoire features the popular
music of colonial Virginia as well as selections
from Europe and England. The performances
vary throughout the season. (Duration 1 hr.)
Governor’s Palace. Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 25,
28, 31. 7:30 & 9 p.m. $18 adults, $9 youths ages 6-12.
of the season before the Community Christmas
Tree Lighting on Market Square. (Duration
45 mins.) Art Museums. Dec. 24. 4 p.m. $6
in addition to museum admission.
 Reeling in the Holidays. “Let the fiddlers play!” was heard at many festive
evenings during colonial times. You can
enjoy a similar experience as two champion
Scottish fiddlers, John Turner and David
Gardner, play celebratory dance tunes
spanning more than three centuries. Join us
for a late-afternoon concert devoted to reels
in the Scottish tradition from the 18th
century through the 21st. (Duration 1 hr.)
Art Museums. Dec. 3 & 17. 4 p.m. $7 adults, $5
 A Revolutionary Holiday: Victory Ball
at the Raleigh Tavern! Imagine yourself in
Williamsburg on December 15, 1781. Congress
has proclaimed it a day of celebration in
honor of the victory by the allied American
and French forces at Yorktown earlier that
fall! In Williamsburg, a special mass is held
and the “Te Deum” is sung. Soldiers parade
and fire musket and cannon salutes. Though
wearied by war and longstanding hardships,
the people of Williamsburg gather with their
honored French and American soldier guests
for an emotional celebration of the victory
many had lost hope of seeing. (Duration
20-30 mins.) Raleigh Tavern Apollo Room.
Dec. 3–7, 10–14, 17–21 at 2–3:30 p.m. Begins every
30 mins. Dec. 24, 26–28, 31, 2–3:40 p.m. Begins every
20 mins. Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket required.
Poisoned Dwarf presents Celtic Night at the
Kimball. Join Poisoned Dwarf for an exciting
evening of Celtic music and fun. Performing
on acoustic instruments, Poisoned Dwarf is known
for its rolicking performances of Irish traditional music. (Duration 90 mins.) Kimball
Theatre. Dec. 7. 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $12
seniors/students.
 Songs and Stories of the Yuletide. Lee
Welch and Doug Austin present a delightful
program of carols, tales, and tunes cele
brating the Yuletide. Explore the traditions,
dances, and music of the colonial period,
sung and performed on a variety of early
instruments. A pleasure for the entire family.
(Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 4 & 18.
4 p.m. $6 adults, $4 ages 12 and under. In addition to
museum admission.
Profound Joy. Timothy Seaman celebrates
the wonder of the holiday season with early
American and old European melodies, as
well as new compositions from his recordings.
The extended-range hammered dulcimer
dramatically showcases winter, Christmas and
Hanukkah themes. Reflect on the true meaning
A String Band Christmas. The Runaway
String Band continues the tradition of great
Virginia string bands, playing a mix of hot
instrumentals, three- and four-part harmonies and a selection of traditional holiday
music and stories from the early 20th century. Doug Austin on mandolin, Dave Paddock
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guitar and viola da gamba provide an exciting
taste of traditional and popular American
and holiday music from the hills of Appalachia to the sidewalks of New York—all with
a new acoustic feel. (Duration 1 hr.) Art
String Wind’s Williamsburg Christmas.
Enjoy the dynamic and joyous sounds of
Timothy Seaman and Phillip Skeens as
they celebrate the holidays with their
unique hammered dulcimer, guitar, and
flute arrangements of old, new, and rare
repertoire. Ranging from Phillip’s moving
“In the Bleak Midwinter,” to a raucous
“Jingle Bells,” to an intriguing “Drive the
Cold Winter Away,” as well as classic Christmas
hymns; the instrumental and vocal arrangements fill a vivid seasonal palette. (Duration
1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 6. 1:30 & 4 p.m.
$8 adults, $5 ages 12 and under. In addition to
museum admission.
Strings, Sticks and Songs. Join Lee Welch,
Lance Pedigo, and Wayne Hill for a holiday
music performance on a variety of percussion
and stringed instruments. Enjoy contemporary
and traditional arrangements of holiday
favorites during this unique musical offering.
(Duration 1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 12.
4 p.m. $7 adults, $5 ages 12 and under. In addition
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 A Toast to Christmas. Brass 5 offers an
afternoon of Christmas treasures that has
something for everyone. Their light-hearted
repertoire ranges from traditional settings to
clever arrangements of secular Christmas
favorites. One of America’s most successful
brass ensembles, the group from Roanoke,
Virginia, has performed throughout Europe
and the mid-Atlantic area for more than 30
years. This program is partially supported by
the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the
National Endowment for the Arts. (Duration
1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 8. 12:30, 2:30 &
4:30 p.m. $10 per person. In addition to
museum admission.
An Un-Civil Christmas: Holiday Music of
the Civil War. Should you celebrate a holiday
during wartime? Often, soldiers and their
families looked to familiar traditions, especially
music, to remind them not only of better times
with loved ones, but also of the ideals for which
they were fighting. Join our folk musicians as
they share anecdotes and Christmas songs that
gave both sides strength and comfort during
the American Civil War. (Duration 1 hr.)
Courthouse. Dec. 7, 12, 20, 24, 27, 30, Jan. 1,
2014. 7:30 & 9 p.m. $18 adults, $9 youths ages 6-12.
A Very Virginia Christmas. Gather for an
afternoon exploring Christmas traditions
from around the Old Dominion. Enjoy
songs performed by the Colonial Singers—Norma
Champion, Ellen Petko, Judy Boone, Don
Willhoite, and Ryan Fletcher. Author Wilford
Kale will share stories from his latest book, “A
Very Virginia Christmas,” including how the
Tucker family introduced the Christmas tree
to Williamsburg in 1842. The children will be
invited to help decorate the Tucker Christmas
tree as they did at that first celebration. (Duration
1 hr.) Art Museums. Dec. 1 & 15. 3 p.m. Book
signing to follow. $6 adults, $4 ages 12 and under.
Williamsburg Symphonia Holiday Pops
Concert. Williamsburg’s professional
orchestra presents its annual Holiday
Pops Concert featuring a festive program
of seasonal music for the whole family.
Sponsored in part by Merchants Square
Association. (Duration 1 hr.) Kimball
Theatre. Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.; Dec. 8 at 1:30 &
3 p.m. $25 per person.
Please note: Events and schedules subject to change. Lengths of events are approximate.
Programs and exhibitions at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum
are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
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games, and the Christmas festivities of the
late Georgian Period—the time of King
George III. (Duration 90 mins.)
Williamsburg Inn. Dec. 12. 3 p.m. Reservations
required. $45 per person.
Dining
Recipes, techniques, and samples will be
offered along with plenty of “Chef” fun and
entertainment. You will be amazed and
inspired by what they will teach you. (Duration
2.5 hrs.) Williamsburg Lodge. Dec. 14.
9:30 a.m. Reservations required. $39 per person.
Christmas Tree Illumination Reception.
Gather for hot cider and holiday treats before
retiring to a reserved viewing area for the
lighting of the community tree. Guests will
receive a Souvenir Mug refillable for all of
2014. (Duration 1 hr.) Chowning’s Tavern
Garden. Dec. 24. 4 p.m. $25.95 per person.
Christmas Breakfast at the Taverns. What
better way to celebrate Christmas morning
than with a delightful breakfast amidst the
festive good-time atmosphere of an 18thcentury tavern? Especially after opening all
of those gifts! (Duration 1 hr.) Chowning’s,
King’s Arms, & Shields Taverns. Dec. 25.
8:45 a.m. Reservations required. $24.95 adults,
$15.95 children.
oday, as in the 18th century, the holidays are the best time to
celebrate with our favorite tastes. Feast on historic-inspired fare in
our taverns or enjoy the lovely surroundings and contemporary menus in
Traditions, the Regency Room, the Williamsburg Lodge and more!
18th-Century Chocolate with 18th-Century Wine. In this special holiday edition of Wine,
Wit & Wisdom, discover the surprising potential for pairing chocolate with wine! Experience
the sights, smells, and tastes of chocolate as it was prepared in the 18th century. Discover what
happens when that chocolate is artfully paired with period Ports, and learn about the history
and process for making chocolate and Port wine. (Duration 2 hrs.) Williamsburg Lodge.
Dec. 26. 2 p.m. $45.50 per person. Ticket required.
Boxing Day Regency Dinner. Traditionally, December 26 was the day to open the Christmas
Box to share the contents with the poor. During this elegant dinner, Mr. Samual Adams,
a grand Regency house butler, will explore the legends and practices of this long-standing
English holiday. (Duration 2 hrs.) Williamsburg Inn. Dec. 26. 7 p.m. Reservations required.
$85 per person.
Breakfast in America. Breakfast has come a long way since colonial times. That’s why Traditions
Chef Anthony Frank will help open Sunday mornings in style. Enjoy a true American Breakfast
featuring our house-smoked, brown sugar-cured Atlantic salmon and maple-smoked, slowcooked pork loin. Many of these dishes are deeply rooted in our early American culinary
heritage. In addition to the chef’s omelet station and our delectable breakfast pastries, you
can also sample a pomegranate Bellini made from pomegranates grown in the Revolutionary
City. Traditions, Williamsburg Lodge. Nov. 28, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 25, 29, Jan. 1. Begins at 7 a.m.
Reservations accepted for seatings after 11 a.m. $20.95 per person, $10.95 for children under 12, plus tax & gratuity.
Breakfast with Santa Claus. Enjoy a spirited morning featuring children’s holiday fun, your
favorite breakfast foods, mouth-watering hot chocolate, visits with Santa’s helpers, and much
more. (Duration 2 hrs.) Williamsburg Lodge. Dec. 14. 9 a.m. Reservations required. $30.
Breakfast with the Chefs. Join the Colonial Williamsburg Chefs for a delicious buffet
breakfast and a spirited four-course cooking demonstration. Our Culinary Team will show
you, step by step, how to prepare a sumptuous four-course meal that you can call your own.
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An Evening with Charles Dickens. Unique
entertainment highlights this unforgettable
dining experience. Join Gerald Charles
Dickens, great-great grandson of Charles
Dickens, as he presents an energetic, one-man
retelling of the classic A Christmas Carol. Staged
during an elegant banquet featuring worldclass cuisine, this event has become a Colonial
Williamsburg holiday favorite. (Duration
2 hrs.) Williamsburg Inn. Dec. 17. 7 p.m.
Reservations required. $110 per person.
Christmas Day Dining in the Regency
Room. Overlooking the Golden Horseshoe
Gold Course, enjoy the holiday with the
long-standing tradition of well-crafted
offerings. Dine on a delicious selection of
dishes prepared by Chef Travis Brust’s Brigade.
Pairing your holiday feast with our 350-bottle
award-winning wine list and impeccable
service, the Regency Room offers a holiday
to remember. Williamsburg Inn. Dec. 25. 11
a.m.–9 p.m. Reservations required. $125 adults,
$62.50 children.
Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve
Dinner. Partake in a holiday feast inspired by
timeless Italian traditions. The menu features
a signature soup, the chefs’ cold table, Italianinspired entrees from our open kitchen along
with an Italian dessert buffet. (Duration 2 hrs.)
Traditions, Williamsburg Lodge. Dec. 24. 5 p.m.
Reservations required. $58.95 adults, $26.13 children.
Christmas Dinner at the Taverns. Ring in
Christmas with a unique 18th century style
dinner, savor traditional holiday fare and
celebrate friendship. Raise a toast to that most
special of days. Campbell’s, Chowning’s,
King’s Arms, & Shields Taverns. Dec. 25.
Begins at 1 p.m. Reservations required. $60.95 adults,
$24.95 children.
Christmas Eve Ice Carving. Have you ever
looked at an ice sculpture or gingerbread
house and wondered, “How do they do that?”
Then gather ‘round as the Williamsburg Lodge
chefs and their pastry elves demonstrate how
it’s really done. Stop by the Lounge for a mulled
wine, hot buttered rum, or hot chocolate.
(Duration 2 hrs.) Williamsburg Lodge.
Dec. 24. 2 p.m.
Christmas Georgian Tea. Celebrate the
holidays with a special English high tea.
Mr. Samual Adams, a grand Regency house
butler, delights you with tales of rich foods,
Grand Illumination Dinner at the Taverns.
A wonderful way to kick off a spectacular
evening! Join us for traditional tavern fare
and 18th-century entertainment. Reservations
required. Campbell’s, Chowning’s, King’s
Arms & Shields Taverns. Dec. 8. Begins at
4:15 p.m. $60.95 adults, $24.95 children.
Grand Illumination Wine & Dine Dinner.
Celebrate the Grand Illumination with a
spectacular dinner. Choose from items on the
chefs’ signature cold table, a selection of salads
and appetizers, and five entrees from the open
kitchen. Be sure to save room to sample the
dessert buffet. Wine pairings and alcoholic
beverages available for an additional charge at
time of dinner. Traditions, Williamsburg Lodge.
Dec. 8. Begins at 4:30 p.m. Reservations required.
$47.16 adults, $19.58 children
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Groaning Board. Celebrate the season with
a grand feast of holiday favorites and a variety
of traditional entertainment, including
balladeers, fifes & drums, and madrigal
singers. Come experience the true spirit of
colonial hospitality. (Duration 2 hrs.)
Williamsburg Lodge. Dec. 8. 4 p.m. Reservations
Holiday Beers and Good Cheer. Join Beer
Barons Chef Anthony Frank and Ken Clasen
in a special holiday edition of Pints & Pairings.
You’ll enjoy a fun-filled, unrehearsed study
of Virginia artisan holiday beers paired with
traditional Christmas treats and sweets.
Dec. 21. 2 p.m. $45.50 per person. Ticket required.
Holiday Breakfast at King’s Arms Tavern.
Begin your historic day with fellow patriots
and enjoy delicious fare, spirited conversation, and 18th-century music. (Duration
1 hr.) King’s Arms Tavern. Dec. 7, 14–15,
20–24, 27–31. Begins at 8:30 a.m. Reservations
required. $24.95 adults, $15.95 children.
Holiday Flavors from around the World.
Savor a three-course prix fixe menu featuring
festive French, Spanish, and Italian cuisine.
International wine pairings are available
with each menu for an additional charge.
Traditions, Williamsburg Lodge. Dec. 28–30.
$19.58 children.
Holiday Seafood Feast. Enjoy a sensational
Friday Night Seafood Feast. This evening
buffet showcases a variety of delicious, regional
seafare with seasonal sides. Traditions,
Williamsburg Lodge. Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20. 5 p.m.
Holiday Tea at The Williamsburg Inn.
Enjoy Holiday tea, cookies and pastries in
the elegance of the Williamsburg Inn. Taste
and take home a sample of the Inn blend
holiday tea. Williamsburg Inn. Throughout
December except Dec. 8, 12, 17, 24, 25, 26 and 31.
3–4:30 p.m. Reservations required. $35 adults,
$17.50 children.
Holiday Tea with Charles Dickens. Create
holiday memories with your family at an
English afternoon tea that features a de-
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lightful one-man performance of A Christmas
Carol by Gerald Charles Dickens, the greatgreat grandson of Charles Dickens. It’s a
unique holiday classic. (Duration 90 mins.)
Williamsburg Inn. Dec. 17. 2:30 p.m. Reservations
Holiday Treats & Traditions from Rioja–
Wine, Wit & Wisdom. Join Ana Fabiano,
celebrated wine expert and author of
The Wine Region of Rioja, as she shares her
passion for one of the most celebrated wine
regions of Spain. Taste the depth, terroir,
and history of Spain as it is expressed in
these incredibly food-friendly wines.
Nov. 30. 2 p.m. $45.50 per person. Ticket required.
Home for the Holidays Christmas Dinner.
Make Traditions your home for the holidays
this Christmas. Enjoy a special à la carte
menu, featuring Williamsburg specialties
and a holiday dessert buffet. Traditions,
Williamsburg Lodge. Dec. 25. Begins at 4:30 p.m.
Reservations required. Pre-paid deposit of $28.82 adults,
$13.10 children applies to purchase of meal.
Home for the Holidays Thanksgiving Dinner.
Welcome to our Home for the Holidays at
Traditions. If an essential part of Thanksgiving
is the holiday dinner, then Chef Anthony
Frank’s special four-course à la carte dinner
menu and holiday dessert buffet could be
the start of a beautiful new tradition!
Williamsburg Lodge. Nov. 28. Begins at 4 p.m.
Reservations required. Pre-paid deposit of $28.82 adults,
$13.10 children applies to purchase of meal.
An Invitation to a Georgian Christmas.
Your host for the evening is Mr. Samual
Adams, a grand Regency house butler. As
you dine on an elegant meal prepared by
the Williamsburg Inn’s award-winning chefs,
learn of traditions, customs, and practices
associated with Christmas celebrations of
the late Georgian and Regency periods.
(Duration 2 hrs.) Williamsburg Inn. Dec. 12.
7 p.m. Reservations required. $85 per person.
Life is Short, Start with Dessert—Wine, Wit
& Wisdom. During this holiday edition of
our popular Wine, Wit & Wisdom, learn about a
lesser-known category on the wine list: Dessert
Wines. You’ll have lots of fun experiencing
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(Duration 2 hrs.) Williamsburg Lodge. Dec. 28.
2 p.m. $45.50 per person. Ticket required.
Mrs. Campbell’s Holiday Tea. Mrs. Campbell
and her contemporaries love to do two things—
talk and entertain. Join them for discussions
of 18th-century holiday traditions accompanied by afternoon tea. Melodies of the harp
set the holiday mood. (Duration 1 hr.)
Campbell’s Tavern. Nov. 29-30, Dec. 7–8, 14,
20–22, 24, 26–29, 31. 2 p.m. Reservations required.
$23.95 adults, $12.95 children.
New Year’s Day Brunch in the Regency
Room. Celebrate with our New Year’s Day
Brunch Buffet Feast. Enjoy a wide selection
of enticing table displays, chef stations, and
our Pastry Chef’s New Year’s Day dessert
table. Live entertainment coupled with an
incredible atmosphere and gorgeous views
make this a memorable way to start your year.
Regency Room, Williamsburg Inn. Jan. 1, 2014.
11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Reservations required. $75 adults,
$37.50 children.
New Year’s Eve Dinner. Prepare to ring in
the New Year with a four-course prix fixe
dinner and champagne toast. Wine pairings
available for an additional charge. Traditions,
Williamsburg Lodge. Dec. 31. 6 p.m. Reservations
required. $72.05 adults, $26.13 children.
Nutcracker Holiday Feast. Inspired by the
Nutcracker ballet, good old Drosselmeier has
put together a wonderful buffet, featuring
roasted turkey and chef-carved baron of beef,
seafood catch of the day, and a waltz of salads.
Save room for selections from the Land of
the Sugar Plum Fairy with our Chef’s Dessert
Buffet. Traditions, Williamsburg Lodge.
Dec. 26. Begins at 5 p.m. Reservations required. $49.78
adults, $24.82 children.
Old World Roots, New World Wine—Wine,
Wit & Wisdom. In this unrehearsed, funfilled presentation, Executive Chef Rhys Lewis
will tell the story of wine in Virginia and discuss
its historical connections to Italy. Sample some
of Virginia’s finest wines paired with some of
the best products from local farmers and artisan
food crafters. (Duration 2 hrs.) Williamsburg
Lodge. Dec. 7, 2 p.m. $45.50 per person. Ticket
required.
Oysters & Pearls Seafood Buffet. Enjoy a
festive buffet that features our Chef’s signature
oyster dishes and treasures of the Atlantic.
Choose favorites from the chef action and
carving stations. Be sure to save room for the
incredible dessert buffet. And celebrate the
pearls with a glass of sparkling wine.
Traditions, Williamsburg Lodge. Dec. 27.
$26.13 children.
Rioja Holiday Traditions. Experience the
modern Colonial Williamsburg culinary
revolution and our ongoing search to unearth
unknown or unusual wines and traditions.
Discover the unique spirit and timeless wines
of the Rioja region of Spain as Chef Anthony
Frank and Ana Fabiano host a traditional
Riojan dinner. Reservations required.
(Duration 2.5 hrs.) Williamsburg Lodge.
Nov. 30. 6:35 p.m. $80 per person.
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The Spirit of Christmas Past–Wine, Wit &
Wisdom. Join Executive Chef Rhys Lewis for
an interactive, educational, and fun tasting
of spirits. In this special holiday edition of
Wine, Wit & Wisdom you will sip, sample, and
savor hand-crafted spirits, each paired with
sweet or savory tasting portions. (Duration
2.5 hrs.) Williamsburg Lodge. Dec. 14. 2 p.m.
$45.50 per person.
Tapas and Riojas. Wine, Wit & Wisdom presents
Riojas Spanish style! Enjoy an interactive
tasting of the Temperanillo grape while
sampling small plates and delicious bites.
Nov. 29. 6:30 p.m. $55.50 per person. Ticket required.
sampler or the caramel bananas foster tarte
tatin. Regency Room, Williamsburg Inn.
Nov. 28. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Reservations required.
$125 per person.
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Taverns.
Celebrate Thanksgiving 18th-century style
with three courses of traditional favorites.
Campbell’s, Chowning’s, King’s Arms,
& Shields Taverns. Nov. 28. Begins at 11 a.m.
Thanksgiving Day Feasts. Gather your family
around one of our tables for a traditional
Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings.
Williamsburg Lodge. Nov. 28. Begins at 11 a.m.
Reservations required. $62 adults, $28 children.
A Tasting of the Stars. In this New Year’s
edition of Wine, Wit & Wisdom, discover the
history and developmental process of Method
Champenoise and how it changed the wine
world as we know it. What pairs best with
sparkling wine? In this fun, unrehearsed
presentation, you’ll sample great sparkling
wines and take away a wealth of information.
Dec. 31. 2 p.m. $55.50 per person.
Thanksgiving Day in the Regency Room.
Enjoy the holiday with the long-standing
tradition of well-crafted offerings from the
Regency Room at the Williamsburg Inn. Dine
on a delicious selection of dishes prepared by
Chef Travis Brust’s brigade, featuring a
braised beef short rib risotto, slow-roasted
turkey entree with Chef Brust’s turkey leg
confit, or the Regency land and sea entree.
Finish with the Thanksgiving chocolate
Thomas Jefferson Wine Dinner at King’s
Arms Tavern. Dine in the company of
Thomas Jefferson for a delightful combination of his favorite fare and international
wines (some of which he introduced to our
region) while he reflects on his world travels.
Reservations required. (Duration 90 mins.)
King’s Arms Tavern. Dec. 7, 21, 28. 7 p.m.
$130 per person.
Williamsburg Lodge Christmas Brunch.
Gather the family to enjoy a sumptuous
buffet featuring a variety of seafood, including
shrimp cocktail and house-smoked salmon.
Feast on holiday roast and freshly prepared
omelets and pasta dishes as well as artisan
cheeses, antipasto selections and marinated
salads. Save room for the spectacular desserts
and the chocolate fountain! Williamsburg
Lodge. Dec. 25. 10 a.m. Reservations required. $49
adults, $23 children.
Williamsburg Lodge Gingerbread House.
Have you ever looked at a gingerbread house
and wondered, “How do they do that?”
Gather ‘round as the Williamsburg Lodge
chefs and their pastry elves construct the
Williamsburg Lodge’s gingerbread village.
Watching can be thirsty work, so stop by the
Williamsburg Lodge Lounge for a warm cup
of cider or hot chocolate to sip. (Duration
2 hrs.) Williamsburg Lodge. Nov. 30. 10 a.m.
The Yuletide Supper. Celebrate the season
with a special evening of dining that calls to
mind those special, traditional festivities at
home. Enjoy holiday entertainment featuring
Christmas songs and stories between courses.
(Duration 2hrs.) Williamsburg Lodge.
Dec. 24. 6 p.m. Reservations required. $65 per person
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Prices are per person and include tax and gratuity unless otherwise noted. Children’s prices are for children ages 6–12.
Children 5 and under are free.
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Thursday• THANKSGIVING DAY •
Breakfast in America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.
Thanksgiving Day Feast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.
Thanksgiving Day, Williamsburg Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.
Thanksgiving Dinner Campbell’s Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.
Thanksgiving Dinner Chowning’s Tavern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.
Thanksgiving Dinner King’s Arms Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.
Thanksgiving Dinner Shields Tavern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.
Home for the Holidays Thanksgiving Dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
Joy in the Morning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.
Tavern Ghost Walk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 & 8 p.m.
Ghosts Amongst Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 & 8:30 p.m.
Lanthorn Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 & 8:30 p.m.
Papa Said, Mama Said. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 & 8:30 p.m.
In Defense of Our Liberty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 & 8:30 p.m.
Winter Wonderettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Dean Shostak’s Crystal Carols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Music for Black Friday: Songs and Tunes from Thanksgiving
and St. Andrew’s Day Celebrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 4 p.m.
Fifes & Drums March. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m.
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Mrs. Campbell’s Holiday Tea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.
Holiday Seafood Feast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.
Tapas and Riojas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
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PROGRAMS
Pigs to Pork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. –2 p.m.
What is a Family?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.
Tavern Ghost Walk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 & 8 p.m.
Capitol Evening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 p.m.
Christmastide at Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 p.m.
Winter Wonderettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 & 7:30 p.m.
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Fifes & Drums March. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m.
Lincoln’s Thanksgiving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 4 p.m.
Palace Concert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 & 9 p.m.
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Williamsburg Lodge Gingerbread Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.
Holiday Treats & Traditions from Rioja. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.
Mrs. Campbell’s Holiday Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.
Rioja Holiday Traditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:35 p.m.
Christmas Decorations Walking Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15, 11 a.m., 1:30 & 3:15 p.m.
Winter Wonderettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 & 7:30 p.m.
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A Very Virginia Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m.
Capitol Concert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 & 8:30 p.m.
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Holiday Tea at the Williamsburg Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m.
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PROGRAMS
A Grand Medley of Entertainments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.
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Deck the Halls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
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PROGRAMS
A Suit in Three Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
Secrets of the Chocolate Maker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.
Divided Friends and Gentle Hearts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m.
The Walking Statue or The Devil in the Wine Cellar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.
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A Revolutionary Holiday: Victory Ball
at the Raleigh Tavern!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 2:30, 3 & 3:30 p.m.
Reeling in the Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
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Wednesday
A Christmas Tale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 & 11:15 a.m.
A Hero’s Homeward Journey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m.
Cry Witch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 & 9 p.m.
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Songs and Stories of the Yuletide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
Music to Remember Concert - “A Christmas Concert for Williamsburg” . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.
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What is a Family?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m.
MUSIC
Music for the Holidays (and Everyday). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 & 11:15 a.m.
Music and Musicians in the Early American South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
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Tavern Ghost Walk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30: 8 p.m.
Cry Witch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 & 9 p.m.
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String Wind’s Williamsburg Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 4 p.m.
A Collection of Colonial Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 & 8:30 p.m.
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PROGRAMS
54th Annual Christmas Homes Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.
Christmas Decorations Walking Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m., 1:30 & 3:15 p.m.
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Christmas Brass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.
Christmas with the Hampton Roads Mandolin Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 4 p.m.
Williamsburg Symphonia Holiday Pops Concert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.
An Un-Civil Christmas: Holiday Music of the Civil War. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 & 9 p.m.
Poisoned Dwarf presents Celtic Night at the Kimball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.
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Holiday Breakfast King’s Arms Tavern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.
Old World Roots—New World Wine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Wine Dinner King’s Arms Tavern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.
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PROGRAMS
Christmas Decorations Walking Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15, 11 a.m & 1:30 p.m.
Grand Illumination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:45–7:30 p.m.
A Grand Medley of Entertainments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 p.m.
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A Toast to Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m.
Williamsburg Symphonia Holiday Pops Concert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 3 p.m.
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Groaning Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m.
Grand Illumination Dinner at the Taverns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15 p.m.
Grand Illumination Wine & Dine Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 p.m.
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PROGRAMS
Holiday Decorating Techniques and Secrets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m.
MUSIC
Dean Shostak’s Crystal Carols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m., 1:30, 6 & 8 p.m.
An Old-Time Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 & 5 p.m.
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PROGRAMS A Gown in Three Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
Winter Tales Around a Highland Hearth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 p.m.
Illumination of Colonial Williamsburg Historic Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m.
MUSICA Revolutionary Holiday: Victory Ball
Fiddling Away the Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
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Wednesday
A Gown in Three Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
Decorating the Private Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m.
A 1940s Bassett Hall Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7:45 p.m.
Cry Witch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 & 9 p.m.
MUSIC Dean Shostak’s Crystal Carols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
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Thursday
A Gown in Three Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
Illuminations of Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m.
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Music for the Holidays (and Everyday). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 & 11:15 a.m.
Strings, Sticks and Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
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Christmas Georgian Tea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m.
An Invitation to a Georgian Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.
Friday
Winter Tales Around a Highland Hearth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m.
Cry Witch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 & 9 p.m.
Holiday Celebration of Dulcimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
Caroling at the Courthouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
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From Hog to Ham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Christmas Dreams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.
“At Christmas Be Mery”: A Special Evening
at Historic Jamestowne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Music and Musicians in the Early American South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m.
Caroling at the Robert Carter House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
DINING
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Breakfast with Santa Claus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
Breakfast with the Chefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
The Spirit of Christmas Past. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.
Sunday
PROGRAMS
Christmas Dreams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 p.m.
Illumination of Colonial Williamsburg Historic Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m.
MUSIC
A Very Virginia Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m.
Caroling at the Coffeehouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
DINING
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Monday
PROGRAMS
A Hero’s Homeward Journey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 a.m.
Winter Tales Around a Highland Hearth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Deck the Halls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
DINING
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PROGRAMS
What is a Family?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 p.m.
Reeling in the Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
A Big Band Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.
DINING
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Holiday Tea with Charles Dickens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 p.m.
An Evening with Charles Dickens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.
Wednesday
PROGRAMS
A Hero’s Homeward Journey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m.
A 1940s Bassett Hall Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7:45 p.m.
MUSIC
Songs and Stories of the Yuletide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
A Big Band Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.
DINING
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Thursday
PROGRAMS Christmas Decorations Walking Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15, 11 a.m., 1:30 & 3:15 p.m.
Ghosts Amongst Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 &8:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Music for the Holidays (and Everyday). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 & 11:15 a.m.
Christmas with the Cobham Consort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
DINING
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DECEMBER
2013
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PROGRAMS
2013
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Friday
Tavern Ghost Walk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 & 8 p.m.
MUSIC
A George Washington Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 4:00 p.m.
I’ll Be Home for Christmas: Don Irwin in Concert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.
DINING
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PROGRAMS
Saturday
Williamsburg Old Time Radio Hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.
“At Christmas Be Mery”: A Special Evening
at Historic Jamestowne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Dances & Dwarves: A Celtic Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 4 p.m.
An Evening with Lorna Luft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Caroling at the Robert Carter House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
DINING
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Holiday Beers and Good Cheer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.
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PROGRAMS
What is a Family?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.
Illumination of the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m.
MUSIC
“Lift Your Hearts” and Other Songs for an American Christmas . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 4 p.m.
DINING
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Monday
PROGRAMS
A Hero’s Homeward Journey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.
MUSIC
Dean Shostak’s Crystal Carols with Special Guest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Gentlemen Fiddlers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 4 p.m.
DINING
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Tuesday
PROGRAMS
12 Days and Night Before Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 2 p.m.
Firing of the Christmas Guns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.
Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m.
Lanthorn Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 & 8:30 p.m.
MUSIC
at the Raleigh Tavern!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 2:20, 2:40, 3, 3:20 & 3:40 p.m.
Profound Joy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
DINING
Christmas Eve Ice Carving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.
Christmas Tree Illumination Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.
The Yuletide Supper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
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DECEMBER
DECEMBER
2013
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Wednesday
2013
• CHRISTMAS DAY •
PROGRAMS
Christmas Decorations Walking Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m & 1:30 p.m.
MUSIC
DINING
Christmas Breakfast at the Taverns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . beginning at 8:45 a.m.
Williamsburg Lodge Christmas Brunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.
Christmas Day at the Williamsburg Inn Regency Room. . . . . . . . . . . beginning at 11 a.m.
Christmas Dinner at the Taverns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . beginning at 1 p.m.
Home for the Holidays Christmas Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 p.m.
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Thursday
PROGRAMS
A Hero’s Homeward Journey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.
Williamsburg Civil War Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9 p.m.
Sorry! Wrong Chimney!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 p.m.
MUSIC
An Irish Christmas Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 4:30 p.m.
DINING
18th-century Chocolate with 18th-century Wine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.
Nutcracker Holiday Feast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.
Boxing Day Regency Dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.
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Friday
PROGRAMS
A Christmas Tale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30, 11:15 a.m. & 12 p.m.
MUSIC
Acoustic Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 4 p.m.
DINING
Oysters & Pearls Seafood Buffet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.
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Saturday
PROGRAMS
Williamsburg Old Time Radio Hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.
Illumination of Palace Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m.
MUSIC
A String Band Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 4 p.m.
DINING
Life is Short - Start with Dessert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.
Holiday Flavors from around the World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.
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Sunday
PROGRAMS
MUSIC
The End of Another Year: A Musical Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 4 p.m.
DINING
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2013
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Monday
PROGRAMS
MUSIC
Christmas Brass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.
Christmastide with Thomas Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 & 4 p.m.
DINING
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Tuesday
PROGRAMS
A Hero’s Homeward Journey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 p.m.
Ghosts Amongst Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Happy Hogmanay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 p.m.
DINING
A Tasting of the Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
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Wednesday
PROGRAMS
Ghosts Amongst Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8:30 p.m.
MUSIC
DINING
Breakfast in America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.
New Year’s Day Brunch at the Williamsburg Inn’s Regency Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.
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