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America’s love affair with shopping began during the 18th century. In this matter, Colonial Williamsburg offers historical accuracy—and a wealth of modern opportunities.

Gifts galore, as well as a full line of WILLIAMSBURG-licensed products, from home furnishings, tableware, collectibles, and more, are sold at our four WILLIAMSBURG brand stores in Merchants Square. Plus, 16 other unique shops in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area, museum, and resort hotels offer wonderful treasures.

  • Merchants Square

    Merchants Square Shops

    Located adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, Merchants Square is a charming retail village that blends 18th-century atmosphere with 21st-century shopping and dining. Named to the National Register of Historic Places, Merchants Square boasts dozens of shops, a variety of restaurants, and even an art gallery. Official WILLIAMSBURG shops in Merchants Square include:

    • WILLIAMSBURG At Home® — Flagship store of WILLIAMSBURG-brand home furnishings and accessories including furniture, bedding, rugs, light fixtures, prints, fabrics, and decorative accessories. (757) 220-7749
    • WILLIAMSBURG Celebrations® — Byers’ Choice®, Lang, and other classic WILLIAMSBURG-brand collectibles. A full assortment of holiday decorations, seasonal floral arrangements, and garden accessories galore. (757) 565-8642
    • WILLIAMSBURG Craft House — Choose from the full line of WILLIAMSBURG-brand dinnerware, flatware, glassware, beautiful pewter, silver, delft, fine ceramic giftware, folk art, and jewelry. An exclusive selection of personalized gifts, including engraving. (757) 220-7747
    • Everything WILLIAMSBURG — From T-shirts to tavernware to toys, a broad selection of exclusive Colonial Williamsburg logo products and souvenirs. (757) 565-8476

  • The Historic Area

    Tarpley's Store

    Imagine buying gifts at the same stores where Washington and Jefferson once shopped. For an 18th-century-style shopping experience, look no further than our scenic Historic Area.

    • Colonial Nursery — Heirloom seeds and plants, herbs, seasonal greens, wreaths, 18th-century clay pots, and bird bottles. (757) 229-1000
    • The Golden Ball — Reproductions of precious gemstone rings, earrings, pendants, and charms in sterling silver and 14-karat gold. You’ll find beautifully crafted brass, pewter hollowware, and one-of-a-kind sterling pieces created by Colonial Williamsburg’s silversmith. (757) 229-1000
    • The Prentis Store — Exclusive location for one-of-a-kind items, handmade by our skilled tradespeople using 18th-century tools and techniques. Browse among richly handcrafted leather goods, iron hardware, reproduction pottery, furniture, and baskets. (757) 229-1000
    • John Greenhow Store — Wrought iron, willow baskets, fine imported porcelain, floorcloths, fabrics, cooper’s items, tinware, craftsmen’s tools, and other goods similar to those sold by Mr. Greenhow in the 18th century. (757) 229-1000
    • Mary Dickinson Store — Eighteenth-century fashion in the best of taste: petticoats, short gowns, cloaks, mitts, caps, and beautifully decorated straw hats—all made in Williamsburg. Jewelry and ladies’ toiletries as well. (757) 229-1000
    • Post Office — Reproduction prints, maps, leather-bound books, stationery, quill pens, ink, inkwells, and sealing wax. Purchase stamps; letters and postcards hand-canceled with reproduction 18th-century Williamsburg postmark. (757) 229-1000
    • Tarpley’s Store — Toys, games, candies, soaps, period clothing, hats, and jewelry for children of all ages. (757) 229-1000

  • Visitor Center

    • WILLIAMSBURG Booksellers® — An unparalleled selection of books, CDs, and DVDs on the Revolutionary War and other colonial topics plus prints, flags, and teacher resources. (757) 565-8450
    • WILLIAMSBURG Revolutions — Treasures for all—games, toys, gifts, food, and Colonial Williamsburg logo apparel, as well as costume rentals. (757) 229-1000

  • Resort Shops

    • Williamsburg Lodge Gift Shop — Unique and exclusive items—spanning gifts to home accents—crafted by Virginia artisans. (757) 565-8737
    • Regency Shop at the Williamsburg Inn® — Exquisite gifts, jewelry, and decorative accessories. (757) 229-1000
    • Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites Gift Shop — Gifts and souvenirs, logo apparel, and guest service items. (757) 229-1000
    • Golden Horseshoe Golf Pro Shops — Top golf equipment, logo apparel, and golf essentials. (757) 229-1000

  • Museum Shop

    • Colonial Williamsburg Museum Store — Publications, recordings, gifts, and accessories reflecting the museums’ collections and exhibits. (757) 220-7693

  • Shop From Home

    Williamsburg Marketplace

    Shop online at Williamsburg Marketplace for WILLIAMSBURG® products inspired by our 18th- and 19th-century antiques.


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