This section takes you into the 18th century where you’ll meet tradespeople, members of royalty, plantation owners, slaves, red coats, the militia, farmers, colonial children, and more.

Watch video of fun activities for kids in the Historic Area.

Start your visit at the Visitor Center where you can purchase Colonial Williamsburg tickets and rent children's costumes daily in the Costume Rental Center.

Explore Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area from your computer. Move your mouse over the buildings and characters in the Historic Area. Zoom in on animals, the militia, and the people in town. You'll see seasonal changes in flowers and trees and other surprises, too.

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