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Cry Witch

Williamsburg, Virginia

On a dark night in the candlelit capitol building, a woman stands accused of being a witch -- her fate to be determined by children and their families. Grace Sherwood was the Witch of Pungo, accused by fellow Virginians of bewitching the crops...

  • Historical Landmark

Dance, our Dearest Diversion

Williamsburg, Virginia

Dance was the most acceptable and expected of all social interaction in the eighteenth century; one diarist wrote "Virginians will dance or die," which shows just how seriously the art of dance was to the people of the day. ...

  • Historical Landmark

Get Revved! Revolutionary City for Young Patriots

Williamsburg, Virginia

A variety of events take place each day in Williamsburg, whether the governor is just returning to the capitol to report on the "uprising," young ladies are discussing what it means to be a patriot, or an unlucky fellow is being tried for treason...

  • Historical Landmark

Mid County Park

Williamsburg, Virginia

A small park, Mid County is nonetheless packed full of fun for the active family. With basketball and tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and open fields for games of kickball, catch, and kite flying or simply spreading out a blanket and relaxing...

  • Bicycling

  • Hiking

Powell House

Williamsburg, Virginia

There's something different happening every day at the Powell's, home to Mr. Powell (an undertaker) and his family. Don't expect anything creepy, though -- Mr. Powell is simply a businessman, not one who deals with corpses. Kids dive into the experience.....

  • Historical Landmark

Yankee Candle

Williamsburg, Virginia

It's Christmas year-round at the candle maker's Williamsburg store, where Santa visits every day with children and it "snows" every 15 minutes even in the heat of summer. The magical wonderland entertains kids with singing animatronic mice...

  • Souvenir & Gift Store

Yorktown Battlefield

Williamsburg, Virginia

The battle of Yorktown brought the American Revolution to an end, and history tells us that General Cornwallis was surprised by his army's defeat here. The gently rolling fields of the Yorktown Battlefield belie their violent past...

  • History Museum

  • Special Collection

  • Historical Landmark

Chickahominy River Front Park

Williamsburg, Virginia

Good for School-Age Kids

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A waterfront wonderland for families along the shore of the Chickahominy near its confluence with the James River, the park offers easy hiking trails and picnic areas, canoe and kayak rentals, pier fishing, and even a driving range. Admission...

  • Park

  • Bicycling

  • Fishing

  • Swimming

  • Hiking

Water Country USA

Williamsburg, Virginia

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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Kids may not have been alive during the 50s and 60s, but the midcentury surfing theme still adds to their refreshing fun at Water Country; they'll even be singing along to the songs blasting out of the speakers by day's end. Super-fast water...

  • Water Park

  • Theme Park

Chippokes Plantation State Pk

Williamsburg, Virginia

One of the oldest continuously working farms in the United States, this plantation on the James River offers living history, beautiful gardens, and two manor houses to explore in addition to more standard state park activities like hiking and biking...

  • History Museum

  • Special Collection

  • Historical Landmark

  • Bicycling

  • Hiking

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