- Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - At the church, your guide will discuss how Christmas is celebrated in the 18th century and describe the decorations on the church.
- West Duke of Gloucester Street - Next, we will stop at the John GreenhowStore where we will view one of the most iconic Colonial Williamsburg decorations and discuss how to make it yourself.
- West Duke of Gloucester Street - At our next stop, the Roscow Cole House we will see another iconic Colonial Williamsburg Christmas decoration and have a unique photo opportunity.
- St. George Tucker House - Here we will see how our modern Christmas traditions start in Virginia.
- Colonial Williamsburg - A leisurely stroll down Duke of Gloucester Street where we will see multiple unique handmade decorations. Throughout the tour, you will hear humorous and heartfelt stories from the 18th-century and modern Christmas.
We will tell the stories outside of the itinerary
- Raleigh Tavern Bakery - Our tour will end near the Raleigh Tavern with a heartfelt reminder of the meaning of Christmas.
- Tips and Tricks on making similar decorations yourself.
- The history of how Colonial Williamsburg started its unique celebration of the season.
- Gratuities
Journey with us as we delve into the past and uncover the Christmas traditions of the colony, all the while admiring the artisan craftsmanship of the decorations embellishing the historical structures.
Our leisurely city walk, which spans one hour, will give you the chance to capture pictures of the quintessential decorations that characterize Colonial Williamsburg at Christmastime. Our resident workers and citizens are responsible for these exceptional, handcrafted adornments that brighten every building. Together, we’ll seek out the most visually pleasing and distinctive decorations of this year’s exhibit.
We’ll also unravel the spiritual, conciliatory, and personally meaningful customs that have endured through the ages. You’ll gain insight into the creation of these decorations, their development into a tradition, and even some handy instructions and shortcuts for fabricating these adornments at home.
Celebrating Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg is indeed an occasion that you and your loved ones will remember fondly for years ahead.
- We will tell the stories outside of the Colonial Williamburg
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