Research With Us
Grounded in Research
From archaeology to documentary analysis, research underpins the entire Historic Area experience.
Grounded in Research
From archaeology to documentary analysis, research underpins the entire Historic Area experience.
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
The library’s staff and collections support ongoing research that informs the creation of engaging and inspiring educational experiences in the Historic Area and at the Art Museums.
Educational Conferences, Forums & Symposiums
CW offers a broad range of high-quality programs that address topics of historical and contemporary significance ranging from the decorative arts and material culture to the historic trades and horticulture.
Living History
Almost a century of scholarship has helped create an immersive experience. Every persona, program, and publication are products of years of inquiry by historians.
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Preserving the Past
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation brings history to life for new generations through careful research, conservation and preservation and by providing immersive programming and authentic resources for learners, educators and researchers throughout the world.
Archaeology, Preservation, & Conservation
Research, conservation and historic preservation lie at the heart of Colonial Williamsburg’s mission to present the stories of America’s origins. Every day, these investigations of the past reveal new facts that facilitate our understanding of this nation’s beginnings.
Rare Breeds
Cared for by the Coach & Livestock department, horses, oxen, sheep, and fowl contribute to the living history museum in many of the same ways they would have contributed to the colonial capital.
Arboretum & Gardens
Explore the 18th-century through our meticulously cared for grounds, from great period-appropriate oak trees to the formal palace gardens.
Research at Colonial Williamsburg
The stories we bring to life are grounded in research and reflect our commitment to an honest and all-encompassing portrayal of our nation’s history. Historian Kelly Brennan, Ph.D. details the importance of research and the care of our expansive materials to ensure the accuracy that drives all that we do here.
Explore Resources
Trend & Tradition Magazine
CW’s full-color quarterly magazine offers articles, photography and art that showcases the life of Williamsburg’s historic core and its people — then and now.
Videos
Step into 18th-century life with our Emmy award-winning virtual education programs.
Virtual Tours
Explore the sites of Colonial Williamsburg in 360 degrees from anywhere in the world.
More to Explore
The Virginia Gazettes offer one of our richest windows into the stories that Colonial Williamsburg tells. Read more about their history, and explore their issues through the digital collections of the Colonial Williamsburg’s John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library.
Straight from the Source
