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Colonial Williamsburg


Image courtesy of Colonial Williamsburg


GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Colonial Williamsburg
STREET: P.O. Box 627
CITY: WilliamsburgSTATE: VAZIP: 23187COUNTY: York
PHONE: 804-220-7645FEES: Adults, $25. Students (6-12), $15. Children (under 6), free.
HOURS AND DAYS: Daily, 9 am - 5 pm.


TEACHER INFORMATION FOR FIELD TRIPS

GRADES: 5UNITS: 13 Colonies
CONTACT: Tour group salesPHONE: 800-501-0061
TYPE: Walking tourFEES: Peak Season: 6-hour tour: $14 per student; $5 for an additional day. 3-hour (half day) tour: $12 per student, $5 for an additional day.

Value Season: 6-hour tour: $10.50, 3-hour tour: $9. Evening program: $7 - $9. Carter's Grove: $5.50

DAYS: M T W Th FHOURS: 9 am - 5 pm
LUNCH: Picnic areas and cafeteria.
GROUP SIZE: Minimum 15 students. 2 adults per 23 students.
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Most (but not al) buildings
LENGTH OF TOUR: 6 hrs (including lunch). 9-3 or 10-4. 9-12 or 1:30-4:30 (1/2 day)


DESCRIPTION AND RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: Williamsburg is the nation's largest living history museum. Overview of 18th cent. life in Virginia. Visit government and craft buildings. Additional charge ($5.50) for Governor's Palace. Tours include archaeology preservation, women, government, work and enterprise, family and community. Arrange for meals and overnight lodgings by calling 1-800-501-0061 Some bus and tour companies offer complete package tours. "African-American Life" evening program focuses on the city's 18th century African American population. Request full informational brochure when arranging times and dates for your trip.

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Last updated on Oct. 2, 1999
Maintained by Martin M. Creel:  Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us