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Fri, Jun 20, 2008
Matoaka Summer Concert: The English Channel (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre Live music! More Info Cost: Adults $6 - Kids 12 & Under Free, Students $3 with ID
Fri, Jun 27, 2008
Matoaka Summer Concert: Borderline Crazy (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre Live Music! More Info Cost: Adults $6 - Kids 12 & Under Free, Students $3 with ID
Sun, Jun 29, 2008
York River Concert Band (5:00 PM) Yorktown Outdoor concert in the Churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. Bring a chair and blanket, and pack a picnic supper. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee, Grace Church, and York County and Williamsburg Area Arts Commissions. For more information, call (757) 890-4490. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Fri, Jul 4, 2008
Yorktown Independence Day Celebration (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM) Yorktown Celebrate the Fourth of July where independence was won. This family-oriented event includes arts and crafts, a parade, classic car show, children's area, musical entertainment, food, fifes and drums performances and a spectacular fireworks display over the York River. Sponsored by the Yorktown Fourth of July Celebration Committee. 757-890-3500. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Fri, Jul 4 - 6, 2008
Liberty Celebration (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) Yorktown Victory Center Tactical drills, military exercises, and role-playing demonstrations salute America during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Admission. 757-253-4838.
Fri, Jul 11, 2008
Matoaka Summer Concert: Snackbar Jones (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre Live Music! More Info Cost: Adults $6 - Kids 12 & Under Free, Students $3 with ID
Fri, Jul 11 - 20, 2008
Othello - Virginia Shakespeare Fetival Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall One of his greatest tragedies, driven by perhaps his greatest villain as Iago sets to undo "the Moor," his commander and seeming friend. Characters of great depth and complexity people this mature work of the Bard where a web of deceipt is woven around the great love match of Othello and Desdemona. More Info
Sun, Jul 13, 2008
Watermen's Heritage Celebration (10:00 AM - 5:30 PM) Workboat parade, blessing of the fleet, workboat races, entertainment, exhibits (including Navy and Coast Guard), arts and crafts, and seafood and other food available for purchase. Watermen's Museum. 757-887-2641. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sun, Jul 13, 2008
Peninsula Concert Band (5:00 PM) 111 Church Street, Yorktown Outdoor patriotic concert in the Churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. Bring a chair and blanket, and pack a picnic supper. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee, Grace Church, and York County and Williamsburg Area Arts Commissions. 757-890-4490. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Fri, Jul 18, 2008
Matoaka Summer Concert: Butter/Bootylicious (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre Live Music! More Info Cost: Adults $6 - Kids 12 & Under Free, Students $3 with ID
Fri, Jul 25, 2008
Matoaka Summer Concert: Ray Pittman Project (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre Live Music! More Info Cost: Adults $6 - Kids 12 & Under Free, Students $3 with ID
Sat, Jul 26, 2008
Classical Guitarist Stephen Bennett (7:30 PM) Candlelight concert in Grace Episcopal Church. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee, Grace Church, and York County and Williamsburg Area Arts Commissions. 757-890-4490. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Fri, Aug 1, 2008
Matoaka Summer Concert: Bamboo Station (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre Live Music! More Info Cost: Adults $6 - Kids 12 & Under Free, Students $3 with ID
Fri, Aug 8, 2008
Matoaka Summer Concert: Ben Phelps Project (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre Live Music! More Info Cost: Adults $6 - Kids 12 & Under Free, Students $3 with ID
Fri, Aug 15, 2008
Matoaka Summer Concert: The Rhondels with Ammon Tharp (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre Live Music! More Info Cost: Adults $6 - Kids 12 & Under Free, Students $3 with ID
Sun, Aug 17, 2008
Poisoned Dwarf (5:00 PM) Yorktown Experience a program of driving Celtic music focusing primarily on Irish traditional music performed in the Churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. Bring a chair and blanket, and pack a picnic supper. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee, Grace Church, and York County and Williamsburg Area Arts Commissions. For more information, call (757) 890-4490.
Fri, Aug 22, 2008
Matoaka Summer Concert: SlapWater (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre Live Music! More Info Cost: Adults $6 - Kids 12 & Under Free, Students $3 with ID
Sat, Aug 30, 2008
Virginia Symphony Concert (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM) The Symphony will perform a free outdoor concert beneath the stars at 7:30 pm. Also enjoy a pre-concert performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town, and picnic judging beginning at 6 pm. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee and the York County Arts Commission. Yorktown Victory Monument. 757-890-4490. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, Aug 30, 2008
Virginia Symphony Concert (6:00 PM) Yorktown Victory Monument The Symphony will perform a free outdoor concert beneath the stars at 7:30 pm. Also enjoy a pre-concert performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town, and picnic judging beginning at 6 pm. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee and the York County Arts Commission. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Fri, Oct 3 - 5, 2008
Williamsburg Scottish Festival As a nation born from immigration, the USA has a great number of citizens with roots stretching overseas. The Williamsburg Scottish Festival gives all those with tartan blood a chance to celebrate their heritage. The event stages typical Highland activities such as tossing the caber and hammer throwing, as well as dancing and marching competitions. On Saturday night there is even a ceilidh, where you can practice your Dashing White Sergeant or Eightsome Reel More Info
Sun, Oct 5, 2008
Best Bet Occasion for the Arts (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) An Occasion for the Arts has been held the first Sunday in October for 40 years in beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia. This extraordinary event, held on blocked-off city streets, features 150 -160 painters, print makers, sculptors, jewelers, photographers, and artisans of fine crafts. Multiple performance venues host a variety of music, dance, and vocal performers. Additionally, area schools exhibit student art in an area particularly attractive to younger visitors. Approximately 30,000 visitors attend the event each year. More Info
Sat, Oct 11, 2008
Movie Night on the Green (6:30 PM) Yorktown Featuring Sean Astin as "Rudy". Enjoy an evening of fun under the stars at Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown as you take in a family-friendly outdoor movie. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Concession items will be available for purchase. 757-890-3500. Cost: FREE ADMISSION

Destinations and Tourism

Colonial Williamsburg: A fascinating look at history.

College of William & Mary: One of the nation's first colleges!

Jamestown Settlement: We are the closest Williamsburg B&B to this fascinating historical site.

Williamsburg Winery: Go on a romantic tour of this world-class winery.

Busch Gardens: Fun for the whole family!

Water Country USA: Grab your bathing suit and spend the day at this water park.

Shirley Plantation Shirley Plantation is Virginia's first plantation (1613) and one of the first economic engines of the new world

Berkeley Plantation site of the first offiacal Thanksgiving in 1619

Sherwood Forest Plantation Sherwood Forest Plantation was the home of the 10th U.S. President John Tyler from 1842 until his death in 1862

Yourktown Battlefield

The Mariners' Museum One of the largest and most comprehensive maritime museums

Yorktown Lady - Cruises

Williamsburg Doll Factory

This Century Art Gallery

The Williamsburg Symphonia

Summer Breeze Concert Series

Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf

Nancy Thomas Art Gallery

Kimball Theatre

Colonial Downs


Shopping

The Williamsburg Antique Mall: Find the perfect one-of-a kind souvenir.

Merchant Square: 18th-century style retail village with over 40 shops and restaurants

Prime Outlets: the power of passionate shopping.

Williamsburg Marketplace: Creating a future from the past.


Williamsburg Golf Courses

More than 20 courses of world class golf: Tee off at these wonderful surrounding golf courses.

Williamsburg National Golf Club
http://www.wngc.com
3700 Centerville Road
757-258-9642
800-826-5732
Kingsmill Resort
http://www.kingsmills.com
Kingsmill Road
757-253-3906
Ford's Colony Country Club
http://www.fordscolony.com
Longhill Road
757-258-4100
Colonial Williamsburg Golf
http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com
401 South England Street
757-220-7696
800-HISTORY

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