During the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, fashion and furniture were not simply meant to be beautiful but were also intended to arouse, attract, and seduce. Dangerous Liaisons focuses on fashion and its interplay with the paintings, furniture, and decorative arts of eighteenth-century France.

Acclaimed actor Mamie Gummer will debut as The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s first artist-in-residence. Fully costumed in 18th-century attire and working from a script based on historical fact, Gummer will appear in an open air theater on the grounds of the Governor’s Palace.

Showcased is a selection of fashions for the 1870s gentleman. Featured are morning promenade suits, morning lounging apparel, a visiting costume, and attire for evening dress. Both single and double-breasted jackets are highlighted and the …

Living history interpretation of pirates and ordinary seaman both afloat and ashore during the Golden Age of Piracy. Blackbeard’s Crew will embark upon Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown on April 30th and on May 1st for a series of fun-filled of activities and demonstrations.