for the walk

I recommend good walking shoes, a backpack with water bottles and
some packable snacks, and a lightweight folding stroller for the
littlest children or a baby sling or snugli!

There is so much to see and do. Take your time and don't worry if
you don't get to everything that seems interesting. You couldn't
possibly do it all, and you and the kids will enjoy and learn so
much more if you focus on where you are and what catches their
interest than if you focus on where you think you have to be nex...1 point

planning

Don't have to have a ticket to walk around outside. Passes are for entrance into the buildings and to talk to and interact with the people in them. You definitely want buy them, but if you first get there late in the day, you could just get a map/events guide and get yourself oriented. They publish a weekly pamplet of the activities for each day. Get one at the bus stops or visitor's centers. Look over it for when you might want to be in certain places. You can't do it all. Ask the people who wo...1 point

pretend

The costumed interpreters are very happy to talk to you, and they
will pretend that you really are in the 1700's and are just
strangers from out of town. Play along.1 point

places to go

Visit the craftspeople in their shops and ask lots of questions. My kids really enjoyed the printshop, book-binders' shop, the blacksmith, and the laundry at the Wythe House. Men and boys enjoy the gunsmith's and the magazine. See what interests your family.
Don't miss a tour of the Governor' Palace. We all enjoyed that.1 point

things to do

The parade through town with the fife and drum corp is fun.
There are special kid's activities at the Wythe House -- hoops, stilts, etc. for outdoor play in the garden and card games or dancing lessons in the parlor. It was worth the effort to get there at the right times.1 point

Felicity 's map of Williamsburg

If you have read any of the "American Girl" books about Felicity,
they are more or less set in Williamsburg, and you can get a little
map/guide to the places mentioned if you ask for it.1 point

saving money

If you buy anything in the stores in the historic area, you sometimes get a coupon for a percentage off at some of the other stores, like the ones at the visitor's center. Definitely ask for your educator's discount at the book store at the visitor's center if you plan to make any purchases. A souvenier of a quill pen and some ink was a good choice and lead to some actual fun during handwriting practice later.1 point

Homeschool Groups

The group ticket office is 1-800-228-8878.
If you are planning to go, check the days you are going arrange a temporary schedule to be fill in by special activities. Also, check out the Jamestown and Yorktown National Park for special arrangement for free admission for homeschooler.1 point

Things to not miss

The Capitol, theGovernors palace, the blacksmith (we still have nails!) someplace with the kitchen open and running (they alternate days)at least one house (the Geddy house and foundry is our favorite) the carperters yard (or wherever they are working) and if you're there at the right time, they sometimes have a military emcampment. Be sure to be available when the fife and drum corps comes down the street. If there happens to be a dig going on (real archeology!) don't miss it.?0 points

How many days?

I think you would be frustrated with 1 day. Almost everything closes at 5 pm, even during the summer. You could not even get to the big
stuff-the captiol, the Governors Palace, the larger houses, the courthouse, the magazine in a day.? And the beauty of being a homeschooler is to allow the children time to talk to whoever shows up---Thomas Jefferson?? George Washington?? A slave in the kitchen at one of the homes?? etc.? These interpreters frequently stay in character-my? son has never forgo...0 points

Linger, Listen and Learn!

Some of our best eductional field trips have been standing outside
of a house or shop in Williamsburg and letting our homeschoolers talk to the interpreters. Everyone is very positive when the children say they are homeschoolers. They all have something to share, and all
are willing to share it. Williamsburg with hs-ers is one of my favorite topics. This trip opened our children's eye to history, hard work, slavery, and the under-appreciated work involved in beginning a new country.0 points

Costumes

You can rent costumes for the kids by the day at the visitor's
center. Or wear your own. You can have them made, buy them new or put them together from thrift shops. Remember, costumes make great birthday presents!0 points

Ideas to make your own costumes

We just finished studying the Revolutionary War, and we made an outfit for my 9yo ds. We had an old pair of black jogging pants that he pulled up to the knees and he wore white soccer socks with his Sunday shoes. We found an old blouse with ruffles and added a vest I sewed from a large piece of felt. We also made a wig from the batting used for quilting - molding it to his head and gathering it in the back with his sisters black ribbon.0 points

Food

Food is very expensive in the historic area. A backpack of snacks and water bottles is a good idea. If you plan your day to be near the William and Mary College end of "town" at about lunch, there's a pizza place a block or two out of the historic area that isn't too high-priced.0 points

Books

When we got home, we found several children's books at our local library that were published by the Williamsburg foundation and included pictures of sites in the historic area. One was about the colonial milliner and another was on the everyday lives of a well-to-do family and a family of slaves in colonial times. Ask your librarian for books that would be good pre-views. It is also fun to see familiar places after you get home.0 points

Felicity Mini Doll (American Girl Collections)

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Felicity - An American Girl Adventure

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"Felicity's Meet Accessories - Retired Version" for 18" American Girl Doll

This Felicity's Meet Accessories - Retired Version more...1 point

This Felicity's Meet Accessories - Retired Version was made by the American Girl® Company for the 18" Felicity Doll. Felicity's round-eared CAP is tied with a cinnamon ribbon. Tie her GARTERS just above her knees. Her mother made them with a message woven into their dainty pattern, Her lace-edged HANDKERCHIEF and shiny coin, called a BIT, tuck inside her brocade PURSE. Fasten the coral-colored beaded NECKLACE around her kneck. This accessory set, that is now retired, is for...1 point

"Felicity's Party Treats" for 18" American Girl Doll

This Party Treats Set was made by the American Gir more...1 point

This Party Treats Set was made by the American Girl® Company for the 18" Felicity Doll. It comes with a beautiful stack of 2 GLASS SALVERS for a gorgeous two tiered centerpiece to display the party treats. The party treats include a GREAT CAKE, marzipan STRAWBERRIES, CANDIED LEMONS and ORANGE SLICES with fresh FRUIT TARTS. There are FLOWERS to be arranged in the five fingers of the porcelain quintal VASE and a hand painted FIGURINE that was inspired by one made in Derby Engl...1 point

"Felicity's Chocolate Set" for 18" American Girl Doll

This Chocolate Set was made by the American Girl® more...1 point

This Chocolate Set was made by the American Girl® Company for the 18" Felicity Doll who celebrated her birthday with hot chocolate since the Merrimans, like other Patriots, had stopped drinking tea, The gleaming CHOCOLATE POT has a movable finial on top. Remove it and put the wooden chocolate MILL inside. Close the top, twirl the mill, and pretend to mix up a perfect cup of hot chocolate.<br /><br /><br /><br /&amp...1 point

FELICITY'S PASTIMES, Activities from the Past for Girls of Today, Set Contains Craft Book, Cookbook, Papaer Dolls, and Theater Kit in a Slipcase by American Girls Pastimes

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American Girl Felicity's Colonel Williamsburg Tea Set for Child

Felicity's Tea set for the girl was made and sold more...1 point

Felicity's Tea set for the girl was made and sold only at Williamsburg Virginia as part of the Felicity experience there but is no longer sold........&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br /><br />


Enjoy teatime at home with Felicity's Tea Set--they're just like the ones used to serve tea during tea lessons with Miss Manderly. The white TEAPOT and 2 dark blue porcelain TEACUPS, which has no handle , and SAUCERS, came from China in Felicity's day. The elegant fruit pattern on bot...1 point

Felicity's Tea Lesson for 18" American Girl Doll

This Tea Leason Set was made by the American Girl more...1 point

This Tea Leason Set was made by the American Girl® Company for the 18&quot; Felicity Doll. The tea lesson contains everything that Felicity will need to practice her manners. In Felicity's time, tea leaves were stored in the wooden tea caddy which is a beautiful part of this set. Her dark blue teacup and saucer have an elegant fruit pattern on them, and there is no handle on the teacup because back then they came from China and they didn't use handles. You will also get a spoon and a cotton...1 point

American Girl Felicity 2002 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

Deck your tree with this beautiful ornament featur more...1 point

Deck your tree with this beautiful ornament featuring Felicity an American Girl dressed in her Christmas gown. Made of hand-painted resin, the ornament has exquisitly detailed with real lace. It comes packaged in a collectible box and comes with a memory card to record a special moment from this holiday season. The ornament measures about 4 1/4 inches highThis ornament is now retired. For decorative use only. Not for young children under 8 years old.1 point

Felicity's Paper Dolls (American Girls Collection Sidelines)

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Felicity's Cookbook: A Peek at Dining in the Past With Meals You Can Cook Today (American Girls Pastimes) by Polly Athan

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Felicity's Paper Dolls: Felicity Merriman and Her Old-Fashioned Outfits for You to Cut Out (The American Girls) by Pleasant Company

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The American Girls Art Studio: Felicity (American Girls Collection Sidelines)

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Five Plays: For Girls and Boys to Perform : Tea for Felicity, Home Is Where the Heart Is, Friendship and Freedom, Actions Speak Louder That Words, War ... Collection/Teacher's Guides and Scripts) by Valerie Tripp

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Tea For Felicity- A Play About Felicity { The American Girls Collection } by Valerie Tripp

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Felicity Merriman - 1774 - Scenes and Settings

Felicity's Scenes and Settings is a very large por more...1 point

Felicity's Scenes and Settings is a very large portfolio of scenes from her books for use as back drop for the American Girl® Felicity doll. It measures 24&quot; tall and 29&quot; wide when closed and 56&quot; wided when opened. It also includes the guide book that describes each scene and what is in them.1 point

Felicity's Cooking Studio (American Girls Collection)

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Felicity's Stationery Set (American Girls Collection Sidelines) by Pleasant Company

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Child Colonial Girl Costume - Child Medium

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WOMANS COLONIAL HAT

Settle down with the comfortable Colonial hat!1 point

Colonial Girl Child, Medium

Get into the spirit of the holidays with this grea more...1 point

Get into the spirit of the holidays with this great colonial costume. Features a full-length dress with attached apron and bonnet.1 point

Child Colonial Girl Costume

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&lt;p&gt;Up for sale is the Child Colonial Girl Costume - Colonial Costumes. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This costume is BRAND NEW and in its original packaging.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This costume is IN STOCK and ready to ship out immediately....&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Here are more details about this costume:&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Child Colonial Girl Costume - Colonial Costumes for Girls - Child Halloween Costumes - This adorable Colonial....1 point

Child's Colonial Girl Costume (Size:Large 12-14)

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COLONIAL LADY COSTUME

Dress &amp; Bonnet made of Polypoplin. One siz more...1 point

Dress &amp; Bonnet made of Polypoplin. One size is flexible and fits all Women size 8-12. Costume is washable. - One Size One Color1 point

Child's Colonial Pilgrim Girl Costume (Size: Medium 8-10)

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Little Colonial Miss Child Costume

Costume includes blue dress with attached apron an more...1 point

Costume includes blue dress with attached apron and hat. &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Available in child sizes Small, Medium, and Large. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Socks and shoes not included. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Shoe buckels sold separately. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;1 point

Pilgrim Woman Costume (Adult Small)

Traditional looking pilgrim costume includes a nic more...1 point

Traditional looking pilgrim costume includes a nicely detailed and finished dress with attached apron tie back, bib collar and matching headpiece. (Poly/cotton). (Basket is not included.)1 point

Child's Prairie Colonial Girl Costume (Size: Small 4-6)

Our deluxe child Colonial girl outfit is the perfe more...1 point

Our deluxe child Colonial girl outfit is the perfect for school plays. This comfortable costume is machine washable, colors will vary. Costumes and costume accessories are not returnable.1 point

Child's Colonial Pilgrim Girl Costume (Size: Small 4-6)

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Child's Colonial Girl Costume (Size:Large 12-14)

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Pilgrim Woman Costume (Adult Medium)

Traditional looking pilgrim costume includes a nic more...1 point

Traditional looking pilgrim costume includes a nicely detailed and finished dress with attached apron tie back, bib collar and matching headpiece. (Poly/cotton). (Basket is not included.)1 point

Colonial Girl Costume (Girl Small 4-6)

Colonial Girl Costume includes traditional dress, more...1 point

Colonial Girl Costume includes traditional dress, with lace-trimmed apron, neckline and sleeves and matching character hat. (Lightweight polyester; hand was cool). Available in three child sizes, small, medium and large.1 point

Child's Colonial Girl Costume (Size:Large 12-14)

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Colonial Girl Child Costume - Historic Costume / Classical Costume Child

Colonial Girl Child Costume includes a long brown more...1 point

Colonial Girl Child Costume includes a long brown dress with ivory sleeves and attached ivory apron, back zipper and matching cap. Colonial Girl Child Costume is available in Child Sizes: Small (4-6), Medium (8-10), and Large (12-14). Colonial Girl Child Costume is made of 100% polyester, exclusive of trim. Care instructions: Costume is Hand washable. &lt;br type=&quot;_moz&quot; /&gt;1 point

Colonial Hoop Skirts Costume Accessories

Colonial Hoop Skirts Costume Accessories four rows more...1 point

Colonial Hoop Skirts Costume Accessories four rows of featherbone hooping. base hoop is 108 inches around. Wear under ball gown for olden days effect.1 point

Women's Colonial Costume Bonnet

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