Paint On Pottery is a great activity to do with your friends. We get a small group of 3-4 together…read more(the size of the tables) and paint while catching up. There are a lot of pieces to choose from, from figurines to dishware to ornaments. There are also plenty of colors to choose from. For first-timers, I wish there were more instructions given on adding layers of paint to make sure the color comes through. We were given that instruction as a heads up when we finished. Luckily, we did enough layers. After painting, the wait is usually a few days before they give you a call that your piece is ready for pick up. It's such a blast (and if you're with W&M, you get a discount)!

We got together for my friends birthday to paint some pottery. We got to pick what we wanted to…read morepaint and had a great time getting together and hanging out.

We visited Jamestown Settlement on Aug 14, 2025. It had free parking, which was a plus. From where…read morewe parked, we crossed the zebra crossing and walked through Quadricentennial Plaza to get to the museum. Erected in 2007 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, the Quadricentennial Plaza's dual files of state flags was remarkable. When looking from the north side - facing the trio masts with the United States flag in the middle - the state flags were arranged in order of ratification starting from the right file with the flag of Delaware, moving state by state to the south side, then making a U-turn and continue on in the other file (with the flag of Michigan), and arriving back to the north side with the final state flag (Hawaii). A plague at the base of each mast briefly described the state's founding. A photo is included showing that of the Tar Heel state. Jamestown Settlement should not be confused with Historic Jamestowne (spelled with an extra "e"). The former is a museum located in Williamsburg while the latter is an archeological site located in Jamestown. When we arrived at Jamestown Settlement at 11:20am, the sky was cloudy; by 2:25pm, it was sunny and clear. The museum had a wide facade. When seen from an aerial view, it is shaped like an obtuse angle. Even through we went during the summer vacation, it wasn't crowded that day. If you're not interested in attending the museum, there plenty of benches to hang out by the lawn area. The first thing we did after purchasing the tickets was to watch a movie. We went to the rotunda (amazing ceiling view), and followed the directions to Gallery Theater where we saw "1607: A Nation Takes Root". This docudrama traces the founding of Jamestown from the point of view of the colonists, the Powhatans and the Africans, with the colonists being the main protagonists (no-brainer). If I had known that the film was already available on YouTube, I'd have skipped it altogether. After the film was over, we proceeded down Great Hall to the Galleries. There were three entrances to the Galleries. We took the first one cloest to the rotunda, called the "Before Jamestown" section. Before Jamestown, life was peaceful for the Africans and the Powhatans as shown by their life-sized dioramas. Then came the stars of the Galleries: British colonists. The layout and decor for their exhibits evoked a colonial marketplace. It included a partial model of a ship. The "1607" doorway to the right of "The Virginia Company of London" exhibit led to more exhibits. More Powhatans, including one devoted to Pocahontas. In addition, there were exhibits about women's contributions during the early years of Jamestown. "From Africa to Virginia" was a particularly interesting treat. In front of visitors were artifacts and written displays, behind them was a long, large screen showing clips of Africans' encounter with the colonists and the subsequent development of the slave trade. Next were additional colonist exhibits. They weren't as impressive as what came next: recreated homes from that time period (early to mid 1600s). Some of them were colonist dwellings and some slave dwellings. Hard to tell which was which as they all looked similar. At one of the homes, a video clip - played periodically on an exterior wall - showed a slave describing what life was like back then. He seemed happy, like Song of the South's Uncle Remus happy. Across from that home was a doorway leading to Great Hall. By the doorway were written displays encouraging visitors to "Turn Legacy Into Action". To the left of the doorway was an exit that led outside to the gazebo and an area called the Mall. The Mall had a walkway surrounding a larger lawn. At the end of the lawn towards the gazebo was the Commemoration Tower. Review continues in the attached image. More photos and videos can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@1Somber. Look for the playlist "2025-3: Jamestown Settlement Museum".

We had time before check in so my family came to the museum. We only had time for the inside, but…read moreit was well worth it. The museum is large but well organized. They have really cool artifacts, and they space items out so you can really appreciate them. The temporary exhibit about Ming China was really neat. We ran out of time to see the outdoor exhibits, but we would come back to see that part.

A different kind of art to suit every taste. From serious classic pieces and historical themes, to…read morefantasy and romanticism, to thought provoking and smile generating, Art Central Phoebus has it all.

Best Art Gallery in Virginia. We really enjoy visiting. They have original art and prints for sale…read more They are great for you or to give as gifts. Staff are very nice, knowledgeable and answer questions. They also have the resident artists give talks. I highly recommend you stop in.

I cannot say enough great things about this place. We did this as a girls weekend trip activity and…read moreit was so much fun. These were all super easy to make and the finished products turned out beautiful. No artistic ability needed. Jen and the rest of the family were so sweet and accommodating. If you are looking for a craft party type event I highly recommend checking them out.

Great local-owned small business. We had a work event in which we painted stenciled wall-hangings…read more Owners helpful with colors & designs. Awesome!!!

A little bit of everything. Booth rentals and crafts of all kind on one side. The building is…read moreshared with an antique store to the right by a guy named Ely. Trudy from Granny's was so kind and polite. She was extremely helpful as well. I walked out with a few trinkets. I went over to Ely's the antique store next store and fell in love. Everything is so organized. I call it organized chaos. You could see what was what. Pricing is very reasonable. I highly recommend hitting up both stores.

I found a lovely wingback chair just in time for the holidays. It's short, like me. With green and…read morered stripes, matching my curtains almost. I love this chair. And I was given an additional bolt of fabric as the chair was recently reupholstered. I could make an ottoman with this fabric. And it was a great price! They stayed open a few minutes late for me as I was running behind. And her lovely husband loaded the chair into my truck for me. I didn't get to look around as much as I would've liked to as I was running behind. But I will definitely be back. From what I did see they have a lot of very nostalgic items.

From outside the fence the size of the gardens is deceiving. It's quite large. Honestly, I didn't…read moreexpect much but once you enter it's rather enchanting. You feel like you're tucked in a hidden oasis with the canopy of trees with the various plants and flowers surrounding you throughout the garden. There are signs to identify all the beautiful flowers and plants. Various areas for sitting are peppered throughout the garden- a pavilion with two picnic tables, a seat for two under the pergola a gazebo with additional seating and a bench or two to rest. I can only imagine its full beauty in the spring or summer. They even had a bird feeder which was busy with a bunch of beautiful feathered friends stopping to eat. It was quite a serene & peaceful visit. It's also free.

This place surprised me because it was more than what we saw as we drove past on the way to park…read more So I'm glad we got to wander the garden, which it meandered in a small park. It had all sorts of beautiful trees and plants, flowers, and bird houses and bee houses! It truly is a wonderful array of botany and trees planned out by a wonderful group of people who invest their time and love in this! There are shade-loving plants and sun-loving plants everywhere! The feeders attract a variety of birds to the garden while the flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies! It's a very relaxing way to unwind and explore nature!

The Outlander Exhibit was an experience that we will remember forever. What an amazing production…read morethat they have set up. Absolutely a must see for any fan! The museum is very beautiful, and we look forward to returning to see the rest of it!

What a real treat for the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown to host an exhibit on Outlander…read morecostumes. The exhibit mostly included costumes from Seasons 1-4, with a piece to from 5 and 6. Wow! The museum did a wonderful job presenting the exhibit--costumes, video clips from the showing the costumes being worn -- and lots of background information about how the designed planned and prepared them. This is a must-see exhibit for both Outlander fans and those who appreciate period clothing. The exhibit also includes a few pieces of clothing that are crested on sight for use by the living history interpreters at Yorktown.

A fantastic location. They host many events. They are tucked back in the country of Williamsburg…read more It was so nice to be up close and personal with the animals. Everyone was extremely helpful and kind. I went with a friend of mine to a painting event. The barn was stunning. The church pews were such an amazing seating idea. The snacks were great as well. Nothing over the top. It had a great aesthetic. Follow them on FB for updates