Group Tours

Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg is a living-history museum that brings to life the years leading up to the American Revolution.

2024

• In the spring, guests can enjoy new experiences at the Raleigh Tavern and the Governor’s Palace. 
  

• Summer brings new and refreshed activities at trade shops throughout the Historic Area, including the Tailor and Weaver shops. 
  

• In September, the Williamsburg Bray School, an original 18th-century building, will open as a public site for the very first time. 
  

• Colonial Williamsburg will also launch a new 100th anniversary walking tour, Power of Place, that gives an insider look at the 1930s restoration.
  

2025

• In the spring, Colonial Williamsburg will celebrate the opening of the Campbell Archaeology Center. 
  

• November 7 marks the 250th anniversary of Lord Dunmore's Proclamation, which played a significant role in the lead-up to the American Revolution. New programming will center around the looming revolution in 1775 and bring to life the tension and anticipation of that pivotal time in history.
  

2026

In 2026, Colonial Williamsburg will join the nation in commemorating America's 250th anniversary and will also mark their own 100th anniversary.

Group Tours

• Minimum group size: 15 people

• Adult group rates: $25 for a half-day pass; $40 for one day
  

• Questions? Contact 1-800-228-8878 or groupsales@cwf.org
  

Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

At Jamestown Settlement, learn the story of 17th-century Virginia, from the arrival of English colonists in Jamestown in 1607 to the cultural encounters and events that planted the seeds of a new nation. The world of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English colony, comes to life through film, immersive gallery exhibits and outdoor living history.

At the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, explore the story of the nation’s founding, from the twilight of the colonial period to the dawn of the Constitution and beyond. 

Group Tours

• Minimum group size: 15 people

• Adult rates: $29 with a guided tour; $27 with a self-guided tour
  

• Questions? Contact (757) 253-4939 or (888) 868-7593
  

Jamestown Rediscovery at Historic Jamestowne

Walk in the footsteps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas at the original site of Jamestown.

Jamestown is the Birthplace of America. It was here where the English finally established their first permanent settlement in North America, and what unfolded at Jamestown would echo into the Revolutionary period and beyond.

Programs, exhibits, and tours at Jamestown address questions of liberty, rebellion, and self-governance. 

Group Tours

• Minimum group size: 15 people

• Group rate: same as regular admission

• Questions? Contact (757-856-1250) or hjvcservices@preservationvirginia.org

James Monroe’s Highland

Highland was a working plantation in early America, and home to scores of enslaved men, women, and children. From 1799 to 1826, it was the sporadic residence of fifth president James Monroe.

For years, public understanding of the site relied on incomplete evidence—so much so that a good deal of Highland’s story remained hidden! Now historians and archaeologists are peeling back the layers of mystery and misunderstanding to uncover more of Highland’s past. 

Group Tours

• Minimum group size: 15 people

• Adult group rate: $16 per person

• Questions? Contact education@highland.org
  

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

Visit Monticello, the mountaintop home and plantation of our third president, Thomas Jefferson, in Charlottesville.

Groups can take a guided tour of the gardens and grounds, meet Thomas Jefferson (on select days), and view the exhibits at the visitor center. A guided Slavery at Monticello Tour is also included with your ticket.

Group Tours

• Minimum group size: 25 people

• Adult group rate: $32 per person
  

• Questions? Contact reservations@monticello.org
  

James Madison’s Montpelier

Located in the foothills of Central Virginia, Montpelier is the home of President James Madison and his wife Dolley, America's first "First Lady."

One-hour guided tours are available to groups and will explore the histories and legacies of James and Dolley Madison, the enslaved community, and the Constitution.

Group Tours

• Minimum group size: 18 people

• Adult group rate: $31

• Questions? Contact: (540) 672-2728 x113
  

George Washington’s Mount Vernon

The estate of our first president, George Washington, is open daily and is just outside of Washington, D.C.

2026

In 2026, visitors to George Washington’s Mount Vernon will see a transformation inside the first president’s home. Most of the Mansion’s rooms will have been updated with striking new wallpaper and paint colors to reflect recent research, resulting in a home more closely resembling its appearance in 1799, the last year of George Washington’s life.

The estate will also unveil a new George Washington exhibition in the space previously known as the Education Center. This new experience provides improved access to some of the most important objects in Mount Vernon’s collection, while telling the story of George Washington, his family, and of the enslaved community who lived and worked at Mount Vernon.

The Revolutionary War 4D Theater, where cannons fire and snow falls every day, and the Be Washington leadership experience will also reopen in 2026.

Group Tours

• Minimum group size: 20 people  

• Group rate: $20 per person for adult groups

• Questions? Contact (703) 799-8688 or groups@mountvernon.org

George Mason’s Gunston Hall

Sometimes referred to as the Forgotten Founder, George Mason was an architect of the American Revolution and a leading proponent of both limiting government tyranny and protecting citizens’ rights.

Group tours may be scheduled on particular topics such as architecture, archaeology, life for enslaved people, or women in the 18th century.

• Minimum group size: 10 people  

• Group rate: Varies depending on items booked.

• Questions? Call (703)  550-9220 or email grouptours@gunstonhall.org

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