Silversmith
Watch as silversmiths transformed coins and outdated silverware into fashionable pieces for the dining room, parlour, and personal adornment. Silver cups, teapots, and spoons are just a few examples of what you will find here.
Watch the Video
Colonial Williamsburg silversmiths Megan Cantwell and Chris Strum share why this trade was so important in the 18th century and why it is important to preserve today.
Annual Antiques Forum
Colonial Williamsburg’s Annual Antiques Forum explores the stories of objects, spaces, and people inhabiting both the metropolitan and rural worlds of the 17th through early 19th centuries.
Explore Historic Trades & Skills
The Historic Trades and Skills community at Colonial Williamsburg uses 18th-century tools and techniques to apprentice in and eventually master more than 20 historic trades and skills. These world-renowned experts not only make goods and provide services to the Historic Area, they also consult and produce for other cultural institutions around the world.
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Our donors are the reason we can continue to create an authentic, immersive 18th-century experience for our guests. Since we are not state or federally funded, we rely on your support to fulfill our mission. Give today and help us keep this special place alive.
