# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Doll's History Brought to Life
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: What if a doll could lead you back through history? This two-day celebration at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg in connection with Colonial Williamsburg: The First 100 Years exhibition, explores the remarkable story behind one of the most beloved characters in children’s literature. Through these events learn more about the real history, craft, and living legacy that made her possible. From a panel discussion with the author, researchers, and interpreters whose lives were shaped by the books, to a fashion showcase tracing the 18th-century prints behind Felicity’s iconic looks, to an intimate meet-and-greet with author Valerie Tripp, to a doll’s-eye tour of the collections and hands-on crafts for you and your doll. Pop into the Goode Education Studio during Saturday's events to see a display from the Changnon Family Museum featuring select items that highlight the historic partnership between Pleasant Company and Colonial Williamsburg. Every event traces the journey from archive to page to real life. 

Friday, July 17:
1:30PM - Origins of an American Girl: A Panel Discussion in the Hennage Auditorium (Free admission)
3:00PM - Pop-Up Archives in Penny Court (Free admission)
6:00PM - 1774 Style Showcase: The Fashion Behind Felicity in the Hennage Auditorium ($10/$5 event ticket required)

Saturday, July 18:
11:00AM, 11:30AM, 12:00PM, 12:30PM - Meet and Greet with Valerie Tripp in Penny Court (Free reservation ticket required)
1:30PM, 2:00PM, 2:30PM, 3:00PM - A Doll's-Eye View Tours (Free admission)
2:00PM-4:00PM - Hands-On: Crafts for You and Your Doll in the Good Education Studio (Free admission)
6:00PM - Evening with Valerie Tripp: American Girl Author ($20/$10 event ticket required)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/williamsburg/a-dolls-history-brought-to-life/200030335404714
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business, meet-and-greet, exhibitions, pop-ups, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 39

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Williamsburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
- **lat**: 37.267990977864
- **long**: -76.70371055603
- **full address**: Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 301 W Court St, Williamsburg, VA 23185-4126, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Doll's History Brought to Life being held?
  - **A:** A Doll's History Brought to Life takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am at Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 301 W Court St, Williamsburg, VA 23185-4126, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Doll's History Brought to Life?
  - **A:** A Doll's History Brought to Life is organized by Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Doll's History Brought to Life is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Williamsburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Doll's History Brought to Life sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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