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WILLIAMSBURG TOURISM CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC FOR SUMMER

Visit Williamsburg is cautiously optimistic about the summer tourism season based on recent numbers.
Hotel room sales fluctuated early in the year but rebounded in April and May, leaving the year-to-date down slightly at 1.2%.
New attractions at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA are expected to help drive visitor numbers.
Visit Williamsburg is also launching a summer savings pass with discounts at over 20 businesses.
Compared to the rest of Virginia, the Historic Triangle’s performance in April was encouraging.
Lower consumer confidence means affordability and new offerings are key factors for travelers.

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Tourism Numbers Leave Visit Williamsburg Cautiously Optimistic for the Summer

W&M ALUM HIKING APPALACHIAN TRAIL FOR CONSERVATION

Elizabeth Woodward, a W&M alum, is thru-hiking the 2,198.4-mile Appalachian Trail.

She is fulfilling a childhood dream after retiring and her children are grown.

She is also raising money for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy during its 100th anniversary.

Woodward prepared physically and made arrangements for her life back home, with her husband’s support.

She started in Virginia, plans to hike north, then south, ending back in Virginia.

She is blogging her journey and is finding peace on the trail.

Her father is traveling alongside her in a camper, providing support.

She hopes to complete the hike by late September and raise $25,000.

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W&M Alum Walking Appalachian Trail to Raise Money for Conservation Efforts

DOCUMENTARIAN PHIL AUDIBERT TO SPEAK IN WILLIAMSBURG

Award-winning documentarian Phil Audibert will speak at the Stryker Center in Williamsburg.
He will discuss the art and craft of documentary filmmaking in a talk titled “Video Documentaries: From Writing to Staging.”
The free event is on Wednesday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to noon.
It is a collaboration between Chesapeake Bay Writers and the Williamsburg Regional Library.
Audibert, known for his extensive background in journalism and filmmaking, will explain how stories move from concept to camera.
He will share how diverse real-life experiences fuel compelling narratives.
The event offers inspiration and insight for writers and creators.
Registration is required via the Chesapeake Bay Writers website.

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Documentarian to Speak at Williamsburg Library

DOCUMENTARIAN PHIL AUDIBERT TO SPEAK IN WILLIAMSBURG

Award-winning documentarian Phil Audibert is giving a free talk.
He will discuss the art and craft of documentary filmmaking.
The talk is titled “Video Documentaries: From Writing to Staging.”
It takes place Wednesday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to noon.
The location is the Stryker Center in Williamsburg.
The event is a collaboration by Chesapeake Bay Writers and Williamsburg Regional Library.
Audibert will share how real-life experience fuels compelling narratives.
Registration is available online for those interested.

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Documentarian to Speak at Williamsburg Library

Yorktown native Chris Brown was named executive director of Civil War Trails Inc. in May, leading the nonprofit that oversees a network of over 1,550 historic sites across six states promoting history and tourism. Brown replaces Drew A. Gruber, who became the park manager of the new Culpeper Battlefields State Park in June. Brown plans to broaden the organization’s historical interpretation to include more diverse stories and attract new visitors.

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WILLIAMSBURG SCHOOL REMODELS EDUCATION

Williamsburg School for the Arts & Innovation, a new private, secular, project-based school, opens this fall.
Founded by Krista John, it serves grades 3-8 with plans to expand.
A unique feature allows homeschooling students to attend part-time.
The curriculum blends core skills with interdisciplinary projects like arts, STEM, design, and entrepreneurship.
Learning is individualized and self-paced, guided by teachers and professionals.
The school focuses on a growth mindset and connecting students with mentors in career fields.
It aims for financial accessibility with lower tuition than some private schools and plans for future aid.
The model emphasizes meeting students where they are and fostering engagement through meaningful projects.
A low 12:1 student-teacher ratio is planned.
Theatre is integrated into daily activities, building on a successful community program.
Finding a permanent location is currently a key challenge for the school.

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Williamsburg School for the Arts & Innovation Looks to Remodel Education

The US State Department paused new student visa appointments this week for expanded social media screening. The pause affects J-1 student workers seeking to work in Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks. This temporary halt allows for a review and new vetting guidance for F, M, and J visa applicants. The action is linked to the Trump administration’s dispute over international enrollment at Harvard University. Local tourism businesses in Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and the Outer Banks rely on J-1 visa holders for seasonal positions. Students awaiting final interviews are currently in limbo due to the pause. While many summer workers have already arrived or been approved, future applicants could face delays. Businesses are considering backup plans if delays impact fall, winter, or next year’s hiring. Guidance on the expanded vetting is expected in the coming days.

A Guns to Gardens event is being held today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williamsburg United Methodist Church, where unwanted firearms will be accepted for dismantling and transformation into garden tools. Co-sponsored by the James River Chapter of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, the event offers a safe disposal method and serves as a community service transforming weapons into life-giving instruments.

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