This 1977 Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket provides documentation of visitor access to the historical site during the late 1970s. The cardstock ticket, priced at $6.50 for adults, authorized a two-hour escorted tour and entry to four exhibition locations, as evidenced by the printed text and handwritten notations indicating the date (July 29) and tour commencement time (12:40 PM). The design incorporates a two-color scheme; a green upper section displays the institution’s name in a bold serif typeface, and a white lower section delineates conditions of use. A circular logo depicting a colonial figure – possibly alluding to the 1957 film *Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot* – functions as a central visual element. Perforated edges and punched holes suggest the ticket’s integration within contemporaneous ticketing systems.
Issued by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation during the presidency of Carlisle H. Humelsine, the ticket reflects the site's status as a cultural destination in Williamsburg, Virginia (James City County). The inclusion of a zip code (23185) and institutional branding aligns with standardized tourism practices prevalent in the 1970s. The typography and layout emphasize functionality rather than elaborate ornamentation, characteristic of administrative ephemera from this period. As a surviving artifact, it offers insight into interpretive programming, pricing structures, and visitor management strategies during a significant period in public history. The handwritten annotations further contribute to its significance as a temporary yet enduring record of leisure and education in post-Bicentennial America.