dailyloe.com – The TODAY Show will broadcast live from Colonial Williamsburg on May 15, 2026. The 3rd Hour of TODAY will air from the Governor’s Palace at 9 a.m. ET. This special broadcast aims to celebrate the nation ahead of its 250th birthday. The event is organized by Visit Williamsburg.
Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer will co-host the live show from Williamsburg. They will be joined by special co-host Patton Oswalt. Oswalt has personal connections to Williamsburg from his college years. He attended William & Mary.
The broadcast date marks 250 years since the Fifth Virginia Convention met. That convention debated declaring independence from Britain on May 15, 1776. Edward Harris is the President & CEO of Visit Williamsburg. Harris noted this is a great opportunity to see the area on a national stage.
Harris said everyone is gearing up to celebrate America250. He stated they wanted to put the Historic Triangle front and center. The reach and influence of TODAY is unmatched according to Harris. The Historic Triangle includes Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown.
Visit Williamsburg is working to promote diverse tourism attractions. This promotion is for the nation’s semiquincentennial year. The live show is part of these efforts. Fans can register for free tickets to attend.
Free tickets are being offered directly through the show’s website. To register, visit today.com/williamsburg. The announcement was made on the Wednesday, April 15th episode. The show will highlight experiences in the Historic Triangle.[]
Source: Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
