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The Best of the Best Seafood Restaurants in Williamsburg VA
March 2, 2024 in News /by Relax Williamsburg8 of the Best Restaurants in Colonial Williamsburg You Need to Try
February 2, 2024 in News /by Relax WilliamsburgGet Into the Swing of Things at These Williamsburg Mini Golf Spots
January 2, 2024 in News /by Relax WilliamsburgHistory Buff? You Can’t Miss These Museums in Williamsburg VA
December 4, 2023 in News /by Relax WilliamsburgLooking for Some Seasonal Cheer? Spend the Holidays in Williamsburg VA
November 16, 2023 in News /by Relax WilliamsburgThe Best Williamsburg Virginia Lodging: Sleep in Style During Your Stay
October 16, 2023 in News /by Relax WilliamsburgHere’s Your List to a fun Williamsburg, VA Fall
September 1, 2023 in News /by Relax WilliamsburgSip and Savor the Flavors of These Restaurants and Bars in Williamsburg VA
August 18, 2023 in News /by Relax WilliamsburgMake Your Trip to Merchants Square the Ultimate Experience by Visiting These Places
July 6, 2023 in News /by Relax WilliamsburgMake Your Trip to Merchants Square the Ultimate Experience by Visiting These Places What do “Duke of Gloucester St,” “N Henry St,” and “Merchants Square Williamsburg” all have in common? You, probably along with countless others, have searched those to learn more about Williamsburg, Virginia. Merchants Square Williamsburg is a neighbor to Colonial Williamsburg. More […]
THE HISTORY OF WILLIAMSBURG
Prior to European settlement, the area around modern-day Williamsburg was settled by the indigenous American tribes of the Powhatan Confederacy. Williamsburg was first settled in 1638 and was originally referred to as Middle Plantation due to its location on the high ground in the middle of the Virginia Peninsula. In 1699, Middle Plantation was renamed Williamsburg in honor of King William III of England.
By the turn of the 20th century, Williamsburg was a quiet country village, and many colonial buildings, while still standing, were in disrepair. The Reverend Dr. D.A.R. Goodwin made it his goal to restore Williamsburg to its colonial spendor, seeking financial help from none other than John D. Rockefeller Jr., the heir to Standard Oil. It was due to the Rockefeller contributions that Williamsburg became what it is today: A living museum, with history preserved and on exhibit every day.
By the turn of the 20th century, Williamsburg was a quiet country village, and many colonial buildings, while still standing, were in disrepair. The Reverend Dr. D.A.R. Goodwin made it his goal to restore Williamsburg to its colonial spendor, seeking financial help from none other than John D. Rockefeller Jr., the heir to Standard Oil. It was due to the Rockefeller contributions that Williamsburg became what it is today: A living museum, with history preserved and on exhibit every day.
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- 8 of the Best Restaurants in Colonial Williamsburg You Need to Try February 2, 2024
- Get Into the Swing of Things at These Williamsburg Mini Golf Spots January 2, 2024
