The Colonies at Williamsburg is your home base for making your own history in historic Virginia. The property is adjacent to outlet shopping and seafood restaurants, and is close to experiential colonial adventures, theme park thrills, and sites rich in maritime history. The resort itself has a heated indoor pool, an outdoor pool with multiple interactive water features, an outdoor hot tub, tennis courts, barbecue grills and picnic tables, and a fitness center. The spacious two- and four-bedroom suites have living rooms, dining rooms, and fully appointed kitchens.
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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.