Our stately ole girl was born in 1927, during the Rockefeller’s reconstruction of Williamsburg, Virginia’s Historic area, she sits literally on the front steps of our American History. Her guests enjoy a glimpse of an earlier time when hospitality was a matter of pride and fine living was an art practiced in restful surroundings. Featuring six well-appointed guest rooms, three parlors, a kitchen pantry, and over-planted gardens with cozy outdoor spaces, her lodging serves as a welcome respite to our weary tourist travelers, a cozy laid-back experience for those simply looking to get away from it all, and acts as a home away from home for our families and their celebrations.
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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.