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Relax Williamsburg Country Inn & Suites.

Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, Williamsburg Historic Area

Whether you’re traveling for a romantic getaway or a family…

Anvil Campground

Our symbol, the Anvil, comes from our family's history in blacksmithing.…

Club Wyndham Patriots’ Place

Club Wyndham Patriots’ Place, situated about a mile away from…

Clarion Hotel Williamsburg I-64

At the Clarion Hotel in Williamsburg, business and leisure travelers…
Relax Williamsburg The Colonies at Williamsburg.

The Colonies at Williamsburg

The Colonies at Williamsburg is your home base for making your…

Bluegreen Vacations Patrick Henry Sqr, Ascend Resort Collection

Located just outside of downtown Williamsburg, the Bluegreen…
Relax Williamsburg Holiday Inn Club Vacations.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Williamsburg Resort

Guests will find a lot to love in Colonial Williamsburg, as they…
Relax Williamsburg Mainstay Suites.

Mainstay Suites Williamsburg 1-64

Discover the delights of Williamsburg when you stay with us at…
Relax Williamsburg The Historic Powhatan Resort.

The Historic Powhatan Resort by Diamon Resorts

The Historic Powhatan Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia offers…

Baymont by Wyndham Williamsburg

Tour the Historic Triangle while enjoying the comforts of Baymont…

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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.

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