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Relax Williamsburg Williamsburg Inn.

Williamsburg Inn

Decorated in either floral, restoration or classic décor, the…
Relax Williamsburg The Inn at 802.

The Inn at 802

Inn At 802 is located 20 minutes' walk from Abby Aldrich Rockefeller…
Relax Williamsburg Suburban Extended Stay Hotel.

Suburban Extended Stay Hotel

When you're looking for a place to call home for a while, the…
Relax Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg Resorts.

Colonial Williamsburg Resorts

Enjoy Historic Williamsburg to the fullest with a stay at the…

A Williamsburg White House Bed & Breakfast

For Decades, this Romantic Century Old Estate has entertained…
Relax Williamsburg Wyndham Garden.

Wyndham Garden Williamsburg Busch Gardens Area

Embrace the rich history that surrounds our Wyndham Garden Williamsburg…
Relax Williamsburg Wedmore Place.

Wedmore Place

Choose between the Scandinavia, Wales, Bohemia, Bavaria, Tyrol,…
Relax Williamsburg Park Inn.

Park Inn by Radisson Williamsburg Historic

Situated minutes from popular shopping, dining, and sightseeing,…
Relax Williamsburg Hampton Inn & Suites.

Hampton Inn & Suites Williamsburg-Richmond Rd.

Located off I-64, we’re five minutes from Williamsburg Premium…
Relax Williamsburg Magnolia Manor.

Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakfast

Magnolia Manor is an elegant bed and breakfast located in the…

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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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