Come visit Charly’s Airport Restaurant in Williamsburg, Virginia! We are the family’s go-to lunch place for sandwiches on fresh baked bread, homemade pies and sides, and the best-tasting daily specials and soups. If you love great food and aviation, we’re the right place for you. We feature a patio with a fantastic view of the runway and an adjacent playground, so you can keep an eye on the kids and aircraft maneuvers.
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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.