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Relax Williamsburg Smallcakes.

Smallcakes: A Cupcakery

17 flavors of jumbo cupcakes baked fresh daily! Mini cupcakes,…
Relax Williamsburg The Huntsman's Grill

The Huntsman’s Grill

Relaxed, rustic spot with a taxidermy theme offering classic…
Relax Williamsburg The Hound's Tale.

The Hound’s Tale

Inventive, gastropub-style American eats, cocktails and wine…
Relax Williamsburg The Cupboard.

The Cupboard

Your everyday grab and go food and beverage, coffee option in…
Relax Williamsburg The Corner Pocket.

The Corner Pocket

By day this is a busy local cafe, but by night the music, microbrews…
Relax Williamsburg Spice Palace Indian Restaurant.

Spice Palace Indian Restaurant

A menu focused on traditional, family-style Indian dishes in…
Relax Williamsburg Spartan Gyros.

Spartan Gyros

Fast casual greek american restaurant.
Relax Williamsburg Southern Pancake & Waffle House.

Southern Pancake & Waffle House

Hopping destination for down-home Southern and soul-food breakfast…
Relax Williamsburg South of the Border Mexican.

South of the Border Mexican

Casual restaurant serving generous portions of Mexican specialties…
Relax Williamsburg The Jefferson Restaurant.

The Jefferson Restaurant

Enduring option serving steaks, seafood and Southern dishes in…

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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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