Churches In and Around Williamsburg
Faith was an important part of the lives of the early European settlers, and the Williamsburg area has a number of historic churches that are open for visitors to experience and worship in.
Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
Colonial Church of Christ
CrossWalk Church – Kingsway (Williamsburg)
Eastside Church | Williamsburg
Faith to Faith Abundant Life Ministry
First Baptist Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Grace Baptist Church
GracePointe Church
Jamestown Christian Fellowship
Living Hope Church
New Town United Methodist Church
Saint Michael’s and all Angels
St Martin’s Episcopal Church
St Stephen Lutheran Church and Preschool
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
The Church of God At Williamsburg
Union Baptist Church
Waller Mill Bible Church
Walnut Hills Baptist Church
Waters Edge Church Williamsburg
Williamsburg Assembly of God
Williamsburg Baptist Church
Williamsburg Christian Church
Williamsburg Church Of Christ
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
Williamsburg United Methodist Church
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.
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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