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First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church is a historic church at 727 Scotland…
Saint Michael's and All Angels

Saint Michael’s and all Angels

Church in Williamsburg, Virginia
Waters Edge Church Williamburg

Waters Edge Church Williamsburg

Non-denominational church in York County, Virginia
Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church

Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church

Catholic church in York County, Virginia
Grace Baptist Church

Grace Baptist Church

Baptist church in James City County, Virginia
Union Baptist Church

Union Baptist Church

Church in Williamsburg, VA
Presbyterian Church

Williamsburg Presbyterian Church

Church in Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg Church of Christ

Williamsburg Church Of Christ

Church in Williamsburg, VA
Crosswalk

CrossWalk Church – Kingsway (Williamsburg)

As a member of the Hillsong Network, CrossWalk Church gathers…
Faith to Faith Abundant Life Ministry

Faith to Faith Abundant Life Ministry

Faith to Faith-Abundant Life Ministries is a place where God’s…

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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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