Grocery Stores Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Relax Williamsburg

Target

Target Grocery

April 5, 2022

Grocery store near Williamsburg.

Farmers Market

Williamsburg Farmers Market

April 5, 2022

The Williamsburg Farmers Market's mission is to sustain, foster,…

The Cheese Shop

The Cheese Shop

April 5, 2022

After nearly five decades our family's business has achieved…

Wythe Candy and Gourmet Shop

Wythe Candy & Gourmet Shop

April 5, 2022

Fresh dipped caramel apples and chocolates, fabulous handmade…

Harris Teeter

Harris Teeter

April 5, 2022

At your local Harris Teeter Food Market, we have the freshest…

Publix

Publix Super Market at Monticello Marketplace

April 5, 2022

Grocery store near Williamsburg

Family Dollar

April 5, 2022

Your neighborhood Family Dollar store has low prices on a wide…

7-Eleven

Seven Eleven

April 5, 2022

Convenience store in Williamsburg.

Fas Mart

Fas Mart

April 5, 2022

Convenience store in Williamsburg.

Uncle Russ' Dockside Seafood Market

Uncle Russ’ Dockside Seafood Market

April 5, 2022

From seafood markets to farmers markets across the Hampton Roads…

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.