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James York Plaza

James-York Plaza

April 5, 2022

Shopping plaza in Williamsburg.

Kingsgate Green

Kingsgate Green

April 5, 2022

A 138,346 square foot shopping center located in the heart of…

Colony Square Shopping Center

Colony Square Shopping Center

April 5, 2022

Shopping mall in Williamsburg.

Quarter Path Crossing

QuarterPath Crossing

April 5, 2022

Quarterpath Crossing Shopping Center is right at the entrance…

The Market Place Shops

The Market Place Shops Shopping Center

April 5, 2022

Marketplace Shoppes is part of the Marketplace Shopping District…

Settlers Market

Settlers Market

April 5, 2022

Settlers Market is a grocery-anchored power center located in…

Everything WIlliamsburg

Everything Williamsburg

April 5, 2022

Snacks and Souvenirs - from t-shirts to toys, you’ll find a…

The Mole Hole

The Mole Hole

April 5, 2022

Located in the heart of Williamsburg, The Mole Hole is a unique…

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.