Kiskiack Golf Club is home to one of the best 18-hole golf courses in the state of Virginia. Nestled along a ridge of a natural bluff in Williamsburg, Kiskiack’s public course features tree-lined fairways, gorgeous water features and is easily walkable. While the course can be demanding for the experienced player, the course’s open fairways and picturesque views allow beginners to enjoy a round of golf as well.
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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.