At The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg, we have been carefully selecting and hand roasting the finest gourmet peanuts in Virginia for more than 47 years. After all these years we still honor the same traditional recipe, roasting the "cream of the crop" super extra-large peanuts in small batches according to our "gold standard"... providing our customers with peanuts that are unique, distinctive and deliciously crisp. In fact, only 3% of all Virginia Peanuts meet the strict standards of the highest market-grade that we use. For more than four decades, the simple goodness of our peanut has changed very little. Not only are they simply good, they are simply healthy - something our peanut lovers have suspected for years. Feast with your eyes as you browse our site for the most delectable Virginia peanuts, snack mixes, chocolates and seasoned nuts to fit every budget and occasion. And as the giving season approaches, send the finest nuts and holiday nut gifts from The Peanut Shop, delivered to you and your friends, family and business associates - and with free shipping... what's not to love!
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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.