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Apr 4, 2024 · Williamsburg, historic city, seat (1654) of James City county (though administratively independent of it), southeastern Virginia, U.S., on a tidewater peninsula, between the James and York rivers, 27 miles (43 km) northwest of Newport News.
Oct 29, 2023 · Known as the largest outdoor living museum in the United States, a trip to Williamsburg will take you back to Colonial America. With people dressed in period clothing and reenactments from 18th-century America, Williamsburg is every history buff’s dream. Best things to do in Williamsburg VA – tips for all travelers.
Nov 1, 2023 · USA. Virginia. How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Williamsburg, Virginia. Williamsburg has charming inns, world-class museums, and one of T+L readers' favorite resorts in the South. By....
Part of Virginia's Historic Triangle, Colonial Williamsburg is midway between Richmond and Virginia Beach, and just 45 minutes from Richmond International Airport. Explore 301 acres of natural and architectural beauty and meet the people who bring history to life.
Visitors Guide. Your Guide to a Great Getaway. Here in Williamsburg, there’s never too much of a good thing, because there are too many things to see, do, taste, and experience. Discover them all in our FREE Visitors Guide, which features tons of insider tips on how to make the most of your Williamsburg vacation.
Bringing History to Life. In 1932, Colonial Williamsburg opened its first public exhibition building: the reconstructed Raleigh Tavern, where patriot members of Virginia’s House of Burgesses met and cast votes during the Revolutionary era in defiance of the colony’s royal governors. In 1934, hostesses working at the reconstructed tavern ...
1. Capitol. The Capitol is the most impressive building in Williamsburg. It’s built in a Georgian style and has twin apses, curved turret-like buildings, and a joining middle section. It’s not the original but an authentic recreation of the first capital built in 1705.
