Colonial Williamsburg preserves and interprets a large portion of Williamsburg, Virginia, as an early American capital brought to life through restored and reconstructed buildings, historic streets, trade shops, and period demonstrations. Williamsburg became Virginia’s colonial capital in 1699 after the move from Jamestown, and for much of the 18th century it was the colony’s political, educational, and cultural center, linked to figures such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. After the capital moved to Richmond in 1780, the city changed slowly, helping preserve its character. In the 1920s, W. A. R. Goodwin secured Rockefeller support for a major restoration that made the district a landmark of historic preservation.

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Williamsburg, Virginia · USA