Williamsburg, Virginia City Guide
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Williamsburg, Virginia Travel Guide has been your connection to Williamsburg's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Introduction & History
 The Historic Triangle of Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown is a truly unique destination. But what few visitors prepare for is the sheer magnitude, dedication, and inspiration alive within the town of Williamsburg. A visit to America’s birthplace is undoubtedly a trip back in time. Williamsburg is a place few people should miss – there’s something for everyone and it’s all offered with a healthy dose of history, charm, and fun.
Founded as the capitol of the Virginia Colony in 1699 and named in honor of England’s reigning monarch King William III, Williamsburg was one of America’s first planned cities. As the capitol of the largest and most populous British colony in America, Williamsburg quickly became the center of political, religious, economic, and social life in Virginia. The College of William and Mary, founded in 1693, became the Alma Mater of famous political leaders including President Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler, and the first hospital designed to care for the mentally ill was also located in Williamsburg. The capitol city was moved to Richmond in 1780 and Williamsburg became a quiet, rural town. Now with an international reputation as a center for preserving and interpreting American colonial history, Williamsburg remains an important piece in American history.
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