The young city grew quickly into the center of political, religious, economic, and social life in Virginia. Williamsburg also became a center of learning. The first hospital established in America for the care and treatment of mental illness was founded in Williamsburg in General George Washington assembled the Continental Army in Williamsburg in for the siege of nearby Yorktown and the winning of American independence.
The Capital was again moved in , this time up the James River to Richmond, where it remains today. Williamsburg reverted to a quiet college town and rural county seat. In retrospect, Williamsburg's loss of capital city status was its salvation as many 18th century buildings survived into the early twentieth century. Goodwin, brought the city's importance to the attention of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. National attention soon focused on the restoration effort. During a landmark visit in , Franklin D.
Roosevelt proclaimed its main thoroughfare, the Duke of Gloucester Street, the most historic avenue in America. Skip to Main Content. Loading Close. Do Not Show Again Close. Sign In. Home About History. The College of William and Mary was founded in in Williamsburg and is the nation's second oldest educational institution after Harvard in Boston, MA. Williamsburg is the home of American's very first theatre.
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson are both from Virginia. The winery favorite vintage is Governor's White. Tours and tastings are held year around. Decide whether you'd like a guided tour, a private reserve wine tasting, a tour and tasting with lunch provided, or visit the wine shop to purchase some excellent wine, sauces and spreads.
The winery produces 60, cases a year on its 50 acres of vineyards. Wedmore Place, the Winery's country hotel, offers spa services, romance and golf packages in combination with wine tastings and tours. The Gabriel Archer Tavern serves lunch year round and dinner in season with traditional and European fare in gracious colonial setting. A visit to Colonial Williamsburg is a return to the historic first American colonies.
The costumed interpreters depict the lives of those who came and helped shape the United States of America. Slaves, Native Americans, men and women colonists tell the stories of their lives and the challenges they faced. Immerse yourself in colonial Virginia at Bassett Hall and many other restored 's homes and gardens.
The Dewitt Wallace and the Rockefeller Folk Art museums are home to some of the richest collections of American artwork in the world. For more Virginia vacation adventures, the Jamestown settlement and historic Yorktown are just minutes away.
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