Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
When
the Stackhouse burned in October of 1698 Governor Francis Nicholson
suggested that the capitol be moved. The capitol was to be relocated
from Jamestown to Middle Plantation. On June 7, 1699 the General
Assembly instituted an act directing the building of the Capitol
and City of Williamsburg. It was then that Williamsburg was
born.
Colonial Williamsburg is an 18th-century town
restored to the time this it was Britain's largest colony of the new
world. It is truly an outdoor living museum with over 500 public
buildings, homes, stores, taverns and some of the most beautiful
gardens that one can experience. Upon visiting Colonial Williamsburg
you will find tradesmen demonstrating over 30 historic trades and
domestic crafts and character actors recreating history.
In 2007 Colonial Williamsburg entered a new chapter in its history
with the addition of Revolutionary City. This new addition is
described as, “A dynamic two-hour event that reflects Williamsburg’s
role in one of America’s defining historical
 periods.
Each day, the east end of the Historic Area comes alive as you
become a part of the town’s activities. Witness the collapse of the
royal government and revolutionary citizens at war.”
Colonial Williamsburg also features a variety of dining options
including historical taverns with traditional fare of the time.
Enjoy the upscale dining of Kings Arms or perhaps a casual dinner at
Chownings and enjoy the age old tradition of Gambols (popular sing
alongs and gaming for those of you living in the 21st Century). If
the fine dining of today is more your style you will find Merchant’s
Square at the end of Duke of Gloucester Street where you will find
exquisite shopping and dining options.
Interesting Facts: President Franklin D. Roosevelt
call Duke of Gloucester Street "the most historic avenue
in America"
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