Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1780, and is known for the significant role it played in the American Revolution. Located in the state’s southeast region, it forms what is called the Historic Triangle together with Jamestown and Yorktown.
The heart of the Historic Triangle is Colonial Williamsburg, a historic district and living-history museum where actors in period costume depict day-to-day Colonial life in the streets, restored stores, and workshops. This pretty colonial town, recreated to portray life in the 1770s, is a 300-acre complex, filled with taverns, trade-shops, community buildings, and private homes.
Discover Colonial Williamsburg and become a citizen of the Revolutionary City. Engage with the local community and experience first hand the daily struggles of wartime. Take a guided tour for the most immersive experience, and hop aboard a colonial horse-drawn carriage for the most enchanting ride you will ever take. If your stay includes an evening, then you must try one of Colonial Williamsburg’s three taverns, where attired waitresses serve hearty dining reminiscent of the period.