Williamsburg, Virginia was incorporated as a city in 1722 and was the site for the second capitol of Virginia from 1698 until 1780. Known as the home to both Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary, the second oldest university in the United States, it is a popular tourist destination in the south. If you are planning a trip to Williamsburg and are looking for ways to save money, this page will provide information and links on deals for cheap hotels in Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Area Attractions
Welcome to Colonial Williamsburg
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Fast Facts
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Founded
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One of the United State's first planned cities
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Named after England's King William III
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Home of the College of William and Mary
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1773
America's first hospital for treating mental illness was established
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1780
Capitol moved to Richmond, allowing Williamsburg to preserve many of its eighteenth century buildings which today remain on dispplay at Colonial Williamsburg
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Today Williamsburg is known as being one of the main preservation centers for American colonial history
