How Williamsburg, VA is reclaiming our history @visitwilliamsburg | Essence

Why does Williamsburg matter to American History? Let us explain. Williamsburg, Virginia, embodies the richness of America’s past: the triumphs and the tragedies, the history-making events, and the everyday moments. As Virginia’s colonial capitol for 81 years, it was a center of political, social, and revolutionary change, where lofty ideas about liberty conflicted with the reality of slavery. For decades, Colonial Williamsburg has worked to uncover the complete story of the city’s revolutionary

Walk through history, or become one with it. The choice is yours. Visit Williamsburg to explore life. At your pace. | Visit Williamsburg

Williamsburg is a treasure trove of colonial architecture, vibrant culture, and natural beauty. Uncover the charm and plan a fall visit soon! 🍂 | Visit Williamsburg

As one of the nation’s most important documents, the path to creating the U.S. Constitution was not an easy one... Watch this video to learn about some of the events leading up to and the people involved in the creation of this governing document! To learn more about #ConstitutionDay and other thought-provoking reads, check out the CW Bookstore in Merchants Square- Williamsburg, VA or our Educational Resources online from The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg at shop.colonialwilliamsburg.com/books-