Virginia’s reconstructed colonial capital, long criticized as presenting an idealized image of the American Revolution, brings its history into the 21st century.

For decades, stories of life in the Virginia colony’s capital founded in 1699 were predominately Eurocentric. Today, Williamsburg is much more inclusive, ...

To go with these historic sites, the state also boasts living history museums like Colonial Williamsburg and the Frontier Culture Museum, where costumed interpreters bring history to life.The land of ...

Southeast Virginia before 1806 became known as “The Punch Bowl,” according to Virginia Tech University’s archives, and several of the cocktails from the era remain popular summer sips today.

The museum tells the story of Virginia’s colonial capital through interpreters and restored buildings on 300 acres (120 hectares), which include parts of the original city. Founded in 1926, the museum ...

In July 1619, Virginia held the first gathering of the General Assembly, marking the formality of law in the young colony. By March 1620, 32 Africans were documented living in Virginia; 15 men and ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — The rebuilding of one of the nation’s oldest Black churches, whose congregants first gathered outdoors in secret before constructing a wooden meetinghouse in Virginia, started ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering one of colonial America's most lavish displays of opulence: An ornamental garden where a wealthy politician and enslaved ...

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has given a $5-million boost to efforts to preserve the colonial-era schoolhouse where enslaved and free Black children were taught in Virginia, officials announced ...

How to plan the perfect trip to Williamsburg, Virginia. This hub of American colonial history features cobblestone streets, botanical gardens, theme parks—and a 300-acre living history museum.

The site also features interpreters and actors walking around to bring the history of Williamsburg to life. "It really is meant to give the full view of life in 18th century Virginia," Gary said.