williamsburg was important because it was the capital of Virginia from1699 to around 1780
it was the capital of Virginia
The town of Middle Plantation in Virginia was later named Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg is a historical area with buildings dating from 1699 to 1780. Restoration and recreation of the entire colonial town recreated the atmosphere and ideals of 18th century Americans.
Colonial Williamsburg is a living history museum and historic district, not an actual town or city today. However, it is located within the modern-day city of Williamsburg, Virginia, which surrounds and includes the historic area.
Jamestown on the James River was the capital of the Virginia colony until 1699, at which time the capital became Williamsburg.
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Busch Gardens day passes are always a given. Also many of these deals include tours and day passes of the Historical Triangle: Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and York town. All of these places of sites all over the area ranging from towns and encampments to battlefeilds and Ship rides.
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The town's most important building in New England was the meeting house or church.
Church
meeting house
George Washington's home town was Colonial Beach (as what it is known today), Westmoreland County in Virginia. This is where he was born. But he did spend a lot of his childhood days in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Represented colonial participation in government