Williamsburg
City in Virginia
Williamsburg, a city in the U.S. state of Virginia, was capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780 and played a significant role in the American Revolution. It forms the “Historic Triangle” together with Jamestown and Yorktown. Its heart is...
ZIP codes: 23185-23188
Area code(s): 757, 948
Elevation: 82 ft (15 m)
Founded: 1632
Named for: William III of England
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Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
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Colonial Williamsburg Bray School taught Black children, being restored 250
years later
WMAR 2 News
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Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of
slavery and resilience
AP News
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Owner of party bus involved in deadly crash on I-64 in Williamsburg files
suit
WTKR
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Colonial Williamsburg nearly finished restoring oldest surviving school for
Black children
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Cat lovers rejoice! Virginia Cat Festival to be held in Williamsburg
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Cat Expert Jackson Galaxy Coming to Williamsburg
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Williamsburg Fall Festival Returning for its Second Year
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City of Williamsburg
Twitter › WilliamsburgGov
The annual Residential Curbside Leaf Collection begins Monday! The City is divided into two collection routes, Red and Blue. The season begins with the Red Route on Monday, Nov. 4. See which route is yours at williamsburgva.gov/leafco…. More info: williamsburgva.gov/CivicA…
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James City County Police ✓
Twitter › jccpolice
🚦 TRAFFIC ALERT - Nov. 1 🚦 A preplanned funeral escort will occur on Friday afternoon, and traffic delays are expected. The escort will take place from 1:30-3 p.m. on Richmond Road near the Route 199 ramp and proceed eastbound before turning onto Olde Towne Road. pic.twitter.com/MHWBUJUDS…
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William & Mary Sports Blog
Twitter › wmsportsblog
Great contingent of Tribe family and friends out today! 💚💛 Some beautiful fall football weather, too. 🍂 (📸 from @PETE_him)
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WYDaily
Twitter › WYDaily
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg announced that registration is open for PickleBUILD, an inaugural pickleball tournament benefiting the construction of a Habitat home for a veteran in James City County. wydaily.com/latest-news/2…
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The Presidential Precinct
Twitter › PresPrecinct
We are still reflecting on a transformative Judicial Fellowship Program! Participants heard closing remarks from the Hon. John Charles Thomas, and received a heartfelt sendoff from several dozen community members in Williamsburg. Watch remarks here: youtu.be/RpWjx7gZhzM?si=P…
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William & Mary News
Twitter › WMNews
Today's the day! The Williamsburg Bray School will be dedicated in an event co-hosted by @colonialwmsburg and @williamandmary. Learn more about the school in this story from the @AP. apnews.com/article/willia…
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American Historical Association
Twitter › AHAhistorians
@JimGrossmanAHA spoke to the @washingtonpost about the Bray School—the oldest surviving school for Black children in the US, soon to be open in Colonial Williamsburg—and the “wide variety of contexts” where history education takes place. www.washingtonpost.com/ed…
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WilliamsburgFamilies
Twitter › WilliamsburgFam
Spend Saturday morning shopping the Williamsburg Farmers Market. November 2 marks the beginning of Fall season. Over 40 vendors will attend with fresh produce (tomatoes, peppers, melons & more in season). Stock up on eggs, sausage, breads, pickles & more. www.williamsburgfamilies.… pic.twitter.com/RRkNQcoKV…
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Parks & Recreation
Twitter › WilliamsburgRec
OPEN PLAY: The Quarterpath Recreation Center will have Open Play Basketball and Volleyball on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 5pm to 8pm. $2 per person. #playwburg #williamsburgva pic.twitter.com/SonQXOEOy…
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William & Mary Sports Blog
Twitter › wmsportsblog
Time to get back on track. 💪🏼 #GoTribe🔰
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WHRO Public Media
Twitter › WHRO
#AUDIO: The oldest-known surviving school building for Black children in the U.S. will be publicly dedicated in Williamsburg Friday. The Williamsburg Bray School was the place where as many as 400 enslaved and free Black children were taught in the 1700s.
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VDOT ✓
Twitter › VaDOT
It's just a bunch of #HocusPocus! Or, is it?!? Check out this #ThrowbackThursday video of when VDOT discovered a rare 🧙♀ #witch bottle at an old Civil War fort uncovered in the median of I-64 near Williamsburg. @VaDHR_SHPO
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Mike London Sr. ⚔ ✓
Twitter › CoachMikeLondon
Thank You WM FB Alumnus & Detriot Lion, Colby Sorsdal & his Message to Charles Grant. The Shrine Bowl invite. Congrats!!@WMTribeFootball @ShrineBowl @TribeAthletics #GoTribe @CoachAcitelli @Lions
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The Virginia Gazette
Twitter › vagazette
Man killed, woman injured in shooting at Yorktown apartment trib.al/CrrmlBT
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Goochland Athletics
Twitter › GoochlandSports
Good luck to the Marching Bulldogs as they travel to Williamsburg on Saturday! pic.twitter.com/j7YNJvrHv…
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Twitter › BuschGardensVA
It's the final weekend of frights! Members and Fun Card Holders, visit today through Sunday to enjoy: 💲 Members: $20 in FREE Busch Bucks 💲 Fun Card Holders: $10 in FREE Busch Bucks 🎟 ICYMI, FREE bonus guest tickets have been extended for use through 11/3
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Williamsburg Inn offers a range of resort amenities, including luxurious pools, a Forbes-rated full-service spa, 36-holes of championship golf, putting greens, ...