Colonial Williamsburg Story: Colonial Era to Restoration

American independence―and democracy―took root in Williamsburg, Virginia. In the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg, millions have learned about the continuing relevance of America's founding ideas. Williamsburg: The Story spans nearly five centuries, chronicling the town from its colonial origins to its days as the capital of England's largest colony and then as the center of revolutionary ideas. The book also covers the town's decline after the revolution and its restoration in the twentieth century.

Illustrations in the book are taken from the collections of Colonial Williamsburg's museums and library. It highlights the ongoing research by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation on the town's history, buildings, and archaeology. Williamsburg: The Story features well-known figures like Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and George and Martha Washington. It also sheds light on lesser-known individuals such as the enslaved preacher Gowan Pamphlet and the printer Clementina Rind. These men and women, of various races and backgrounds, enslaved and free, all played a role in shaping the nation.

Published by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg: The Story offers a comprehensive look at the town's rich history and its significance in American democracy.

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