Preservation History: Williamsburg, Virginia

Williamsburg, Virginia, the first comprehensive history of this city, immediately establishes itself as the go-to reference for over three hundred years of its captivating history. Founded in 1699 as the capital of Virginia and named after King William III (1650-1702), Williamsburg has witnessed significant events such as the birth of the American republic, the prestigious College of William and Mary educating five presidents, establishment of the first mental hospital in America, occupation during the Revolution and Civil War, post-Civil War reconstruction, suburbanization, and the restoration of the historic area in the twentieth century.

Edited by Robert P. Maccubbin and Martha Hamilton-Phillips, this volume presents Williamsburg's history in chronological and thematic chapters, complemented by 378 maps, drawings, and photographs, including color illustrations and rare materials from family archives. From the Anglo-Powhatan war and Bacon's Rebellion, through the city's challenges during and after the Civil War, to its involvement in both world wars and remarkable growth in the latter half of the twentieth century, the twenty-five contributors explore all three centuries of Williamsburg's history. They highlight the diverse individuals who have encountered and navigated the city's historical trials.

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