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Touring Village of Williamsburg in United States
Village of Williamsburg in the region of Virginia is a city located in United States - some 114 mi or ( 184 km ) South of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in Village of Williamsburg is now 06:50 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Raleigh, Philadelphia, Arlington, Chesapeake, and Gloucester Courthouse. Being here already, consider visiting Raleigh . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Village of Williamsburg ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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VDOT: Flashing yellow traffic signal
Transportation departments across the country have recently begun installing flashing yellow signals, with nearly half of all states now having at least one. In June, VDOT first used a flashing yellow ..
[HD] Historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Stroll with us through Colonial Williamsburg. It is the historic district of the city of Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. The district includes buildings dating from 1699 to 1780 which made colonial Virgi ..
Grand Illumination - Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Tradition
Watch as the skies over Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area are blanketed with fireworks for Grand Illumination, our annual Christmas celebration. Get a taste of the live music performances. Hear fr ..
Christmas Trees of Colonial Williamsburg
See the many Christmas trees of Colonial Williamsburg. Learn how the decorations are chosen for each tree and the meanings behind them. For more information on Colonial Williamsburg's holiday events, ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Williamsburg
The Battle of Williamsburg, also known as the Battle of Fort Magruder, took place on May 5, 1862, in York County, James City County, and Williamsburg, Virginia, as part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. It was the first pitched battle of the Peninsula Campaign, in which nearly 41,000 Federals and 32,000 Confederates were engaged, fighting an inconclusive battle that ended with the Confederates continuing their withdrawal.
Located at 37.26 -76.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Fort Magruder
Fort Magruder was a 30-foot high earthen fortification straddling the road between Yorktown and Williamsburg, Virginia, just outside the latter city (and former Virginia state capital) during the American Civil War. At the center of the Williamsburg Line, it was also referred to as Redoubt Number 6.
Located at 37.26 -76.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Bassett Hall
Bassett Hall is an 18th-century farmhouse located in Williamsburg, Virginia. It was the home of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and his wife Abby Aldrich Rockefeller during the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg.
Located at 37.27 -76.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Capitol (Williamsburg, Virginia)
The Capitol at Williamsburg, Virginia housed the legislature of the Colony of Virginia from 1705, when the capital was relocated there from Jamestown, until 1779, when the capital was relocated to Richmond. The name may refer to three separate buildings built on the same site. The first Capitol in Williamsburg was completed in 1704, and burned in 1747.
Located at 37.27 -76.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Institute of Bill of Rights Law
The Institute of Bill of Rights Law (IBRL), founded in 1982, is a center for the study of constitutional law at the William & Mary School of Law in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. The IBRL focuses on enhancing a scholarly understanding of the nation's Bill of Rights by hosting an annual "Supreme Court Preview" that brings together constitutional and legal experts from law schools in the United States, as well as reporters and affiliates from the nation's news outlets.
Located at 37.27 -76.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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