Williamsburg: Raleigh Tavern - East Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg sits on the Virginia Peninsula in southeastern Virginia, where East Duke of Gloucester Street forms the central thoroughfare of Colonial Williamsburg, a restored interpretation of the eighteenth-century capital. From 1699 until 1780, Williamsburg served as Virginia’s colonial capital, and this broad street linked the Capitol with the College of William & Mary. Raleigh Tavern, established in 1717, became a noted meeting place for lawmakers, travelers and local society; its name recalls Sir Walter Raleigh. Brick walks, timber-frame houses and masonry buildings create a living-history district focused on civic life during the era of the American Revolution.
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Among the cities of Virginia, Williamsburg stands out for its central role in interpreting the era when it served as the colonial capital. Set on the Virginia Peninsula between the James and York rivers, it forms part of the Historic Triangle with Jamestown and Yorktown. Colonial Williamsburg preserves and reconstructs streets, public buildings and homes associated with the eighteenth-century capital, including the Capitol and the Governor’s Palace. The College of William & Mary, founded in 1693, gives the city an active academic presence alongside its historic district. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Virginia Peninsula connects regionally.
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