The Restoration of Colonial Williamsburg - The City That Stood Again
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Colonial Williamsburg has a long and remarkable history. How it came to stand as it does today is a story everyone should take the time to learn. The vision to bring the old capital city of Colonial Virginia back to life is nothing short of extraordinary, a testament to will and determination.
From the Wren Building on the College of William and Mary campus, down Duke of Gloucester Street, to where the Grand Union flag flies above the Capitol, and through every historic structure along the city’s most famous road, one man’s vision and early efforts laid the foundation for the restoration of 18th-century Williamsburg.
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What began as a single idea grew into a long pursuit to secure the financial support necessary to restore Colonial Williamsburg to its former glory. It was a painstaking process, full of hurdles, delays, unexpected frustrations, breakthroughs, and compromises. Through it all, Reverend Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin worked tirelessly to save the old city from further destruction and modernization, holding fast to the hope that Colonial Williamsburg could once again stand as it did in the past.
Williamsburg is a city where many of the men of the American Revolution sought the path to independence, free from British rule. George Washington, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, George Wythe, and many other founding figures once walked these streets and lands. This documentary tells the story of the man who, generations later, dedicated himself to restoring the historic 18th-century city they once knew.
Today, Colonial Williamsburg is a living history museum, welcoming countless fans of colonial history and curious visitors from around the world each year.
After watching this documentary, your next visit to Colonial Williamsburg will carry a deeper understanding, allowing you to see the historic town with a renewed appreciation for the vision, effort, and history that preserve its stories for generations to come.