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Williamsburg, Virginia

independent city in Virginia, United States

9 dated entries naming Williamsburg, Virginia, drawn from 9 separate years between 1693 CE and 1983 CE. Nothing here is written by us: each line is the sentence a Wikipedia year article used, and the link beside it opens the exact revision.

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17th century

  • 1693February 8 – The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia is granted a Royal charter.source
  • 1695August 8 – The Wren Building is started in Williamsburg, Virginia (completed in 1700).source
  • 1699May 1 (O.S.) – A series of five student orations at the College of William & Mary precipitate the Colony of Virginia's capital moving from Jamestown to Middle Plantation, resulting in the establishment of Williamsburg.source

18th century

  • 1705November – In Williamsburg, capital of the Colony of Virginia in America, construction of the Capitol Building is completed.source
  • 1752December 5 – The first presentation of a Shakespearean play in America is performed when a company of players stages The Merchant of Venice in Williamsburg, Virginia.source
  • 1773October 12 – America's first insane asylum opens for Persons of Insane and Disordered Minds in Williamsburg, Virginia.source

19th century

  • 1812The Bishop James Madison Society is founded at the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.source

20th century

  • 1926November 27 – The restoration of Colonial Williamsburg begins in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States.source
  • 1983May 28 – The 9th G7 summit begins at Williamsburg, Virginia, United States.source

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