Williamsburg, VA
Music connected to Williamsburg
About Williamsburg
- • Bruce Hornsby, Grammy-winning musician, was born in Williamsburg, achieving international acclaim.
- • The Raleigh Tavern is where the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the first Greek-letter fraternity, was founded.
- • Becoming the capital of the Virginia Colony in 1699 cemented Williamsburg's place in history.
- • A stagecoach line ran through Williamsburg, offering regular service to other cities in the 1700s.
- • The Great Fire of 1862 destroyed much of Williamsburg during the Civil War.
- • Named for King William III in 1699, Williamsburg served as Virginia's capital.
- • With around 15,000 residents, Williamsburg is smaller than many nearby cities.
- • At just 72 feet above sea level, flooding can be a concern in Williamsburg.
- • Tourism is the dominant industry, driven by Colonial Williamsburg and nearby attractions.
- • Williamsburg evokes a sense of stepping back in time, peaceful and educational.
- • The Norfolk Tides, a minor league baseball team, are the closest pro sports team.
- • William & Mary's men's basketball team is known for its historic rivalry with Richmond.
