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2021/2022 Williamsburg Virginia Holiday Closings

Below are the holiday closings for the City of Williamsburg. You may find the James City County holiday closings HERE and the Yorktown holiday closings HERE. City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Thursday, Dec....
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BUSCH GARDENS PANTHEON OPENING MARCH 25

Busch Gardens Williamsburg's new high speed coaster Pantheon will officially open on March 25th! Wait, it gets better. If you are a Busch Gardens Member, you will have access to Members only previews beginning...
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Thomas Jefferson Interpreter Bill Barker Leaving Colonial Williamsburg

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Thomas Jefferson Information & Resources Thomas Jefferson Heads to Monticello The same actor has portrayed Thomas Jefferson at Colonial Williamsburg for 26 years. June 7 will be his last day. Costumed actor Bill Barker is transferring...
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Senate bills impacting Williamsburg and Historic area’s projects and tourism

Del. Amanda Batten wants to end the Historical Triangle's 1% sales tax. Norment wants 10% of sales tax revenue for a regional indoor sports complex.
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William & Mary goes solar

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The college has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Dominion Energy that will source nearly 50% of the university’s electricity from solar

Changes Coming To Historic Amblers House

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Related Links: Historic Houses of Colonial Williamsburg The Historic Amblers House Almost half a million dollars of renovations to the Amblers House have been approved by county supervisors. The historic farmhouse is located next to Jamestown Beach...
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2024 Yorktown Restaurant Week

York County's first-ever Restaurant Week starts February 26 and runs through March 3, 2024 as you know York County runs in parallel to the James City County line. Many of the restaurants you see...
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Williamsburg 2nd in State for Job Growth

The Greater Williamsburg area has the second highest job growth rate in the state of Virginia, according to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. The percentage of job growth in Williamsburg grew 1.38 percent, second to...

Life After Corona: Moody’s Kitchen Opens on Merrimac Trail

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Now open: Moody’s Kitchen is now open at 7129 Merrimac Trail. Moody’s Kitchen is a brand new restaurant concept designed to produce high quality food to be eaten in the comfort of your dining...
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Local Williamsburg Virginia Government Closures for Thanksgiving Holiday

    The following is a list of the local county/city government closures for the Thanksgiving holiday (Thurs., Nov. 25, 2021) James City County WJCC Courts will close at noon on Weds., Nov. 24, 2021. Thurs., Nov. 25 and...