"Williamsburg Restored" (1951) - REEL History of Virginia's Colonial Capital City

Begun in 1928 with a shared vision by philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and rector of Bruton Parish Church, Reverend Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin, the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area turned the sleepy southern town into a national icon based on the mission that the future may learn from the past. This documentary, which opens with a ten-minute period drama about the importance of Williamsburg in 1774, explains the mission of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin in the 1920s to restore Williamsburg to a colonial American icon. Through the painstaking research of curators, historians, and architects, the town s restoration plan is mapped out. Construction tradesmen from the twentieth century transform rundown exteriors into period edifices. Interiors are modified and restored to livable, sometimes elegant, period condition. This vast undertaking leads to mid-century historical interpretation about the importance of the people and ideas of Williamsburg that forged a new nation. "REEL HISTORY" - is a new series featured only on this channel to bring back to life (and hopefully to a new audience), original military history films produced during the 20th century... covering topics from all conflicts and branches of the U.S. Military. "REEL HISTORY" will cover battles... military personalities... stories of survival and heroism... and broader stories of campaigns and conflicts produced by or for the U.S. Military. All Original footage. The Real History... 🇺🇸👕🎖️** Find All Of Our Exclusive Patriotic & History-Oriented Merchandise Here - Every Sale Supports The Channel And Keeps Us "On The Air": https://teespring.com/stores/lionhear... Even more Historically Nerdy Products can be found here! https://lionheartfilmworks.etsy.com ☕ If you appreciate our content and want to support us further, direct donations are always welcome at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lionheart PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, CLICK THE 'BELL' ICON FOR ALERTS ON NEW CONTENT - AND SHARE THIS VIDEO TO HELP US GROW AND KEEP HISTORY HAPPENING! Some other videos you might like on our Channel: 400 Evolution of the United States Army Uniform:    • Evolution of the United States Army Uniform   Cpl. Freddie Stowers - 1918 Medal Of Honor Moment:    • Video   "Civil War Uniforms of Blue & Grey - The Evolution" Volume 1:    • "Civil War Uniforms of Blue & Grey - The E...   U.S. Army Battles & History - World War Two - Heroism & Honor:    • U.S. Army Battles & History - World War Tw...   Lt. Robert T. Waugh - 1944 Medal Of Honor Moment:    • Lt. Robert T. Waugh - 1944 Medal Of Honor ...   Medal of Honor Moment - Sergeant York:    • Sergeant Alvin York - Oct. 8th 1918 Medal ...   #lionheartfilmworks #militaryhistory #VietnamWar