[3][6] The original town was laid out as Williamsburg by the Lords Proprietors in colonial times, but a lone, unusually large white pine was found along the Black River.

Since tall white pines were ideal for use as masts for ships, it was claimed by the Crown on behalf of the king.

General Francis Marion, known as the Swamp Fox, defeated the British at the Battle of the Lower Bridge in March 1781.

[8] After the British had captured Charles Town during the revolution, General Marion gained supporters from Major John James.

James Witherspoon built the home in 1749 when the house was located six miles outside of town near where the Battle of the Lower Bridge took place.

[14] The second level of the courthouse suffered a fire in 1883 but because the walls were 30 inches thick and fireproof, the building was restored.

The river has habitats suitable for endangered species, including the American chaffseed and the swallow-tailed kite.

The river draws sportsmen because of the variety of fish, including bream, red-breasted sunfish, largemouth bass, and catfish.

[14] The river is 150 miles long and goes through Williamsburg, Clarendon, Sumter, and Georgetown Counties in South Carolina.

[19] The "Pig Pickin'" Festival is held every fall for all the chefs of Kingstree to compete in a barbecue recipes.

Seventy groups competed with contestants that traveled from other states including North Carolina and Georgia.

[27] Other events include tennis tournaments, car show, arts and crafts, food venders, live music, and activities for children.

[28] Since 1996, the Williamsburg Hometown Chamber has sponsored "The King's Tree trials" for those in the Kingstree community.

Nine quarter races take place while families and people from the business community chat and eat barbecue.