Three siblings — Howard Hankins, George Hankins and Mary Henley Thompson — decided to donate the land for preservation, rather than develop it for timeshares as previously planned. The land has been in their family since Englishman John Hankins was given a 200-acre land grant in 1657.

Williamsburg Land Conservancy Chairman Rich Krapf announced the acquisition during an afternoon celebration at the Kiskiack Golf Course Clubhouse, overlooking the wooded area that will be preserved. The announcement prompted an enthusiastic cheer of “Yeah!” from several members of the crowd.

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