Williamsburg’s Pharmacy Since 1895

Blending 130 years of trusted care with modern innovation — Williamsburg Drug Company is your hometown pharmacy, rooted in history and focused on your health.

The Story of Your Local Williamsburg Pharmacy

As a trusted Williamsburg pharmacy since 1895, Williamsburg Drug Company has been deeply woven into the fabric of the community. Explore how our history and commitment to care have shaped generations of wellness.

130 Years of Excellence in Pharmacy Care

A Legacy Rooted in 1895, Evolving for the Future

Williamsburg Drug Company has been a cornerstone of health and wellness in the Williamsburg community for over 130 years — blending tradition, innovation, and personalized care.

Our story began in 1895, when Dr. Leonard Henley opened the original Williamsburg Drug Company on Duke of Gloucester Street in what is now Colonial Williamsburg. After Dr. Henley’s passing in 1907, Clyde Cecil “C.C.” Hall assumed ownership, continuing the pharmacy’s legacy through a period of explosive regional growth, including the WWI-era Penniman/DuPont boom, which brought tens of thousands of new residents to the area.

As Williamsburg changed, so did we. The pharmacy relocated multiple times along Duke of Gloucester Street, finally settling at College Corner in 1978 — always remaining a trusted pharmacy in Williamsburg.

1895

Professional Pharmacy is Born

In 1963, a second chapter began with the founding of Professional Pharmacy by Warren E. Harrell on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Harrell became a partner in Williamsburg Drug Company Corporation in 1967 and took full ownership in 1990, linking the two pharmacies under one trusted name.

1963

Expanding to Serve More

In 2002, Williamsburg Drug made a major move from Merchant Square to a larger location at 240 McLaws Circle — affectionately known as WD 1895 — offering full-service pharmacy care, medical equipment, supplements, gifts, and even a U.S. Post Office.

2002

A New Era of Leadership and Innovation

In 2017, ownership passed to Thomas “T.W.” Taylor, a U.S. Air Force veteran and former NASCAR driver turned pharmacist, who embraced the company’s historic roots while leading its future with purpose.

By 2019, Professional Pharmacy had relocated to 1310 Jamestown Road, a modern facility with over 4,000 square feet of space and two cutting-edge compounding laboratories, built to USP 795 and 800 standards.

2017

Looking Ahead: One Unified Location

In 2024, Williamsburg Drug officially closed the doors of WD 1895 (McLaws Circle) and consolidated all services under one cohesive headquarters at WD 1963 — 1310 Jamestown Road.

2024

Our Ongoing Commitment

Through every chapter, our mission remains the same: to provide compassionate, knowledgeable, and personalized care as your trusted Williamsburg pharmacy.

We want the patient to leave with a ‘wow’… a fascination or captivation where that person feels like ‘gosh, I can’t wait to come back.

T.W. Taylor, Owner & Pharmacist

Our Guests' Experiences

Anne Day

23:16 30 Jan 25

Super friendly service, great communication, and timely completion to fill prescriptions.

Bobby Fletcher

14:49 26 Jan 25

Very helpful and knowledgeable but very expensive

Patricia Yoder

15:04 04 Jan 25

polite people, great service, and good products

Emily Adams

20:24 01 Jan 25

They are so helpful and nice.

Barbara w

11:32 31 Dec 24

They have always provided great service. I get my cats meds filled and sometimes have problems with the auto refill after hours when I call. I would give the 5 stars.

Kendall Leach

19:21 05 Sep 24

My favorite pharmacy hands down! If you want a pharmacy that tailers your medicine to what you need quickly, well organized and making sure you understand each medication you take, this is the pharmacy for you. They even offer free delivery. Also if you're like me and take many medications, at different times of the day they off medicines in a box. It's all your oral medicine individually packaged on a kind of ticket roll delivery system that cuts all the opening different bottles right out of the equation! Also a free service that I never knew I always needed! Thank you Ken, Taylor, Debbie, Lisa and everyone else that's helped me over the many years I didn't mention. I'm forever grateful.

Stacy Whipple

17:53 05 Jul 24

T.W. Taylor the owner and Pharmacist of the Williamsburg Drug Company has to be THE BEST Pharmacist that I have ever met! There were a few hiccups with my first order placed with them and he not only made it right, he drove almost an hour out of his way to hand deliver it himself and apologize. I was totally impressed and will definitely continue to have them fill my prescriptions. No one is perfect, it's how they handle the situation that makes it perfect.
Thank you again T.W. for driving the distance.

Brenda L Gordon

23:53 01 Jun 24

Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Stephen Chamberlain

16:24 07 May 24

The Pharmacists and staff are all so professional and helpful with all our prescription needs. Additionally, we appreciate their complete inventory of health care supplies we need from time to time as ordered by our primary care physician and chiropractor. It is always a pleasure walking into their two stores and be greeted by everyone.

Christopher Heidt

15:12 07 May 24

Great and fast service. I don't live in Williamsburg, I live in Virginia Beach, but my doctor prescribed some vital medications that are only available from Williamsburg Drug Company. I couldn't be more pleased with the service, the kindness and patience of the pharmacists. Great job WDC! I will stay a loyal customer!

Cliff Gauthier

15:08 07 May 24

Williamsburg Drug Company totally bailed us out while I was caretaking for my wife with their caring and home delivery. They also have a great vaccination service. Supporting local business is important to me and Williamsburg Drug makes that an easy decision.