Williamsburg Governor S Palace Floor Plan

Enjoy a garden area located at the back of the house.

Williamsburg governor s palace floor plan.

Lightfoot house colonial houses plans designs. File george wythe house 101 palace green street. Wooden governor s palace ornament. The governor s palace in williamsburg virginia was the official residence of the royal governors of the colony of virginia it was also a home for two of virginia s post colonial governors patrick henry and thomas jefferson until the capital was moved to richmond in 1780 and with it the governor s residence.

Enter the years immediately before the revolution and experience the grandeur of royal government in virginia just before its collapse. Hours address governor s palace reviews. A floor plan drawn by thomas jefferson. Guided tours are available to ticketed visitors most days.

It used to be the official residence of the royal governors of the colony of virginia and served as its capital before it was moved to richmond in 1780. Duell starting digging for the governor s palace with three indispensable guides. You walked through a few rooms on the first floor and were done in 5 minutes. Each floor offers guests a queen canopy bed sitting room with fireplace and private full bath.

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Colonial williamsburg foundation historical. It depicts the governor s palace in full holiday regalia along with a frosting of snow and ice as an ornament. The governor s palace is one of the largest buildings in colonial williamsburg that was built in the early 1700s. The governor s palace home to seven royal governors and the first two elected governors in virginia was built to impress visitors with a display of authority and wealth.

The main house burned down in 1781 though the outbuildings survived for some time. To make reservations call 855 231 7240. In the 18th century a tenement was often used as a guesthouse for visiting friends and family. Colonial heritage williamsburg va real estate floor plans.

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