Williamsburg Governor S Palace Floor Plan

Governor s palace is one of the highlights of colonial williamsburg.

Williamsburg governor s palace floor plan.

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. You walked through a few rooms on the first floor and were done in 5 minutes. Colonial williamsburg foundation historical. Basic floor plans are available to be viewed on line immediately from the portfolios section.

Enjoy a garden area located at the back of the house. Each floor offers guests a queen canopy bed sitting room with fireplace and private full bath. A floor plan drawn by thomas jefferson. 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.

A small scale version of our popular flat back colonial williamsburg wooden building collectibles. Home to the royal governors and two post colonial governors it is what i would consider the glue that holds everything in colonial williamsburg together. File george wythe house 101 palace green street. Order williamsburg collection portfolio.

Colonial heritage williamsburg va real estate floor plans. Lightfoot house colonial houses plans designs. Enter the years immediately before the revolution and experience the grandeur of royal government in virginia just before its collapse. It depicts the governor s palace in full holiday regalia along with a frosting of snow and ice as an ornament.

A period facade depicted on a then recently discovered copper engraving. Hours address governor s palace reviews. Orders for the hard copy version may be placed by clicking the order button below or by calling our toll free number 910 251 8980. The main house burned down in 1781 though the outbuildings survived for some time.

Duell starting digging for the governor s palace with three indispensable guides. The governor s palace is one of the largest buildings in colonial williamsburg that was built in the early 1700s. The governors palace is a reproduction of the original but i just can t help loving it. Guided tours are available to ticketed visitors most days.

The hard copy version is mailed to the address you indicate when checking out. Wooden governor s palace ornament. The providence hall house event venues colonial. In the 18th century a tenement was often used as a guesthouse for visiting friends and family.