Williamsburg Governor S Palace Floor Plan

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.

Williamsburg governor s palace floor plan.

To make reservations call 855 231 7240. It depicts the governor s palace in full holiday regalia along with a frosting of snow and ice as an ornament. Hours address governor s palace reviews. Colonial heritage williamsburg va real estate floor plans.

The governor s palace is one of the largest buildings in colonial williamsburg that was built in the early 1700s. Basic floor plans are available to be viewed on line immediately from the portfolios section. Lightfoot house colonial houses plans designs. The providence hall house event venues colonial.

A small scale version of our popular flat back colonial williamsburg wooden building collectibles. Enter the years immediately before the revolution and experience the grandeur of royal government in virginia just before its collapse. Duell starting digging for the governor s palace with three indispensable guides. A period facade depicted on a then recently discovered copper engraving.

Guided tours are available to ticketed visitors most days. Enjoy a garden area located at the back of the house. 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. Each floor offers guests a queen canopy bed sitting room with fireplace and private full bath.

The hard copy version is mailed to the address you indicate when checking out. Governor s palace is one of the highlights of colonial williamsburg. You walked through a few rooms on the first floor and were done in 5 minutes. A floor plan drawn by thomas jefferson.

File george wythe house 101 palace green street. 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. In the 18th century a tenement was often used as a guesthouse for visiting friends and family.

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. The governors palace is a reproduction of the original but i just can t help loving it. Colonial house plans blueprints style 31056. 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.