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The symbol of British authority in the colony and home to seven royal governors. The current building is a reconstruction that was completed in 1934 built on the foundations of the original Governor's Palace. The original building was constructed from 1706-1722 before being destroyed by a fire in 1781.
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This kitchen affords visitors the opportunity to witness meal preparation as it would have occurred during Colonial times.
Learn about everything from how meals were made in homes, how they were prepared in the governor's palace, brewing, and even chocolate making.
Thomas Everard arrived in the colonies as an orphan and rose to become a wealthy planter and civic leader. The house has been restored to its original appearance, including 18th-century antiques. The Thomas Everard House is an original colonial building.
An open-air stage where, weather-permitting, the Williamsburg Company of Comedians performs 18th-century farces.
The Palace Green is an open space in front of the Governor's Palace where visitors can practice hoop rolling or participate in 18th-century games.
This house serves as a donor reception center serving light refreshments for those who have donated $100 or more to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. The St. George Tucker House is an original colonial building.