Governor's Palace, near Washington, DC
The Virginia Governor's Palace was completed in 1722 - a full 16 years after construction began - and instantly became one of the most elegant and impressive buildings in Colonial America. The palace is clearly a statement of power, with impressive gates, grounds and chambers inside. Governors who lived in the original palace included Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Robert Dinwiddie, Hugh Drysdale, Alexander Spotswood and others.
After undergoing various renovations over the years, the role of the palace changed in 1780 after the government moved to Richmond. In 1781, the palace served as a hospital for soldiers wounded at the Battle of Yorktown, and more than 150 are buried in the palace garden. The building was destroyed by fire later that year, and was reconstructed during the mid-1900s as an exhibition site that today includes original artifacts and decor.
Events at Governor's Palace
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If you are a history buff who loves to travel, then an excursion that you must do on your trip to the Washington, DC area is to attend the Spinning Stories/Spanning Time event at the Governor's Palace, located at 398 Richmond Rd in Williamsburg, VA, which is just a hop, skip, and a jump outside of Washington, DC.
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Some of the things of the past sometimes go unnoticed and for a great way to learn about different things about history, attend the Remember me when this you see: Embroidered and Painted Arts of the New Republic Exhibit at the Governor's Palace near Washington, DC.
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Every year, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, honors the African-American soldiers who fought during the American Revolution during Brothers-In-Arms weekend.
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If you want to learn about the past and history of some of the activities that were done by Mason members in the Washington, DC area, then you need to see the Masonic Procession at the Governor's Palace, which is located near Washington, DC.
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This year, spend the holidays with your family in a unique way by visiting Colonial Williamsburg's Holiday Holiday Season at the Governor's Palace, which is located close to Washington, DC.
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Location:
The Governor's Palace
398 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg , VA
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