GOVERNOR'S PALACE (Colonial Williamsburg)

The Governor's Place was home to 7 Colonial Governors:

Alexander Spotswood
Francis Fauquier
Lord Botetourt
Hugh Drysdale
William Gooch
Robert Dinwiddie
John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore

Then 2 post colonial Virginia Governors:
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson

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[claymccleery]

I never thought I'd see the cellars! You explore the ignored places.
I appreciate that.

[Steve-Duh-Rino]

Great job! Williamsburg is the jewel of eastern VA in my opinion

[Hnry-Tudor]

Thank you for giving such a thorough and informative tour of the Governors' Palace and its grounds. I attended the college in the early 1980s. In those days a College of W&M ID would enable one to visit the Colonial Williamsburg sites for free. But being rather busy, I only got over to see the Palace once. I don't recall them granting access to the basement in those days, but everything else looked pretty familiar. To me, the Palace is definitely the high point to see when visiting Williamsburg.

[thedaddan]

I remember they used to tell people they couldn't film on the staircase. I think it was only to keep them from tripping up the stairs. Nice Job!

[lindamoore]

The last time I was at Williamsburg was probably 25 years ago. So much has changed. I don’t remember the formal gardens at the Governor’s mansion. Thank you for the tour.

[rondriskill]

Chris, Nice job. I love Colonial Williamsburg. Your use of architectural terms continues to grow.
Here is one you can use as a trivia question. The Govenors seal within the exterior pediment, overlooking the garden, is called a cartouche.
I enjoy your site.

[emih]

This is my favorite video you have done. Glad you decided to get those fantastic views with the drone. I'm watching it again. Thank you for sharing.

[kyeb-rgmd]

It is incredible. Thank you for the post.

[slickru]

I visited Thanksgiving 1988 and they had a Mozart concert, A Little Night Music. Many period instruments. And the only illumination was from candles. It was awesome!

[carolyn]

I love Colonial Williamsburg! I have been there twice. I appreciate, and enjoyed, seeing your perspective and some different areas I didn’t see when I was there. Thanks for bringing us along!

[annmcgehee]

Thank you- it’s really a remarkable place- furnishings, history, and beautiful gardens! I hope to be able to tour it in person one day, but you did a great job! Also excellent drone footage- and extra points for completing the maze!!👍👍

[PJD-olfc]

I toured it last November right before Thanksgiving and basically all the stuff you showed was closed accept for the main tour

[mistervacation]

That is a really interesting place. I've been meaning to ask you whatever happened to Stoners Store in Fredericksburg? I think it was on Princess Anne Street but I don't really remember

[Robert-bp]

Beautiful estate. Can you imagine no refrigerators, no a/c, washer/dryers or cars?!

[monicacall]

Why were the fireplaces covered over? I went to Williamsburg several years ago and it was too hot and crowded to stand in line to visit the governor’s palace, so it was great to see what I actually missed. Did Williamsburg have a serious problem with malaria outbreaks like other towns and plantations did along the James River? I so enjoy the homes that you visit. Is there a place where the floor plans of these homes can be found. I may be strange, but I enjoy looking at floor plans of old homes and buildings because they put the rooms you’re allowed to visit in context with the entire structure.

[henryhammond]

Would the governor's palace be the grandest, most opulent example of the Georgian colonial style?