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The Governor's Palace

Palace Green, Williamsburg, Virginia

Featured Review : Williamsburg served as the capitol of Virginia until Thomas Jefferson moved it to Richmond in 1780. Before the revolution, Virginia and the colonies were under British rule. As such, the monarchy appointed the leader –...See Full Review

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The Governor’s Palace

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • May 18, 2008
The Governor’s Palace
Quote: Williamsburg served as the capitol of Virginia until Thomas Jefferson moved it to Richmond in 1780. Before the revolution, Virginia and the colonies were under British rule. As such, the monarchy appointed the leader – the Royal Governor – to rule... Read the full The Governor's Palace review

From journal Colonial Williamsburg - Where History Lives!

The Governor's Palace

  • 5 out of 5 stars by talpa4980 from Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • September 28, 2006
Quote: This is a must see in Colonial Williamsburg. Admission is free with Colonial Williamsburg passes. The palace is located at the end of a huge green yard, which gives one the sense of how important this building was in its day. The tour takes you all... Read the full The Governor's Palace review

From journal Williamsburg, VA

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The Governor's Palace

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Taylor Shelby from Charleston, South Carolina
  • June 30, 2005
The Governor's Palace
Quote: One of the first major buildings you will see in Colonial Williamsburg is the Governor’s Palace. The large, elegant building capped with a cupola and flanked on both sides by dependency buildings sits majestically at the top of Palace Green, one of... Read the full The Governor's Palace review

From journal Occupied Colonial Williamsburg - Under the Redcoat