Historic Site: Governor's Palace

The Governor's Palace in Williamsburg is a colonial building featuring classical Georgian architecture with balanced wings and a central tower topped by a cupola. The property includes formal gardens and multiple rooms furnished with 18th-century pieces and decorative objects.

The palace was originally built as a residence for royal governors and later served post-colonial leaders including Thomas Jefferson. The building was destroyed by fire in 1781.

The palace displays furnishings and objects that show how colonial leaders lived in the 1700s. Visitors can see the daily routines and tastes of Virginia's wealthy ruling families from that period.

The building is open daily and offers guided tours through the rooms and gardens. The site is accessible for wheelchairs, and visitors should wear comfortable shoes as there is much to explore.

The ballroom displays a remarkable collection of colonial-era weapons arranged in decorative patterns across the walls. This arrangement was a common symbol of power and wealth among leaders of that period.

Location: Williamsburg

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Address: 300 Palace Green St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Phone: +(800)4478679

Website: http://colonialwilliamsburg.com/do/revolutionary-city/tour-the-city/governors-palace

GPS coordinates: 37.27385,-76.70251

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:50