Bassett Hall

Bassett Hall is a two-story white frame house set on a large property with lawns, gardens, and wooded areas near Colonial Williamsburg. The grounds extend across hundreds of acres and offer visitors space to explore the landscape around the residence.

The house was built between 1753 and 1766 for a member of the House of Burgesses. It later came into the hands of relatives of Martha Washington and eventually became connected to the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg.

The home displays American folk art and period furnishings that reflect the tastes of those who lived here during the 20th century. Visitors can see how the interior was arranged to showcase these collections throughout the rooms.

The reception building provides information about the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg and displays how various groups contributed to the project. Visitors should allow time to explore both the house and the surrounding gardens and wooded paths.

A Union general spent time at the house during the Civil War while visiting a former classmate. This connection to a key moment in American military history is often overlooked by visitors.