Bassett Hall, Colonial residence in Williamsburg, United States
The white frame house includes two stories and stands on 585 acres of lawn, gardens, and woodland areas near Colonial Williamsburg.
Built between 1753 and 1766 by House of Burgesses member Philip Johnson, the property was acquired by Martha Washington's nephew Burwell Bassett in 1800.
The residence contains a collection of antiques and American folk art assembled by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller during her time there from 1936 to 1948.
Visitors can access the reception building to learn about Colonial Williamsburg's restoration through exhibits detailing the Rockefellers' involvement in the project.
During the Civil War, cavalry officer George Armstrong Custer spent ten days at the house while attending a Confederate classmate's wedding in town.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 37.27080,-76.69300
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:43
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