Two tours, two stories, one historic landmark. On this tour of the Governor’s Palace, step into the shoes of Hannah, an enslaved housemaid who dedicated decades to serving under 3 different governors. Learn more about how much labor is required to maintain the grand social center of the colony of Virginia. Then, read more about the enslaved people and servants of the Governor’s Palace in our most recent blog: https://bit.ly/4bb7rMJ | Colonial Williamsburg

Governor's Palace Tour/Colonial Williamsburg

#OTD in 1926, Dr. Goodwin receives Mr. Rockefeller's authorization to begin the restoration of Williamsburg's existing historic buildings. Nearly a century later, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation preserves over 200 buildings, including 89 original structures. Through meticulous research, conservation, and preservation, it brings history to life for new generations and offers immersive programs and authentic resources to learners, educators, and researchers worldwide. Happy birthday to us! 🏛

Have you heard about what’s happening at one of the Foundation’s 89 original buildings? As we aim to present visitors with the most accurate representation of what Williamsburg looked like in the 18th century, work has begun to lower the perimeter wall of the Powder Magazine to its original height based on new evidence found by our Department of Architectural Preservation and Research! Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3S4vJ4z | Colonial Williamsburg