Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Back in 1903 a pastor named Reverend Goodwin in the nearby Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg had a vision of restoring the old colonial capital of Williamsburg in its former glory. He championed the cause and led a successful fundraising efforts in restoring old church and historic buildings. 

On one of the fundraising events he attended, he happened to sit in the same table with a wealthy philathrophist named John D. Rockefeller Jr. From that event, Reverend Goodwin was able to signed up the generous patron and he and his wife became the primary patrons of the historical restoration project which would become a foundation for Colonial Williamsburg.

Most of the original buildings in the historic area were non-existent and were burned down long time ago. The old colonial structure was reconstructed by using old architectural plans and made it look like how it was during its 1700's heyday.  

As the motto for Colonial Williamsburg: "The future may learn from the past."

The Governor's Palace.





Bruton Parish Church

The Whyte House


 The Magazine, it is where they store firearms and ammunition. 

The Courthouse at the background.

Market Area.

The Capitol (Administrative Offices)

Fife and Drums.

 
Today, Colonial Williamsburg is tourist attraction that attracts million of visitors and it is open year round. It's aim is to exhibit its colonial structures dated between 1699 through 1780 and show how the way of life during colonial times.

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