GOVERNOR'S PALACE (Colonial Williamsburg)

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  • Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
  • The Governor's Place was home to 7 Colonial Governors:
    Alexander Spotswood
    Francis Fauquier
    Lord Botetourt
    Hugh Drysdale
    William Gooch
    Robert Dinwiddie
    John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore
    Then 2 post colonial Virginia Governors:
    Patrick Henry
    Thomas Jefferson
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 31

  • @Steve-Duh-Rino
    @Steve-Duh-Rino Рік тому +7

    Great job! Williamsburg is the jewel of eastern VA in my opinion

    • @VATravels
      @VATravels  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! Yes a definite must see

  • @claymccleery9451
    @claymccleery9451 Рік тому +6

    I never thought I'd see the cellars! You explore the ignored places.
    I appreciate that.

  • @jackiejermeay6568
    @jackiejermeay6568 Рік тому +4

    Wow what a gem

  • @4000ChacoRoad
    @4000ChacoRoad 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for giving such a thorough and informative tour of the Governors' Palace and its grounds. I attended the college in the early 1980s. In those days a College of W&M ID would enable one to visit the Colonial Williamsburg sites for free. But being rather busy, I only got over to see the Palace once. I don't recall them granting access to the basement in those days, but everything else looked pretty familiar. To me, the Palace is definitely the high point to see when visiting Williamsburg.

  • @BillsWargameWorld
    @BillsWargameWorld Рік тому +4

    You are a super you tuber !

  • @jared1870
    @jared1870 Рік тому +2

    Ok, now I must visit VA. Thanks.

  • @crossroadschronicles4647
    @crossroadschronicles4647 Рік тому +2

    This is a good one. Thanks

  • @thedaddan717
    @thedaddan717 Рік тому +2

    I remember they used to tell people they couldn't film on the staircase. I think it was only to keep them from tripping up the stairs. Nice Job!

  • @emih9070
    @emih9070 Рік тому +2

    This is my favorite video you have done. Glad you decided to get those fantastic views with the drone. I'm watching it again. Thank you for sharing.

    • @VATravels
      @VATravels  Рік тому

      Thanks, it was one of my favorite places to visit!

  • @kyeb-rg6md
    @kyeb-rg6md Рік тому +2

    It is incredible. Thank you for the post.

  • @mistervacation23
    @mistervacation23 Рік тому +2

    That is a really interesting place. I've been meaning to ask you whatever happened to Stoners Store in Fredericksburg? I think it was on Princess Anne Street but I don't really remember

    • @VATravels
      @VATravels  Рік тому +1

      I forgot the story on it. I’ll need to look it back up and talk about it on my next Princess Anne video

    • @mistervacation23
      @mistervacation23 Рік тому

      @@VATravels Thanks Chris

  • @rondriskill4337
    @rondriskill4337 Рік тому +2

    Chris, Nice job. I love Colonial Williamsburg. Your use of architectural terms continues to grow.
    Here is one you can use as a trivia question. The Govenors seal within the exterior pediment, overlooking the garden, is called a cartouche.
    I enjoy your site.

    • @VATravels
      @VATravels  Рік тому

      Thanks, I'll remember that. Learning architecture is like learning a 2nd language. lol

  • @carolyn279
    @carolyn279 Рік тому +1

    I love Colonial Williamsburg! I have been there twice. I appreciate, and enjoyed, seeing your perspective and some different areas I didn’t see when I was there. Thanks for bringing us along!

    • @VATravels
      @VATravels  Рік тому

      Your welcome and thanks for watching!

  • @slick1ru2
    @slick1ru2 22 дні тому

    I visited Thanksgiving 1988 and they had a Mozart concert, A Little Night Music. Many period instruments. And the only illumination was from candles. It was awesome!

  • @lindamoore9405
    @lindamoore9405 7 місяців тому

    The last time I was at Williamsburg was probably 25 years ago. So much has changed. I don’t remember the formal gardens at the Governor’s mansion. Thank you for the tour.

  • @PJD-ol5fc
    @PJD-ol5fc 6 місяців тому

    I toured it last November right before Thanksgiving and basically all the stuff you showed was closed accept for the main tour

  • @henryhammond3847
    @henryhammond3847 Рік тому

    Would the governor's palace be the grandest, most opulent example of the Georgian colonial style?

  • @annmcgehee1728
    @annmcgehee1728 Рік тому +2

    Thank you- it’s really a remarkable place- furnishings, history, and beautiful gardens! I hope to be able to tour it in person one day, but you did a great job! Also excellent drone footage- and extra points for completing the maze!!👍👍

    • @VATravels
      @VATravels  Рік тому +1

      Made plenty of wrong turns but finally figured it out 🤣. Yeah you should definitely try and make it out there, well worth the trip!

  • @monicacall7532
    @monicacall7532 8 місяців тому

    Why were the fireplaces covered over? I went to Williamsburg several years ago and it was too hot and crowded to stand in line to visit the governor’s palace, so it was great to see what I actually missed. Did Williamsburg have a serious problem with malaria outbreaks like other towns and plantations did along the James River? I so enjoy the homes that you visit. Is there a place where the floor plans of these homes can be found. I may be strange, but I enjoy looking at floor plans of old homes and buildings because they put the rooms you’re allowed to visit in context with the entire structure.

    • @VATravels
      @VATravels  8 місяців тому

      Thanks! Hmm I be there is something out there on line.