Historic Buildings

Bassett Hall
The Rockefeller's Williamsburg home.
The Brafferton
Former Indian school on the William and Mary campus. Not an exhibition site.
Brush-Everard House
A timber-framed home with fine interior ornamentation.
Bruton Parish Church
A 1660 Anglican church still active today.
Capitol
The seat of colonial Virginia's power.
Courthouse
The home of law and order in the 18th century.
James Geddy House
An uncommon L-shaped original building.
James Geddy Foundry
The site of gunsmithing and brass founding.
Governor's Palace
An opulent monument to British authority.
Guardhouse
A post for munitions sentries.
Ludwell-Paradise House
An elegant Georgian private residence. Not an exhibition site.
Magazine
Built in 1715 to store weapons and powder.
Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop
Medicines and treatments for colonial ailments.
Benjamin Powell House
The home of carpenter-turned-contractor Benjamin Powell.
Public Gaol
Debtors, deserters, and criminals were confined behind these brick walls.
Public Hospital
The first mental hospital in North America.

R. Charlton's Coffeehouse
A popular stop for elite townsmen.
Raleigh Tavern
A place to meet, play, and plan.
Peyton Randolph House
One of Williamsburg's oldest homes.
Secretary's Office
Fire-resistant records storage for the 18th century. Not an exhibition site.
Mary Stith House
Quaint one-story brick house bequeathed to servants.
St. George Tucker House
Home of Williamsburg's first Christmas tree. Not an exhibition site.
Wetherburn's Tavern
Site of balls and merriment.
Wren Building
America's oldest academic structure.
George Wythe House
Home of an influential Virginia patriot.
Colonial Sites
Bruton Parish Churchyard
Final rest for notable Virginians.
Carpenter's Yard
A staging area for construction and planning.
Duke of Gloucester Street
Colonial Williamsburg's main thoroughfare.
Great Hopes Plantation
An operating middling plantation.
Market Square
Open space for markets, celebrations, and auctions.
Palace Green
This expansive lawn lends a stately prospect to the Palace entrance.
Play Booth Theater
Outdoor performance space in the 18th and 21st centuries.