Colonial Wiliamsburg is renowned as the largest living history museum in the world, offering visitors a taste of 18th century life. The Colonial Houses are situated in the Historic Area of Williamsburg. There are 28 buildings with a total of 76 guest rooms, scattered among recreated and restored buildings that make up the town. Colonial Williamsburg is steeped in legends of ghosts and haunting.
Legends of ghostly encounters have been reported by guests of the Colonial Houses of Williamsburg, VA.
A guest of the Orrel House, built in 1810, reported supernatural hi-jinks, including the water being turned on in the downstairs bathroom, a broken glass, and an upstairs bathroom wrapped in toilet paper, like a Halloween prank.
A guest of the Brick House Tavern, built in 1760, reported hearing the ramping sound of boots as they walked through the front door, into her room and then out through the gabled roof.
Historic Williamsburg offers ghosts walks nightly year around when guides and guests report experiencing paranormal sights and sounds in the historic city.
History of Colonial Houses Historic Lodging in Williamsburg, VA
Colonial Williamsburg was the thriving capital of Virginia during the important formative years of America, when American freedom and independence was an ambitious dream. The fundamental concepts of America, including: responsible leadership, public service, self government and individual liberty, were nurtured in Williamsburg. Patriots such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, George Mason and Peyton Randolph walked the streets of Williamsburg.
As the Revolutionary War was coming to a close, the seat of government was moved to the safer and more centrally located City of Richmond, VA. For nearly one and a half centuries the city of Williamsburg was a simple, quiet college town. William and Mary College is located in Williamsburg. Virginia.
Reverend Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin, the Rector of Bruton Parish Church, saw the need to preserve the historic buildings of Williamsburg. He shared his vision with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Restoration began in 1926.
The scope of the project grew from a relatively modest preservation to one that included a major portion of Williamsburg. John D. Rockefeller gave the project his personal leadership until his death in 1960. Rockefeller had funded the preservation of more than 80 of the original structures.
Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic area is considered to be the best place to experience the Colonial past of America. The town is billed as the largest living history museum in the world.
Colonial Williamsburg is composed of 500 reconstructed buildings and 88 original structures. The Colonial Houses are in 28 of those buildings, with accommodations ranging from one-room abodes to multi room lodging..
The guest rooms within the Colonial Houses are furnished with period reproductions. The rooms overlook gardens, courtyards and the Duke of Gloucester Street. One of the houses is Market Square Tavern and Kitchen, which was frequented by Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson.
The collection of Colonial Houses in Williamsburg offer a unique experience to guests looking for an unmatched historic setting.
