Williamsburg Landmarks and Monuments

(Williamsburg, Virginia - VA, USA)

In a city famous for its historical links, it comes as no surprise that Williamsburg is bursting with fascinating historical landmarks and monuments.

In the city of Williamsburg you will find some of the oldest churches in the country, stunning mansions dating back to pre-Revolutionary aristocratic times and sites of immense political significance.

Some of the most striking landmarks in Williamsburg include the Capitol building, the country's first representative assembly, and also Presidents Park, containing enormous busts of all US presidents.

Presidents Park

Address: 211 Water Country Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia VA, 23185, USA
Tel: +1 800 588 4327
Currently closed due to financial issues and awaiting new ownership, Presidents Park features statues of all of America's Presidents, with the exception of Obama, each of which measure around 20 feet / 7.5 meters in height. The giant busts stand in a landscaped garden setting and celebrate America's rich heritage, while other attractions based here include an educational museum, gift shop and café area.
Open hours: closed at present
Admission: closed at present

Capitol Building

Address: Duke of Gloucester Street, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia VA, USA
Tel: +1 804 698 1788
Steeped in history, Virginia's Capitol was the country's first representative assembly, where state legislators met between 1704 and 1780. The original building burnt down in 1747 and again in 1832, with the current building a reconstruction of the original 1704 version. A definite must for history buffs, this Williamsburg landmark was the breeding ground for patriots such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Governor's Palace

Address: Northern end of Palace Green, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia VA, USA
Tel: +1 757 220 7670
This is a reconstruction of the original building built in 1720, after it burnt down in 1781. Governor's Palace in Williamsburg boasts the opulence you would expect of British aristocracy, with the palace being home to an impressive collection of 16,000 items, including some 800 guns and swords, along with priceless original furnishings.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge

Carter's Grove Plantation

Address: US 60, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia VA, USA
Tel: +1 757 229 1000
An elaborate mansion built in 1755 and featuring intricate carvings and original wood paneling, Carter's Grove is a reconstruction from an archeological investigation and details some 400 years of history. This vast estate covers more than 400 acres / 162 hectares and was formerly owned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, before being sold to Charlottesville businessman Halsey Minor (founder of CNET) for more than $15 million, following poor visitor numbers. However, the estate soon passed into the hands of a trustee, due to bankruptcy problems. The mansion remains a National Historic Landmark (listed by the National Park Service) and is regarded by many to be one of America's most impressive examples of architecture from the Georgian period. Each year, it is required to be opened to the public for at least one day.
Open hours: hours vary according to event
Admission: charge