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Tour Ends at Raleigh Tavern, one of the first exhibition sites to be open.
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This tour is about the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg.

The Reverend and the Millionaire

By Shades of Our Past
Free cancellation available
Price is $25 per adult
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Overview

During this one-hour walking tour, discover how a sleepy southern town was restored to its former colonial splendor through the dream of Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin and the backing of Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

We will take you through the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg from its conception through to the continuing restoration efforts. We encourage questions and conversation so all guests can better understand why this place was, and is, so important not only to Dr. Goodwin and Mr. Rockefeller but also to future generations.

*Shades of Our Past is not affiliated with Colonial Williamsburg therefore this tour does not include entrance or admission into Colonial Williamsburg-owned buildings. Since the tour is through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg it is weather contingent. Please be prepared for all weather conditions.

Activity location

  • Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
    • 201 W Duke of Gloucester St, (Next to Palace Green)
    • 23185-4201, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
    • 201 West Duke of Gloucester Street
    • 23185, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

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The Reverend and the Millionaire
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$25.00 x 1 Adult$25.00
Total
Price is $25.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHistorical take away

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Tour guide introduces guests to W.A.R. Goodwin and his coming to Williamsburg and what the city looked like when he arrived.
George Wythe House
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Tour guide talks about Godwin’s dream of taking Williamsburg back to its Colonial splendor. Pointing out on Palace green what was there in 1927. To do this though he needed money.
West Duke of Gloucester Street
  • 20m
Tour guide tells them of partnership between Goodwin and John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. Guide points out what were original buildings and what had to be reconstructed. Discusses methods used to find where buildings originally stood. ( this path may be different for each tour depending on Colonial Williamsburg maintenance schedule, activities and weather)
Raleigh Tavern
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Talk about this building being the first exhibition site opened to the public.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBruton Parish Episcopal Church
    • 201 W Duke of Gloucester St, (Next to Palace Green)
    • 23185-4201, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBruton Parish Episcopal Church
    • 201 West Duke of Gloucester Street
    • 23185, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

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