Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia

Bruton Parish was established in 1674 and was the church home of many of the founding fathers while in Williamsburg during colonial times.  George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry, among others, attended during their politcal activities in the Virginia House of Burgesses. It was a prime place for public meetings regarding issues with England and the onset of the revolution.

Given the important connections between the Anglican church and the government during colonial times, Bruton Parish is located a short walk from the Governor's Palace on "The Palace Green" and on Duke of Gloucester Street.

Reverend W.A.R Goodwin, during his second tour as rector at Bruton Parish, convinced John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to finance the restoration of Williamsburg, including the church, to its colonial splendor. The church is open for tours and is an incredibly beautiful example of the detail that went into the remaking of Colonial Williamsburg. 

The church is surrounded by a variety of twisted and gnarled old trees that frame it beautifully and shade the graves encircling the church building.  The graveyard holds the remains of many of Williamsburg's important citizens of colonial days. 

The church has been in continuous operation for more than 300 years.

Up the street from the church is the

lovely Bruton Parish Gift Shop pictured below

We are participating in Window Veiws and Doors Too photo meme. : )