Description
Colonial Williamsburg is a combination of a historical landmark and a living history museum. Many of the missing Colonial structures were reconstructed on their original sites during the 1930s. Others were restored to estimates of 18th-century appearance, with traces of later buildings and improvements removed. Dependency structures and animals add to the ambience. Most buildings are open for tourists, with the exception of buildings serving as residences for Colonial Williamsburg employees.
Notable structures include the Capitol and the Governor's Palace, each re-created and landscaped as to what is known of their late 18th-century condition, as well as Bruton Parish Church and the Raleigh Tavern. The Wren Building on the campus of William and Mary was one of the first buildings to be restored.
Locals, students, and employees frequently call Colonial Williamsburg "CW". The main portion is sometimes called the "Restored Area" or more often the "Historic Area". One of the main streets, Duke of Gloucester, is called "DoG Street".
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