Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg Architectural Tour 4 hr

See Colonial Williamsburg through the details that reveal how its past was restored. On this 4-hour Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg Architectural Tour, discuss the different approaches to architectural preservation in Europe and the United States during the late 19th and 20th centuries, and how those ideas shaped the historic district.

Look closely at restoration choices designed to evoke 18th-century construction, including fire-retardant composite roofing and masonry that echoes the original bond of public buildings. At the Wren Building, consider the story behind its attribution to English architect Sir Christopher Wren, the evidence that complicates that claim, and how the building’s present form reimagines the structure that stood in 1733. The conversation also explores the vision of Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin and John D. Rockefeller Jr., whose efforts helped bring Colonial Williamsburg’s restoration to life.

Meet at the ticket desk and bring curiosity for the architecture and ideas behind this remarkable historic setting. Book your Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg Architectural Tour to discover the stories built into its streets and facades.