Overview

The philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and his wife Abby Aldrich Rockefeller resided in Basset Hall for periods during the 1930s and 1940s. It was Mrs. Rockefeller’s “Dream of Dreams,” the couple’s place of retreat. Two of Williamsburg’s most revered residents, their home has been preserved for public viewing.

Each room has its own personality. Note the diverse furniture, detailed rugs, elegant chandeliers, folk art and figurines. Outside the white sided house with black trim, walk the Colonial Revival gardens. It’s a peaceful setting full of space.