Overview

Built in 1722, the Governor’s Palace was home to seven royal British governors, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson. It was designed to protect British authority and wealth and impress with large sword displays, colorful but elegant décor and a grand ballroom. Today, you’ll discover that the grounds are still in pristine condition.

Inside the kitchen, many guests get the opportunity to witness the “high cooking arts” of the times, beer brewing and chocolate making. Outside, elaborate tiered gardens overlook a stream and a boxwood maze is an entertaining exercise.