Governors Palace at Night - Colonial Williamsburg Baby Onesie

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The Governor’s Palace at Colonial Williamsburg lit at night.

During the time that Williamsburg, Virginia, was the capital of the Virginia colony (1699-1780), Governor’s Palace was the official residence for the royal governor. It was also the home for Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson, two of Virginia’s post-colonial governors until the capital moved to Richmond in 1780.

One of the two most significant buildings in Colonial Williamsburg, it was reconstructed on its original site in the 1930s. The main house burned down in 1781 while it was being used as a hospital for wounded soldiers following the Siege of Yorktown.

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I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...