George Wythe House

The Wythe House is a historic house on the Palace Green in Colonial Williamsburg, in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. Built in the 1750s, it was the home of George Wythe, signer of the Declaration of Independence and father of American jurisprudence.

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  • Phone

    (888) 965-7254

  • Website

    colonialwilliamsburg.com/locations/george-wythe-house

  • Type

    History Museum

Address

101 Palace Green St Williamsburg , VA 23185 United States

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Todd A Williams

One of the original houses still standing in williamsburg. Definitely worth the time to walk thru. Unguided so you can go at your own pace.

Matthew Phillips

Our favorite tour in town . One of the few original (non-reproduction) buildings in Williamsburg, and a good orientation. You're walking through rooms in which Thomas Jefferson learned law.

Chad Hembree

The house is original, not a replica. Air conditioning was added for guest comfort and preservation. Mr. Wyrthe is an unsung American hero you should learn more about.

Michelle Knoll

This is the second most haunted house in Williamsburg.

Joey Francis

This place is living history in present time..

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Knowledgeable staff in wonderful period attire. - Jerry Hufton

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