1950s Postcard Bruton Parish Church Williamsburg Virginia Next Day Shipping
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1950s Postcard Bruton Parish Church Williamsburg Virginia Next Day Shipping. Established in 1674, Bruton Parish remains an active Episcopal parish and is recognized as the oldest surviving building in Colonial Williamsburg. Later Uses: During the Civil War, the church served as a hospital for both Union and Confederate soldiers after the Battle of Williamsburg in 1862. Next Day ShippingThe church featured in this vintage postcard is Bruton Parish Church, located in the historic area of Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia. Historical Significance Established in 1674, Bruton Parish remains an active Episcopal parish and is recognized as the oldest surviving building in Colonial Williamsburg. Architecture: The current brick building was constructed between 1711 and 1715. It was the first church in the Virginia Colony to be built with a cruciform (cross-shaped) plan, serving as a prototype for colonial religious architecture. Revolutionary Connections: Many prominent figures of the American Revolution worshipped here, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Its historic bell, cast in 1761, was rung to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Later Uses: During the Civil War, the church served as a hospital for both Union and Confederate soldiers after the Battle of Williamsburg in 1862
