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Bruton Parish Episcopal Church

331 Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23187
757-229-2891
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Ranked #3 of 45 attractions in Williamsburg
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Owner description: Since 1715, Bruton Parish Church has served the spiritual needs of the Williamsburg community including the most famous American sons of colonial... more » Owner description: Since 1715, Bruton Parish Church has served the spiritual needs of the Williamsburg community including the most famous American sons of colonial Virginia: Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. « less
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Nicholasville, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We opted for a self guided tour of Williamsburg which limits some experiences but not at the church which is still separate from the park. The folks there are proud of their church and give an enthusiastic history of it. Please bring a donation because they do not charge admission.

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Reading, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The little gift shop on Duke of Gloucester street lures you in with wonderful trinkets and the volunteers there lure to you church on Sunday! They are so nice and so gracious. Special thanks to the folks who support students at W&M through their campus ministry.

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This is on the grounds and very historic in its own right. Frequent tours but short hours so check out times before the day gets away.

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Roanoke, Virginia, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Enjoyed touring the church. I didn't realized the famous people who attended services here. People like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

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Amherst, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This is a bonafide 18th century church that still holds regular services each week and is part of historic Colonial Williamsburg. This is a MUST see whenever you visit!

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Bedford, Virginia, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Neat to walk through and visit. Not for little kids. It's amazing to visit the same church that Martha Custis Washington attended and many other famous Americans that helped start out country.

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Lancaster, SC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Beautiful Church. very well maintained. Very historic. Sit where Washington, Jefferson, and other founding fathers sat. Catch one of the evening organ recitals if you can.

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Landstuhl, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I was a little disappointed to see the scaffolding all over the street side of the church and a small amount on the front. The church is very nice otherwise.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This is a church with an historic past and a vibrant, worshipping congregation. In an area where other evening programs are costly, the free concerts at this church are a welcome respite. (There is a free will offering taken.) Come early; we visit Williamsburg frequently and the church always fills up. Be sure to visit the Bruton Parish Church Shop... More

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Lititz, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Every year we enjoy going to the evening event at the church. We have seen amazing choirs, listened to beautiful organ music (not usually our thing but there it is a different experience), and heard a bell choir. The history comes alive as you realize you are sitting in the seats of the forefathers and the people that helped make... More

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