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Bruton Parish Episcopal Church

331 Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23187
757-229-2891
Ranked #1 of 50 attractions in Williamsburg
4.5 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
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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27 reviews 27 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Are worth visiting when offered. Musicallly fulfilling, this little church offers free concerts to the CW public at least once weekly. Makes one feel like being in the parish long ago, and the instruments are authentic. More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I visited for a candlelit organ recital and it was wonderful! Beautifully lit and wonderful music. Also visited later in the week as a tourist. The volunteer guides are very nice and helpful. It is so cool to see all of the history in just one building. The churchyard itself is nice and peaceful to walk around and appreciate the... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

While in Williamsburg we had the opportunity to attend an evening Candle Light Concert at the Bruton Church. Being true to its faith roots, the concert began with a nondenominational prayer. The harpsichord and organ music was well played. There was a wide variety of music, acknowledging both the music of Colonial Williamsburg and the upcoming Memorial Day. The selections... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Nothing I read said it was a working church with a prayer service at lunch time or evening song. do not count on seeing it unles you have their schedule ahead of time. More

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Deer Park, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Women doing the tour were very helpful, kind and interesting. The church is quite lovely and full of history. Well worth visiting. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

This beautiful church, near the center of Colonial Williamsburg, is both an important historical building and a "working" church. The interior is quite beautiful, and tours are available. The burial ground outside the church is very well maintained. Church Service times are posted. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Awesome. Just go. We sat in George Washington's pew! Very cool. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

We went to an evening concert during our visit to Colonial Williamsburg and the music was wonderful. The singer was professional and a real treat. The church's interior gorgeous! More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Makes you feel the presence of those who worshipped there before modern times. More

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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

I wish the pathways in the cemetery were open :( Still the stones that are there are very interesting. Take a Ghost Tour first, and you'll appreciate them more. More

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