Bruton Parish Church Williamsburg, VA Bruton Parish.Church, an active Episcopal Parish in the Diocese of Southern Virginia, is located in the midst of historic Colonial Williamsburg. A known Anglican parish as early as 1674, its first Rector was the Rev. Rowland Jones. The current building, the earliest cruciform shaped church in Virginia, was completed in 1715. The historic structure can speak to the ages, as it has served as a worship place for numerous individuals who shaped our country's history. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry are only a few of the many who attended Bruton Parish while serving in the Virginia House of Burgesses or attending the College of William & Mary. Parishioners serve as docents, instructing Colonial Williamsburg's tourists regarding the historical significance of this remarkable structure. |
The Bell in the Tower |
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