BASSETT HALL

WILLIAMSBURG, VA

Bassett Hall is a historic home located in Williamsburg, Virginia. It was originally built in the early 18th century and was later purchased in 1926 by John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. The Rockefellers renovated and expanded the home, adding a wing and creating beautiful gardens on the property.

Today, Bassett Hall is open to the public as a museum and is operated by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Visitors can explore the home's interiors, which are furnished with a mix of antique and contemporary pieces, and learn about the Rockefeller family's contributions to the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg.

The museum features exhibits on the life and work of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who was a philanthropist and a co-founder of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Visitors can also see a collection of folk art that was acquired by Abby and her husband during their travels throughout the United States.

In addition to the home and gardens, Bassett Hall also has a working farm where visitors can see heritage-breed animals and learn about traditional farming methods. Overall, Bassett Hall is a fascinating and educational destination for anyone interested in history, art, and the preservation of American culture.

BASSETT HALL is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WILLIAMSBURG VA. US MID #8405100199

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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BASSETT HALL
522 E FRANCIS ST
WILLIAMSBURG
VA
23185

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