An historic Williamsburg, Virginia tavern was the inspiration for this home. The Raleigh Tavern, built in 1717 and named after Sir Walter Raleigh, witnessed more extraordinary political meetings and brilliant festivity than any other such place in Colonial America. It grew into a popular meeting place for the revolutionary patriots and the center of 18th century Virginia society. Frequent visitors were Thomas Jefferson and George Washington and the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society was founded there in 1776. The basic architecture, like other Williamsburg buildings, followed Georgian design. However, form and details were somewhat simplified and scale reduced as a reluctance to be showy.

Sweet Bottom Drive - Williamsburg

Era: Colonial
Style: Early Georgian (1695-1720)

3866 Sweet Bottom Drive

Raleigh Tavern – Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA (1717)