The Palace started construction in 1706. Some of the Palace’s most notable residents were John Amson, Patric Henry,and Thomas Jefferson. In 1781, the main building was destroyed by a fire. The reconstruction of the Governor’s Palace was mostly funded by Reverend Dr. W.A.AR Goodwin and John D. Rockefeller Jr. the reconstruction took place in the early 20th century.The Palace is open to visitors today, there is a virtual tour on the williamsburg website #history #Williamsburg #palace #colonial