Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
4.5
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The church building has been standing since 1715. Sunday morning worship services are at 8:00, 9:15, and 11:15. The church is open to visitors daily from 12 noon-4:00 p.m. A CW pass is not required. A dollar per visitor is appreciated. Visit the home page of our website for most current information. The Bruton Parish Shop & Heritage Center is located a block and a half west of the church on Duke of Gloucester St. Visit, shop and learn! Open daily, 11:00-5:00.
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Brad
Winchester, KY700 contributions
Apr 2021
This beautiful historic church is deeply interwoven into the history of Williamsburg. Due to COVID the church itself was closed when I visited, but they still have active church services and offer tours if you're able to book early enough.
Even without direct access to the inside though, the gates are open during business hours so that you can tour the historic grounds and graveyard.
Even without direct access to the inside though, the gates are open during business hours so that you can tour the historic grounds and graveyard.
Written 4 April 2021
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Carol Ann J
Germantown, NY3,040 contributions
Sept 2022
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church was lovely inside and out. We were welcomed and invited to attend a service and/or a concert that was being held in the church that evening. The church is in excellent condition and pews are marked with former members such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
Written 29 September 2022
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Thank you for giving this review and please return when you are next in Williamsburg.
Written 26 November 2022
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RC T
Grand Junction, CO87 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This carefully maintained historic church is still a working church, with regular weekly services. Church volunteers are on hand to answer questions. There are pews with the names of the most likely attendees is each row.
Written 14 May 2024
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ITRT
Virginia44,656 contributions
Mar 2021
The first Anglican church in Colonial Williamsburg is the Bruton Parish Church was once used as a hospital and storehouse during the Battle of Yorktown. There is a cemetery on the grounds that contains the remains of Confederate and Union soldiers. We arrived as the evening Palm Sunday service was ending and thus were unable to go inside the church. I noticed chairs were set up in the yard, probably for an earlier service as attendees were exiting the church. The Parish House is located one block away on Duke of Gloucester Street. We will have to come another time to view the interior.
Written 12 April 2021
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Lindsey C
Thomasville, NC33 contributions
Sept 2021
We were so disappointed to find that the cemetery was closed all week due to covid. We were able to pop in for about 10 minutes one Sunday after service was over. The gentleman closing up the church ran us off and seemed quite exasperated with the overall situation. It is understandable due to covid however just very disappointing that it's no longer a viable part of your Colonial Williamsburg experience. I could understand the church building being closed because of covid restrictions but the outdoor cemetery doesn't make much sense since everything else in CW is open outdoors.
Written 25 October 2021
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I am very sorry for your disappointment. If your travels bring you back to Williamsburg, please check posted signs at the church for hours, or the website. We have returned to Sunday services and daily visiting made possible by the Bruton Guides. Please do return when you can.
Written 22 May 2022
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Dr Stephen C
Denton, UK275 contributions
Apr 2022
I visited the church on Sunday morning with a friend and took communion at the Mass. The church itself was beautiful and impressive for an early Colonial building. The congregation was friendly, the liturgy and music excellent and participation very full and lively. It was exactly what a good parish should provide. Highly recommended for Anglican or Episcopalian visitors.
Written 20 March 2023
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Many thanks and please return when you are in town again.
Written 3 April 2023
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deeremom430
Wilmington, NC651 contributions
Apr 2021
Geocaching brought us here. We didn't go inside, but we did tour the cemetery. Lots of history here. There was a service of some sort in the cemetery when we first arrived, so we came back after a bit. Definitely a place to stop and learn.
Written 31 May 2021
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thumperrice
Rome, NY60 contributions
Aug 2022
As a pastor, I was very interested in this. It was really cool to step into the history of this church. What amazing me even in more is that it is not just the history, but the church still functions today. I believe that all of those giving information in the church are current members who not only knew the history but could speak about what they do today.
Written 6 October 2022
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Yes, the Guides do talk about parish life today. I'm so glad you could visit while you were in town. Thank you!
Written 26 November 2022
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travelbob1
New Windsor, NY1,135 contributions
The church is a functioning parish church for the area and is open to the public. Check the CW program guide or church bulletin board to see when the next organ recital is scheduled. It is a delight to go in the evening withmuch of interior lit with candles and listen to a guest organist. Sit in the pews that Washington, Jefferson, Madison and others satin back in the 18th century.
Written 22 August 2008
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WorldTravellerMan
Baltimore, MD269 contributions
Feb 2012 • Couples
We really enjoyed our 20 minutes in the old Bruton Parish Church. It's a beautiful interior space, and the tour guides were very helpful and friendly.
What is never acknowledged, however, is that the enforced labor of African slaves created the wealth used to build the Church and to maintain it during most of its history.
What is never acknowledged, however, is that the enforced labor of African slaves created the wealth used to build the Church and to maintain it during most of its history.
Written 26 February 2012
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Of course you can attend services there if you are not a member. Its not my parish but it is my diocese. You will be asked not to take photos during the service. And do remember, its NOT part of Colonial Williamsburg although the CW listings make it seem such.
Written 18 June 2018
The colonial houses are not part of Bruton Parish church.
Written 25 August 2016
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