Williamsburg Sampler Bed and Breakfast Inn

The Williamsburg Sampler Bed and Breakfast Inn is an 18th-century plantation style colonial inn. It is located in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia within their Architectural Corridor Protection District. The inn opened in 1976 and its name comes from "sampler embroideries," which were popular in 16th century England. A number of framed samplers can be seen throughout the halls and bedrooms of the inn.
Architecture
The construction of the main house, an 18th-century plantation style brick Colonial, follows basic colonial style construction. It was designed by William B. Phillips (AIA), an architect experienced in historic Colonial Williamsburg. He incorporated a replica of an 18th-century Coke-Garrett carriage house that now overlooks the grounds and main house. Construction for the house was completed in mid-December 1976.
Building site
The Inn was built over the original Jamestown Road, which was earlier moved to the present road in front of the Inn. The original road was used by the American Patriots from Jamestown Settlement to the new capital in the City of Williamsburg. During the digging of the foundation, rubble and bricks from the College of William & Mary's old Alumni House were unearthed, along with a 1954 Plymouth car, of which the medallion is on display in the inn.
Artifacts on display
The Sampler has a collection of artifacts from around the world. The list includes two life-size Chinese terra cotta warriors, pewter from the USA, Germany and Ireland, large statue from India of Ganesha The Elephant God, an 1887 pump organ and an 1827 armchair from Austria, as well as items from the Helen Marie Gallery of Antique and Collectibles.

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