Fort Christanna
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Fort Christanna was one of the projects of Lt. Governor Alexander Spotswood, who was governor of the Virginia Colony 1710–1722. When Fort Christanna opened in 1714, Capt. Robert Hicks was named captai
FORT CHRISTANNA, BRUNSWICK COUNTY, VA
Brafferton (building)
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The Brafferton is a building on the campus of the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Built in 1723 and among the oldest buildings in Virginia, it was built as a school for Virginian
Fort Christanna
…discontinue manning the fort. Mr Griffin remained until September, then transferred to Williamsburg, where he continued to teach Indian children at the Brafferton school of the College of William & Mary. The Saponi and Tutelo (and the remnants of as many as 15 other tribes) remained on the tract for several more years…
The Brafferton, seen from Historic Campus
President's House at William & Mary, 2021