Governor’s Mansion Tour

Bob and Roxane Gilmore, the erstwhile first lady of Virginia, tour the governor's mansion, and meet preservationist Fred Ecker, who is removing a mantel for restoration.

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Bob and Roxane Gilmore, the erstwhile first lady of Virginia, tour the governor's mansion, and meet preservationist Fred Ecker, who is removing a mantel for restoration.

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Excavation and Foundation Work

Tour of the Victorian Interior

Reviewing Plans for Updating the Victorian

Demolition and Reconstruction of Victorian Foundation

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Tour of Historic Virginia Governor’s Office

Tour of the Restored Living Quarters

Tour of the Restored Interior

Tour of the Restored Exterior and Interior Decor

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Installing High-Performance French Doors

Removing Horsehair Plaster and Door Framing

Matching Original Victorian Frieze Board

Spraying In Closed-Cell Insulation

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Making and Hanging Silk Drapes

Tour of Colonial Williamsburg

Tour of the Mansion’s Exterior and Landscaping

Hand-Stitching Carpets

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Spray-On Closed-Cell Insulation

Exterior Cladding

Plans for the Multi-Level Backyard Deck

White Oak Hardwood Flooring Installation