The largest living history museum in the United States, Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area consists of the restored 18-century capital of colonial Virginia. Explore the shops, taverns, government buildings, homes and streets of Williamsburg just as they existed when Virginia patriots like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry frequented them. The restored 301-acre historic area contains 88 original buildings and hundreds of reconstructed public buildings, houses, shops and additional structures, as well as gardens and four dining taverns. Highlights include the Governor's Palace, the Capitol building, Peyton Randolph Site, Raleigh Tavern, George Wythe House and James Geddy House and Foundry. Visitors also can witness historic trade demonstrations and interactive programs throughout the historic area. In addition, Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area operates three museums within walking distance of the historic area: The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum and Bassett Hall, once the Williamsburg home of John D. Rockefeller Jr. The Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area Visitor Center provides parking, information, admission and special program tickets.