First House: Two Centuries with Virginia’s First Families

First House: Two Centuries with Virginia's First Families

Special | 58m 37s  | Video has closed captioning.

Virginia’s Executive Mansion is the oldest, continuously occupied governor’s residence in America. It was conceived during the Revolutionary War, built during the War of 1812 and saved from fire during the Civil War. It has served as the center of family life, official business and public events. This program explores its history, architecture and the experiences of families who have lived there.