Seven Royal Governors and
Two American Governors
resided here at the Capitol
of Virginia.
Patrick Henry was the first
American,
and Thomas Jefferson was
the last.
The Lion and Unicorn are
the symbols of the British Empire -
both looking down at all
who enter here -
a reminder of the Colonial
Authority and Power represented here.
The ceiling and walls of
the entrance hallway
are covered with arms, muskets,
pistols, sabers, bayonets -
quite an intimidating appearance.
During the Revolutionary
War, the muskets were used by the Americans against the British - how ironic!
Here is a shot of the crest over the back door to the Palace.
