Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Eastern State Hospital Therapeutic Labyrinth

Eastern State Therapeutic Labyrinth Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Eastern State Therapeutic Labyrinth Marker

Inscription. This labyrinth represents an opportunity for walking meditation that is one of the oldest contemplative and transformational tools known to mankind. For centuries, the labyrinth has been used to promote healing, connection, community and peace. Recognizing the contributions provided by Eastern State Hospital by the Galt family, the therapeutic labyrinth was constructed in order to promote a healing environment for all who choose to traverse its single path to the center. Walking the labyrinth with its simple path can reduce stress and quiet the mind.

The Therapeutic Labyrinth was funded in its entirety by private donations. Elizabeth Pollard, granddaughter of Reverend Alexander Galt was most instrumental in the funding of the Labyrinth.
Dedicated
October 12, 2002
229th Anniversary of Eastern State Hospital

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.

Location. 37° 17.444′ N, 76° 44.324′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. It is at the intersection of Schmidt Road and Brower Drive, on the left when traveling north on Schmidt Road. The marker is located on the grounds of Eastern

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State Hospital. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Schmidt Road, Williamsburg VA 23188, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula,

in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Eastern State Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Eastern State Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away); Washington–Rochambeau Route (approx. 0.9 miles away); Arthur Azo Matsu (approx. 1.8 miles away); First Balloon Flight in Virginia (approx. 1.8 miles away); The First Baptist Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named First Baptist Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); MLK Triangle (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Also see . . .
1. Mebane Labyrinth Walker. (Submitted on January 23, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Eastern State Hospital. (Submitted on January 23, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Eastern State Therapeutic Labyrinth Marker

Eastern State Therapeutic Labyrinth image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

3. Eastern State Therapeutic Labyrinth

Donation Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

4. Donation Plaque

Eastern State Hospital Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

5. Eastern State Hospital Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 555 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 23, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.