The Cedars of Williamsburg has been a Williamsburg lodging landmark since 1932.  Originally build by Dr. Henderson for his seven children in 1932, he later sold the Cedars to two sisters in 1935 who converted it to a bed and breakfast.

Dr. Henderson observed the demolition of a 100 year old building on the William & Mary College campus.  He hired the school children to collect up the bricks at $.02 a piece.  He build both the main house and cottage out of their collection.