![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The original house was burned during the war, but it was rebuilt by relatives two generations later. Location: Newport NewsĮvelynton Plantation: This was once the place of Civil War skirmishes in 1862. Location: Charles CityĮndview Plantation: Built in 1769, this house has survived the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. 22.39 per adult Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket 99 Sightseeing Passes from 28. Location: Middletownīerkeley Plantation: This was the site of the first Thanksgiving and the birthplace of President William Harrison and Declaration of Independence signer Benjamin Harrison V. It was build for Nelly Madison, sister of President James Madison. Location: Surryīelle Grove Plantation: An old 18th-century grain and livestock farm, Belle Grove once encompassed 7500 acres of land. It was again a campground during the War of. Location: Arlingtonīacon's Castle: This is one of the few surviving examples of Jacobean architecture in America and dates back to 1665. During the Revolutionary War it was used as a campground by militia on their way to the final battle at Yorktown. Lee Memorial, this home belonged to the famous Civil War general. The group could not declare the house haunted however, they did gather evidence of possible paranormal activity, such as EVP's of several strange noises and ghost voices on their digital recorders.So you're thinking of exploring Quail Bell Landia? Come to Virginia and check out a few of these magical plantations:Īrlington House: Paired with the Robert E. Self-proclaimed "redneck" comedian Larry the Cable Guy visited the plantation with Southeast Virginia Paranormal Investigations, a local paranormal team and joined them in investigating the house. Media Įndview Plantation was featured on Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy in the episode "America After Dark". As of Summer 2010, operating hours have been cut back so that the site is closed to the public Tuesday and Wednesday, with additional closings in the Winter. ![]() The property has been used for once-a-year Civil War Reenactments, and has recently restarted reenactments of the Siege of Yorktown on a bi-annual basis. National Historical Park, where you can view a placard on the site of where George Washingtons headquarters were during the American Revolutionary War. Living Historians are only present at special events. Humphrey Harwood Curtis supported the Confederacy when the Civil War. It is primarily a House Museum, with visitors touring the four interior rooms, which portray a collection of medical supplies, a standard parlor, Union soldier gear, and a bedroom. The land on which Endview now stands was held by the family nearly 250 years. The site is now officially known as "The Civil War at Endview: A Living History Museum". The post Civil War addition to the house was torn down, and the lost chimney rebuild so as to make the building reach its 1860 appearance. Įndview was acquired by the City of Newport News in 1995. Endview was briefly used as a field hospital by the Confederacy during the 1862 Battle of Dam Number One (part of the Peninsula Campaign). Humphrey Harwood Curtis, Jr., one of two doctors in Warwick County, Virginia. Military use again came during the American Civil War, when the building was occupied by Dr. General Thomas Nelson, Jr.'s Virginia Militia used it as a resting place on September 28, 1781, en route to Yorktown shortly before the surrender of the British troops under Lord Cornwallis. The house and grounds were used by military forces during the Revolutionary War. Earlier known as the Harwood Plantation, the house was built in 1769 by William Harwood along the Great Warwick Road, which linked the colonial capital of Williamsburg with the town of Hampton on the harbor of Hampton Roads. ![]()
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