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Darden's Country Store & Smokehouse
16249 Bowling Green Road
Smithfield, VA 23430
Phone: (757) 357-6791
Opens: 8:00:00 AM
Closes: 6:00:00 PM

Open Monday-Saturday This classic country store and smokehouse has been in operation since 1952 and is still run as a family business. Visitors and shoppers can see hams hanging in the smokehouse and hear about how the hams are still cured today. They can purchase ham, side meat, country cheese, barbeque and peanuts. Feel free to browse, but shopping is encouraged!

Downtown Hampton
Downtown Hampton
756 Settlers Landing Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
Phone1: (757) 727-1271 Downtown Hampton Development Partnership
Phone2: (757) 727-1570 Hampton EventMakers
Phone3: (800) 800-2202 Hampton Visitor Center
Fax: (757) 727-1255
Email: info@downtownhampton.com

In the 17th and 18th centuries, cargo ships sailing to Virginia from England stopped first in Hampton, site of the colony's Royal Customs House. Here the vessels unloaded tea, spices, dressmaking material, tools, furnishings and other items. Colonists from the surrounding areas flocked to Hampton to purchase the latest imports and to hear news of their homeland from the ships' crews. Today, nearly 300 years later, Hampton is still a great place to shop, dine and gather with friends. The city's renovated downtown waterfront district, which encompasses the site of the original 17th century seaport, is dotted with restaurants, pubs, art galleries, attractions, shops, marinas and a waterfront park. Lending a colonial flavor to much of this restored district are cobblestone streets lined with red brick sidewalks and crepe myrtle trees.

Edgewood Plantation
4800 John Tyler Highway
Charles City, VA 23030
Phone1: (804) 829-2962
Phone2: (800) 296-EDGE
Email: info@edgewoodplantation.com

This 1849 Gothic mansion, once a part of Berkeley Plantation, stands out due to its unique architectural design. Nestled along the oldest Highway in the U.S., Edgewood's third floor was used during the Civil War as a look out for Confederate generals to spy on McClellan's troops when they were camped at nearby Berkeley Plantation. J.E.B. Stuart stopped for a cup of coffee in 1862 before continuing his famous ride around Gen. George McClellan's forces. A 1725 grist mill built by Benjamin Harrison, colorful gardens and a romantic gazebo are on the grounds as well.

Emanuel A.M.E. Church
Portsmouth, VA
Phone: (757) 393-2259

The present building dates from 1857. The first African-American pastor, Rev. James A. Handy, was appointed in 1864. The church contains benches built by slaves and black feeedmen.

Endview Plantation
Endview Plantation
362 Yorktown Road
Newport News, VA 23603
Phone: (757) 887-1862
Fax: (757) 888-3369
Admission Fee
Children Welcome

Built in 1769 by Colonel William Harwood, Jr., signer of the Virginia Resolves, this home has experienced the ordeal of three wars. The Civil War found Endview serving as a Confederate captain's home and a hospital for the Confederacy. Restored to its 1862 appearance, The Civil War at Endview Plantation interprets rural Virginia life. Group rates available. From January 1- March 31 the plantation is open on Thursday-Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday 12-5pm. From April 1- December 31 Endview will be open Monday, Thursday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, & Sunday 12-5pm. Closed major holidays. Located at Exit 247 from I-64, only minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and all Newport News attractions.

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