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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.

First Peanut Museum in U.S.A.
Rt. 460 West (near intersection with Rt. 40)
Waverly, VA 23890
Phone: (804) 834-2969

Story of peanuts through pictures, antique farm machinery and equipment.

Fort Boykin Historic Park
7410 Fort Boykin Trail
Smithfield, VA 23431
Phone1: (757) 357-5182
Phone2: (800) 365-9339 Toll-Free
Phone3: (757) 357-0115 Historic Resources Dept
Email: jwilliams@isleofwightus.net
Opens: 8:00:00 AM
Closes: 8:00:00 PM
Children Welcome

Fort Boykin has been a part of American history since 1623 when a fort known as the Castle was constructed to protect the Jamestown colonists from Native Americans and raiding Spaniards. Atop a bluff overlooking the James River, the site’s commanding view makes it a keen observation point. Today, Fort Boykin remains essentially intact and constitutes a well-preserved example of military architecture of the Civil War era. Fort Boykin is on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail, and it is home to the commonwealth's second oldest black walnut tree. The fort is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Virginia Landmarks Register, Virginia Civil War Trails, Captain John Smith’s Trail and the Star-Spangled Banner Geotrail and the Cornell eBird System, Open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk. Beach access.

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