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Pamunkey Indian Museum
175 Lay Landing Road
Route 1
King William County, VA 23086
Phone: (804) 843-4792
Opens: 10:00:00 AM
Closes: 4:00:00 PM
Admission Fee
Children Welcome

Located on the Pamunkey Indian Reservation, the museum gives a comprehensive learning experience in "A living memory of Powhatan's People." Tools, pottery, clothing and more, representing the Ice Age to present, are among the artifacts on exhibit. The Pamunkey women continue to make pottery in the centuries-old manner which can be purchased at the museum. Open 6 days a week. HOURS - Tuesday-Saturday 10-4; Sunday 1-5; Closed Mondays and all major holidays. ADMISSION- Adults - $2.50; Children $1.25; Seniors - $1.75

Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation - 1790
16920 Southall Plantation Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone1: (804) 829-2196 Tour and Special Event Information
Phone2: (804) 829-2480 Historic Bed & Breakfast Lodging
Email: tours@pineygrove.com
Opens: 9:00:00 AM
Closes: 5:00:00 PM
Admission Fee

The site of PINEY GROVE was first the homeland of the Chickahominy tribe. The original portion of PINEY GROVE was built circa 1790 on the prosperous three-hundred plantation of Furneau Southall. Today Piney Grove is a rare survival of Early Virginia Log Architecture. The building was enlarged in 1850 by Furnea Southall's grandson, John Stubblefield and in 1905 as the home of Civil War veteran Thomas Fletcher Harwood. During the second half the the nineteenth century the nineteenth century the property was owned by successful Richmond entrepreneur Edmund Archer Saunders. PINEY GROVE is furnished with family heirlooms and a collection of antiques and artifacts that chronicles the history of Piney Grove and the Southall Plantation, as well as the entire James River Plantation Country. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Poor Potter Site
221 Read Street
Yorktown, VA 23690
Phone: (757) 898-2410 National Park Service Information
Fax: (757) 898-6346
Email: colo_interpretation@nps.gov
Children Welcome

Remains of Colonial pottery factory operated by William Rogers from approximately 1720 to 1745 in direct violation of English trade law. Rogers produced a quality of pottery that was equal to, and in competition with, products made by British potters. At its height, the complex included 2 kilns, supporting work areas and a work force that produced at least 23 types of earthenware and stoneware products. Rogers sold his goods as far away as New England and the West Indies. Today the remains of the pottery factory are important evidence of the role Rogers and his potters had in establishing economic independence for the colonies. The factory site is located a short walk from the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, and one block from the Nelson House. The site includes remains of one kiln, as well as exhibits about the Poor Potter.

Portlock Galleries at SoNo
Portlock Galleries at SoNo
3815 Bainbridge Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23324
Phone: (757) 502-4901 Portlock Galleries at SoNo
Email: nbenson@cityofchesapeake.net
Children Welcome

Portlock Galleries at SoNo is a contemporary art gallery, visitors center and unique meeting destination located in the historic South Norfolk section of Chesapeake. The galleries are housed in the historic Portlock School #5, which was built in 1908. Visit and see local, regional and nationally known artists present works in various media. Exhibitions change every four to six weeks so repeat visitors can see something new each time they visit. Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM, Weekends Noon-4 PM. Admission is Free!

Prentis House, The
321 North Main Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
Phone1: (757) 923-3880
Phone2: (866) SEE-SUFK toll free
Fax: (757) 923-3882
Email: Tourism@city.suffolk.va.us
Opens: 9:00:00 AM
Closes: 5:00:00 PM
Children Welcome

The oldest standing home in Suffolk, this three-story structure currently houses Suffolk's Visitor Information Center and Tourism offices. Open daily, 9am until 5pm, the Visitor Center also includes a gift shop.

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