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Westmoreland County Museum and Library
Westmoreland County Museum
43 Court Square P.O. Box 247
Montross, VA 22520
Phone: (804) 493-8440
Email: wcmuseum@verizon.net
Opens: 10:00:00 AM
Closes: 4:00:00 PM
Children Welcome

The oldest museum in the Northern Neck was originally built to house Charles Willson Peale's 1768 portrait of William Pitt, the Parliamentarian largely responsible for the repeal of the Stamp Act. The Museum provides exhibits and programs of the important history of Westmoreland County and its people. The exhibits include a geographical look at the region and depict life in Westmoreland County and the Northern Neck from the time of Virginia's Indians and first English settlements through to the early 20th century. It is also home of the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society and the Presidents' Garden, the first garden in the region designed by Charles Gillette. The museum is open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sundays. Admission is free.

Westover Church
16401 John Tyler Memorial Hwy.
Charles City, VA 23030
Phone: (804) 829-2488
Opens: 9:00:00 AM
Closes: 5:00:00 PM
Children Welcome

Westover Parish was established in 1625, and the original church was located on Westover Plantation. A new church was built at this location in 1731. Used as stable during the Civil War, it was restored to service in 1867 and has been faithfully supported ever since. Through the centuries, farmers, plantation owners, slaves and presidents, including Washington, Jefferson, Harrison, Tyler and Theodore Roosevelt have worshipped in the church. Visitors are welcome to visit the church and stroll around the cemetery.

Westover Plantation
7000 Westover Road
Charles City, VA 23030
Phone: (804) 829-2882
Email: fsfisher@aol.com
Opens: 9:00:00 AM
Closes: 6:00:00 PM
Admission Fee
Children Welcome
Pets Welcome

Westover is one of the most elegant and historic colonial plantations. It was built in the first half of the 18th century by the Byrd family, and is widely known for its superb proportions. Shaded by a magnificent collection of trees, the grounds offer a commanding view of the James River and eagles soaring overhead. Visitors can walk the expansive grounds, admire the beautiful formal gardens, and look inside old outbuildings. Westover is a site on numerous trails including Civil War Trails, John Smith Adventures on the James Driving and Water Trails and the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. The Westover grounds and outbuildings may be toured daily. House tours may be scheduled for groups of 12 and more. Individuals may tour the house during Autumn Pilgrimage and some days during Historic Garden Week.

Williamsburg Area Discover the Arts Trail
P. O. Box 3495
421 North Boundary Street
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone: (757) 229-6511 Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance
Email: harris@williamsburgcc.com

Art museums, art galleries, artists' studios and performing arts venues featuring varied concerts, plays and events are abundant in the Historic Triangle. Area gallery owners, artists, artisans, performers and museum staffs look forward to sharing the rich cultural landscape with you. Throughout the entire year you can plan your time with us by visiting participants websites for performance, art show and event schedules. We especially encourage you to visit the Historic Triangle every year on the first Sunday in October during An Occasion for the Arts. This juried arts event hosts more than 30,000 visitors for a day of arts celebration. Visit our website for more information on the various art experiences available in Jamestown, Yorktown and Williamsburg, America's Historic Triangle along with a map of the area.

Yoder Barn Theatre
660 Hamilton Drive
Newport News, VA 23602
Phone: (757) 249-4187 Box Office

Historic 1935 dairy barn turned performance space. Located in the heart of Newport News with shopping and restaurants nearby.

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