9. Westover Plantation

CHARLES CITY COUNTY.   Situated on the James River, Westover is touted as one of the finest examples in the country of Georgian architecture. The house was built in 1730 by William Byrd, the man who founded Richmond. The property also includes burial grounds that hold his final resting place. Not far from the house is the third oldest tombstone in the country – that of Captain William Perry, who died in 1637. The grounds are home to an elegant boxwood garden and ancient tulip poplars. The house is not open to the public except during Virginia Garden week.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Grounds  Daily 9am-6pm House Tour Contact for Specific Dates and Times By Appointment

Admission:

Individual Adult $2; Child (15 and under) $0.50; Child (5 and under) Free Group Tours - 12 or more $12

Payment Methods:

Website: Visit the Westover Plantation website »

Type: Historic Sites

	"Pam7037" more than a month ago
Beautiful grounds and garden. A lot of history here. Just wish the house would have been open for tours (only open one week out of the year).
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