The city of Hopewell makes a wonderful place to stop and explore for a day or two. Here visitors will find Civil War sites, historic homes, military museums, and antique shops coupled with fine accommodation and good dining options. The city of Hopewell is 30 minutes from Richmond, VA.
Flowerdew Hundred located in Hopewell is one of the oldest land tracts in Virginia. It was established in 1619 along the James River and has been continuously occupied since. There is a museum on site that provides further insight into Flowerdew Hundred and the surrounding areas.
Hopewell's Weston Manor was built in 1789 by the Gilliam family. With much of the interior being original, this Georgian Manor is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours of Weston Manor provide details on the history of the home and the families that have lived here.
Address: Historic Hopewell Foundation, Box 851, Hopewell, VA 23860, United States
Phone: 1 (804) 458-4682, Fax: 1 (804) 458-7900
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