Endview Plantation

Built in 1769 by William Harwood, the Georgian-style house known as Endview Plantation has witnessed momentous events in American history. Situated atop a knoll near a spring, Endview's land was traversed by Native Americans of the Powhatan Chiefdom a thousand years before the coming of the English. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Endview's owner, Dr. Humphrey Harwood Curtis, formed the...

Posted on April 09, 2015. Brought to you by fodors.

Some Civil War history

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60

A bit more historic than the close-by Lee Hall mansion. This house played a role in the Civil War battles taking place in the area now covered by Newport News Park.

Posted by 1Chuckh on July 29, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Always a great time

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100

Friendly staff, interesting history, beautiful grounds, AWESOME unique civil war summer camp for kids.

Posted by Cheryl7877 on July 14, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

A bit boring

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60

Its a small house, the restoration okay. Did have quite a bit of Civil War artifacts. Don't think it was worth the entry fee. What we did find interesting was talking to the archeologist that was working on the kitchen dig. The outside fo the house and the land surrounding it is open to the public w/o admission fee and...

Posted by MCB28 on April 04, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Interesting tour

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80

House isn't as big as some "plantations" but the tour was very interesting. Since the house was used at one point as a Union Hospital, there were very interesting displays about medical treatments and other info on civil war.

Posted by foodlady3 on March 14, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Beautiful home

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100

If you want to learn more about the history of the area and the people who settled it this is a place to see. Plantations were so beautiful and it is wonderful that this one and some others were saved and restored to their original state. They should be saved so that everyone can learn of the history of our...

Posted by nebraskafoxy on January 24, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Neat little place you'd never know was there

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100

We visited Endview Plantation on New Year's Eve, hence no crowds whatsoever, so we were treated to a private tour of the house. Our guide was knowledgeable and did not rush us through at all. This historic site focuses on Civil War involvement on the Peninsula, which is often overshadowed by larger sites/tours in Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown.

Posted by nlamarre on January 01, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

historic gem

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80

this place was part of the great hsitory of this area--and the guides are very thorough and the place is lovely--a gem in a sea of fast food restaurants and gas stations--and you don't see any of that when you go there

Posted by Yorkriver on October 30, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Excellent Reenactments

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80

They have a very pretty venue and they hold excellent reenactments! I'd go when there is an event going on.

Posted by dfischer91 on October 25, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Great historic site to visit

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100

Nice place to spend a few hours, some hidden trails on the property you can explore in addition to the tour of the house, check out the bridge by the stream!

Posted by Robert B on July 10, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Endview has good outbuildings

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80

I know it sounds weird, but I like plantations to have at least some of their outside buildings still around. The Plantation house itself is nicely kept and a lot of things happened there, which makes it interesting, but be sure to go on a day you can walk the trail back to the springs and the sharecropper area and...

Posted by Amy R on June 26, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Very cool living history museum

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80

Went here for a belly dance festival. It was very neat. Price is quite low. Worth a visit on a good day (I'd recommend sunny & not too warm).

Posted by R78 on March 16, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Interesting History, Combine with Lee Hall

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60

As a history buff, this was quite interesting to me, though it could be a lot better, and probably will be some day. Endview sits a short distance form Lee Hall, so definitely do them together. And take a quick jaunt across the road to Lebanon church while you are there. Endview has a small museum on the lower floor,...

Posted by sati09 on December 05, 2011. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

This historic home was built in 1769 and was occupied by Dr. Humphrey Harwood Curtis who commanded the Company H, 32nd Virginia Volunteer Infantry. In the early stages of 1862 Endview was HQ to Confederate generals McLaws and Toombs.

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Living history museum recounts how America's Civil War had shaped the country's culture, lifestyle, economy and technology.

Posted on February 01, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Built by Colonel William Harwood, Jr., signer of the Virginia Resolves, this home has experienced the ordeal of three wars. The home was visited by Generals George Washington, Thomas Nelson, Jr. and George B. McClellan and the Revolutionary War brought 3,000 militia to its fresh water spring. The War of 1812 saw its use as a training ground, while the Civil War found this property serving as a...

Posted on August 26, 2011. Brought to you by discoverourtown.