Endview Plantation facts for kids
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Endview Plantation (Harwood Plantation)
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 Location in Virginia
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| Location | 362 Yorktown Road, Newport News, Virginia |
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| Area | 24.7 acres (10.0 ha) |
| Built | 1769 |
| Architect | William Harwood |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 08000391 |
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| Added to NRHP | May 8, 2008 |
Endview Plantation is a historic home and park in Newport News, Virginia. It was built in the 1700s and is now a museum. Visitors can learn about its long history, especially during the American Revolutionary War and the American Civil War.
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A Glimpse into Endview's Past
Endview Plantation, also known as Harwood Plantation, has a rich history. It was built in 1769 by William Harwood, Jr.. The house was located on a very important road. This road connected the colonial capital of Williamsburg, Virginia with the town of Hampton, Virginia.
Endview During the Revolutionary War
During the American Revolutionary War, Endview played a role in the fight for independence. William Harwood was a patriot and a leader in the community. His home and land were used by American soldiers. For example, General Thomas Nelson, Jr.'s Virginia militia rested here. This happened on September 28, 1781, just before the important Siege of Yorktown. The British troops, led by Lord Cornwallis, surrendered shortly after.
William Harwood was also a politician. He served in the House of Burgesses and later in the Virginia House of Delegates. These were important government groups in Virginia.
Endview During the Civil War
Many years later, before the American Civil War, Dr. Humphrey Harwood Curtis, Jr. owned Endview. He was a doctor in Warwick County, Virginia. In 1861, he formed a group of 80 volunteer soldiers. They were called the Warwick Beauregards. This group fought in many battles during the Civil War.
During the war, Endview was used as a field hospital. This was in April 1862, during the Peninsula Campaign. Wounded soldiers received care here.
Endview Today: A Living History Museum
In the 1950s, the City of Newport News took over Warwick County. The city then bought Endview Plantation in 1995. The house was carefully restored to look like it did in 1860. Parts that were added after the Civil War were removed. A lost chimney was even rebuilt.
Today, Endview is known as "The Civil War at Endview: A Living History Museum." Visitors can explore four rooms inside the house. These rooms show what medical supplies looked like, a typical parlor, Union soldier gear, and a bedroom. Sometimes, actors in period costumes bring history to life during special events.
Endview also hosts exciting historical reenactments. These events recreate battles and daily life from the Civil War. They also reenact parts of the Siege of Yorktown. The site is open to the public from Thursday through Saturday. It is closed during the winter months.
Endview on Television
Endview Plantation was once featured on a television show. It appeared on Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy. The show explored interesting places across America. During the episode, a team visited Endview to investigate unusual noises. They recorded some strange sounds and voices.
See also
- Warwick County, Virginia
- Warwick Beauregards
