weston plantation

Take the time to visit this historic gem in Hopewell. The tour provides a history of the manor along with a glimpse into the families who lived here. Majestic view of the river. The docent was excellent, well versed and informative. Learn about the 5 identified ghosts who roam the manor and play pranks! Admission is $8 and allow about 90 minutes. You will find an adjoining gift shop that is worth visiting.

This was the last of our three plantation homes tour. Weston is a frame home that sits on the banks of the Appomattox river. The main attraction is the home, as there is not much remaining on the grounds. A building had been added on one side of the property, but it was very apparent that it was not part of the original buildings. On the day we visited, our tour guide was the only person there and there was a bit of confusion when a couple of other people came to tour. But she did well and gave us a very nice tour. For a very reasonable admission fee, this is a very nice place to visit.

Beautiful old riverfront manor and grounds. They have a plant sale every spring. They have a "Sounds of Summer" concert series. It is listed with the state for house and garden tour week.

The house and grounds are just stunning. The view out to the Appomattox River is gorgeous, and includes a long dock upon which locals frequently come to fish. On top of all that beauty, though, rests the history of the plantation, which is fascinating. I loved the story about the live cannonball found in 1973 from the Civil War! I don't want to wreck the story by saying more, go take the tour and hear about it (and see the newspaper clippings from 1973) yourself! The tour guide was very knowledgable and knew so much information about the house -- some of it straight from the mouth of one of the prior owners, who came back to visit and regale stories of her time here at 93 years of age. It's not very well visited, except as a place for meetings of various sorts by locals, so you won't have to deal with any crowds. And they let you just hang out on the grounds, as well. I would think a picnic lunch out on the back lawn overlooking the Appomattox River would be perfectly serene.The tour was free for military and dependents, by the way!

Not only will you find an exquisite view and tranquility, but you will also discover classic Georgian architecture which has been beautifully restored and historic connections to early settlers who arrived on the Good Ship Hopewell. Visit both Appomattox Manor and Weston Plantation to understand the connection and the significance of Hopewell both pre and post Civil War. This house even has a ghost! The gift shop is tastefully merchandised with a selection that will surprise you in such a small space. If I lived in Hopewell, I would be a regular shopper - as there are items you will find there that are not found anywhere else in Hopewell...and the prices are quite reasonable.On our visit, we had an excellent docent who obviously loved the site and had done her own research to augment the "typical" tour. The tour begins with a video that is very well done; it will enrich the remainder of your experience at Weston. Hopewell is perhaps overlooked as people tour historic sites in Richmond and Petersburg. It is worth a stop.

We could not believe this gem was so close to us. It has alot of history and is a plantation to see. We enjoyed it! The best kept secret. It doesn't get the advertising like the others do, but it is worth seeing. Our favorite part was the back on the river. It was absolutely breathtaking.

You will see a video that gives a good review of the early history of Hopewell and the connection this home has with it. You are given a room by room tour of the home, which has been well maintained.

During a recent "day" trip to Hopewell, we decided to tour Weston Plantation (Weston Manor) in Hopewell, VA. Weston is described as "A Virginia Classic" of Virginia-Georgian Architecture. Weston was built in 1789 in an area of Virginia that goes back to 1613 with the English settlements in Henricus and Jamestown. The tour guide mentioned that Weston is the only surving 18th century plantation still standing on the Appomattox. Tours include all three floors and a reconstructed kitchen. Weston is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and is noted for having much of its original interior. The tour was detailed about the house and the family. There is a connection to Pocahontas through the family also. The house museum is located at 400 Weston Lane, Hopewell, VA and is a property of the Historic Hopewell Foundation, Inc. They do have a gift shop. Any visit to the tri-cities (Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights), or the National Battlefields in Petersburg, should include a visit to Weston Plantation.