Cheap Things To Do in Christchurch, Virginia

Inscription. In 1763 Ralph Wormeley III of Rosegill sold this house to James Mills, a Scottish merchant. In 1791 Arthur Lee bought it and 1,000 adjacent acres to be his home in retirement. Lee named this estate Landsdowne in honor ... More on HMDB

Inscription. During the summer of 1663, indentured servants (held for several years of service) in the Poropotank River and Purtan Bay region plotted an insurrection against their masters to occur on 13 Sept. 1663. It was prevented ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Half a mile east is Christ Church, Middlesex. The first building was erected about 1666; the present one in 1712. About 1840 the church was restored. The colonial governor, Sir Henry Chicheley, is buried there. , Erected ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Land was patented on this creek as early as 1640. In 1653, John Lewis settled here. John Lewis, Jr. was living here in 1676 when Bacon's troops were encamped near by. He suffered from the depredations of the rebels. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Two miles to the north, in the colonial port of entry of Urbanna, is a restored eighteenth century storehouse. Scottish merchants became active commercial factors in the colony subsequent to the Act of Union of England ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Walking straight into the mouth of early death facing superior enemy fire power and while greatly outnumbered, this soldier displayed courage and valor, above and beyond the call of duty. His act of conspicuous gallantry ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This historical landscape hasn't really changed in the past 250 years. The Factor Store has gone through many transitions from a tobacco inspection facility and general store, to private homes, to the Urbanna Library ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Born in Lancaster County on 13 Apr. 1711, John Mitchell studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and in 1734 opened a practice of medicine here in Urbanna. In 1746, he moved to London, where he published his Map ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Traditionally known as the Old Tobacco Warehouse. Built 1766 by James Mills, Scottish merchant. First used as a store and/or warehouse. Owned and authentically restored by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Sandwich, circa 1754, is registered as a Virginia Historic Landmark and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. 2008. , Erected 2008. , Location. 37° 38.202′ N, 76° 34.428′ W. Marker ... More on HMDB