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Endview Plantation and its collection
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Endview Plantation, originally known as Harwood Plantation, is a historical site dating back to the 18th century. It is situated on Virginia State Route 238 in the Lee Hall community, within the independent city of Newport News, Virginia. This plantation house was built in 1769 by William Harwood along the Great Warwick Road, which was a significant route linking the colonial capital of Williamsburg with the town of Hampton on the harbor of Hampton Roads.
Military History of Endview Plantation
The Endview Plantation has a rich military history, having been used by forces during both the Revolutionary War and the American Civil War. During the Revolutionary War, General Thomas Nelson, Jr.'s Virginia Militia used it as a resting place en route to Yorktown. In the American Civil War, the building was occupied by Dr. Humphrey Harwood Curtis, Jr., and was briefly used as a field hospital by the Confederacy during the 1862 Battle of Dam Number One.
Endview Plantation as a Living History Museum
Today, Endview Plantation is officially known as "The Civil War at Endview: A Living History Museum". It primarily functions as a House Museum, where visitors can tour the four interior rooms. These rooms display a collection of medical supplies, a standard parlor, Union soldier gear, and a bedroom, providing a glimpse into the life during the Civil War era.
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