Pear Valley

Pear Valley is a colonial-era cottage in Eastville, Virginia featuring a single room with decorative brick patterns and a large pyramidal chimney with tiled weatherings. The structure retains original interior elements including chamfered support beams and ceiling joists that show the building craftsmanship typical of Virginia in that period.

The cottage was built between 1720 and 1750 as a modest home for a colonial farmer and underwent modifications through the 19th and 20th centuries. It was restored by Preservation Virginia in 1986 and today remains a record of how ordinary people lived during the colonial period.

The interior structure contains original elements like chamfered plate and ceiling joists, demonstrating the building techniques of colonial Virginia housewrights.

The property is managed by the Northampton Historic Preservation Society and opens only for scheduled group tours by appointment. Contact the society in advance to arrange a visit, as openings depend on volunteer availability.

Archaeological work uncovered that the original building was planned as a two-room structure with two opposing chimneys before being converted into a single room. This discovery shows how colonial settlers adapted their homes based on changing needs and circumstances.

Location: Virginia

GPS coordinates: 37.39670,-75.92470

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14