Prestwould, Historic plantation in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
The plantation contains an early 19th-century main house with stone walls, surrounded by multiple farm buildings and period gardens covering extensive grounds.
Built in 1795 by Sir Peyton Skipwith, Prestwould Plantation operated with enslaved workers and became a major agricultural center in Virginia's colonial economy.
The preserved documents, furnishings, and architectural features at Prestwould demonstrate social structures and daily routines of plantation residents across different classes.
Prestwould offers scheduled guided tours from April through October, with special arrangements available for educational groups and research purposes.
The plantation maintains an extensive collection of original wallpapers from the Federal period, representing interior decoration trends from the early 1800s.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 36.64980,-78.56420
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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