Violet Bank Museum

Violet Bank Museum is a two-story house with octagonal bays and a central portico built in the Federal style. The building displays period furniture and decorative objects that show what life was like here from the early 1800s onward.

The house was built in 1815 after fire destroyed the previous structure that stood on this spot. It later became involved in the American Civil War when military forces used it for strategic purposes.

The house shows how wealthy families lived through furniture and everyday objects from the early 1800s. Visitors see rooms that reveal the daily habits and tastes of people who once called this place home.

The museum is located on Virginia Avenue in Colonial Heights and can be reached by car or public transport. Visitors should check opening times in advance since the museum operates on a limited schedule and offers guided tours of the rooms.

The house got its name from wildflowers that once grew on the hillside of the property. Some people connect this name to literary references found in regional historical documents and local stories.

Location: Colonial Heights

Inception: 1815

Architectural style: Federal architecture

Address: 303 Virginia Avenue

Website: https://colonialheightsva.gov/499/Violet-Bank

GPS coordinates: 37.24167,-77.40528

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25