Telling the stories of ordinary people who lived through extraordinary times in American history. Our main site is Weston Plantation. The main house was built in 1789 and overlooks the Appomattox River. It has been described by one Virginia historian as a classic example of Virgin... Read More
The City Point Early History Museum displays exhibitions highlighting the rich history of the area. It is housed in the St. Dennis Chapel in the National Historic District of Hopewell. This district contains a number of historic structures, including Appomattox Plantation, the headquarters of Gene... Read More
Come to Hopewell and see how the lives of ordinary people were affected by the extraordinary events of American history. Since 1972 the Historic Hopewell Foundation, Inc. (HHFI) has taken on the responsibility for the community of preserving and interpreting key historic sites in Hopewell.
Whether it is a tour of Weston Plantation, a program for school children, an exhibition or a lecture for adults, the staff and volunteers of our non-profit organization are actively engaged in the process of helping people understand American history.
