 Historic Kittiewan Plantation
Rare
Historical Gem at Kittiewan
A James River Plantation Site Located in
Charles City County, Virginia
Overlooking the James River, Kittiewan Plantation is a typical Colonial-period medium-size plantation house characteristic of the Virginia Tidewater.
Built in the 18th Century, the first known owner of the house was Dr. William Rickman. In 1776 Rickman was appointed by the Continental Congress to oversee the Virginia hospitals during the American Revolutionary.
Stewardship of the house and surrounding 720 acres is administered by the Archeological Society of Virginia.
Some of the history you can explore while visiting:
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An excellent example of Colonial, Georgian architecture
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Historic plantation house, acres of farmland, and woodlands
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Dr. Rickman, Revolutionary War, Family Cemetery
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Civil War collections and trench works
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Type collections of prehistoric and historic artifacts
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State record (5th) listed black oak tree
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VisitorCenter and Gift Shop
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Extensive archeological library
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Virginia Archeological Resource Center (VARC)
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