(6-2007) Endview
Plantation |
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Endview Plantation was used as a
camp of instruction for Company "H" 32 Virginia Volunteer Infantry CSA, a
Union hospital after the May 5, 1862 Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia, and
a barracks for Union troops. Today it is a museum with a focus on living
history. There are modern redoubts and entrenchments on site and even a
Summer Civil War Camp for kids. No battles were fought here but there are
big reenactments
The site was popular during The War Between The States as there is a
natural spring that provides cool fresh water. This excellent water must
have been a big draw for the troops
Photographs were not permitted inside the house. On the mantle of the
second floor fire place is graffiti from the 1st New York Mounted
Infantry, who apparently were housed at Endview |
(6-2007) Endview
Plantation
This is a modern view of Endview Plantation taken June 14, 2007.
Contrast this photo with the photo used on the interpretive marker to see
how little this house has changed over the years |
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(6-2007) Enlarge Endview
Plantation
Monitor and Merrimack Overlook on next page |