Rosewell Foundation

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5113 Old Rosewell Ln

Gloucester, VA 23061

+1 (804) 693-2585

http://rosewell.org

The Rosewell Foundation, located in Gloucester, VA, preserves the historic Rosewell plantation, once home to the Page family and hundreds of enslaved individuals. Despite a devastating fire in 1916, the remnants of this architectural marvel continue to tell the story of its complex past and the vision for its future.

Visitors can begin their experience at the Visitor Center, which features educational exhibits, artifacts, and a short orientation video. The foundation also offers a gift shop with a variety of local history books, handcrafted items, and event opportunities throughout the year.

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4.54 reviews

Mary R.

4/7/2022

This place is pretty amazing even if you're not a history buff. Kids enjoyed the place. There's unmark parking available. Picnic tables available for a luncheon. They have a visitor center...

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Renuka C.

8/6/2020

Built in the 1600's. At one time the largest private dwelling in colonial America. One of 3 large plantations. 17 fireplaces, 33 bedrooms! Burned down in 1916. This house has been through a lot...

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Molly M.

7/13/2019

Spent a lovely and informative morning here with my daughter who is visiting from NYC. Very nice, well laid out visitor center that, together with staff member and Rosewell expert Chris, helped...

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Sue H.

6/14/2019

There's not much out there but was nice and quiet and a bit interesting. It used to be 12,000 square feet three story, basement and cupola home. It's out on the corn fields. You go to a small...

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