The Big House-Tudor Hall Plantation - Petersburg VA
Posted by: Don.Morfe
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Marker on the grounds of the Pamplin Historical Park, 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg VA 23803.
Waymark Code: WM18X5H
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2023
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The Big House-Tudor Hall Plantation— Pamplin Historical Park —This landscape re-creates elements of a typical Southside Virginia plantation during the mid-nineteenth century. Tudor Hall, an original nineteenth-century building, was at the center of a farm that supported the owner, his family, and their slaves. The exterior has been restored to its appearance in 1864-1865. The outbuildings have been re-created by Pamplin Historical Park.
Begin the self-guided tour in the basement at the rear of the building with the exhibit “A Land Worth Fighting For.” Afterwards, enter the first floor of the house through the back door. The furnished rooms show how the house was used at different times during the Civil War, first as a civilian home and later as a Confederate military headquarters. After touring the main house, explore the other plantation structures including the kitchen behind the house, the enclosed kitchen garden to the east, and the barn to the west.
Group that erected the marker: Pamplin Historical Park
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 6125 Boydton Plank Road Petersburg, VA United States 23803
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