Speaking of...Rosewell: Grandeur, Ruins, and the People Who Built It

Schedule

Sat Jan 16 2027 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

6894 Main Street, Gloucester, VA, United States, Virginia 23061 | Gloucester, VA

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Step into the story of Rosewell—once among Virginia’s grandest homes, rivaling even the Governor’s Palace in Williamsburg. Home to the Page family for more than a century, this remarkable estate witnessed the birth of a nation and endured economic hardship and a devastating fire.
Join Kenneth Tappan, Preservation Program Coordinator, to explore Rosewell’s rich history and the extraordinary skill and labor of the free and enslaved workers who built it. Discover how the ruins we see today reveal their craftsmanship and preserve their enduring legacy.
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6894 Main Street, Gloucester, VA, United States, Virginia 23061

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