The Byrds Built This
The Westover Plantation was built in the mid-eighteenth century by the Byrd family. From William Byrd I in 1688 when he purchased the whole land where the Westover is, down to William Byrd II and William Byrd III, they all played significant roles in building up this beautifully landscaped garden & arboretum in Virginia.
This historic tour spot in Charles City County invites tourists to hike on its numerous trails that include the Civil War trails, John Smith Adventures on the James trails and the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. As visitors can stroll around its formal gardens they can also take a tour inside the old outbuildings on a daily basis. The Westover doorway of the main house, by the way, is a recognized architectural element in the US.
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