Francis Land House

CIRCA 1805

The historic Francis Land House was once surrounded by hundreds of acres of farmland. It served as the home of Francis Land VI, a wealthy plantation owner from a prominent family in Princess Anne County, Virginia.

While the architecture of the house is Georgian, the interior style is Federal. The house is furnished with a mix of period antiques and reproductions to interpret the period that Francis Land VI and his wives and daughters were in residence, circa 1805-1819.

Tours of the Francis Land House consider plantation life; the roles of the household members, both free and enslaved; and architectural details of the house.

While visiting, you will also have the opportunity to learn the colorful history of the house in the 20th century, such as Prohibition, World War II, and the Rose Hall Dress Shop, through exhibits on the second floor, and experience augmented reality interactives in the house and surrounding grounds.

Interested in learning about renting the historic Francis Land House and surrounding gardens for your next wedding, party or other private event? Email our Program and Events staff at vbhistoryevents@vbgov.com , or call (757) 385-5100, for more information.