Restored 18th-century home and grounds offering guided tours, Civil War history, and seasonal events that explore early American life and medicine.
General Information
Last guided tour at 3:30pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Seniors (62+): $7.00
Children (7–18): $6.00
Family (household): $20.00
$1 discount for military and AAA members
How to Get There
Take I-64 West from Newport News, exit onto Fort Eustis Blvd, turn right onto Yorktown Road, and the site will be on your left.
Overview
The Historic Endview site is a preserved 1769 Georgian-style home that offers a window into Virginia’s colonial and Civil War past. Once home to Dr. Humphrey Harwood Curtis, the house served as a Confederate hospital and later as Union headquarters during the Peninsula Campaign. Today, visitors can explore the home through guided tours that delve into 400 years of family history, 19th-century medicine, and the property’s strategic military role. The grounds include a medicinal herb garden, nature trail, and original outbuildings, offering a tranquil yet educational experience.
Operated by Newport News Historic Services, Endview hosts seasonal events, reenactments, and educational programs year-round. The site is partially wheelchair accessible and offers discounted admission for military and AAA members. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a family looking for an enriching outing, Historic Endview provides a captivating glimpse into the lives and legacies of those who shaped early America.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Historic Endview, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
