Virginia Historic Plantation, circa 1678
Rivah Country, Urbanna, Virginia

Hewick Plantation is a 4,400 square foot Flemish-bond brick manor home with interior brick walls. This home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, modern gourmet kitchen, 11-foot ceilings, 7 fireplaces, 3 staircases, 5 exterior doors and an English basement. It was originally built in 1678 and in 1990 an addition was put on which includes the gourmet kitchen, a bedroom and a full bath with beautiful "heart of pine" hardwood floors. This section was fully renovated in 2006.

This home is situated at the end of a tree lined driveway and surrounded by 66 acres: 17 acres wooded, 14 acres garden and 35 acres open with springs. The property has 1-1/2 miles of road frontage. Other features include a gazebo and metal garage.

Hewick Plantation is located within walking distance (1/2 mile) to the historic waterfront town of Urbanna. This port town is situated along the Rappahannock River and only a short distance from the Chesapeake Bay. A deeded boat slip in Urbanna Harbor Yacht Club is included with the property. This quaint town has historic buildings, marinas, trendy boutiques and great restaurants. Urbanna is located less than one hour from Colonial Williamsburg.

Hewick Plantation was built by Christopher Robinson in 1678. The plantation was originally named "The Grange" and later changed to "Hewick" after the Robinson's home in Yorkshire, England. In historic accounts, the plantation has been described as located "amid beautiful trees." It was considered a village unto itself which included a blacksmith, carpenter, cobbler and butcher, all to look after the needs of the plantation. Hewick acted as a gathering place for many who discussed the affairs of the new nation. These men, including Christopher Robinson, had much to do with placing Urbanna, Virginia on the map of America.

Christopher Robinson was clerk of Middlesex County (1677- 1688) and served two terms in the House of Burgesses (1685-1686 and 1691-1692). In 1692, he became a member of the Council and was appointed by King William, III to be a counselor and secretary of foreign plantations. Robinson was also a founding trustee for the College of William and Mary in 1693. Christopher Robinson was considered one of the most influential men in colonial Virginia.

Hewick Plantation is listed on the national and state registry historical places.

Some websites that offer more information about Hewick Plantation and Urbanna, Virginia:

www.dupontregistry.com

www.urbanna.com