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“Eppington On The Appomattox” by Martha W. McCartney describes native peoples and the colonization of Jamestown Island and the Appomattox River Basin. The history of Francis Eppes’ family in Chesterfield County, Virginia contains information drawn from court records, archives, and overseas repositories. Documented research on Eppington reveals a well-built gentry home designed in a period of growth and expansion and explores advent scientific farming and economic ventures in mining and railroads. The physical structure of a large working plantation and the relationships of families are described in this narrative in early life of Chesterfield County.
P.O. Box 2394
Chesterfield, Virginia 23832
804-748-1623
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Eppington is open to the public by appointment during the year and has an annual open house in the fall free to the public with many activities. Contact Chesterfield County Parks at 804-748-1623.
The Eppington Foundation was formed in 1991. Its mission is to preserve, restore and reconstruct Eppington and to educate the public as to its historical, cultural agricultural and architectural significance. The Foundation also raises funds to pay for projects such as repairs, paint analysis, and rebuilding the school house and kitchen. The Eppington Foundation is a tax-exempt non-profit organization with 501 (c )(3) status.
Tax deductible donations can be made to:
The Eppington Foundation
P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, VA 23832