The Rosewell Ruins
This beautiful landmark was once the home of the Page Family and hundreds of enslaved people. This home was destroyed in 1916 by a fire and the frame and history are the only pieces that remain. The Rosewell Ruins & Visitor Center is now being managed by the Fairfield Foundation. This organization’s sole purpose is to be the center of archaeology in Gloucester, County and help preserve our priceless structures like Rosewell. The foundation also provides excellent resources for young minds by providing educational camps that bring local history to the surface.
This home sits along the York River and shows the scale of what was seen as one of the finest mansions in the colonies. Today, you are able to visit the ruins and get a 360 view of what is left of the home. The grounds are open Friday & Saturday 10AM-4PM and Sunday from 12-4PM.
“I love visiting this location and find it so interesting to be able to take the blueprints of the ruins and apply them to that space in your mind while visiting the structure left standing today. “-Susan Ammons, Tourism Coordinator
The visitor center sits a few hundred yards away from the location and hosts a gift shop and museum. The exhibits in the museum showcase artifacts that have been discovered on the property and tells the story of the families and workers that once lived there. Sit and watch an informative video about the property or study the completed Rosewell Ruin pre-destruction diorama.
Rosewell offers many programs and events throughout the year.
Celebrate with the foundation at the Historic House Party on Saturday, October 7th from 5-7pm. Email fairfield@fairfieldfoundation.org to reserve your spot.
One of our favorites coming up is the Rosewell Ghost Tours. These will be held at the ruins on selected dates in October.
“Prepare yourself for an evening of fun, scares, and ghost stories as you are guided through the grounds at Rosewell! Come hear the chilling accounts of Leonora and the Ghost, the Scarlet lady of Rosewell, the young boy who lights the doorway at night, and more! A guide will lead you down the dirt road to the Rosewell ruins by lantern, while sharing eerie stories and tales of unexplained occurrences at Rosewell. On October 28, author Pamela Kinney will be at Rosewell, signing her book Virginia's Haunted Historic Triangle, available in the Rosewell gift shop.” – Rosewell.org
2023 Admission Fees
$8 Adults (age 13 and up, children 12 and under FREE)
$7 Military discount
$6 Group Rate (10 or more people)
Rosewell or Fairfield Foundation members are FREE.
We hope you add this historical location to your trip itinerary. While visiting Rosewell make sure to take a short drive to Main Street for some local dining & shopping opportunities. As always you can find all the details on upcoming events by visiting our website.