Henricus Historical Park

Henricus Historical Park re-creates everyday 17th-century life in the second successful English settlement and in the Virginia Indian site of Arrohateck.

Henricus Historical Park is the former site of a town also known as Henrico Town or Henricopolis which was one of the early settlements of the area. Located in Chester, it overlooks the James River. It was founded in 1611 by Sir Thomas Dale and is now a living museum depicting the culture of that time. There are several structures and exhibits that are recreated and volunteers give an hands-on...

Commemorating more than 400 years of history, Henricus Historical Park re-creates everyday 17th-century life in the second s...uccessful English settlement in North America and in the Virginia Indian site of Arrohateck. Due to its prime location as a military outpost on a bluff overlooking the James River, the site also boasts rich Revolutionary War and Civil War history, which visitors may...