Points of Interest
Attractions
Merchant’s Hope Church
If you like history, you’ll appreciate the oldest (1657) Episcopalian church still utilized for worship in the US. Designated as a state and national Historical landmark. One of the great treasures is the Great Bible, rebound and not totally complete, was printed in London in 1639-40…considered to be the Bible with longest association with one parish.
By appointment only
Merchant’s Hope Road
Prince George, VA 23875
804-458-1356
Upper Brandon Plantation
Step back in time on this historical 2200-acre James River plantation. In touch with its past, but dressed with all the modern conveniences, The Conference Center at Upper Brandon provides accommodations & dining for special events, corporate retreats, meetings, reunions and weddings.
For more information, contact:
The Conference Center at Upper Brandon
1802 Upper Brandon Road, Spring Grove, VA 23881
Office: 757-866-5000
Fax: 757-866-8719
Lodge: 757-866-8379
Email: info@upperbrandon.com
Website: www.upperbrandon.com
US Army Quartermaster Museum
You’ll see how the Quartermaster Corps has sustained the US Army by supplying it with food, water, clothing, fuel, shelter and other things they can’t survive without throughout our history. General George Washington called the Quartermaster Corps the “department on which all the operations of an army essentially depend”.
Admission: Free
Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day
Gift Shop: Open during museum hours
Reference Library: By appointment only
Group Tour Info: 804-734-4203
US Army Quartermaster Museum
Fort Lee, VA 23801
804-734-4203
www.qmmuseum.lee.army.mil
US Army Women’s Museum
You will find no prouder women than those whose history comes to life in the US Army Women’s Museum. The museum traces their history from the American Revolution to today. Enjoy memorabilia throughout the gallery as well as videos and interactives.
Admission: Free
Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 11:00am-4:30pm
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day
Group Tour Info: 804-734-4327 or 804-734-4326
Footlocker Gift Shop: 804-734-4636; www.awmfdn.org
US Army Women’s Museum
2100 Adams Ave.
Fort Lee, VA 23801
804-734-4327 or 804-734-4326
www.awm.lee.army.mil
Civil War Trails in Prince George County
Lee vs. Grant: 1864 Overland Campaign Tour: (driving tour)
- Flowerdew Hundred…June 1864; the site where Grant crossed the James River on a pontoon bridge (not in existence today)
- Prince George Courthouse…1864; parts of the Union army camped here and marched through here on the way to the coming confrontation at Petersburg
Beefsteak Cattle Raid…September1864; Confederate cavalry successfully slid behind Union lines to capture 2,486 steers meant to feed Union troops engaged in the siege of Petersburg. Sign at intersection of Route 609 (old Stage Rd.) and 106 (Courthouse Rd.)
Leisure & Recreation
Sport:
- Swader Sports Park: Family sports park features: batting cages, driving range, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, and two go-cart tracks.
Open: Sunday-Thursday 10:00am-10:00pm; Friday-Saturday 10:00am-11:00pm. 4725 Whitehill Blvd., Prince George, VA 23875 804-733-3700; www.swaders.com
- Splat Brothers Paint Ball: 13908 James River Rd., Prince George, VA 23875, 804-452-2566
Boating:
- Appomattox Small Boat Harbor: 1604 Fine Street, Prince George, VA 23875, 804-733-5770
- Jordan Point Yacht Haven: Route 156, Prince George, VA 23875, 804-458-3398
Golf:
- Jordan Point Golf Club: Airport Road, Prince George, VA 23875, 804-458-0141
Parks & Recreation:
The County provides recreational facilities in conjunction with public school sites and residential subdivisions, accessible from all parts of the County. All-season youth and adult sports, physical fitness programs, family trips & activities, special interest classes and youth support day camp programs are offered by the PG Department of Recreation & Parks. Two parks in the County, Scott Memorial Park and Temple Recreation Park, are open to residents from dawn to dusk.
