The History
In a part of Virginia where history has touched almost every acre, Tree Hill has the honor of being the home of some distinguished structures and the site of notable historic events. The Tree Hill house has been occupied for more than 200 years and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is said to have been visited by the Marquis de Lafayette on his 1824 farewell tour of the former colonies he helped liberate. The French hero of the American Revolution would likely have seen the horseracing track located nearby for many years. A dairy barn of 1920s vintage is a reminder of Tree Hill’s long agricultural history and is considered a local landmark.
Recent archaeological work at Tree Hill has revealed a Native American presence perhaps associated with a village of the famous Powhatan, father of Pocahontas. Tree Hill plans to honor the Native American history of the site by setting aside a portion of the northwest corner in commemoration. On the east side of the property stands the Surrender Tree, under which Richmond was surrendered to Union forces in 1865. Also of significance is Tree Hill’s location along two of the oldest roads in the United States—Route 5 and Osborne Turnpike. Tree Hill has long been a landmark for people traveling those roads on the way to Richmond, Williamsburg and other nearby historic sites.
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