SANKOFA'S PLANTATION DATABASE
Sherwood
Forest Plantation
Location: 18 miles west of Williamsburg and 35 miles east of Richmond on Virginia
Route 5, 14501 John Tyler Memorial Highway. The plantation is three miles east
of the Charles City County Courthouse.
Constructed: circa 1730
Learn more at: SherwoodForest.org
Associated Free White Names
- (late 1700's) William Henry Harrison, 9th U.S. President: inherited
the plantation in the late 18th century
- (1842-1862) John Tyler, 10th U.S. President: purchased manor in 1842;
occupation of manor1842 - 1862
Associated Black Slave Names
Agriculture
Description of Associated Architecture
- Known to be the longest frame house in America, it is over 300 feet long.
Elegantly restored and furnished with Tyler's possessions to reflect the lifestyle
of this mid-19th century family. Beautifully wooded landscape and original
six outbuildings surround the home.
- The original 17th century tobacco barn, garden house, milk house, smoke
house, law office and kitchen/laundry comprise one of the few complete plantation
yards in America.