Narrow country lanes wind along wooded land, punctuated by small homes. A small downtown area with modern, busy shopping plazas is a stark contrast to the many historic sites in the area. Chester, Virginia can date its history back to the 1600s. It is the location of the second English city established in the New World. It is where Pocahontas lived, and it was the site of a major Civil War battle, the Bermuda Hundred.
Henricus Historical Park brings the Colonial New World to life. Established in 1611, Henricus was the ideal location for those tired of living in Jamestown. It is where Pocahontas lived with her husband, John Rolfe. Today, this amazing interactive park features costumed interpreters who bring this 400-year-old city to life and explain its important role in the establishment of permanent North American colonies.