Historic Tours

Open House Days

Battersea is open to the public every second Saturday of the month from 1-4pm for tours.

Next Open House Day: November 8th, 1-4pm


For all other tours outside of events and Saturday open houses, tours for individuals or groups during the weekdays & other weekends may be scheduled by appointment. Please contact us at info@batterseafound.org, and we will be glad to arrange a personal tour.

Private and Group Tours

We are always happy to accommodate any group tours or private visits to Battersea! Below are some of the groups we’ve hosted in the past:

  • Decorative Arts Trust of America

  • The Colonial Williamsburg Antiques Forum

  • The Center for Palladian Studies in America

  • The Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation

  • Hampden-Sydney College Museum Board

  • Garden Club of Virginia Statewide Tours

  • & dozens more of local historical societies in Virginia!

One of our local homeschooled families visiting Battersea to learn about the Revolutionary War.

Sam and Robin Banister of North Carolina, descendants of John Banister visiting Battersea to learn more about their lineage.

An organization of retired Central Virginia educators enjoying a private tour of Battersea.

Please notify us of any special needs so we can arrange access for any of our visitors with limited mobility to visit Battersea.

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