Experience the Town of West Point
History is all around you in West Point, Virginia
From the turn of the century historic buildings to the beautiful natural resources of the surrounding rivers, everything here has a story to tell. Come experience the history!
Plan Your Visit
Explore the Historical Society Museum
Visit the Historical Society Museum to learn all about the history of the area. Whether you live near or far, there is always something new to learn at the museum. See the featured exhibitions, or spend some time in the museum’s library collections.
Take the Self-Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Save or print a copy of the West Point Historic Walking Tour Map.
This tour starts on 14th Street and follows through the historic downtown area. See many historic homes, businesses, and Beach Park (once the site of the 200 room Terminal Hotel) with a fantastic view of the confluence of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers into the York River. Looping back towards 7th Street, the tour passes sites once occupied by wharfs, oyster houses and ferry boat landings. A detailed timeline is included in the tour map.
For more information on making the most of your visit, explore the visitor resources on the Town of West Point’s Visitors Page.