Wilton in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Wilton
Anne Randolph was active in the “Association for the Non Importation of English Goods” and offered hospitality to several important revolutionaries, George Washington stayed here after attending the Second Virginia Convention in March of 1775 where he heard Patrick Henry's stirring speech ending in "Give me liberty or give me death." The Marquis de LaFayette and nine hundred troops made their headquarters at Wilton before advancing to victory at Yorktown. The Randolph's son, Peyton Randolph, served in the Continental Army as an aide-de-camp to Lafayette.
When the house was threatened with demolition by encroaching industrial development, The National Society of The Colonial Dames of American in the Commonwealth of Virginia purchased the house and had it carefully moved and restored at its current location in 1934. Wilton House Museum welcomes the public and provides educational programs and events.
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George Washington And Wilton
George Washington's March 1775 journal entry reads:
“Where, how, or with whom, my time is spent.
March 25. Returnd to the Convention in Richmond.
Dined at Galts & went to Mrs. Randolphs of Wilton.
26. Stay'd at Wilton all day.
27. Returnd to Richmond. Dined at Mr. Richd. Adam’s
28. Left Richmond. Dined at Hanover Ct Ho & Lodged at Roys at the Boiling Green.”
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(upper left) Anne Randolph
(lower left) Peyton Randolph
(upper right) Wilton at its original location in the early 20th century.
(lower right) George Washington journal entry, 1775, Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Erected by The Road to Revolution Heritage Trail.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1775.
Location. 37° 33.77′ N, 77° 31.166′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Wilton. Marker is on South Wilton Road, 0.1 miles south of Kenmore Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 South Wilton Road, Richmond VA 23226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Wilton (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ampthill (approx. half a mile away); Richmond Defences (approx. half a mile away); Three-Chopt Road (approx. half a mile away); Granite and History (approx. ¾ mile away); Pony Pasture Rapids (approx. 0.8 miles away); Windsor (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mary-Cooke Branch Munford (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Also see . . .
1. Wilton House Museum. Wikipedia (Submitted on August 5, 2015.)
2. The Road to Revolution Heritage Trail. (Submitted on August 5, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 495 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 4, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on November 30, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.