Victoria Boulevard Historic District in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Bunch of Grapes Tavern

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010

1. Bunch of Grapes Tavern Marker

Inscription. The Bunch of Grapes Tavern stood here during Hampton's heyday as a busy colonial seaport in the 1700s. The tavern, one of three then, served as an inn and meeting place for sea captains, planter and agents from the nearby customhouse where cargoes were registered. In August 1861, Capt. Jefferson C Phillips's Confederate troops burned most of Hampton, along with the Bunch of Grapes, to prevent Union forces at nearby Fort Monroe from occupying the town. Archaeological digs have uncovered thousands of artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Hampton History Museum displays many of them, including some from the tavern site.

Erected 2007 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number WY-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 37° 1.437′ N, 76° 20.612′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in the Victoria Boulevard Historic District. Marker is at the intersection of South King Street and Rudd Lane, on the right when traveling south on South

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King Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampton VA 23669, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hampton Carousel (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Hampton Carousel (a few steps from this marker); Hampton (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Katherine G. Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); British Approach to Hampton / The War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorothy Johnson Vaughan (within shouting distance of this marker); Langley Field: Discovering Aerospace (within shouting distance of this marker); Langley Field: Creating an Air Force (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010

2. Carousel Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,217 times since then and 347 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.