Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Bunch of Grapes Tavern
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
1. Bunch of Grapes Tavern Marker
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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 37° 1.437′ N, 76° 20.612′
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
2. Carousel Park
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hampton Carousel (a few steps from this marker); William Claiborne (within shouting distance of this marker); Hampton (within shouting distance of this marker); British Approach to Hampton / The War of 1812 (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); Ninteenth-Century Hampton (within shouting distance of this marker); Eighteenth-Century Hampton (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,405 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
