Hewick House, Urbanna, VA

Hewick House, Urbanna, VA

Hewick was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Historic Landmarks Register in 1978. The building was listed for its social and architectural significance achieved during the period between 1700 and 1899. The original style of the house was Georgian. Later additions inside of the period of significance reflect Federal and Greek Revival style. In addition, at least 13 outbuildings were thought to have existed on the site indicating a likelihood for archaeological resources.

Hewick Site and Drive, Urbanna, VA

The property was recently acquired for use as a special events facility. Though the building had been continuously occupied, deferred maintenance led to deterioration. In order to attract bookings, the building required complete rehabilitation. Prior to undertaking rehabilitation of the building, the owner contracted with CPG to analyze the remaining fabric and provide a report outlining recommended rehabilitation strategies.

In general, the dwelling retained much of its historic and character defining features; as additions have been constructed, they have been designed to be compatible with the dwelling resulting in a harmonious compilation of multiple eras of construction. Major alterations were minimal outside of the period of significance of the dwelling, with the primary change being the construction of a contemporary compatible kitchen addition. The final report recommended retention and restoration of remaining historic features, outlined proposed strategies to improve the dwelling without detracting from its historic significance, and recommended Phase I archaeological testing. The rehabilitation is currently ongoing with events occurring regularly at the property.