Hewick

Hewick is a historic home near Urbanna in Middlesex County, Virginia. The house was built in 1678 by Christopher Robinson, a member of a colonial family whose descendants held substantial influence in Virginia before the American Revolution. The Robinson family’s history was connected to the political and social structure of the colony, although some family members later became Loyalists during the Revolutionary period. The property is notable for its age, architectural form, and association with colonial Virginia. It is currently a two-story, five-bay, L-shaped brick dwelling. Its original configuration was smaller, consisting of approximately one and a half stories. The building was enlarged to a full two stories during the mid-nineteenth century. A rear ell is traditionally believed to date from the late seventeenth century, although the available reference material does not establish a definitive construction date for that portion. Hewick was listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places in 1978, recognizing its architectural and historical significance. The designation places the property within the broader record of preserved historic resources in Virginia and documents its importance beyond its use as a private residence. Historic American Buildings Survey documentation also records the property through photographs. In its present role, Hewick is operated as a wedding venue. This use gives the property an active hospitality function while retaining its identity as a historic house. The available material does not identify a corporate parent, public listing, founder other than the original builder, or a separate consumer-product business associated with the name. Accordingly, Hewick is best understood as the name of a heritage property and venue rather than a conventional commercial brand with a broad product portfolio.

Hewick was constructed in 1678 near what is now Urbanna in Middlesex County, Virginia. Its builder was Christopher Robinson, whose family became influential in the colonial society and government of Virginia. The Robinson family’s position before the American Revolution contributed to the property’s historical importance, while the family’s later division over the Revolutionary cause reflects the political conflicts affecting Virginia households during the period. Some descendants became Loyalists. The house developed from its original form into the building visible today. It began as a one-and-a-half-story brick residence and was raised to a full two stories during the middle of the nineteenth century. The present structure is described as a two-story, five-bay, L-shaped brick dwelling. A rear ell is commonly believed to have been constructed in the late seventeenth century, though the supplied reference does not provide a conclusive architectural or documentary determination. Hewick’s significance was formally recognized in 1978, when it was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places. The listing reflects the property’s combination of architectural character and association with Virginia’s colonial history. The Historic American Buildings Survey has also documented the house with photographs, preserving a visual record of the site. The property remains in active use as a wedding venue. This contemporary function allows the historic residence to serve as an event setting while maintaining its heritage identity. Publicly available material supplied for this entry does not establish a detailed ownership succession, operating company, event-service portfolio, or present management team. It also does not support treating Hewick as a mass-market product brand. The name instead refers principally to a preserved historic house and its venue operation.

• 1978

  National Register listing

  [1]Hewicken.wikipedia.org

  Hewick was listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places.

• 1850

  Expansion to two stories

  [1]Hewicken.wikipedia.org

  The original one-and-a-half-story residence was enlarged to a full two-story structure during the mid-nineteenth century.

• 1800

  Colonial-family historical association

  [1]Hewicken.wikipedia.org

  The Robinson family associated with Hewick had held considerable influence in colonial Virginia; some descendants later became Loyalists during the American Revolution.

• 1678

  Construction of Hewick

  [1]Hewicken.wikipedia.org

  Christopher Robinson built the historic house near present-day Urbanna in Middlesex County, Virginia.

A historic Virginia property positioned around colonial-era architecture, heritage preservation, and private-event hospitality.

• Historic property · 1678

  Hewick historic house

  The principal offering is the preserved historic residence itself: a two-story, five-bay, L-shaped brick house whose origins date to 1678. The building retains associations with colonial Virginia and was enlarged from its original one-and-a-half-story form in the mid-nineteenth century.

• Hospitality and events

  Wedding and private-event venue

  Hewick currently operates as a wedding venue, using its historic architecture and setting as the basis for event hosting. The supplied sources do not specify packages, capacity, pricing, catering arrangements, or other detailed service features.

1. 1Hewicken.wikipedia.org