Museums
Violet Bank Museum
303 Virginia Ave, Colonial Heights, VA
TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS. Anticipated Fall 2026 Re-opening.
This estate has served as headquarters to many Generals throughout the decades from 1781 to 1864. After a fire in 1810, the house was rebuilt in 1815 in the Federal style. In 1974, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and by 1988, it became a museum under the Colonial Heights Recreation & Parks Department.
Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum
880 W. Rosyln Rd, Colonial Heights, VA
Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum showcases one of the nation’s largest private collections of vintage tractors, classic cars, fire trucks, and road equipment. The museum also features military vehicles, signage, and memorabilia that offer a nostalgic look at 20th-century life on the road and farm.
Shepherd Stadium
Shepherd Stadium
901 Meridian Ave, Colonial Heights, VA
Built in the 1940s, Shepherd Stadium remains a cherished community landmark. The stadium has hosted events from professional games to high school and American Legion championships featuring legends like Mickey Mantle and Satchel Paige. The stadium now serves as home to the Tri-City Chili Peppers and Cosmic Baseball.
Tri-City Chili Peppers & Cosmic Baseball
The Chili Peppers are a collegiate summer baseball team in the Coastal Plain League, playing at historic Shepherd Stadium. In 2024, they made national headlines by launching Cosmic Baseball – a one-of-a-kind, glow-in-the-dark game experience.
Featuring UV-reactive uniforms, bats, and bases under stadium-wide black lights, this high-energy, neon-lit event has become one of the most unique and exciting attractions in the region.
Historic Sites
The Cucumber Tree
303 Virginia Ave, Colonial Heights, VA
Believed to have been planted in 1718, the Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata) is a botanical treasure with a storied past. Its impressive size and historical significance have made it a beloved symbol of Colonial Heights. Measuring approximately 278 inches in circumference, 61 feet in height, and boasting an average crown spread of 98 feet, the tree is one of the largest known specimens of its kind east of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Old Brick House
131 Waterfront Dr, Colonial Heights, VA
The Old Brick House is Colonial Heights’ oldest and most iconic landmark. Built between 1677 and 1685 by English merchant Richard Kennon, it’s believed to be the oldest brick house in the region, and possibly in Virginia.
Now part of the Conjurer’s Neck Archaeological District, it’s open for tours by appointment.
Oak Hill
151 Carroll Ave, Colonial Heights, VA
Oak Hill, also known as the Chesterfield House, overlooks the Appomattox River. Once a Revolutionary War artillery site, the current home was built in 1825 with Greek Revival features and an octagonal wing. Listed on the National Register in 1974, it remains a private residence at 151 Carroll Avenue, viewable from the public right-of-way.
