With America’s 250th birthday upon us, there is a renewed interest in our nation’s history. The Autumn Pilgrimage House Tour is once again providing a unique way to visit some of the most historic homes in the United States, all on one day.

The tour, first held by Westover Episcopal Church in 1954, will feature six historic properties in Charles City County for 2026, including two that have not been on the tour for decades.

Charles City County was first settled in the 1600s as colonists expanded their footprint from Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. The tour makes it possible for visitors to visit some of the most historic homes in America, all within just a few miles of each other. These homes are rarely open to the public, making the Autumn Pilgrimage House Tour one of the only opportunities to see them in all their glory.

This year’s tour will take place on September 26 from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Church and its area outreach programs, which include Meals on Wheels, other local feeding programs, and children’s outreach through the County’s Social Services agency.