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Captain Timothy Hill House

5122 Main St, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
973 831 5961
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Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: The Captain Timothy Hill House was built circa 1800 and is the oldest known house on Chincoteague Island. It is listed on The National Register of... more » Owner description: The Captain Timothy Hill House was built circa 1800 and is the oldest known house on Chincoteague Island. It is listed on The National Register of Historic Places and The Virginia Landmarks Register. Open to the public...summer season tours on Fridays 1-3 PM. Other times on occasion or by appointment. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013 via mobile

The recently restored home is a nice glimpse into this Island's history. It has been moved from its original location to its present quiet, tranquil site. I am so that that owners took the time and effort to preserve it. Got an hour, come visit it!

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auntlouisa, Owner at Captain Timothy Hill House, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Thank you so much for your appreciation of the house and our efforts to restore it. It has been a remarkable journey and we will be continuing the restoration as time goes on...plans are in the works to build a wooden chimney...so come back to see us. Louisa and Paul...Captain Timothy Hill House More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

We drove past and were shocked this was "something to do" in Chincoteague... it's a teeny-tiny log cabin on the side of the road. It was not open, but we stopped, read the historic plaque, & peeked into the windows. And it was a teeny-tiny log cabin. I'm sure a docent-led tour would've been best, but we were really not... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

Worth a short visit if you have a docent . Her stories brought an otherwise so-so building alive. Note the ships carved into the exterior wood.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

highlight of my trip...as a historical archaeologist this was a gem to find on the island. its on main street. only open thursdays from 1-3.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

Captain Timothy Hill house is only open to the public on Thursdays from noon til 3pm. No charge for admission. If you go at that time, you can go in, look around, and listen to interesting tidbits from the ladies from the Chincoteague Historical Society. It only takes about 15 minutes, so if you have young kids or people in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012

We eneded up just doing a drive by and peeking through the windows but it was pretty neat I would suggest taking a look at it !

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2012

This relocated dwelling has been authentically restored and gives great insight as to what life on the island was like before the arrival of the buzzing two cycle scooters rentals ridden by sunburned tourists.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2012

This home has been lovingly restored to how it was originally. This is the oldest surviving home on Chincoteague and it has a lot of interesting history behind it. From the ship carvings on the exterior, to the history concerning Jennie Hill. This gem is a must see!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012 via mobile

The Captain Timothy Hill House, one of the 26 original houses on the island is a remarkable place to visit. Owned now and restored by Broadway actors it is a crowning jewel in the history of Chincoteague. It's one of those places that you can feel the history within the walls. When your there check out the tall ship carvings... More

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