Civil War Survival
Nottoway Plantation miraculously survived through the Civil War. With only Randolph's wife Emily, the youngest daughter, and some trusted slaves, they were able to save the mansion from severe damage. The mansion is still standing with its original structure and a hole in one of the side columns is still present today from a Civil War gunshot.
Letters
Gentlemen's Study
On the Plantation, there was only one room where the men were allowed to smoke inside. This room was commonly known as the "Gentlemen Room." Located inside was a desk with personal letters and items from John Randolph. As seen in the picture in the left, there were also pictures placed on top of the desk of John and some of his sons.
John Randolph's Dice Set
The Gentleman Study is one of the first rooms in the beautiful Plantation. Along with attending to the Plantations matters in this room, there were also time for relaxation. John Randolph's dice set is located and on display in the Gentlemen's Study.
Teapoy
Located in the dining room was the original teapoy the Randolph's had. In this teapoy, tea was held, stored, and served for the family and its guests. Tea was a valuable item that very few families were able to drink.
Soldier's Chair
Nottoway Plantation was built near the time of the Civil War. Soldiers would frequently visit the Plantation and would be armed with guns on their sides. To be able to sit without removing their arms, these "Soldier Chairs" were built. It has two open sides for the gun to freely hang without trouble.