Adam Thoroughgood House is one of the oldest homes in Virginia and the most interesting of the trio discussed in this section, this medieval English-style cottage sits on 4 1/2 acres of lawn and garden overlooking the Lynnhaven River.
It was built around 1680 by one of Adam Thoroughgood's grandsons (historians believe its namesake didn't live in the house). The interior has exposed wood beams and whitewashed walls, and though the furnishings did not belong to the Thoroughgoods, they are original to the period and reflect the family's English ancestry.
The building underwent a major restoration in the 1950's and has served as a museum since opening to the public April 29, 1957. Much of the current structure was most likely the house of the great-grandson of Adam Thoroughgood.
