Agecroft Hall began it's life as a Tudor Manor House in Lancashire, England - unfortunately in the early 19th century it fell into disrepair. The neighbors to Mr. Weddell and Virginia House were a little jealous of his 'English' property and purchased Agecroft Hall themselves, to be shipped to America piece by piece.
Sadly somewhere in the rebuilding something went wrong as the building no longer has a perfect square courtyard which it did in Lancashire and looks slightly off center! However, this does not spoil the effect created by the place - it's full of Elizabethan and Stuart styled furniture and art work. The gardens are fantastic, and like their neighbors at Virginia House, sweep down to the James River.
There's a small gift shop and joint tours are available of both Agecroft Hall and Virginia House. During the summer months, Richmond's Shakespeare company Encore! perform plays.
It's best to visit both these properties during the week since there are fewer visitors then - I went during the week and had both places to myself.