Tree Hill Farm Battle Heats Up | Richmond News

A fierce battle is unfolding in Eastern Henrico County to save Tree Hill Farm — a 523-acre site sacred to Virginia tribes as the birthplace of Chief Powhatan and home to over 13,000 years of Indigenous heritage. Despite being approved for development back in 2007, tribes are now rallying against Brookfield Residential’s plan to build 2,300 homes and commercial space, including a grocery store, arguing it would erase irreplaceable history — likening it to building a mall at the Grand Canyon. The land also holds Revolutionary War and Civil War significance, earning it a spot on Preservation Virginia’s most endangered sites list. While Brookfield claims to include 300+ acres of open space and a Native commemorative area, tribal leaders say they’ve rejected further talks and are pursuing land purchase to protect it. Construction could begin next summer — but for tribes and allies, this fight is just beginning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a9828fc7833c26e