Library Closure for Air Conditioning Replacement Work

The Colonial Heights Public Library will be closed on Thursday, June 29th and Friday, June 30th for air conditioning replacement work.  

Normal business hours will resume on Saturday, July 1st.

Hamilton Avenue Closure and Detour Planned on Temple Avenue Project

Traffic impacts

Starting overnight June 18, crews on the I-95 Temple Avenue project will close Hamilton Avenue between Temple Avenue and Prince Albert Avenue to complete road work and off-road drainage installation at that location. Crews may use alternati...

Great American Backyard Campout

Join the Colonial Heights Recreation & Parks Department from June 23-25 for an overnight camping event in Historic Fort Clifton Park on the Appomattox River. Whether you’re a first-timer or an old hand, join us for traditional outdoor and ca...

Dining Brochure Available Online

Please take a look at our dining brochure for restaurants in the City of Colonial Heights.

Lodging Opportunities

With the connection to Interstate 95 and 85, there are multiple lodging options in the City of Colonial Heights.

Dining Opportunities

With nearly 130 food service establishments and 17,000 permanent residents, Colonial Heights has more dining opportunities per capita than any city in Virginia.  Click the link below for a list of restaurants located in the City of Colonial Heigh...

Southpark Mall Shopping District

As the key regional shopping center for Southside Central Virginia, Southpark Mall and the surrounding shopping district serve a broad area. This vibrant retail center is anchored by the mall and is easily accessible off of I-95, where over 95,00...

Community Campfire

Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks invites you to join us for our community campfire!  There may be nothing better than sitting next to a warm crackling campfire.  We provide the fire and everything to make s’mores. You get ...

2017 Summer Reading Program

The Colonial Heights Public Library will offer its annual summer learning/summer reading program for youth of all ages. This year’s theme is “Reading by Design,” and the program will take place from June 26 – August...

Rumor Mill Page - Rumor Versus Facts

Occasionally rumors, gossip and sometimes unconfirmed claims can spread quickly. In an effort to enhance communication between the City of Colonial Heights and our citizens, this page will be updated from time to time with topics that will hopefully clari...Read on...

I-95 Temple Avenue Improvements Project

The I-95 Temple Avenue Improvements Project is currently underway. VDOT, along with its contractor, Allan Myers, estimate a project completion date of December 2017.

This design-build project will realign the entrance and exit ramps at the I-95 interc...Read on...

Historic Brochure Available Online

Please take a look at our historic brochure at the link below to learn more about the City of Colonial Heights' historical attractions.

Historical Attractions

With well preserved historic structures dating to the 17th century, Colonial Heights can offer a tour through many eras.  Read more about the City's historical sites at the link below.

Old Brick House

Built in 1685, the Old Brick House is considered the oldest brick house in the region. The house is located on the promontory between Swift Creek and the Appomattox River, and was simply called "Brick House." Tour groups may arrange to have hist...

Violet Bank

The first recorded settlement in Colonial Heights was by Thomas Shore in 1775. He built his mansion on 144 acres and called it Violet Bank. While the original main building was destroyed by fire, this remaining structure, dated to 1815, is listed on the N...