Removal of the massive pecan tree, irreparably damaged by Hurricane Isabel in 2003, which stood next to the Mount Vernon Mansion. Photo: W. Jewell

Announcement:  Click here for details on the unprecedented exhibit, National Treasures: History in the Making, that William Jewell has put together to debut at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, March 18th through the 21st, in New York City.

Historical Woods of America’s (HWA’s) goals and services are squarely focused on the reclamation, salvaging and creative repurposing of historical trees and timbers.

We work exclusively with trees that have fallen in storms, are diseased, unsafe, or are being removed for construction -- along with timbers removed from historical sites during renovation of existing structures. 

HWA offers a historically significant, revenue- producing alternative to the owners of such items.  Instead of underutilizing or discarding these limited, valuable resources at a landfill, we are committed to preserving not only history, but the integrity of the environment through our unique services.

HWA is located in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, and has reclaimed trees and timbers from several landmark sites, including George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and James Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland. 

We are currently in discussions with several other historical sites, both locally and nationally, and will provide updates as other historic trees come into our care.

HWA clients benefit directly from our unique practice of giving this otherwise wasted resource new life as furniture, artwork, fine writing instruments, and other memorabilia.

Typically, we either purchase the wood outright, or deliver a portion of the proceeds from sales of products created from the wood back to the organization. 

Historical Woods of America helps to keep the important history of America alive for current and future generations.  Through our innovative services and products, we strive to ensure our nation's rich cultural history is preserved. 

We have created a business and brand like no other, and will continue to lead the way in the field of reclaiming America's most historic "Witness Trees", and timbers from historic sites.