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The Custom House, built about 1720 by Custom Agent Richard Ambler, occupies a unique place in American History. Listed on the Virginia Landmark Register and National Register of Historic Places, the Custom House is also one of only twelve Historic Custom Houses in the United States. Maintained solely by the Comte de Grasse Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, the Custom House also hosts a museum and has been open to the public on Sundays from June to October since 1930 at no charge. The Custom House has a gift shop inside.