Abram's Delight is a historic home located in Winchester, Virginia. Built in 1754, it is the oldest house in the city. It was owned by the Hollingsworth family for almost 200 years and is typical of the Shenandoah Valley architecture of the Scotch-Irish settlers. The property was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register (VLR) in 1972 and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1973. Abram's Delight currently serves as a historic house museum.Put Abram's Delight into our Winchester driving holiday planning app to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Winchester.
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We have visited Winchester many times, but this is the first visit here. Our tour guide Janelle knew the history of the house and family who lived there. Highly recommend for people who enjoy old...
We have visited Winchester many times, but this is the first visit here. Our tour guide Janelle knew the history of the house and family who lived there. Highly recommend for people who enjoy old... more »
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This site could have been more interesting with a more engaged and knowledgeable docent. The tour was mildly interesting, but the tour guide did not seem to have much independent knowledge of the...
This site could have been more interesting with a more engaged and knowledgeable docent. The tour was mildly interesting, but the tour guide did not seem to have much independent knowledge of the... more »
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Great info on the roots of Winchester. Though not everything inside is original to the house, the staff makes a point to tell you which ones are. Lovely look at history. I hope one day we're allowed to go the second upstairs. I'm never satisfied looking at these old and gorgeous landmarks.
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Beautiful home!
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