Abram’s Delight

We went on a Friday in the afternoon after buying the block ticket, which, if you don’t know, is good for a year. We were able to get to this one and the Stonewall Jackson HQ. Both were excellent.
It was fascinating learning about the Quaker ways – a wall in the front hall that rolls up so you can conduct Friends Meetings… that is pretty neat! All sorts of cool artifacts from late 1700s. They even have an old iron sign from the English Hollingsworth estate (razed in the 1940s) that is the oldest item in the house. The handmade dollhouse with the cute dog in the doghouse was great (in the basement). The story of why the door in the basement is so big is interesting as well.

I grew up in Winchester but had never been here until today. The docent led tour was excellent, Susie was very friendly, informative and painted a great picture of what life was like in Winchester back in the 1700’s.
The house itself was very nicely restored. All of the rooms contained period appropriate furniture with several of the rooms containing original pieces. All 3 floors were open to the public for viewing. The original floors were incredible!
Also included in your ticket is a tour of the log cabin, which was moved from it’s original location in downtown. Two simple rooms, but again, a great representation of the typical upper class house in that timeframe.
Also check out the beautiful hand made quits from the 1800’s in the ticket office.
Thank you Susie for a great tour!

A cool historical attraction to check out — here, you can find the last remaining buildings from the Hollingswortth family that was built around 1728. The stone house was pretty incredible!
+Hollingsworth stone house

Located across from the Winchester Visitor’s Center, Abram’s Delight is the last two remaining buildings from Abram Hollingsworth’s original homestead (stone home and mill) plus a primitive cabin that was moved onto the property from the downtown area.
The docent-​lead tour, which is the only way you get to see the interior of the home and cabin, was informative and allows you to get a glimpse into how life was for the family and how they were a part of the Civil War.
The grounds are beautiful with flowers, fruit trees, and a natural spring near by and has free parking.
This tour is a part of a block ticket you can get for $ 10 and also visit Gen. Stonewall Jackson’s home and Gen. George Washington’s Headquarters all located in the same general downtown area.