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Clifton traces its origin to 1675 when William Deatherage and his wife, Susan Eastham, from Clifton, England, built a log cabin there.
In front of the house are several huge chestnuts, among the largest of their type in the Commonwealth. Tea tfill be served at Clifton both afternoons of the tour.
The third house is Duchesse Farm, home of Mr. and Mrs. David L. Fannon. Located about three miles west of Amissville on Rt. 211 it is situated on a hill looking down the Battle Run Valley to the southeast.
The original house, which is now the rear wing of this L-shaped structure, was built in 1803 and the front wing was added in 1853. The Fannons have converted a side porch into a comfortable, bright studio where Mrs. Fannon sketches and completes water colors.
Duchesse is a charming house providing a comfortable combination of graciousness and informality. Behind the house is a family burial plot dating back to 1824.
The small Farmers Market will have special food for the house tour days. Opening at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 10 on Sunday, the market will serve not coffee and freshly baked sweet rolls. Lunch will be available both days: quiches, chili,soup, calzone, sandwiches and boxed lunches. The farmers also have a selection of homemade breads, desserts, vegetables, cider, honey and fruit.
For more information on the House Tour and Dried Flower Show, call D. C. Knuepfer, (703) 675-3744.
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