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For the history buff—and for those who just want a taste of the elegance of times past—Virginia is the place to be.
In the Shenandoah region, for example, can be found a number of classically-designed 18th and 19th century homes, some of which served headquarters for famous Civil War generals.
Among the historic home sites in the region that are open to visitors:
■ Abram’s Delight, Winchester. “A delight to behold” was Abraham Hollingsworth’s 1729 frontier cabin site beside a bountiful spring. His family was to prosper here for more than 200 years.
In 1754, the log cabin was replaced by the existing stone house, with walls two feet thick. In that time and place it was conspicuously grand. Lord Fairfax, Gen. Dan Morgan, Washington, Lafayette and other notables were entertained here. It is well-furnished with Hollingsworth and other 18th century pieces.
■ Belle Grove, Middletown. Around this classical early Federal (1794) limestone mansion was fought the Civil War Battle of Cedar Creek, which claimed 6,000 lives. Later it became the headquarters of Gen. Phillip Sheridan. Names of Union soldiers can still be seen on attic walls.
A working farm in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Belle Grove fea
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