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and pantry in 1824 and further expanded in 1864 by a two story Victorian addition. The original was built by a Mr. Strother as Rectory for one of several Episcopalian “chapels of ease” in the area. The Oaks was built in a grove of approximately 40 oak trees, some of which still stand.
Bob Herrema specializes in home restoration and this is a beautiful example of his work. All old plasterboard covering walls and ceiling of the original house has been removed to expose the locust logs, some 16 inches in diameter and 18 to 30 feet long, and the hand hewn, beaded beams in the ceiling. The 200-yearold pine floors are restored to their original warm golden color. The large fireplace in the eat-in-kitchen, is typical of the times, shallow to reflect heat more efficiently, is operational.
Tea will be served at Washington House, home of Frances and Charles Eldred and Frances’ father, Paul Walker. It is located in Washington on the north corner of Middle and Main Streets across from The Inn at Little Washington, and is one of the original houses in the county. It served as inn, hostelry and ordinary
On display and for sale at Washington House will be examples of needlepoint by the Needlework Guild of Trinity Church. Proceeds will go to the Trinity kneeler fund.
Tickets for the tour will be on sale at Trinity Parish Hall and the houses; block tickets for three houses and tea (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) will be $10, individual houses $3.50. Box lunches will also be available.
For further information please contact D.C. Knuepfer, Rt. 1 Box 1080, Washington, VA, tel. (703) 675-3744.
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