Abram's Delight, Winchester

Name: Abram's Delight
Address: 1340 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester, 22601-4447, United States
Telephone: +1 540-662-6519

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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 in 1972 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Abram's Delight currently serves as a historic house museum. ()

Built: 1754 (270 years ago)Coordinates: 39°10'9"N, 78°9'38"W

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1340 S Pleasant Valley RdWinchester 22601-4447 United States

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+1 540-662-6519

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Abram's Delight – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Apple Blossom Mall, Glen Burnie, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Patsy Cline House.

0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Apple Blossom Mall, Winchester
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1.6 miNW
Museum, Georgian architecture
Glen Burnie, Winchester
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1.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Winchester
39 min walk • The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is located at 901 Amherst Street, Winchester, Virginia. The Museum endeavours to preserve and enrich the cultural life and heritage of the Valley.
0.6 miN
Museum, Historical place, Greek Revival architecture
Patsy Cline House, Winchester
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1.1 miN
Church
Christ Episcopal Church, Winchester
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~1520 ftSE
Opera, Theater, Concerts and shows
Shenandoah University, Winchester
8 min walk • Shenandoah University is a private university in Winchester, Virginia. It has an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students across more than 200 areas of study in six schools: College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, Shenandoah Conservatory, Bernard J.
1.1 miN
Cemetery
Winchester National Cemetery, Winchester
27 min walk • Winchester National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Winchester in Frederick County, Virginia.
1.1 miN
Church
Old Stone Church, Winchester
29 min walk • Old Stone Church is a historic church at 304 E. Piccadilly Street in Winchester, Virginia. The church meeting house was constructed in 1788. Upon its completion, local Presbyterians began worshipping in the building.
~1990 ftNE
39°10'22"N • 78°9'18"W
Jim Barnett Park, Winchester
10 min walk • Park
1 miN
Museum, Greek Revival architecture
Frederick County Courthouse, Winchester
27 min walk • Frederick County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located at Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1840, and is a two-story, rectangular, brick building on a stone foundation and partial basement in the Greek Revival style.
1.2 miN
Cemetery
Mount Hebron Cemetery and Gatehouse, Winchester
30 min walk • Mount Hebron Cemetery and Gatehouse is a historic cemetery and gatehouse located at Winchester, Virginia. The cemetery was established in 1844 on two older churchyards, including that of Christ Episcopal Church in 1853.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Abram's Delight open?

Abram's Delight is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Abram's Delight?

Nearby attractions include Shenandoah University, Winchester (8 min walk), Jim Barnett Park, Winchester (10 min walk), Patsy Cline House, Winchester (17 min walk).