Kenmore, Plantation house in Fredericksburg, United States.
Description
Kenmore is a Georgian-style mansion in Fredericksburg situated on three acres within the Washington Avenue Historic District. The building showcases elaborate plasterwork on its first-floor ceilings and displays features characteristic of early American architecture.
History
The mansion was built in 1770 as the home of Fielding Lewis and Betty Washington Lewis, sister of President George Washington. It remained their residence until 1797, when ownership shifted to new hands.
Culture
The house reveals how wealthy families lived during colonial times through its furnishings and rooms that reflect daily activities. Visitors can see how craftsmanship and local traditions shaped the lifestyle of that era.
Practical
The property sits on Washington Avenue and is easily accessible with guided tours explaining colonial life. Visitors should allow time to thoroughly explore the rooms and grounds.
Did you know?
During the Civil War, the estate was converted into a Union hospital in 1864 following the Battle of the Wilderness. This wartime transformation left marks on the property's story.
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