Carriage Inn

olonel Charles Washington, younger brother of George Washington, established Charles Town, home of The Carriage Inn, in 1786. The Inn, built fifty years later for Dr. Taliaferro Stribling, is a Federal style home located in the historic district on a shady acre. The builders' marker, carved by craftsmen "Forde & Snyder", graces the walkway leading to the house. The inn is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Philip Sheridan met in the "East Parlor" in 1864 to discuss strategy for the Shenandoah Valley Campaign. The Rose Room once harbored General "Stonewall" Jackson's battle flag that was presented by ladies of Jefferson County to the first commander of the Second Virginia Regiment.

Guests may swing on an inviting porch or relax under large shade trees. Early risers may see spectacular sunrises in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills. Each of the six bedrooms is large and airy, with private bath and queen-size four poster beds. Main house rooms are centrally air-conditioned. Suites have private televisions. An additional TV is available for other room guests in the second floor common lounge. Enjoy a full multi-course breakfast each morning. Most guest rooms have working fireplaces, as does the West Parlor. Discover the Civil War mementos displayed in the West Parlor or share our books and games. Fine dining awaits at area restaurants only three blocks away.

Places of Interest include: Antietam National Battlefield, Appalachian Trail, Charles Town Races, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal hiking and biking, Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, Jefferson County Courthouse, Jefferson County Museum, Local fairs and festivals, Old Opera House live theatre, Shenandoah River rafting, kayaking, tubing and canoeing, Summit Point Racetrack, vineyards and orchards in season, Washington family homes, golf and tennis.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

• Working fireplaces
• Private baths
• Guest refrigerator
• Shady lawn and gardens
• Porch swing and rocker
• Civil War history