Spend The Night Inside This Delightful Virginia Bed & Breakfast That Was Once An 1800s Schoolhouse
History is all around us here in Virginia. Whether it be an extraordinary museum, a preserved battlefield, or a mansion that dates back to the 18th century, there are multiple ways of learning about the past here in the Old Dominion. Another unique opportunity to travel back in time awaits at the Hope & Glory Inn. Located in Irvington, Virginia, this historic building once served as a schoolhouse in the 1800s. The building has been completely renovated, yet you can still find traces of the past at this charming bed and breakfast.
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Located in Irvington, Virginia awaits a picturesque bed & breakfast on the Chesapeake Bay. It has been recognized by Southern Living and other publications as one of the best facilities in the south.
In 1889, the building served as a prestigious schoolhouse known as the Chesapeake Male and Female Academy. 450 students attended rigorous classes here and some were boarders who lived on property during the school year.
The school closed in 1908 and little is known about the building until it reopened as the King Carter Inn and eventually, the Hope & Glory Inn in 1996.
Guests today will find beautiful accommodations and amenities like access to the water, pools, outdoor baths, and even traces of the school's history. If you're looking for a late-night drink, for example, you'll go to the downstairs bar that's aptly named Detention.
No matter your reason for visiting the Hope & Glory Inn, you’ll be delighted by the history and hospitality that abounds at this gorgeous bed & breakfast on Virginia’s Northern Neck. For more information, you can visit the official website by clicking here.
A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Alexandria. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
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