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Situated among stately 18th and 19th century homes in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia the Kenmore Inn is a short walk to Mary Washington's house, Fredericksburg Museum, Rising Sun Tavern, and a myriad of historic sites, scores of antique shops, and great restaurants. Built circa 1793, the nine guest rooms are beautifully appointed with period antiques and offer many amenities. Each room features a private bathroom, flat screen television with cable, and high speed wireless internet. Four rooms offer working fireplaces, hardwood floors, and vaulted ceilings. A complimentary full breakfast is served every morning from 7:30 - 10:00 AM in our Main Dining Room. |
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Come and enjoy a leisurely dinner in our Garden Room, Pub, or our beautiful Sunken Patio, prepared by Executive Chef Josh Oleson and complemented by one of the best wine cellars in Virginia. Accompanied by good friends, laughter, and a great atmosphere, you are sure to find that The Kenmore Inn offers one of the best restaurants in Fredericksburg. Dinner is served from 5:30 - 9:30 daily and drinks are served later at a beautiful horseshoe mahogany bar, enclosed within original 18th century brick walls. |
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Downtown Fredericksburg offers a wide variety of small shops, antique stores, and well-known restaurants. Enriched in centuries of history, one can visit four different battlefields, take a Ghost Walk tour, or a guided tour around the city on the trolley or even by horse and carriage! Whether you are looking for fun with your children or a relaxing visit with your special someone, Fredericksburg offers an experience for everyone. Nearby attractions include hiking, waterskiing, golfing, and miles of shopping! |
| Special PackagesWine Package Cheese/Fruit Platter, Wine Tasting of The Kenmore?s selection of Wine with a choice of one bottle from the tasting....(more) Romance Package Spa Package Individual Specials |
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The property of The Kenmore Inn dates back to the time of our forefathers. In 1757, the first corner marker was laid on Lewis Street to mark the original boundary line of Fredericksburg. The property was originally purchased in 1742 by Colonel John Lewis. In 1747, his son Fielding Lewis and his new bride Catharine Washington (1st cousin to George Washington) moved to 1201 Princess Anne Street, the house directly across the street to The Kenmore Inn. In February of 1750, Catherine died, leaving an infant son behind. On May 7, 1750, Fielding married Betty Washington, the only sister of George Washington. Fielding then built his new bride the mansion, now known as the "Kenmore Plantation", on the brow of a hill a few blocks away. |
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The lot of the Kenmore Inn was sold in 1776 to the William Champe Carter family and again sold in 1794, along with 1201 Princess Anne, to the William Stanard family. Both families were direct descendants of the Lewis/Washington family. Much controversy exists among local historians with regards to the origin of the actual building of The Kenmore Inn. During the Great Fredericksburg Fire in 1807, 1201 Princess Anne Street burned to the ground. Records indicate that she was rebuilt in 1817 with the interior woodwork and exterior appearance molded after that of an existing building at 1200 Princess Anne. This is the first mention of a structure at 1200 Princess Anne, though most historians have agreed that the home was built circa 1793. |
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The Stanard family conveyed the property to Rebecca Tayloe Lomax in 1819. December 13, 1862 began the Battle of Fredericksburg. Though heavily shelled, the house stood strong and remained intact. Within its walls, Union soldiers housed their horses on the lower level during the battle. Today, evidence of the shelling can still be seen in some of the roof supports. After the war, the home remained as a family dwelling until 1931, with some of Virginia's most prestigious families living there, including Alexander Phillips, Thomas Knox, and Samuel Gordon Wallace. In 1931, the house was sold to James T. Horton. Horton made major additions to the structure, adding on a rear wing and an underground garage. He then opened a small hotel known as the "Kenmore Tavern". Horton sold the property to his sister, Harriet Elizabeth Vandenburg Hall in 1933. For years, Mrs. Hall continued to operate the property as a small hotel and boarding house. Mrs. Hall leased the lower level of Kenmore to Mr. Charles Lakey, who operated the Kenmore Coffee Shop there from 1939-1978. Edward and Alice Bannan purchased the Kenmore Inn in 1986 and added the Kenmore Pub (1988), and Sunken Patio Garden and Garden Room (1989). |
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| In 2001, the current owner, Rob Alling purchased the Inn, changing the location of the guest rooms to only upstairs and adding many decorative features to the Inn. He continues to embellish the historic parlors and bedrooms of the Kenmore Inn to make one's experience in Fredericksburg even more enchanting and memorable. |
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The Kenmore Inn 1200 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 (540) 371-7622 Fax: (540) 735-1772 email: 
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