Welbourne Inn: Civil War Stories from Middleburg, VA | DomoNaut

In this episode of DomoNaut, I sit down with the innkeeper of Welbourne, Rebecca Dulany Morison Shaefer, and Travis Shaw, the Director of Education at VPHA, to talk about the incredible history of Welbourne Inn. Welbourne was built in 1775, and has been run as a bed and breakfast for almost 100 years. It's inhabitants were mayors, colonels and writers, fighting in the Civil War, entertaining the likes of F. Scott Fitzgerald, and more. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Introduction to Welbourne 01:56 Family History: origins 03:25 Civil War history 08:40 Family History: art 10:09 Literary History 13:45 On masonry and brickmaking 16:07 Traditions 19:23 Staying at Welbourne DomoNaut is a channel dedicated to documenting architectural history through house and museum tours. Explore the rich stories behind historic towns and houses, from Federal mansions to mid-century modern masterpieces, and dive into detailed architectural walkthroughs of historic properties. Whether you're passionate about house restoration, architectural details, or simply love exploring old homes, DomoNaut takes you on a cinematic journey through the fascinating world of architectural preservation. Subscribe for insightful home history tours and behind-the-scenes looks at American architectural heritage.