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	Prestwould Plantation
_______________	Prestwood Dr, Hwy 15th North Clarksville, Virginia, 23927 (434)-374-8672 http://www.scalamandre.com /four/prest.htm Open April 15 through October 31, seven days from 12:30 to 3:30 PM or by appointment, 434-374-8672. Cost: Adult $8, Senior over 65 $6, Child 6-12 $3 Constructed in 1760, this massive combination Georgian-Federal style house amazingly stayed in the family of Sir Peyton Skipwith and Lady Jean (a cousin of Thomas Jefferson) until 1914 after being inherited by their second son. The interior of the home is best known for its original 18th and 19th century wallpapers, which have been copied in a special collection offered by Scalamandre. Tradition has it that the property, once home to Blue Stone Castle, was won by Sir Skipwith in a three day card game with William Byrd,II, of Westover on the James River. Substantial African American interpretation exists on the property as well. Directions: Take US 15 north of Clarksville to Prestwould Rd on left and turn left to plantation. General Location Specific Location
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