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With only 2 says to go before the Grand Opening we reveal the name of the last room, room number 1:

The Old Miss room

and is dedicated to:

Mrs. Mary Watkins Carrington

Born on September 23, 1803 at “Do Well”, Charlotte County, Virginia. She married Tucker Carrington, a full cousin, in 1823. She had at least ten children of which eight reached the adult age

When the School opened her doors, Mrs. Carrington became part of it. The students called her the “Old Miss”. Mrs. Carrington gave reading lessons to the youngest. And every Friday evening the girls took their mending down and sewed while Miss Emily or Miss Mildred read an interesting story to them. And every Sunday evening the young ladies sat around the big fire in Mrs. Carrington’s chamber and repeated their catechism. Mrs. Carrington even joined in.

Mrs. Carrington, the ‘Old Miss’, died on December 4, 1887 at the age of 84 years. 

Stay tuned for our booking page!!!

And of course we hope to see you at the open house this Friday (21) between 9am and 3pm.