Home Tour of 1830s Virginia Mansion Facing Demolition

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

For more information, donation page and photos, visit dunningtonmansion.org/ The Dunnington Mansion GoFundMe link is gofund.me/7f4dc63d

[@chadsimmons6347]

The money needed to patch up that place ,,could patch up 20 small houses for poor elderly people

[@michaelcheli5842]

Come on; save Virginia History. Plenty of land; no excuse to level this mansion.

[@Zoeyth3cat]

​@michaelcheli5842 yes! I live in VA, it's awesome to see someone try and preserve our history!

[@johnirby493]

@@michaelcheli5842 She wants you to pay for restoring it.

[@johnirby493]

@@sinistersteel1042 Are you licensed in Virginia?

[@Summertime7313]

I love how excited she was in giving the tour her love and compassion for this beautiful old home is in her voice. I hope they reach their goal!!!!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Heather is unbelievable! We hope and pray that she is successful!

[@jeffconley819]

I totally agree. Heather’s attitude is infectious . If I had a pile of money I would for sure contribute to this worthwhile cause.

[@BananaR777]

Should be put on the national registry.

[@Updation_Nest]

Doesn’t always save historic places unfortunately

[@instakillgaming]

@@Updation_Nestbetter than nothing

[@elizabethferguson7002]

Exactly it's another card to play. Virginia Tobacco baron. Yes this home should definitely be on the National Historic Register, and should receive grants 👍❤️​@@instakillgaming

[@laniputt7714]

Heather is a great guide. She really knows what she's talking about.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

She is one of the best guides we have ever had! #sherocks

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree Heather a awesome tourists

[@ProgramPat]

I pray the home can become restored.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Me too!

[@JasonWagner-e5w]

It’ll prolly get torn down unless someone has some mega deep pockets to re build the entire house, foundation is bad mega water damage all of that could have been prevented with proper maintenance throughout the years

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree me to

[@lizardqueen47]

Donated! Keep Virginia’s beautiful buildings and history alive!

[@clairwaucaush7225]

I hope the owners work with you so this house can be saved. This is a gem. To step in the front door is a walk into history. These houses ARE American history. We don't have castles, we have mansions like this from eras that are long gone, never to return. I'd think people of Virginia would want to save this. It would make a great historic museum. Wow, I hope you save this!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thanks for watching!

[@joemartino6976]

What a magnificent home. My brother-in-law (a builder) and sister restored a similar 7000 SF ante-bellum mansion in downtown Norfolk (VA) back in 1990. It was owned by Old Dominion University and had also been condemned and slated for demolition.They bought it from ODU for $100,000 and restored it to pristine condition over a year+. Turned it into a successful B&B and sold it after about 10 years.

[@karenwright9123]

So many old homes that would be lovely to restore. I wish some of the millionaires and billionaires would invest in these instead of some of the trash things they support now days. I truly would if I could. Thank you for the tour. It is indeed a lovely spot for a big old house. I wish more of the gardens had been left. Sorry she got emotion at the end. Best wishes to them.

[@cherylmatthews4066]

Can you imagine each area restored to how it was dressed back in those days. Close your eyes and go back in time. I can imagine the dinning areas and Sitting rooms, the busy kitchens, ladies and gentlemen of all ages sitting down drinking tea in China Cups and saucers, chatting away, the children singing and laughing as they play and skip around. I would so love to go back in time and knock on the door. Oh! What a dream❤. I hope this beautiful mansion gets fully restored to as it was. She is holding back tears as she spoke at the end. Cheryl from the UK x❤❤

[@lisaparsons4124]

A great mansion I hope it gets restored to.The lady who had gave the tour at the end was holding back tears hope it works out for the mansion

[@kyledw4381]

Poplar Forest was in my back yard as a kid. Thomas Jefferson owned the property and spent a fair amount of time there. It was amazing living so close to that type of history. Hopefully the surrounding homes owners realize what a treasure this could be for their community after a restoration.

[@heatherknopp3723]

Love Poplar Forest! I try to go to their open archeology days and get my hands dirty troweling and screening for "treasure" :-)

[@ednabaker2273]

Lived close to there also.

[@howyoodoon]

Heather is a delight. Her passion and dedication to this beautiful home are infectious. I hope she can make her dream project happen. Keep believing, Heather! Dreams can come true.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Heather is amazing! We are glad you enjoyed the video.

[@magnamanv45]

I have seen many photos of this house, but, this is the best video yet. Having someone tell the history of it was great.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Wow, thank you! We appreciate the kind words and encouragement!

[@rebeccawebb7613]

the rose looks like what my mom called a seven sisters climber, appears to look prosperous and the 7 sisters bush used to be highly prolific would ALWAYS come back with a vengeance but to me they were delightful and i wish i could find one these days !!! this house is a gem i often say that i was born in the wrong era time and place.❤❤❤

[@MeMyselfAndUs903]

38:45 Heather is an excellent presenter! This house is spectacular. I am going to their website to see the old photos. Thank you for all the excellent work that went into this video.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Our pleasure! Glad that you enjoyed it!

[@gabe_2544]

After listening to Heather, her voluminous knowledge, natural charm and demeanor, it’s no wonder the owner-investors are giving her a chance. Who could say no to this lady?

[@lisaparsons4124]

A great tour of the Dunninyton mansion.I hope it can be restored in time and that it won't never be demolished.thanks for the video from Morrow Ga.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lisaparsons4124]

@AppalachianMemoryKeepers thanks, have a great day

[@WaKincaid]

This home deserves the community coming together for their greater good , and saving this landmark .

Should not be legal to sell properties like this to "foreign investors". Plus, this should be made a historic landmark and made illegal to tear it down

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

That is a very, very old antique variety of rose called "Seven Sisters," as it blooms in clusters of seven small blossoms. It can be a creamy white or that lovely pink. The clusters of blossoms were used as small bouquets for young ladies to carry or to wear at their waists or even in their hair. I have seen three videos on this magnificent house. Though the first was while the house's interior was more accessible, about four or five years ago. The beautiful front portico was still standing then and the basement and back porch were still open. This video is by far the most interesting and informative. Thanks, Heather, for the tour! I pray that this grand lady will be saved! I have donated toward that end and will do so regularly.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thank you for that information. That is a very interesting variety of rose!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

God Bless You!

[@marysparks6592]

Wonderful tour Heather. If compassion was money you would have already restored the house.

[@janetwh55]

Wonderful tour. I have been there twice but never knew the full history. I hope they get their funding.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thanks for watching! I hope so too!

[@nathanhorst8886]

I saw this house when a youtuber toured it a few years ago, I'm glad they are trying to restore it.

[@ndog2005]

Been a follower of the Dunnington Manson for long time. Just looks strange to see front porch gone, but yeah saw where being saved.. Wish I was rich to contribute, for this is Very Worth while investment....

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

I understand, it's quite a change without the front porch!

[@joubertcronje35]

Wonderful old building. Such place needs to be restored to its former glory. It needs to become a national monument because if it's gone, it's gone and the children of tomorrow wil never see how America's mansions were once look like. Now there is still a chance.

[@Julie-si3hi]

Oh that is a beautiful home! I hope it can be loved by someone and restored ✨️

[@barbielockett5839]

What a Beautiful Mansion, Pray you can restore our Historic Homes..Means so much to America..❤🙏♥️🇺🇸♥️

[@XKittygurl]

Wow what an absolutely gorgeous house! This house absolutely deserves to be completely restored and brought back to its former glory! Thank you so much for taking the time to give this house the attention it absolutely needs right now.

[@MrFredstt]

Really hope this gets restored. Always tragic seeing beautiful architecture be demolished

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Me too! It would be a shame to lose such a stunning piece of history.

[@georgehilton9151]

My mother called them seven sisters roses as they bloomed in clusters of seven.

[@karenwright9123]

I agree My Mom had one in the 1960's,beautiful!!

[@myopinion378]

This video was very well done! From the videography to the editing and to the very knowledgeable tour guide. I absolutely loved how she continued to talk about which time period you were in with each room. It really brought the exterior and interior footage together. I really hope she is successful in purchasing and restoring this building! Her passion for this place was written all over her face and also expressed through your questions and comments. It is a beautiful place. My breath caught when you walked into the entryway! Stunning!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thank you for the kind words! We are glad you enjoyed it.

[@brianwaskow5910]

It is always amazing to see how the ravage of time can consume something that once was beautiful.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Yes, it is a real shame to see how time can destroy such a magnificent building.

[@elizabethtaylor3779]

Wow. What a beautiful, regal mansion. Such a terrible shame it's in the condition it is. Very interesting architectural features; like everyone, I loved the tower rooms, the pocket doors, the conservatory, the attic. When touring places such as these, I always feel a kinship with the people who lived in them during the height of the glory of the structures, and can *so* imagine being there in those sacred, hallowed places. I was born far too late! Thank you very much for the tour; I plan to visit the website for the mansion to see some of the photographs from its heyday, and I'll pass along info to try to help raise awareness and funding for this lovely mansion. Always look forward to your videos 😊

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thanks for watching! I agree, it's a real shame this beautiful mansion is facing demolition.

[@suebee1436]

There was a house here for sale i looked at. Sterling, il. The most unique house ive ever seen in my life. Way too much to say here. It was for sale for 23,000 ten yrs ago. I was not able to purchase in time. That attic was much like this homes. Huge. Told my sis the babies could skate up here. Still kick myself in rear.....

[@DunningtonMansionFoundation]

Thank you!❤

[@jessicabridges4876]

Love it, love it, love it. That is a treasure of the Commonwealth of Virginia. We can’t let that die.

[@dottkov]

I live in Michigan and stumbled upon this video when KZbin suggested it next after I watched a different video from 3yrs ago, exploring this home before the restoration efforts began. I plan to contribute and would love to see this project succeed and visit in person one day!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you!

[@cynthiamatthews]

Losing that beautiful home would be a crime.

[@hawkeye-m-9e]

If I was a rich person I would make sure no homeless vets and no lunch debt at schools!! Bezo and Co. instead of playing space man!!

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

Unfortunately, I would need to commit a lot of OTHER crimes to afford the upkeep on such a property! The painting contract, alone, would be the end of me.

[@KevJ1247]

​@@hawkeye-m-9e Most homeless vets, are by choice and by poor life habits and choices. As a vet, our organization over the last 30 years tried helping vets find housing. Most preferred to be where they were at. Left alone. Sad, but true.

[@dawnaalsabrook3236]

What an awesome old home with so much character and history. Thanks for the tour!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kathleen5678]

I have the same rose bush. It’s been in my family for generations. The roses smell amazing. ❤

[@loisruthstrom8143]

Wow!!! I wish I could've seen that house at Christmas in it's prime. Love the tower rooms and greenhouse, too!!❤😀👍

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

I can't imagine how beautiful it would have been all decorated for Christmas!

[@7018bluegrass]

I’ve seen one in Billings Montana… These homes are so full of History and some are beautifully preserved protected and usually a Society of some nature would be in conservation care. Also many towns have their areas of “Historical” homes.

[@vickiduley8667]

Thank you for the tour. I loved every minute of it. I would love to live in a mansion like this. The views are fantastic.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. It's a beautiful home.

[@brethenning9486]

Another beautiful piece of history that I am afraid will no longer be around for future people to see and understand our past because the people today only value the present.

[@lalani888ARTblue]

Heather has a lot of love for this spectacular home. I love the ideas she has for it and it absolutely must be brought back to it's former glory and then some. Wishing her all the very best. Excellent tour thank you 💌

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

I totally agree! Thanks for watching!

[@J.Marlow-j9b]

Heather you were so great telling us about the house , I enjoyed it so much.good luck in your work

[@thatcanadianchick7589]

Love the house and I loved her presentation, I could really picture the history as she was explaining it. Hope the house can be saved.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thank you for your kind words and your hopes!

[@heatherknopp3723]

Fantastic video! I'm so glad there's now a foundation dedicated to the restoration of this beautiful home. We visited the property about 5-6 years ago, while it was still supposed to be a "golf resort community", and poked around the house. It was so sad to see the "demolition by neglect" happening before our eyes. I will say they are fortunate the mansion has a slate roof, as that has certainly saved a lot of the structure, despite the ingress of water in other areas. It's not only beautiful, but practically permanent.

[@Fimp136]

If only all docents were like Heather! She really knows the homes history and enjoys what she is doing. Great job and great video!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Heather is amazing! Her passion for the property is to be admired!

[@austinclaycomb7068]

Wow you can tell this means a lot to Heather the emotion and passion for a beautiful piece of history. The Dunnington Mansion has made it this far it deserves to be preserved. One wonders if the golf course would’ve had the money how clean it would still be I hope we can see day were it returns to its glory

[@nancemb1]

Wow, what a tour! ❤❤❤❤ Thanks! The young lady sure has a lot of knowledge on this house! It must have been so beautiful!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

We are so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@dewuknowofHyMn]

OH MY STARS !!!!! OH HOW I WISH I WAS RICH...😉 ABSOLUTELY STUNNING !!!! Thank you for the tour ...

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

You are so right, it is stunning! Glad you enjoyed the tour.

[@explorejohnsoncounty4555]

Awesome tour of an incredible house!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour.

[@crazy8skml]

I saw this home when someone was urbexing a while back. I thought that this home was being fixed up, and had shown more progress than this. I really hope that they can get this back to what it once was.

[@mastoner20]

As a Virginian, all of these estates are magnificent. Heading down towards Halifax and out past Clarksville and up through Natural Bridge is full of estates with interesting and eclectic histories. One of my customers is a former iron forge from pre-civil war era and has the same history of six or seven additions to the estate with multiple surviving exterior buildings.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

It sounds like you have a very interesting area to explore!

[@DeeChambers-ci6cn]

Omg the entrance parlor. The pocket doors, woodwork, floors, fireplaces and the brick work. I hope this can be saved

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

We're hoping it can be saved too!

[@Karyn-276a]

Wow! I really hope that this can be saved ❤ The Greenhouse alone is worth it 🤩

[@Prepping_mimi]

What a gorgeous home and a wonderful history ❤

[@ginajackson8482]

This was an absolutely wonderful video. Fascinating history and I certainly pray it can be restored. Once we lose these gems, we lose history.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! I could not agree more.

[@rondadepenbusch8152]

That’s a beautiful place !! I hope they can save it !!!

[@judithgalloway2238]

It will take a fortune to restore this home back to its original beauty.

[@LittleLu_Lu]

You should go to Seven Mile Ford in Marion, VA. There’s a home similar in size to this right off the side of I-81. Tons of history on it, & has Civil War stories. It’s very old. Then if you go to Adwolfe, Va (just right up the road) there’s a very old Octagon shaped house. There are so many old houses like this in these areas.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

I know the exact house that you referred to at 7 mile Ford. I have actually photographed it from the outside and posted on our facebook page.

[@LittleLu_Lu]

@ omg really? That’s so cool!! I’ve always wanted to see inside of it! I live close, and my Papaw before he passed always wanted to see inside of it also. It’s beautiful and has an amazing story!! I love what you’re doing! U do a great job, and the quality of your videos is amazing!! Love it! Keep up the good work!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thank you for your kind words! We really appreciate it!

[@kamijenkins4202]

This would be so nice to preserve and make a nice getaway spot for a wedding retreat. Thanks for the wonderful docu. and great job to everyone for this to be possible.

[@kaymelton8894]

Absolutely great tour and history of this lovely treasure! 😊

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@terrioestreich4007]

Wow! So fun to walk through this beautiful house!!

[@pyewacket7883]

A wonderful tour. Both beautiful and sad. Thank you very much.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thank you for watching!

[@sonyagraske376]

Absolutely worth preserving. I will def. Give a little bit of all i an afford. I am going to the website now. ❤

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

We really appreciate your support!

[@Theresawinner]

What a splendid home this home was so old and grand I love the solarium and front hall I used to work in a old home that operated as a shelter DV and Homeless services there were pocket doors that was once the family room /parlor I really liked them I love the extra-long windows there so great she really knows her history of this wonderful home wonderful tour

[@mariajhanley5172]

This was an awesome tour. I pray they are able to save it for future generations to enjoy and experience. Well done.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@barbbrandon4634]

Heather was a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing this incredible home tour,

[@gipseebustelo8271]

OMG!! I SEE THE VISION!! I love this big old house!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@angelawallis8738]

❤ wow how stunning is this property!she’s worth saving! Praying the meet there goals! Thank you for sharing.❤

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

It's a beautiful place! We're hoping they make it!

[@debrastanford8761]

PLEASE LORD ,ALLOW THIS HOME TO BE RESTORED!! SO IMPORTANT & BEAUTIFUL🎉🎉🎉❤

[@MichaelMares-z3v]

Beautiful home and fascinating history. I hope things work out for it's continued preservation. Miss Heather you are a charming and pretty young lady, and just as interesting as the property you love so much.

[@yayac6503]

Thank you so much for sharing . Heather you are an amazing speaker . I have nothing to donate I’m so sorry History should definitely be preserved.

[@morningmoodmagic]

That greenhouse reminds me of that scene towards end of meet me in St. Louis

[@3v2]

Thank both of you for the great tour and history!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

You're very welcome!

[@mintberrycrunch4333]

This lady's passion for our history is infectious. Bravo

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Heather is amazing! We applaud her enthusiasm and efforts!

[@mintberrycrunch4333]

Indeed. Rare people like Heather are crucial to the preservation of the incredible heritage of our people.

[@BeingEmilie]

Heather did a great job of showing you around. She was super engaging

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

She was and is "amazing"! We appreciate her very much.

[@brianwaskow5910]

Oh my goodness the amount of man hours needed to restore the house in unimaginable.

[@ITInLoveWUJAlways]

I remember seeing this property a couple of years ago on abandon explores or something like that; before the roof was fixed and when the front porch was still on the house. I don't believe the individual who went through the house had permission to be there at that time. But he went through all of it basement included. I am so thankful to hear that a group of people have come together to save this gem of history. You would think Va. state government could come together to help fund the saving of this for educational reasons little alone the historical valve of it. They do not seem to have any difficulty pissing away tax payer money on other projects that have little to no valve. This would be a project of valve to keep for future generations.

[@flofudge8680]

Hope someone with big pockets rescues this beautiful home.

[@aspensulphate]

Great cause, I just donated. If every viewer of this video did the same, it would be over a million dollars.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Wow, that's amazing! Thank you!

[@78cunobelin]

Wow! What a great project! I hope you attain the property and succeed!!!!

[@denisesorchidparadise1411]

It would be lovely if it could be a home again, I guess not many people can afford or live that way any more, but my Dream it could make a wonderful home with the sound of Children playing in the yard! Good luck in saving this Mansion

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thanks! We hope that dream comes true someday.

[@juliebrandenburg5125]

So glad I found this video. What an incredible home and history.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thanks for watching!

[@anneilsley6155]

Hi im enjoying this beautiful house and thinking of India way back then liveing there , I also am so impressed about your passion for keeping and hopefully restoring this beautiful home , that i wish for you that you find a way to buy it for your self .. miracles happen every day . merry Christmas from Australia

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! Merry Christmas from the USA!

[@Snowdogification]

Truly gorgeous. Donating to the GoFundMe and keeping my fingers crossed!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thank you for your donation!

[@karinakissell9565]

It would be really cool to see this home restored to it's former glory, along with rebuilding some of the outbuildings and gardens.

[@suebee1436]

Pray they can find donors. Can hardly believe they cant. 200 yr old historical home......😢

[@jamesgziegler4133]

That’s quite the project! However, keep it going. A similar estate/farm, much smaller and in better condition exists in my home town. There was also a stone castle, on a cliff, which they chose not to save. Allowing it to eventually fall into itself. You’ve a tremendous amount of repairs, however you can get there.

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thanks for the encouragement! We appreciate it!

[@mopargm9329]

I pray this beauty is saved. I can't believe how anyone would even have the heart to demo this😢

[@Irene-k4m]

This was amazing. Thank you for sharing

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Leed216]

She is so knowledgeable about this property. I sure hope it can be saved..

[@marybethwhalen70]

Amazing! Oh to be able to see it in its glory! I think I was born in the wrong century!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

We know what you mean!

[@lindamurns1245]

That conservatory is amazing! Heck the whole thing is !!!!!

[@raymond_sycamore]

Needs a lot of work. I restored a house, the oldest date of which I could find was 1848, and it took me a year and a half. I took it down to the studs. Redid everything, mostly myself, for just under $60,000, but it was only a 1,600 square feet two story in town. Again, I did most of the labor myself. That roof alone could be $50,000. Not to be too negative, but if water and ice have gotten into the brick and mortar and cracked it then the structure is not salvageable. I'm sure the land owners want to green light a suburban development. Very sad!

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

You are absolutely right, it's a massive undertaking!

[@esmeraldagreen1992]

Some people we knew lived in a house dating back to the 18th century. The house was surrounded by a huge property. They sold the land to a developer with the stipulation that the house would not be demolished. The property is now a neighborhood, and the house was repurposed into a small private school

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

@@esmeraldagreen1992 Sad!

[@debrastanford8761]

CHILDREN WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO TOUR AFTER FINISHED!!🎉🎉🎉

[@brucepaquette7297]

Its a seven sisters rambling rose

[@jetv1471]

Ty !

[@jeepstergal12]

Oh, Heather, i hope and pray you can get this wonderful property restored!

[@bernadettebarrett-nf8nb]

Thanks Heather, YOU'RE AWESOME

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Thank you for watching!

[@hopehope7696]

This is a an amazing home that should be saved. I wish you could of showed the original pictures along with this video as she's explaining each part of the history ❤that way we would of been able to see how it would of looked originally. Thank you so much

[@AppalachianMemoryKeepers]

Good idea but we did not have permission to use those photos. Please visit their website to see a lot of great old photos dunningtonmansion.com/

[@laurah.7696]

What an incredible house!!