Historic Lecture Series: Solitude Visit
Venue: Solitude (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
Architect Gibson Worsham will give an overview of the recent restoration of Solitude, a late 18th century structure located on the Duckpond of the Virginia Tech campus. Guests will be able to tour the restored house after Mr. Worsham's talk.

Believed to date back more than 200 years and the oldest structure on campus, Solitude is an example of Greek Revival architecture. The house was expanded in 1851 by Col. Robert Preston, who received the estate from his father, Virginia Governor James P. Preston. About 250 acres, the house, and several farm buildings on the estate were purchased by the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech) Board of Visitors in 1872 for $21,250. Over the years, Solitude has housed a plethora of functions. In the 1990s, it was closed until funds could be raised for major renovations. Those renovations were completed earlier this year.

The Historic Lecture Series is co-sponsored by the Blacksburg Museum, Historic Smithfield Plantation and Virginia Tech Appalachian Studies Program at Solitude.

For more information, contact Terry Nicholson, Museum Administrator, at (540) 558-0746 or at museum@blacksburg.gov

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