Maybe you are a Civil War buff wanting to visit the sites where countless American soldiers fought and died, or perhaps you just love being immersed in American history wherever you stay. A visit to these bed and breakfasts will encourage your sense of patriotism and you’ll experience history as close to the source as possible.

The Carlisle House, a restored bed and breakfast that dates to the 1820s, is surrounded by the past located in the town historic district in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Many of the local buildings, including this Pennsylvania bed and breakfast were built in the Civil War and even Revoulutionary War eras. Guests can plan a day trip to Gettysburg National Park or explore Amish Country in Lancaster County. The guest rooms at Carlisle House have been decorated in period style with antiques. Innkeeper Mary Fuller Duxbury, a former army nurse, prepares the sumptous breakfasts, which often include one of her signature quiches.

At the Berry Patch Inn guests enjoy close access to historic sites as well as peaceful setting, surrounded by ten country acres just outside of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Each of the guest rooms has its own fireplace and several also have a whirlpool tub. This Pennsylvania bed and breakfast is a short drive from Gettysburg National Park, and is a five-minute drive from Fort Indiantown Gap.

Both Union and Confederate solderies once were housed at Washington Plantation, an 1828 Greek Revival manor in Washington, Georgia. The area has several important claims to fame. Washington is known as the town that General Sherman didn’t burn while ravaging his way to Savannah. The paperwork that dissolved the Confederate States was signed less than a half-mile from this inn. Today, the Washington Plantation enjoys happier times surrounded by seven acres that include a koi pond and rose garden.

If you are searching for history, try Lake Alltoona Inn in Cartersville, Georgia, which is located on the grounds of the Battle Altoona Pass. This Battle was important to the railroad that supplied General Sherman and his march to the sea. Victorian house lovers will appreciate the many special features that were restored during the recent renovation of this circa 1863 farmhouse. From the wrap-around porches you can view the site of “The Battle of Allatoona Pass”, and the Lake Altoona marina, dock, and Redtop Mountain State Park. This 16-acre property has room to park boat trailers and is 500 feet from the Altoona Landing marina where the inn has a private dock.

The Jacob Rohrbach Inn in Sharpsburg, Maryland, is surrounded by the Antietem battlefield and was used as a hospital to care for the wounded soldiers. The house was damaged by artillery fire during the battle of Antietem, along with many area buildings that still show their scars. This Civil War battlefield is the most preserved of all the battlefields. Bicycles are available to explore the areas parks and countryside.

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