Virginia is for Lovers

  • Welcome

    Welcome

    • About Virginia
    • Welcome Centers
    • VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
    • Accessible Travel
    • International Visitors
    • Weather
    • Transportation
    • Related Links
    • Weddings In Virginia
    • LGBT Travel
    • Virginia Green Travel
    • VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS SHOP

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Things To Do

    Things To Do

    • Family Fun
    • Historic Sites
    • Eat & Drink
    • Outdoors
    • THEME PARKS & WATERPARKS
    • Zoos & Aquariums
    • Music
    • BEACHES
    • State Parks
    • National Parks
    • CAVERNS
    • Golf
    • SPAS
    • SHOPPING
    • MUSEUMS
    • Arts & Culture
    • LOVEworks
    • Filmed in Virginia

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Events

    Events

    • ARTS & CRAFTS
    • CIVIL WAR
    • CULINARY
    • FAMILY FUN
    • FESTIVALS
    • HISTORY & HERITAGE
    • MUSIC FESTIVALS
    • PERFORMANCES
    • SPORTING
    • WINE FESTIVALS

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Places To Stay

    Places To Stay

    • BED & BREAKFAST
    • COTTAGES & CABINS
    • INNS
    • RESORTS
    • PET FRIENDLY
    • CAMPING
    • HOTELS & MOTELS
    • LODGES & GUEST RANCHES
    • Vacation Homes & Rentals
    • VIRGINIA GREEN

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Deals

    Deals

    • DEALS & DISCOUNTS
    • FALL PACKAGES
    • FAMILY FUN PACKAGES
    • FOOD AND WINE PACKAGES
    • HISTORY DEALS
    • SPRING PACKAGES
    • MILITARY DISCOUNTS
    • ROMANCE PACKAGES
    • TRAVEL PACKAGES

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Store
  • Maps

    Maps

    • Virginia
    • Southwest Virginia - Blue Ridge Highlands
    • Central Virginia
    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Coastal Virginia - Eastern Shore
    • Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads
    • Southwest Virginia - Heart of Appalachia
    • Northern Virginia
    • Shenandoah Valley
    • Southern Virginia
    • Virginia Mountains

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Accessible Travel

Historic Sites Balthis House

  • Address
    101 Chester Street
    Front Royal, VA 22630
  • Phone
    540-636-1446
  • City
    Front Royal
    Locality
    Warren
    pin for print map of virginia
  • Social
  • Email Us
  • Visit Site

The Balthis House is the oldest surviving structure on the oldest street in Front Royal, built circa 1787 by two of the founders of Front Royal.    

On half an acre lot in Historic Front Royal, the house is a rare surviving example of a two-story wood frame Federal-style townhouse.  There is also a playhouse (of late 19th century origin) and two out-buildings.  The outdoor kitchen is the only known such structure in Front Royal or Warren County.

The house has many architectural elements salvaged from other houses of the same era that were demolished, and includes appointments of furnishings of the period.  The site features a garden, as well as a "Three Sisters" garden in the Native American tradition.  

Front Royal was a prosperous center of wagon manufacturing, serving the westward expansion of the US.  As successful blacksmiths in mid-19th century, the Balthis family was able to put interesting additions on the original house. 

Guided tours of The Balthis House are given six days a week (closed Saturdays mid-November to April).  Reservations may be made on website or, space permitting, onsite.  Tour schedule: 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m.  Group tours welcome -- please contact office.  

Amenities

  • Family Friendly
  • LGBT Friendly

Price Information

  • Ticket to tour historic properties is $10 per person. Children are free.

Additional Links

  • Additional Email

Region

Shenandoah Valley

Last Updated: 04/21/2020

Related Listings

  • Belle Boyd Cottage
    Belle Boyd Cottage
    101 Chester Street
    Front Royal, VA 22630
  • Ivy Lodge Gift Shop
    Ivy Lodge Gift Shop
    101 Chester Street
    Front Royal, VA 22630
  • Laura Virginia Hale Archives
    Laura Virginia Hale Archives
    101 Chester Street
    Front Royal, VA 22630
  • Warren Heritage Museum at Ivy Lodge closed
    Warren Heritage Museum at Ivy Lodge closed
    101 Chester Street
    Front Royal, VA 22630
  • Warren Heritage Society
    Warren Heritage Society
    101 Chester Street
    Front Royal, VA 22630

What's Nearby

  • Warren Heritage Museum at Ivy Lodge closed
    Warren Heritage Museum at Ivy Lodge closed
    101 Chester Street
    Front Royal, VA 22630
    0 MI
  • Warren Rifles Confederate Museum
    Warren Rifles Confederate Museum
    95 Chester Street
    Front Royal, VA 22630
    0.01 MI
  • Virginia Beer Museum
    Virginia Beer Museum
    16 Chester Street
    Front Royal, VA 22630
    0.1 MI

    Area Events

    You Might Like

    • Historic Sites
      Poe, Edgar Allan Museum
      1914 East Main Street
      Richmond, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Battersea
      1289 Upper Appomattox Street
      Petersburg, VA
    • Historic Sites
      The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail
      10 Ashby Street
      Warrenton, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Rocktown History: Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society
      382 High St.
      Dayton, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Reedville Fishermen's Museum
      504 Main Street
      Reedville, VA
    • Historic Sites
      St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum
      14477 Benn's Church Blvd.
      Smithfield, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Waynesboro Heritage Museum
      420 W. Main Street
      Waynesboro, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Liberia House Park
      8601 Portner Avenue
      Manassas, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Isle of Wight 1750 Courthouse
      130 Main Street
      Smithfield , VA
    • Historic Sites
      Blandford Church & Cemetery
      111 Rochelle Lane
      Petersburg, VA
    See More
    SV16021603V_008.JPG

    Winter in Virginia

    • Mountain Resorts

      Cabin Rentals

      Skiing

      Ice Skating

      Whale Watching

      Winter Hikes

      Luxury Retreats
    Virginia is for Lovers Trucker Hat

    Shop with us for merchandise and gifts

    Shop Virginia

    We Need Your Feedback

    Take our Survey

    Travel Updates

    Success! Get ready to start receiving Virginia.org travel updates.

    Find out why Virginia is for Lovers. You’ll get monthly travel inspiration, insider tips, and itineraries to help you plan your best Virginia vacation yet. Plus exclusive offers, deals, packages and more! Sign up for Virginia is for Lovers Emails now!

    There’s always more to LOVE in Virginia. Please select any topic that interests you!

    About Va
    • Virginia Travel Blog
    • Welcome Centers
    • Cities & Localities
    • Transportation
    • Virginia Is For Lovers
    Contact Us
    • Media/Press Room
    • Send Feedback
    • Privacy Policy
    • DEI Statement
    • Travel Industry
    • Travel Guide Order
    Travel
    • Group Planners
    • Sports Marketers
    • Meetings Professionals
    • Virginia Green Travel
    • Accessible Travel
    Additional Links
    • Virginia Is For Lovers Store
    • Add/Update Your Listings
    • Website Survey
    • Site Map
    • Virginia is for Lovers
    • DiscoverAmerica.com
    • Brazil
    • Canada
    • France
    • Germany
    • England
    • Korea
    • China
    • Japan

    Official Tourism Website of the Commonwealth of Virginia ● © 2021 Virginia Tourism Corporation, 901 E. Cary St., Suite 900, Richmond, VA 23219
    For Virginia citizen and business services visit www.Virginia.gov. ● Virginia Economic Development Partnership visit www.VEDP.org.