This room is dedicated
to Kilburnie's second owner, who purchased the home in 1834, added a
second story and piazza, and probably gave it its name, after the
ancestral home of the Crawfords in Scotland. Ann Beard Crawford was
the widow of John Crawford of the Waxhaws, a cousin of Andrew Jackson.
The Crawford family was prominent in Lancaster's history, producing
Revolutionary and Civil War heroes, and several country physician.
The furnishings include
a circa 1840 chest of drawers, two inviting wing chairs set in front
of the gas log fireplace; a heart-pine mantle original to the house, a
mid-19th century blanket chest, and a comfortable four-poster king
size rice bed. The room contains a collection of original prints and
engravings depicting Revolutionary, Civil War, and 19th century
domestic scenes. Of particular note are the etchings and drawings of
famous women of the Revolution. The painting on glass in the bathroom
is Italian. The spacious and luxurious bathroom has a large whirlpool
bath, and enclosed shower separated by a pocket door for privacy.
Guests in the Crawford
room have direct access via French doors to comfortable rocking chairs
on the private back porch, which overlooks the back garden and woods
surrounding the house. Steps from the back porch lead to the
surrounding woods. Guests are encouraged to explore the woodland paths
meandering across branches and springs among native flora and fauna.
Click on one of the
photos below more views of this guest room.
