Storied Stays ONCE UPON AN INN Imagine if walls could talk at these historic inns John Rutledge House Inn Bed & Breakfast Charleston, South Carolina While many inns have hosted notable historical figures, only one can claim that parts of The U.S. Constitution were drafted within its walls . At the John Rutledge House Inn, John Rutledge, head of The Constitution drafting committee, crafted early versions of our nation’s founding documents. The fingerprints of Founding Fathers don’t stop there–George Washington himself was among the esteemed house’s dinner guests. And if that wasn’t enough notable history, legend has it She-Crab Soup, an iconic Charleston dish, was created at the Rutledge House to impress President William Taft. The soup uses crab roe for added flavor and its distinct orange color. More on page 68 . Clockwise from top left: The Rutledge House in 1865; the inn today featuring its cast iron balconies, added in 1853; the ballroom where guests can enjoy afternoon tea Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant and Bed & Breakfast Orrtanna, Pennsylvania Like most buildings over 400 years old , Hickory Bridge has lived many lives. From a working farm to distillery, smithy to restaurant, this Orrtanna bed and breakfast embodies good bones. Lest the building gets all the credit, owner Mary Lynn Martin comes from an equally impressive hospitality background. Her family’s first property, The Fairfield Inn, was recognized in the 1975 edition of Select Registry’s guidebook, Country Inns and Back Roads . Hickory Bridge is particularly known for its family-style meals, bringing friends together at the on-site restaurant. “It is a special place to step back in time, to embrace what is important, and to break bread with those we cherish,” says Martin. More on page 64 . Clockwise from top left: The home’s classic wraparound porch; farmhouse in the early 20th century 8 Select Registry’s Inn Scene Fall/Winter 2022
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