The Eastville Inn has been an intricate part of the social fabric of Virginia's lower Eastern Shore for centuries. Originally built as court lodging fot the Historic Courthouse next door, which holds the oldest continuous court records in the United States, it has become a main stay for local dining and family get togethers. The original gabled structure was built in 1726 and expanded through the coarse of time. In 1970 the community was saddened to learn that the beautiful building was condemned and ordered to be demolished. Much of the buildings decline was due to the fact that Route 13 was straightened, leaving the small towns with limited access to travelers. The community rallied together and saved the building.
In 2000, thanks to a group of ladies that obtained an ICE T grant from VDOT, the building was renovated. There was only enough money to level and repair the first floor, replace the roof, install an industrial kitchen, and put a museum in the Ladies Parlor.
In 2004, after several attempts to revitalize the business end of the building, its new operators found exactly what is takes. A new feel to classic tradition has made Charles and Shannon Thain successful at the Eastville Inn.
THE HISTORIC EASTVILLE INN RESTAURANT
