Local home, short-term rental marks 150 years

“Sweet Escape” vacation rental, owned by Jill and Stephen Harpold, features a mix of historic and modern, incorporating one of Fredericksburg’s oldest Sunday houses, built from 1871-1874. — Courtesy photo

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January 15, 2025

Sweet Escape, a historic vacation rental in Fredericksburg, celebrated its 150th year in 2024.

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