It was owned by the Hollingsworth family for almost 200 years and is typical of the Shenandoah Valley architecture of the Scotch-Irish settlers.

[3][4][5] Some historians believe Hollingsworth was also required to pay local Shawnee members a cow, a calf, and a piece of red cloth for the land.

Historians believe a wooden stockade once surrounded his home and that he began construction of the present house before his death in 1748.

He had recently completed construction of Springdale for Colonel John Hite, now the oldest house in Frederick County, and the two homes share similar stonework.

Quakers held meetings in the Hollingsworth house with men sitting in the parlor and women in the dining room.

He made many improvements to the house and surrounding land, most notably the construction of a lake on the south side of the property.

[4][5] The remaining belongings in the home, including many antiques dating from the 17th century and paintings by Annie's older sister, Mary, were sold at auction in 1945.

[10] In addition to the house and log cabin, there is a small perennial garden and old gristmill that now serves as a gift shop and exhibit space.

[3] Abram's Delight is considered an "excellent example of a substantial eighteenth century Valley farmhouse" and the central hall two-over-two plan is a classic example of the early settlers' architecture.