Historic McFarland House

Historic McFarland House

Nestled near downtown Martinsburg behind a timeless brick facade lies a hidden gem. Enter our doors, and you will be transported back to a time of refinement and charm. For over 140 years, the Historic McFarland House has been a cornerstone of taste, tradition and civic pride in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Built by Alexander B. Parks in 1878, the mansion’s elegant legacy lives on in the furnishings, food and festivity created within our venue today. Parks, a developer and municipal leader, was also an entrepreneur with a passion for fresh produce. As president of the National Fruit Company (better known today as White House®) and later as a West Virginia state senator, Parks was guided by a commitment to local food and farm-fresh ingredients. Parks’ devotion to native foods is alive and well in our kitchen today. Nearly all of the foods prepared here are sourced within 50 miles of Martinsburg. Parks sold the property before the turn of the century, but subsequent owners preserved the h