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Popularly known as The Waltons House, the Hamner House is the childhood home of Earl Hamner, Jr., novelist and creator of the TV series, The Waltons and was listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register in 2004. The Walton Hamner House is open seven days a week and guided tours begin every half hour from 10am until 4pm.
Where is the real Waltons house located? ›
The front of the Waltons Hamner House in Nelson County, Va. (Gayle Harvey Real Estate, Inc.) NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) - A trio of fans bought the Nelson County home that was the inspiration for the show "The Waltons."
Can you go see The Waltons House? ›
The Waltons Hamner House is open seven days a week and guided tours begin every half hour from 10am until 4pm.
Are any of the original Walton family still alive? ›
The three most prominent living members (Jim, Rob, and Alice Walton) have consistently been in the top twenty of the Forbes 400 list since 2001, as were John ( d. 2005) and Helen (d. 2007) prior to their deaths. Christy Walton took her husband John's place in the ranking after his death.
Who owns the house on The Waltons? ›
The house will have a similar porch and first floor as the home portrayed in the popular '70s TV show, said Ray Castro, who co-owns the Waltons Hamner House with Carole Johnson, both long-time fans of the show.
What caused The Waltons House to burn? ›
Studios that destroyed the farmhouse used in the TV series The Waltons was set by an arsonist, according to Burbank, Calif., fire officials. Burn patterns indicated that a flammable substance was splashed around a chicken coop on the set and inside the house, an arson investigator said Wednesday.
Is The Waltons House still standing on Waltons Mountain? ›
The original house that served as the backdrop to Hamner's childhood was built in the early 20th century in the village of Schuyler in Nelson County, where it still stands today.
Did The Waltons have a bathroom? ›
“We've also had to make some modern conveniences — the Waltons only had one bathroom,” Johnson said, noting each room in the bed-and-breakfast will have a bathroom. In the Depression-era, wood was the exterior of the Hamner house and the home depicted on “The Waltons.”
Is John-Boy Walton still alive? ›
He is best known for his leading role as budding author John-Boy Walton in the CBS drama series The Waltons for which he won an Emmy Award.
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Richard Thomas (actor)
| Richard Thomas |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Spouse(s) | Alma Gonzales ( m. 1975; div. 1993) Georgiana Bischoff ( m. 1994) |
| Children | 5 |
4 more rowsIn addition to the Walton characters, other roles, such as the “recipe-making” Baldwin sisters and General Store owner, Ike Godsey were also inspired by real people.
Meet Walmart heir Lukas Walton, one of the richest millennials in the world: with a US$20 billion net worth at 36, he's focusing on philanthropy over the retail empire his grandad Sam Walton founded.
How much of Walmart do The Waltons own? ›
The largest shareholder of Walmart is the Walton family, who owns more than half of all Walmart shares. The second largest shareholder in Walmart is the Vanguard Group, who holds around 5% of total Walmart shares.
Where do The Waltons live that own Walmart? ›
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In 1950, the Walton family – Sam and Helen, sons, Rob, John, and Jim, and daughter Alice Walton – moved to Bentonville in northwest Arkansas from the eastern side of the state. According to Sam, the town was small enough to satisfy Helen's need for small-town living.
How much did The Waltons House sell for? ›
45th anniversary of "The Waltons." The home sold for $249,000. aired for nine seasons, from 1972 to 1981, and won more than a dozen Emmys in its time. You can purchase tickets for tours of the home at the Walton's Mountain Museum in Schuyler.
How did Elizabeth on The Waltons break her legs? ›
Elizabeth breaks both legs in a fall from a log pile. When she comes home from the hospital, the family must adjust to her injuries and devise ways to help her walk again, something the Doctors aren't sure she'll be able to do.
Did the grandmother on The Waltons have a stroke in real life? ›
Ellen Corby died in 1999, but she is remembered as Grandma Walton on the hit television show, The Waltons. Her work on the show earned her three Emmy awards. Yet her career almost ended in 1976 after a stroke that left her with aphasia.
Where were the outdoor scenes of The Waltons filmed? ›
On the back lot of the Warner Brothers film studios in Burbank, California, is where the iconic exterior shots were filmed.
Do The Waltons still control Walmart? ›
He was chair of Walmart's board of directors for 23 years from 1992 to 2015, a period during which Walmart grew from a small chain into one of the world's biggest retailers. Neither Jim Walton nor Alice Walton are directors in the company.
Is there a real Walton's Mountain? ›
People have been asking for more than four decades if "the family is real" and "is there a 'real' Walton's Mountain?" The answer is yes. Though the names might be different Earl Hamner based the show on his memories of growing up in rural Virginia with his family during the depression.
Where are The Waltons cars now? ›
The original truck is housed in the Walmart Heritage Museum in Bentonville. The museum's director, Alan Dranow, called Walton's truck a “symbol of humility” and frugality.
The house will have a similar porch and first floor as the home portrayed in the popular '70s TV show, said Ray Castro, who co-owns the Waltons Hamner House with Carole Johnson, both long-time fans of the show.
Can you visit The Waltons House in Virginia? ›
The museum has seven rooms containing memorabilia and replicas of sets from the television series. You can visit the Waltons' kitchen, living room, and John-Boy's bedroom.
Who owned the boarding house on the Waltons? ›
Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Marlowe was an actress best known for her role from 1973 to 1977 as boardinghouse owner/operator Flossie Brimmer in 27 episodes of the drama The Waltons.
