About

America's first resort with over 250 years of service. The first inhabitants of the area were the Native Americans, who used the waters to "rejuvenate" themselves on their many excursions through the area.

Capt. Bullitt moved his militia company and their families to the area. Within two years, the land was cleared and an 18 room wooden hotel was completed. In 1766, The Homestead was opened and named in honor of the Homesteaders who built the resort and bathhouses. From 1764 to 1778, Bullitt along with his family operated the resort. During the American Revolutionary War, Bullitt died during battle and his family retained ownership of the resort until 1832.
Captain Thomas Bullitt, Charles and Andrew Lewis were part of the militia and surveyors during the French and Indian War. They were told of the many healing qualities of the waters in the area. In 1764, at the end of the war, Capt. Bullitt and the Lewis brothers paid 30 shillings for 300 acres which contained seven natural mineral springs.