Middletown's annual 4th of July Celebration is a hometown, community event that promotes our small town and family atmosphere. All events will be held in the Middletown Community Park, located at the intersection of Senseney Avenue and Second Street. Food vendors, crafters, kid's games, rides on the Virginia Giant, softball tournament, cornhole tournament, and of ... Read more
Abram’s Delight, George Washington’s Office and Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters will be open free of charge to celebrate our nation’s birthday. We look forward to your visit! Winchester Little Theater will perform “Hog Wild in Winchester” – George Washington’s and his only piece of legislation for the House of Burgesses. winchesterhistory.org/event/4th-of-july-open-house
Winchester Little Theater presents "Hog Wild in Winchester," a whimscial play about George Washington's pig law. Written by Sally Anderson. Relive the story of George Washington's first piece of legislation after being elected to the House of Burgesses. Free to attend (approx. 15-20 minutes) and free admission to the museum. Shows at 11am and 2pm.
Every Friday through July Come enjoy R Roots Catering and musical entertainment by Melanie Pearl Music this Friday starting at 5pm! What a great way to spend a Friday evening, with a glass of wine, some delicious tastes and beautiful sunsets! Excited to see you! Tasting Room Opens at 3pm. Free Event
An Art Show... A Book... And Wolves All are invited to view a special showing of the illustrated works of world renowned artist Anne Yvonne Gilbert. Original, signed works from her collaboration with local author S. Todd Strader will be available for viewing and purchase. The evening will also include: Special presentation 7 p.m. Signed ... Read more
Saturdays, 9am-1pm, May 11 - September 28 The goal of the Old Town Farmers Market is to provide fresh, local food and agricultural products directly from farmers and producers to residents, while creating an enjoyable atmosphere that contributes to a prosperous downtown and promotes a sense of community in Old Town Winchester. The vendors will ... Read more
The KBA and Clan Adrenalin will host a Highland Games competition on our south field. Scottish Highland warriors competed against each other between battles. They used ordinary objects in their competitions: weights, stones, hammers and tree trunks (“cabers”). This year our July games will be expanding to include other fun activities for the whole family. ... Read more
Returning for the summer of 2019 is a Winchester favorite: Family Movies on the Mall. Thanks to the support from Partlow Insurance and Erie Insurance, this family-friendly event remains free to attend at the historic Taylor Pavilion. This event is a great opportunity to gather a blanket and boxed dinner and enjoy a night in ... Read more
Every Friday through July Come enjoy R Roots Catering and musical entertainment by Melanie Pearl Music this Friday starting at 5pm! What a great way to spend a Friday evening, with a glass of wine, some delicious tastes and beautiful sunsets! Excited to see you! Tasting Room Opens at 3pm. Free Event
Experience 275 years of history on this guided walking tour! Learn about the citizens that lived here and the pivotal events that made Winchester the place it is today. These tours are given by experienced and knowledgeable guides that enjoy sharing their love of local history. Make your reservation by calling 540-542-1326. Cost: $10, payable ... Read more
From Richmond, Virginia, the Soul Expressions Band will be back at the MSV to play a high-energy mix of funk, rock, Motown, and today's hits, including songs made famous by Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, UB40, Bruno Mars, Van Morrison, Earth, Wind & Fire, and many other music greats. Dance under the stars, ... Read more
2019 FREE MOVIE NIGHTS in Jim Barnett Park June 7 - Mary Poppins Returns July 12 - Hotel Transylvania August 2 - Incredibles 2 Bring seating, snacks, picnic and enjoy free movies under the stars. Movies are shown in the Jim Barnett Park Amphitheater, which can be accessed from the lower parking area by the ... Read more
Book & Lyrics by Anthony Drewe Music by George Stiles This enchanting adaptation of the beloved fable and award-winning musical is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. It is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score. Show Dates & Tickets: Saturday July 13 at ... Read more
Saturdays, 9am-1pm, May 11 - September 28 The goal of the Old Town Farmers Market is to provide fresh, local food and agricultural products directly from farmers and producers to residents, while creating an enjoyable atmosphere that contributes to a prosperous downtown and promotes a sense of community in Old Town Winchester. The vendors will ... Read more
This event provides the opportunity to enjoy dinner at one of 35 Old Town Winchester restaurants, stroll through and shop at over 60 unique shops, and sit beneath the stars to watch a classic movie. Classic Movie Night is screened by Magic Lantern Theater, Winchester’s classic film experts since 2001. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring ... Read more
Join us for a picturesque ride through the countryside around Winchester, with a wine tasting at Valerie Hill Vineyard and Winery. This will be a fun and relaxing ride. We will ride as a group at about a 12-14 mph pace. The ride length is 30 miles on paved roads, with 20 miles to get ... Read more
Bring the family and come out to enjoy a good old fashioned night at the ball park. The Winchester Royals are a member of the 12 team, summer collegiate wooden bat Valley Baseball League, National Alliance of College Summer Baseball, an organization comprised of eight summer collegiate baseball leagues. The Valley Baseball League is endorsed ... Read more
Godfrey Miller Historic Home and Fellowship Center Lecture Series 2019 Held in the Woltz Pavilion Winchester through 275 years July 16 1700s in Winchester Tom Maccubbin on early business life in Winchester through ledger Gene Fisher on history of the Godfrey Miller Home July 18 1800s in Winchester Rebecca Ebert on life before the War ... Read more
Bring the family and come out to enjoy a good old fashioned night at the ball park. The Winchester Royals are a member of the 12 team, summer collegiate wooden bat Valley Baseball League, National Alliance of College Summer Baseball, an organization comprised of eight summer collegiate baseball leagues. The Valley Baseball League is endorsed ... Read more
The 1455 Summer Literary Festival is a celebration of writers, readers, creativity, and community, over three days in July. 1455's first Summer Literary Festival will take place on July 18-20 in downtown Winchester. The primary programming will be at the Bright Box Theater located on the historic walking mall, with other events at Winchester Brew ... Read more
Godfrey Miller Historic Home and Fellowship Center Lecture Series 2019 Held in the Woltz Pavilion Winchester through 275 years July 16 1700s in Winchester Tom Maccubbin on early business life in Winchester through ledger Gene Fisher on history of the Godfrey Miller Home July 18 1800s in Winchester Rebecca Ebert on life before the War ... Read more
Returning for the summer of 2019 is a Winchester favorite: Family Movies on the Mall. Thanks to the support from Partlow Insurance and Erie Insurance, this family-friendly event remains free to attend at the historic Taylor Pavilion. This event is a great opportunity to gather a blanket and boxed dinner and enjoy a night in ... Read more
Fridays at the Front – “Bullets…Like a Hail Storm”: The Battle of Rutherford’s Farm Car caravan tour of sites related to the July 20, 1864, battle where Confederates under Gen. Stephen Dodson Ramseur were overwhelmed and routed by Union cavalry – a rare Federal victory amidst a series of Federal humiliations at the hands of ... Read more
Every Friday through July Come enjoy R Roots Catering and musical entertainment by Melanie Pearl Music this Friday starting at 5pm! What a great way to spend a Friday evening, with a glass of wine, some delicious tastes and beautiful sunsets! Excited to see you! Tasting Room Opens at 3pm. Free Event
Unwind and enjoy all that Old Town Winchester has to offer at Friday Night Live (FNL). Friday Night Live is the perfect opportunity to meet up with friends, shop, dine and enjoy great live music, street performers and artisans. The Taylor Pavilion will be the main venue for performances every third Friday in June, July ... Read more
On Friday, July 19, the Magic Lantern Theater will screen outdoors at dusk (about 8:45 p.m.) the popular American feature film, "Hearts Beat Loud" at the James Charles Vineyard. This contemporary, heartwarming movie is set in Brooklyn, where Frank, a single dad, turns to music to cope with the immanent loss of his record shop, ... Read more
Saturdays, 9am-1pm, May 11 - September 28 The goal of the Old Town Farmers Market is to provide fresh, local food and agricultural products directly from farmers and producers to residents, while creating an enjoyable atmosphere that contributes to a prosperous downtown and promotes a sense of community in Old Town Winchester. The vendors will ... Read more
Experience 275 years of history on this guided walking tour! Learn about the citizens that lived here and the pivotal events that made Winchester the place it is today. These tours are given by experienced and knowledgeable guides that enjoy sharing their love of local history. Make your reservation by calling 540-542-1326. Cost: $10, payable ... Read more
Mt. Hebron has been Winchester's burying ground since inception of the town in the 1700s. On this walking tour, you will be introduced to men and women who contributed to the development of Winchester, as well as our great nation. Meet your guide outside the gatehouse on East Lane. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Note that ... Read more
In honor of Winchester's 275th anniversary, enjoy an evening of learning and dancing traditional Victorian dances. Instruction by Victorian Dance Ensemble. Live music by the Susquehanna Travelers. No dance experience needed. Period attire encouraged but not required. Space is limited. Fee: $25/individual, $40/couple, $50/group of four (must live in same household, $5 per additional household ... Read more
Film and Float - JAWS - Saturday, July 20 at Clearbrook Pool! Nothing says ‘summer fun’ like an evening in the pool with one of your favorite films! Please bring a float to float on and wear proper swimming attire. PLEASE NOTE: we will be watching the movie from the pool so traditional open swim ... Read more
They're back, and ready for another funky good time here at Sweet NOLA's. Join us July 23rd for Cha Wa, delivering the sounds and aesthetics of the Mardi Gras Indians with the funk infused show that is guaranteed to have you funked up by the end of the night. Cha Wa's debut, "Funk N Feathers", ... Read more
Godfrey Miller Historic Home and Fellowship Center Lecture Series 2019 Held in the Woltz Pavilion Winchester through 275 years July 16 1700s in Winchester Tom Maccubbin on early business life in Winchester through ledger Gene Fisher on history of the Godfrey Miller Home July 18 1800s in Winchester Rebecca Ebert on life before the War ... Read more
On Wednesday, July 24th, the actual date of the Second Battle of Kernstown, the Battlefield will be open from 10 am to 4 pm. KBA docents give tours of the Battlefield, the 1854 Pritchard House, the Museum and the Artillery Annex collections. Free and open to the public. kernstownbattle.org
Bring the family and come out to enjoy a good old fashioned night at the ball park. The Winchester Royals are a member of the 12 team, summer collegiate wooden bat Valley Baseball League, National Alliance of College Summer Baseball, an organization comprised of eight summer collegiate baseball leagues. The Valley Baseball League is endorsed ... Read more
Godfrey Miller Historic Home and Fellowship Center Lecture Series 2019 Held in the Woltz Pavilion Winchester through 275 years July 16 1700s in Winchester Tom Maccubbin on early business life in Winchester through ledger Gene Fisher on history of the Godfrey Miller Home July 18 1800s in Winchester Rebecca Ebert on life before the War ... Read more
Returning for the summer of 2019 is a Winchester favorite: Family Movies on the Mall. Thanks to the support from Partlow Insurance and Erie Insurance, this family-friendly event remains free to attend at the historic Taylor Pavilion. This event is a great opportunity to gather a blanket and boxed dinner and enjoy a night in ... Read more
Every Friday through July Come enjoy R Roots Catering and musical entertainment by Melanie Pearl Music this Friday starting at 5pm! What a great way to spend a Friday evening, with a glass of wine, some delicious tastes and beautiful sunsets! Excited to see you! Tasting Room Opens at 3pm. Free Event
Join Ranger Shannon Moeck on this 90 minute walking tour of historic Middletown. Through the war years, Middletown found itself caught between the lines of opposing armies. The town’s population of approximately 440 residents, including a small free black population of 19, experienced much of the war as a border community. This tour will discuss ... Read more
Come on out for the Sweet Corn Festival Saturday, July 27th! We will be open at 6am for breakfast then the festival begins at 9! Sneak peak early admission for this year's Corn Maze! Live Music 11am - 5pm in the Courtyard 11am: Chris and Whitney Gray 2pm: Jeff Fuss Once again offering Hylton Clark ... Read more
Saturdays, 9am-1pm, May 11 - September 28 The goal of the Old Town Farmers Market is to provide fresh, local food and agricultural products directly from farmers and producers to residents, while creating an enjoyable atmosphere that contributes to a prosperous downtown and promotes a sense of community in Old Town Winchester. The vendors will ... Read more
This will be the second year that the French and Indian War Foundation will be re-enacting George Washington's first successful election to the Virginia House of Burgesses! Come join us and cast your vote! Local celebrates will be in 18th century attire and cask conditioned ale will be offered by the Virginia Beer Museum at ... Read more
A magical evening for adult witches, wizards, and muggles only (21+). Arrive in your best magical outfit and be prepared for an evening full of mischief, treats, and special activities. Ticket includes entry, one Butterbeer, Mead and Fire Whisky tastings. Drink tickets available for purchase for additional drinks!
Celebrate the magic of Hogwarts and a certain wizard’s birthday with themed activities, events, and magical surprises throughout the museum. Practice your best Quidditch moves, learn Care of Magical Creatures, browse Diagon Alley, get magical fairy hair, and so much more! Costumes encouraged! All activities included with regular admission.
Matthew Greer, a PhD candidate at Syracuse University will conduct a free talk about his archaeological research in the area where the enslaved men, women, and children owned by the Hite family at Belle Grove lived and worked. Since 2015, Mr. Greer has conducted archaeology of the 1.5-acre site located across Belle Grove Road from ... Read more
Pull up a bar stool and relax with a fun evening of casual cabaret performances featuring members of the 2019 Shenandoah Summer Theater (SSMT) company! Doors open at 6:30; admission is free, but seating is limited. Come enjoy a beverage and a bite from the extensive menu in the Out of the Box Room at ... Read more
2019 FREE MOVIE NIGHTS in Jim Barnett Park June 7 - Mary Poppins Returns July 12 - Hotel Transylvania August 2 - Incredibles 2 Bring seating, snacks, picnic and enjoy free movies under the stars. Movies are shown in the Jim Barnett Park Amphitheater, which can be accessed from the lower parking area by the ... Read more
The Forgotten Valley: Overlooked Civil War Stories in the Shenandoah Valley The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation's 2019 Valley Conference will focus on fascinating but overlooked stories that deserve more attention, from lesser-known stories of the famous to moving accounts of everyday people caught up in the four years of fury. The conference will be held ... Read more
Saturdays, 9am-1pm, May 11 - September 28 The goal of the Old Town Farmers Market is to provide fresh, local food and agricultural products directly from farmers and producers to residents, while creating an enjoyable atmosphere that contributes to a prosperous downtown and promotes a sense of community in Old Town Winchester. The vendors will ... Read more