Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters Open House

Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters will hold an open house in honor of Stonewall Jackson’s 200th birthday.

Tours of the historic house museum will be offered for free of charge from 12pm-4pm.

Apple Blossom Festival: Old Town Winchester Artisan and Crafter Show

The 2-day family friendly Artisan and Crafter Show will be held in Old Town Winchester in conjunction with The Bloomin’ Wine Fest.

The events will be held at various locations on the downtown walking mall on Loudoun Street, but in close proximity. This show will have a variety of quality handmade items from the mid-Atlantic region. There will be a large selection of items such as wreaths, leather goods, jewelry, candles, handbags, and pet items. There will be an assortment of food vendors with tantalizing treats, as well as face painting and sand art for kids to enjoy.

Admission: FREE

Friday, April 28 | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday, April 29 | 11:00am to 6:00pm

More information at: https://www.thebloom.com/events.html

Let Freedom Swing!

Get your dancing shoes on–it’s an all-American block party! We’re celebrating Independence Day with some local stars of our own (stripes optional) through this FREE event at the Taylor Pavilion!

Come down in the afternoon to take in hometown favorites RTG with their signature brand of jazz-funk jams from 3:00 – 4:30, then stroll the mall until our headliners take the stage and you can take the dance floor!

The Silver Tones Swing Band is made up of professional musicians from the Northern Virginia area, and the band has performed all over the DC Metropolitan Area at countless galas and special celebrations. This high-energy swing orchestra performs the exciting music of the 1940s era in addition to the swinging hits of the 1950s, 60s, and beyond. Vocalists Wendy Marie, Gene Bates, and Larke Pain bring to life the music of Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Dean Martin, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Beatles, Elvis, Etta James, Bobby Darin, Natalie Cole, and other big band greats. This 13-piece swing orchestra, led by trumpeter Dave Shuma and vocalist Wendy Marie, is sure to get your toes tapping in a hurry.

Join us on the dance-floor or from your seats to celebrate our country’s birthday and future with the great American music of our past.
Winchester Brew Works and Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery will be serving up local beers and wines with a percentage of sales going to Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area , so you can raise a glass to America and support a great cause in your own backyard.

This event is completely free to the public and made possible by Old Town Winchester and Winchester Parks & Recreation.

Twilight Hike

While Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park was specifically established in 2002 to preserve and interpret the area’s cultural history, the Shenandoah Valley is rich in natural features, wildlife, and vegetation, including wildflowers.These twilight hikes, offered on May 25th (6:30 p.m.) and September 28th (5:00 p.m.) will not only explore the natural side of the park, but also discuss and practice the basics of hiking and backpacking, along with the equipment usage techniques of these hobbies.

Both programs will be led by Ranger Rick Ashbacker and begin at the Claven Lane parking area (2262 Claven Lane, Middletown, Virginia), the back entrance to the park’s “Morning Attack Trails” trails system, which includes the 8th Vermont monument. Each walk will last approximately 90 minutes, over moderate terrain. Proper walking shoes and water are recommended.