Middletown, VA – With the continued success of its production of the play, “Shenandoah,” Wayside Theatre is pleased to announce the addition of an exciting event to their 2010 summer performance calendar. Wayside’s Intern Company will take off their tattered Union and Confederate uniforms and wipe away their battle dirt for an intimate night...
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Middletown, VA – Pictures are just coming in from the production of the play, Shenandoah, a classic tale of one Virginia man, Charlie Anderson, a widower, who didn’t want to get involved in the U.S. Civil War, but his family ended up pulled into the war through circumstances beyond his control. (Jimmy Stewart played...
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Middletown, Va – Ever meet a kind, intelligent pair who are individually wonderful, and even moreso together? Enter Soojin and Dayton Henceroth. a vibrant couple from Alexandria, Virginia – near D.C. – who just tied the knot last October 25th in the beautiful, historic Shenandoah Valley.
Now, almost seven months later, when asked how married...
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Middletown, Virginia – Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced the 2010-2011 Season Opener, cast and performance schedule for the musical, SHENANDOAH. Shenandoah runs June 5 through July 3. The musical is written by Gary Geld, Peter Udell, Phillip Rose and James Lee Barrett. The production is sponsored by Heirloom...
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Williamsport, MD – Get ready to rumble and roll! On Saturday, May 8, they’ll be plenty of cars to see in southern Maryland. Make plans to come and join in the fun.
The Town Employees 4th Annual Classic Car Day will run from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on May 8 at Byron Memorial Park...
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Shenandoah Valley, Va. – April showers brings May flowers. The Valley is beginning to bloom. And, don’t miss out on the strawberries! On May 29 and 30, in Delaplane, enjoy the “Strawberry Festival” at Sky Meadows State Park.
Celebrate Spring,and the region’s strawberry season, with live music, arts and crafts, old-fashioned kids’ games, a...
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Shenandoah Valley, Va – History buffs – including those who love learning about the U.S. Civil War – will revel in these four history events taking place in the Valley this weekend, on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Bring the kids, your enthusiasm, and your zest for adventure!
Four for the road —-
** 3rd Annual Civil...
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Mt. Jackson, VA – The 4th Annual Business Expo will be held this Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in historic Mount Jackson, Virginia. The location this year is the Mt. Jackson Fire Department Gym and Cafeteria right on Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) at the south of town.
Join this...
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Jordan Springs, VA – The Historic Jordan Springs and Cultural Centre (circa 1600) will present a classic Wedding Tasting and New York-style Bridal Fashion Show on Sunday, February 21, 2010 in Frederick County, Virginia.
Taste a carefully-selected blend of foods from the four different seasons of the year prepared by Jordan Springs’ Executive Chef, Dan...
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Stephens City, VA – Looking for a unique place for your upcoming wedding? Or for a group meeting or festive gathering? A place that offers comfort and convenience in a serene, private setting? Consider this precious gem that not too many people know about – the grounds at the Unity Church in Stephens City,...
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Strasburg, VA – Often visited by Jeane Dixon when she was alive, Crystal Caverns in Strasburg, VA will stir up its haunted roots, and offer a Haunted Cave Tour for young and old alike this Saturday, October 31 at Hupp’s Hill Historic Park. So, grab a hand of a friend or child, and have...
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Woodstock, VA – History buffs look alive! Tomorrow night, Thursday, October 22, 2009, Keith Rocco will be the guest speaker at the Woodstock Museum’s 40th Anniversary celebration (and their 25th Docents’ Dinner).
Rocco’s presentation is entitled “Historical Art Capturing the Past,” with comments also from Richard Kleese.
In style, subject matter, quality, and inspiration, Keith Rocco’s...
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Harrisonburg – On 11/09/09, The Shenandoah Valley Civil War Round Table will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Rockingham County Administration Center, located at 20 East Gay Street in Harrisonburg, VA.
The Shenandoah Valley Civil War Round Table is an informal group of people who share an interest in Civil War topics. They...
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Harpers Ferry, WV – Across West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, today is the 150th Anniversary of the event that many now believe started the U.S. Civil War.
The John Brown Raid 150th Anniversary Committee at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park has developed a number of live programs and web resources (including videos about the historic...
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“Owing to its convenience to the Valley highway and its adaptability for a headquarters, Belle Grove House was seldom without a military tenant nor its grounds without an army. Dead to sentiment, ruthless war had already made a waste of these ornate grounds in which its warrior lord had once taken such pride.”...
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Mount Jackson, VA – This coming Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, the friendly, historic town of Mt. Jackson will be holding a Apple-Grape Harvest Festival.
The Mt. Jackson Chamber annually hosts this event which showcases one of the main railroad depot locations during the Civil War. Nestled in the middle of the Shenandoah...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
Middletown, Virginia — The 145th Anniversary Re-enactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek – on October 17 and 18 this year – is a must-see for Civil War and history buffs. Come see the re-enactment of a vital Civil War battle that took place...
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