Edinburg, VA – Wakemans Grove Church of the Brethren will be presenting “Bow the Knee,” an Easter production with more than 75 cast and choir members The church is located in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia – 3 1/2 miles west of Edinburg on Wakemans Grove Road.
The performances will be on:
- Sunday, April...
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Shenandoah Valley, VA – Yummmmy! It’s that time of year again. Mark the date for some great oyster suppers in the Valley. Here are two oyster meals to get your started. Open to the public, they both happen to be fundraisers.
**** 6th Annual Shrimp and Catfish Dinner ****
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Community event sponsored by...
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Martinsburg, WV – Opera singer Jenny Lind, as portrayed by Joann Peterson, will visit the Martinsburg Public Library on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 7:00.m. in the Martinsburg Room (located at 101 West King Street).
Known as ‘The Swedish Nightingale,” Johanna “Jenny” Lind (1820-1887) started life in foster care, but grew up to be a...
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Martinsburg, West VA – After all of the enthusiasm generated last year in finding the Eastern Panhandle’s largest tree, Delegate John Overington has announced that he’s continuing the hunt. In 2010, he’s looking for the largest oak tree located in Morgan, Berkeley, or Jefferson county in West Virginia, as a way to encourage identification...
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Strasburg, VA – Just announced! EarthKorps is proud to present the “Shenandoah Riverside Festival,” a low-cost family weekend camping trip that also supports taking care of the Shenandoah River cleaning up our environment.
Mark your calendars for April 30, May 1 and May 2 – for three days of music and camping in Strasburg,...
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Richmond, VA – Last year, Virginia celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of its state-run liquor stores, called “ABC stores.” This week, a bill (SB 443) introduced by Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg) designed to privatize Virginia’s ABC stores was passed by indefinitely by the Senate Finance Committee to provide more time to work...
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Shenandoah National Park, VA – The staff of Shenandoah National Park has begun planning for a year long celebration of the park’s 75th Anniversary – during 2011. Over 30 people from local county governments, partner organizations and tourism professionals have volunteered their time to work with park staff to engage local communities and ensure...
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Winchester, VA – The Shenandoah Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Council wants to get the message out that the showing of the movie, “Follow Me, Boys,” at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is still on tonight, even with all of the snow that fell in the last few days.
The...
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To see latest snowstorm article for the Shenandoah Valley, as of Feb. 9, click here.
Eastern Seaboard, U.S.A. - When large cities and small towns alike seem frozen, time feels like it’s standing still. This is surely one for the record books; we’re going to be digging out of this for some days to come. Word...
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Winchester, VA – February 7 – the first Sunday of this month – many area churches, especially those that charter Scouting units, will be recognizing Scout Sunday and will be including Scouts in their services.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (which is Scouting Anniversary Day) as...
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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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Winchester, VA – The second Friday of each month, from February through June 2010, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) in Winchester will hold “Galleries at Night.” At each of these special events, the Museum’s new exhibit will be open for viewing. The remaining “Galleries at Night” dates for 2010 are February 12,...
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Frederick County, VA – Grab your sweetheart! Colt Nutter, Executive Director of Historic Jordan Springs, is excited to present two great nights of entertainment and music:
- On Friday, January 22 – Historic Jordan Springs will open its doors at 6 p.m. for guests to come and enjoy the live music of the Rhonda Sager...
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Shenandoah Valley – Can’t wait for the warm weather? This spring, visitors will step through the gates of more than 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks during “America’s Largest Open House,” April 17-25, 2010. Three dozen Historic Garden Week tours present a rich mosaic of some of the country’s finest...
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Staunton, VA – Plan to celebrate President Wilson’s Birthday at the Annual Open House on Monday, December 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Annual Open House
President Wilson’s Birthplace, decorated for the holidays in Victorian-era style, and the Woodrow Wilson Museum will be open for visitors at no charge, and there will be refreshments and...
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Strasburg, VA – Want a wholesome, relaxing place to get away with your family and friends before, during, or after the holiday season?
From wherever your hail, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in beautiful Strasburg awaits you. Nestled between the Massanutten and North Mountains, the hotel has everything you’ll need – both...
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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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Millbrook, VA – Perfect for a day trip from D.C. or Northern Virginia …
Rain or shine, the famous Long Branch Historic House and Home 13th Annual Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon, Wine and Music Festival will be happening this weekend - October 16, 17, and 18, 2009. Balloons will be launched weather permitting.
The hours of the...
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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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Shenandoah County, VA – Do you like looking at and working on old cars? Do you like going to antique car shows? And car museums? If you answered “yes” to all three, then you have something in common with Craig Halsted.
Located near Strasburg, VA, Halsted’s business slogan reads: “Bought, sold, traded and talked...
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From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine…
Here is just a sampling of what’s going on during the weekends in October in the Shenandoah Valley, and nearby Northern Virginia:
Weekend of Oct. 3
**Oktoberfest – Strasburg
Come celebrate in the Town of Strasburg for the town’s annual Oktoberfest. This festival celebrates our town heritage...
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Woodstock — Knitting. Spinning. Felt making. Dyeing. These are the old arts, and they’re still being celebrated, practiced and taught today at Fibersmyth shop in historic Woodstock, Virginia.
The Fibersmyth shop is gorgeous and colorful inside. As Elizabeth, the owner says: “Limitless potential is hidden here waiting for our knitters and fiber artists to...
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