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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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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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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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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Here’s a great online resource for 90 “fascinating” Civil War era maps of Virginia:
Go to: http://www.ushistoricalarchive.com/cds/civil-va1.html
Also, in the Valley, two great places to get topographical and trail maps (for hiking, canoeing, bicycling, and fishing) are:
- Blue Canoe Crew, 492 N. Main Street, Woodstock, VA
(540) 459-2520
- Murray’s Fly Shop, 121 S. Main Street,...
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Woodstock – It’s almost been 150 years since the Civil War ended, and it’s time to herald that historic occasion.
The Shenandoah County Sesquicentennial Committee has been meeting since November 2008. After discussions about planning the activities of the upcoming Sesquicentennial Commemoration, the group decided that the general theme will be the impact...
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