Shenandoah County GUIDE
Welcome to Shenandoah County
Shenandoah County is 90 miles west of the nation’s capital, nestled in the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.
Largely an agricultural community, the 507-square-mile Shenandoah County is home to seven towns: Edinburg, Mount Jackson, New Market, Strasburg, Toms Brook, Woodstock and Maurertown. Known as The String of Pearls, each town has unique shops, restaurants and businesses. Shenandoah is a Native American name meaning “beautiful daughter of the stars.”
Woodstock, the county seat, is one of the oldest towns in the Shenandoah Valley and the fourth oldest town in Virginia. Woodstock was home to famed revolutionary, “the fighting parson,” John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, who came to Woodstock in 1772 to serve as pastor of the area Lutheran congregations.
Muhlenberg is famous for his fiery Sunday sermon of January 28, 1776, in which he punctuated the reading from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. “There is a time for every purpose...a time for war, and a time for peace,” by dramatically casting off his clerical robes to reveal a uniform of the Continental Army. He served with General Washington as commanding officer of the 8th Virginia, the famous “German Regiment.”
During the Civil War, several important battles and numerous skirmishes took place up and down the Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11) and the Middle and Back Roads to the west. The Valley Pike, the only macadamized road in the area, was vital to the success and agility of General Jackson’s “foot cavalry” during the Campaign of 1862.
Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson made headquarters in several Woodstock locations, including the small brick building at the end of Lawyers Row. The limestone courthouse at
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the center of town was visited by soldiers from both sides, including Generals Banks, Fremont, Hunter, Sheridan, Ashby, Rosser, Imboden, Jones, Hampton, Gordon, Shield, Early, and Ewell. That same old stone courthouse was built in 1795 and is now the oldest courthouse still in use west of the Blue Ridge. Union Gen. Phil Sheridan always will be remembered here for ordering “The Burning” of valley mills, barns and food supplies in order to cut off supplies for the Confederate Army.
The Shenandoah Valley has much to offer, from wine tasting at local vineyards to tours of caverns, historic towns and Early American homes. The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival (www.musicfest.org) brings summer concerts (from symphony and big band to county and folk music) to the beautiful outdoor pavilion at Orkney Springs. Or just enjoy stopping at small antique shops and other authentic family run businesses.
Skyline Drive is a nearby favorite tourist attraction as are the George Washington Forest, the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, and local museums.
Attractions in Shenandoah County differ from the large-scale Virginia tourist sites. We attract visitors who appreciate the scenic beauty, the hospitality and the unique cultural and historic treasures of the region.
From the depths of our county’s unique limestone caverns at Shenandoah Caverns to the heights of its mountain vistas, Shenandoah County provides a wealth of yearround recreational activities and facilities.
Recreation
Outdoor lovers from all over America come to Shenandoah County to enjoy some of the finest hunting and fishing on the East Coast, or just to breathe in its natural beauty.
Over 80 river miles on the Shenandoah River and more than 77,000 acres of George Washington National Forest grace the county. Hiking trails abound on both the eastern and western slopes of this valley haven.
Canoeing, camping and backpacking challenge the outdoor lover, or take an enjoying drive around the rural landscape. For a grand “overview” of Woodstock and our famous Seven Bends of the Shenandoah River, make a point to visit the Woodstock Tower — it’s worth the trip! Shenandoah County is home to six public parks as well as two golf courses - Bryce Resort and Shenvalee, two bowling alleys, one movie theater and an amateur theater.
County Stats
• 2023 population estimates: 45,228
• 2022 population estimates: 44,968
• 2021 population estimates: 44,752
• 2020 population: 44,186
• 2010 population: 41,993
• Persons 65 and older: 22.3%
• Medium household income 2023: $64,437
• Total employer establishments: 921
• High school graduate or higher: 89%
• Have a bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.4%
• Population per square mile: 82.5%
• Average home price: $265,800
• Owner-occupied housing rate: 72.4%
• Median gross rent (2019-2023): $968
Snow skiing, summer tubing, a mountain bike park and Zipline riding are available at Bryce Mountain Resort.
Museums & Battlefields
The Edinburg Mill at 214 S. Main St., Edinburg, survived the burning during the Civil War and today houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits pertinent to the area. It is open year round from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The museum is closed Christmas Day. 540-984-8400. www.edinburgmill.com
Part of Sheridan’s 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign, the Fisher’s Hill battlefield south of Strasburg has interpretive signage and scenic views. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/39e9uzmm.
The Fort Valley Museum is located at 8631 Fort Valley Road in Fort Valley. It is open Saturday 1-4 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through October.
Hupp’s Hill Civil War Park, the site of the Battle of Hupp’s Hill, features interpretive walking trails along the original trenches. Also on site is a museum that provides a detailed history of the Shenandoah Valley in 1864. It is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 33229 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg. 540-465-5884, https://tinyurl.com/2b2x8e28.
The Mount Jackson Museum is located at the Mount Jackson Visitor’s Center, 5901 Main St. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday March to mid-December; 1-4 p.m. Saturdays only mid-December to March.
After you visit the Mount Jackson Museum, head south on U.S. Route 11 and follow the signs to Meems Bottom Covered Bridge. This is the longest remaining covered bridge - 204 feet - in Virginia.
The Strasburg Museum is a former steam pottery plant built in 1891 that later became a train station, and in 1970 became a museum featuring exhibits on Strasburg history, including pottery, Native American artifacts and displays from the railroad era and the Civil War. The museum is open daily May-October, but check the website prior to going. 440 East King St., Strasburg. 540-465-3175. www.strasburgmuseum.org
The Virginia Museum of the Civil War tells the story of the 1864 Battle of New Market and the Civil War in Virginia. Learn more about the young cadets from Virginia Military Institute who fought in what became known as “The field of lost shoes” during the Battle of New Market and browse exhibits about the war in the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia. Admission ticket includes the Battlefield, the Hall of Valor Civil War Museum, and Bushong Farm. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily (closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day.) Home to the Shenandoah Valley Tourist Information Center. 8895 George Collins Memorial Pkwy, New Market. (866) 515-1864. http://www.vmi.edu/vmcw/
The Woodstock Museum, also known as the Marshall House, is one of the oldest homes in Woodstock, reportedly built before 1772. The Wickham House, a large frame residence north of the Walton building, is typical of early log homes in 18th-century Woodstock. The house is at the end of the historic Lawyers Row in Woodstock. Admission is free through the Woodstock Museum, which has owned the Wickham House since 1989. The museum is open May-October from 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, but check the website before going. 540-459-5518. www.woodstockmuseumva.org
Information provided by the Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce (shenandoahcountychamber.com), Shenandoah County Tourism (shenandoahtravel.org) and The Northern Virginia Daily
Education
Shenandoah County School Board
Superintendent Dr. Melody Sheppard 600 N. Main St., Woodstock • 540-459-6222
District 1: Dennis C. Barlow, Chairman • 540-820-8385
District 2: Thomas A.B. Streett • 540-975-1470
District 3: Gloria E. Carlineo • 215-589-2000
District 4: Kyle L. Gutshall, Vice Chairman • 540-325-9657
District 5: Larry E. Vance • 540-333-1696
District 6: Michael D. Rickard • 540-335-7389
Northern Campuses
• Sandy Hook Elementary School 162 Stickley Loop, Strasburg • 540-465-8282
• Signal Knob Middle School 687 Sandy Hook Rd., Strasburg • 540-465-3422
• Strasburg High School 250 Ram Dr., Strasburg • 540-465-5195
Central Campuses
• W.W. Robinson Elementary School 1231 Susan Ave., Woodstock • 540-459-5155
• Peter Muhlenberg Middle School 1251 Susan Ave., Woodstock • 540-459-2941
• Central High School 1147 Susan Ave., Woodstock • 540-459-2161
• Charterhouse School 508 Piccadilly St., Edinburg • 540-984-6266
Southern Campuses
• Ashby-Lee Elementary School 480 Stonewall Ln., Quicksburg • 540-477-2927
• Massanutten Regional Governor’s School 6375 Main St., Mount Jackson • 540-477-3226
• Stonewall Jackson High School 150 Stonewall Ln., Quicksburg • 540-477-2732
• North Fork Middle School 1018 Caverns Rd., Quicksburg • 540-477-2953
• Triplett Tech 6375 Main St., Mount Jackson • 540-477-3161
Other schools in the county
• Massanutten Military Academy 614 S. Main St., Woodstock • 540-459-2167
• Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus: 173 Skirmisher Ln., Middletown 540-868-7000 • 800-906-5322
• Shenandoah Valley Academy 234 W. Lee Hwy., New Market • 540-740-3161
• Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary School 115 Bindery Rd., New Market • 540-740-8327
• Valley Baptist Christian School 408 Stoney Creek Rd., Edinburg • 540-984-8665 COVER PHOTOS BY RICH COOLEY
Legislators
Legislators
• State Delegate Todd Gilbert (District 33) (R)
Minority Leader
Session Office:
General Assembly Building 201 N. 9th St., Richmond, VA 23219
804-698-1033
DelTGilbert@house.virginia.gov
District Office:
P.O.Box 309, Woodstock, VA 22664 540-459-7550 www.delegatetoddgilbert.com
• VA State Senator Timmy French (District 1) (R)
Session Office:
General Assembly Building Room No. 603, Senate of Virginia
P.O. Box 396, Richmond, VA 23218
804-698-7501
senatorfrench@senate.virginia.gov
District Office:
P.O. Box 628, Woodstock, VA 22664 540-325-8767
• Congressman Ben Cline (6th District) (R) Session Office: 2443 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-4606 202-225-5431
https://cline.house.gov
District Office: 100 N. Loudoun St., Suite 120 Winchester, VA 22601 540-546-0876
• U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D) 231 Russell Senate Office Washington, DC 202-224-4024
Fax: 202-228-6363
• U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner (D) 703 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-2023 • 877-676-2759
• Gov. Glenn Youngkin
P.O. Box 1475, Richmond, VA 23218 804-786-2211
governor.virginia.gov
Wineries, Distilleries, Breweries, and Cideries
Box Office Brewery
177 E. King St., Strasburg • 540-465-2609
For the beer lover and the history fan, Box Office Brewery took the historic Strand Theatre and transformed it into a town hot spot. Craft beer and food made to order makes Box Office an entryway into Shenandoah County’s beer culture. Open daily. www.boxofficebrewery.com.
Star in the Valley
33 Amos Lane, Strasburg 540-514-1687 • starinthevalley.com • wine@thestarinthevalley.com
Star in the Valley specializes in small batch wines and offers a view of the Shenandoah Valley from its vineyard and tasting room that sits at an elevation of more than 1,000 feet. Open Thursday-Monday.
North Mountain Vineyard and Winery
4374 Swartz Rd., Maurertown 540-436-9463 • northmountainvineyard.com
Pictures are worth a thousand words and the view of North Mountain from the warm tasting room at North Mountain Vineyard and Winery will leave you speechless. An estate winery that has slowly but surely expanded over the years, North Mountain offers award-winning, rarely-found wines. Open Wednesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Filibuster Distillery
80 Maurertown Mill Rd., Maurertown 540-436-3900 • 202-289-1414 • filibusterbourbon.com
If you are coming from D.C., you will feel right at home with Filibuster Distillery, which relocated from the nation’s capital to the Shenandoah Valley. Open Wednesday-Sunday noon-6 p.m. Filibuster uses a dual cask approach to make a uniquely American whiskey.
Woodstock Brewhouse
123 E Court St., Woodstock • 540-459-2739 (BREW)
Visit the Woodstock Brewhouse, established in 2015, and experience craft beer brewed on site in their renovated 1920s era factory building in downtown Woodstock; located just steps away from the historic Shenandoah County Courthouse. Multiple beers on tap along with local wines and ciders. Live Music Thursdays, full menu and open daily with outdoor deck and patio seating. Open daily.
Muse Vineyards
16 Serendipity Lane, Woodstock • 540-459-7033 • musevineyards.com
Muse opened a tasting room in Woodstock in late 2016 after winning the Governor’s Cup in 2015 with the very first vintage of their Bordeaux blend Clio. There are currently 32 acres under vine on the property, situated on a bend of the Shenandoah River, and there is a 1.8 mile hiking trail through the vines. Their non-vintage Erato won the 2024 Shenandoah Cup and three of their wines are now sold at Mt. Vernon with a unique label. The kitchen serves a limited menu and the old farmhouse is available to rent on Airbnb. Open Sunday-Wednesday noon-6 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday noon-8 p.m.
Swover Creek Farm Brewery
4176 Swover Creek Rd., Edinburg • 540-984-8973
A Virginia Century Farm, nestled in a small valley near Conicville. Come experience pizzas cooked in our outdoor woodfired ovens. They use only locally raised beef and pork in the homemade pizza toppings and 10 different kinds of smoked sausages. They serve some of the finest Virginia craft beers including some brewed-on site along with local wine and cider. There are many indoor and outdoor spaces where your family and friends can gather and hang out, even your dog. There’s a beer garden, smaller pavilions and 18hole disc golf course.
Shenandoah Vineyards
3659 S. Ox Rd., Edinburg • 540-984-8699
Ownership of Shenandoah Vineyards may have changed in 2018, but its tradition of excellence continues. Michael Shaps bought the vineyard Jim and Emma Randel started in 1976 on land Emma Randel’s family had owned since the 1800s. Now the oldest operating winery in Virginia, visitors can step back in time, experience a Civil War-era barn and take in the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley with a local product in hand. Open Wednesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wolf Gap Vineyard
123 Stout Rd., Edinburg • 540-984-3306
Voted 'Best Winery Tour' by Newsweek, this local gem has totally transformed under new ownership. Experience spectacular views and award-winning wines in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Enjoy live music events, indoor and outdoor seating options, and lunch and dinner options from the Wolf Gap kitchen. Private event packages are available for reunions, showers, weddings and more. Wolf Gap Vineyard is open daily from 12-6.
Cave Ridge Vineyard
1476 Conicville Rd., Mt. Jackson • 540-477-2585 • caveridge.com
There are over 20 acres under vine on the property and another 12 under Cave Ridge management a few miles away, producing one of the few Rieslings in the area along with rich full-bodied reds and several sparkling wines. Owner/winemaker Randy Phillips has won the Shenandoah Cup twice — in 2020 with a 2017 Petit Verdot and in 2022 with red blend Fossil Hill Reserve. The vineyard was included in the 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup as one of the top 12 wines in the state out of over 700 entered. There is a new event space and barrel room that can seat 150 guests, covered pavilion, open patio, decks and banquet room with fireplace and heated igloos for rent during the winter. Winter tasting room hours are Sunday-Friday noon-6 p.m.; Saturday noon-7 p.m. Summer hours are noon-6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, noon-7 p.m. Sundays and noon-8 p.m. Saturdays.
The Winery at Kindred Pointe and Life is Hard Cider
3575 Conicville Rd., Mt. Jackson • 540-477-3570
Kindred Point offers private reservation only tastings that include food pairings in a converted stable full of cozy seating, antiques and two fireplaces. The main tasting room is a climate controlled pavilion sitting right next to a vineyard block. There is a large grassy area between the two for sitting on a blanket in the summer and cozying up to a firepit in cooler weather. In addition to mostly dry white and red wines, they also make hard cider from local apples. Tasting hours are daily 12-6.
Third Hill Winery at DeMello Vineyards
2110 Quicksburg Rd., Quicksburg • 540-740-8464
Third Hill at DeMello Vineyards opened in 2015 in a building designed and built (mostly) by co-owner Ed DeMello from vintage, locally sourced wood, with a perfect view of Third Hill from the wrap-around porch. They offer whites, reds and a rosé. Visitors can stay in the River Run Cottage. Winter hours are Saturday and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Pale Fire Brewing Co.
1618 Orkney Grade, Basye • 540-856-2807 • www.palefirebrewing.com.
Pale Fire Brewing Company opened its first satellite taproom in Basye in 2024, where they just recently celebrated their first full year. Come in to enjoy a Pale Fire Brewing Co. craft beer or any of their other offerings: wine, Sage Bird cider, liquor, sandwiches, and Detroit-style pizza. The Bar and Restaurant is a cozy gathering space with a mountain vibe! Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating in warmer weather at the base of Bryce Resort.
Government Contact Information
County Offices
600 N. Main St., Woodstock, VA 22664
Office: 540-459-6165
Fax: 540-459-6168
County Administrator
Evan Vass • 540-459-6165
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the County Government Center at 600 N. Main St., Woodstock
• District 1: Josh Stephens, Chairman • 540-630-5727
• District 2: Steven A. Baker • 540-477-3550
• District 3: David E. Ferguson • 540-325-5263
• District 4: Karl Roulston • 540-325-9616
• District 5: Dennis Morris • 540-436-9149 • 540-335-0526
• District 6: Timothy F. Taylor • 540-465-9673
County Phone Numbers
• Emergency 911
• Administration 540-459-6165
• Building Inspections 540-459-6185
• Clerk of the Circuit Court Karla Ortts • 540-459-6150
• Commissioner of the Revenue Melissa D. Hockman • 540-459-6170
• Commonwealth Attorney Elizabeth H. Cooper • 540-459-6129
• County Health Services 540-459-3733
• DMV 804-497-7100
714-A N Main St., Woodstock
• Fire & Rescue 540-459-6167
• Fire Chief Tim Williams • 540-459-6197
• Health Department 540-459-3733
494 N. Main St., Suite 100, Woodstock
• Landfill and Recycling 540-984-8573
349 Landfill Road, Edinburg
• Parks and Recreation 540-459-6777
1195 Hisey Ave., Woodstock
• Sheriff Timothy C. Carter
810 N. Main St., Suite 1, Woodstock 540-459-6100
• Social Services 540-459-6226
• Shenandoah County Animal Shelter 540-984-8955
268 Landfill Rd., Edinburg
• Tourism 540-459-6227
• Treasurer Cindy A. George • 540-459-6180
• VA Cooperative Extension 540-459-6140
• Voter Registration 540-459-6195
• Water and Sewer 540-459-7491
• Zoning and Subdivision 540-459-6185
Libraries
• County Library 540-984-8200 514 Stoney Creek Blvd., Edinburg
• Basye-Orkney Springs Library 540-856-8084 1382 Resort Dr., Basye
• Fort Valley Library 540-933-6714 6190 Woodstock Tower Rd., Fort Valley
• Mt. Jackson Community Library 5901 Main St., Mt. Jackson 540-477-3327
• New Market Area Library 540-740-8650 160 E. Lee St., P.O. Box 452, New Market
• Strasburg Community Library 540-465-8464 195 W. King St., Strasburg
• Woodstock Library 540-459-2774 134 N. Church St., Woodstock
Senior Center
116 Lakeview Dr., Woodstock 540-984-8811
Airport
• Warren County-Front Royal Airport
229 Stokes Airport Rd. (Route 615) 540-635-3570 http://airnav.com/airport/KFRR
Hospital
• Shenandoah Memorial Hospital 759 S Main St., Woodstock 540-459-1100
EDINBURG
www.townofedinburg.org
Town Hall:
101 Town Hall Ave., Edinburg • 540-984-8521
The Town Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Town Hall
Mayor Daniel J. Harshman
Town Council
Steve Wood, Vice Mayor Steve Crisman
Brad Dellinger
Tabatha Dellinger
Barbara Strong
Fay Wymer-Hollar
The town of Edinburg is located at the base of Massanutten Mountain, alongside Stony Creek. Early Swiss settlers were so taken with this small community that they named it Edenburg, after the biblical garden. Today it’s known as Edinburg, but the little town continues to attract both residents and visitors with its friendly atmosphere and natural beauty. Edinburg features historic homes, quaint shops and galleries, and one of the few remaining pre-Civil War mills in existence.
The Historic Edinburg Mill was built by Maj. George Grandstaff in 1848. It is one of only a few that survived the burning during the Civil War. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in Edinburg’s Historic District, the mill is a designated Virginia Historic Landmark. It is located on the historic Valley Pike, (U.S. Route 11), and serves as a prominent and scenic resource along this designated Virginia Scenic Byway.
The site is now home to a visitor center and the Museum at the Edinburg Mill. The museum tells the story of the mill, the town, the Valley Pike, the Shenandoah River, and the railroad. A 50-seat theater features a 45-minute film titled “The Burning,” which is based on John Heatwole’s book of the same name.
Orkney Springs Events
• Shenandoah Valley Music Festival: July 18-19; July 25-26; August 15-16; and August 30-31
• Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Guild:
• March 2: Dinner theater featuring “Monty Python’s Spamalot” at Shenandoah University followed by dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse, Winchester
• March 20: 11:30 a.m., luncheon at Box Office Brewery, Strasburg
• April 17: 11:30 a.m. luncheon at Woodstock Brew House
• May 15: 11:30 a.m. luncheon at Woodstock Gardens
• June 19: 11:30 a.m. luncheon at Wolfgap Winery, Edinburg
• Aug. 3: Dinner theater event featuring “The Million Dollar Quarter” at Shenandoah University followed by dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse, Winchester
Mount Jackson Dental Care
MT. JACKSON
Town Hall: 5901 Main St. • 540-477-2121
The Town Council meets on the second Tuesday in the Town Hall
Town Manager Olivia Hilton
Mayor Donald I. Pifer
Town Council
Rod Shepherd, Vice Mayor • 540-477-4499
Evelyn Burner • 540-325-1082
Madison M. Estep • 540-481-3279
Judy Fultz • 540-335-2033 Bonnie Good • 540-333-1101
Todd Holtzman • 540-325-6084
Police Chief Keith Cowart • 540-477-2242
Mount Jackson originally was known as Mount Pleasant. On Jan. 28, 1826, an act of the General Assembly of Virginia changed the name of the village in honor of President Andrew Jackson, who was a frequent visitor on his travels from Washington, D.C., to his home in Tennessee.
The town’s location along the Valley Pike, and at the terminus of the Manassas Gap Railroad, prompted the Confederate government to establish a military hospital there in the spring of 1861. Information about the hospital can be found at its original site across from the Our Soldiers Cemetery in Mount Jackson.
Mount Jackson is home to the Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Center, the historic Union Church, a circa 1947 Duckpin Bowling Alley, and the above-mentioned Our Soldiers Cemetery, the only Civil War cemetery in Virginia with all Confederate soldiers buried there.
Visit the Mount Jackson Town Hall and tour the Mount Jackson Museum. The museum features an array of exhibits and information about the town’s history. A visitor center is part of the town hall complex.
Mount Jackson Events
• April 6-12: National Library Week • May 3: Buck Ryan Day • June 7: Bark Park Pawty • June 19: Juneteenth celebration • July 18: Movie in the Park
Aug. 5: National Night Out
NEW MARKET
www.newmarketvirginia.com
Town Office:
9418 John Sevier Rd., PO Box 58, New Market
540-740-3432
Town Council meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Town Office
Town Manager Nathan Garrison • 540-740-3432
Mayor Peter Hughes • 540-333-6195
Vice Mayor Peggy Harkness 540-740-3003 • 540-333-1582
Town Council
Janice Hannah • 540-325-2624
Bob King • 540-325-8420
Daryl Watkins • 540-740-3884
Scott Wymer • 540-740-4550
Larry Bompiani • 540-422-3196
With over 225 years of experience catering to travelers, the historic town of New Market is sure to have something for everyone. The Virginia Museum of the Civil War offers exhibits on the Battle of New Market, the entire war in Virginia, walking trails, Bushong Farm and scenic overlooks of the Shenandoah River.
The renovated downtown area offers a wonderful place to take a leisurely stroll to enjoy the historic architecture and visit many unique shops. With offerings such as local art, handmade crafts and furniture, Civil War memorabilia, home décor items, various dining options, you’re sure to have a unique experience at each stop. Be sure to check out the Self-Guided Walking Tour.
New Market Events
• April 12: community Easter egg hunt at New Market
Community Park
• May 17: Jammin’ Foods Fest at Community Park
• May 31: Movie Night in the Community Park
• June 13: Cross Roads Music Festival at the New Market
Rebels Baseball Park
• June 28: Movie Night in the Community Park
• July 5: Independence Day celebration at the Community Park
• July 17: Block party on Congress Street downtown
• Aug. 5: National Night Out at the Community Park
• Aug. 8: Cross Roads Music Festival at the New Market
Rebels Baseball Park
• Aug. 16: Movie Night in the Community Park
• Sept. 7: Puppy Pool Party at the Community Pool
• Sept. 12: Cross Roads Music Festival at the New Market
Rebels Baseball Park
• Sept. 20: Movie Night in the Community Park
• Sept. 27: Fall Festival downtown
• Oct. 10: Cross Roads Music Festival at the New Market
Rebels Baseball Park
• Oct. 31: Trick or Treat on Congress Street
• Dec. 6: Tis the Season and parade, downtown
• Dec. 13: Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt at the Community Park
STRASBURG
www.strasburgva.com
Town Hall: 174 E. King St. • 540-465-9197
The Town Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month in Town Hall
Town Manager J. Waverly Coggsdale III 540-465-9197 ext. 128
Mayor Brandy Hawkins Boies • 540-247-7343
Vice Mayor Emily Reynolds McCoryn • 540-333-0073
Town Council:
A.D. Carter IV • 540-465-9197
Dane Hooser • 540-325-3660
Ashleigh Kimmons • 919-744-9508
Andrew Lowder • 540-247-1580
Christie Monahan • 540-335-5917
Brad Stover • 540-325-9777
David Woodson • 703-965-6790
Police Chief Wayne Sager • 540-465-5230
Located just 18 miles south of Winchester and 81 miles west of Washington, D.C., Strasburg invites you to discover history, celebrate the arts, and connect with nature.
Strasburg features antique shops, art galleries, museums, and abounds in history. The town was home to a thriving pottery industry from 1761-1909 and visitors today can tour the Strasburg Museum, housed in what was originally the steam pottery building. The museum exhibits include Civil War artifacts, Native American exhibits, and much more.
Civil War history can be found at Hupp’s Hill Civil War Park. The wooded setting includes walking trails and the Gateway to Shenandoah Visitor Center. The Strasburg River Walk is another trail where visitors can stretch their legs, walk their dog, or bicycle along a scenic path beside the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. Top off a day of outdoor adventure with fine dining or a home-cooked meal at one of the town’s restaurants.
Strasburg Events
• April 4: 7-10 p.m., Decades Dance at Box Office Brewery
• April 5: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Vintage in Valley, downtown
• May 3: Mother’s Day Market at the Strasburg Visitor Center
• May 9-11: Mayfest, downtown
• July 4th Independence Celebration: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Town Park
• Aug. 5: National Night Out, downtown
• Oct. 25: 5-8 p.m., Scarecrow Stroll, downtown
• Nov. 1: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Festival, downtown
• Nov. 8: Veterans Day parade downtown
• Nov. 29: Small Business Saturday
• Dec. 6: Tis the Season Parade, Market and Tree lighting
Spay/Neuter Program and HSSC Voicemail: 540-421-4842 info@hsscva.org • www.hsscva.org Helping the most vulnerable animals in your community.
Donate on-line or send check to: P.O. Box 173 Woodstock, VA 22664
Phone numbers for local utilities
• Amerigas: Mt. Jackson 540-477-9355, Stephens City 800-237-1320
• H.N. Funkhouser & Co.: 800-343-6556, 540-459-3794
• Holtzman Oil Corps (Oil): 540-477-3131, 800-628-0379
• Holtzman Oil Corps (Propane): 540-477-4450
• Dominion Virginia Power: Woodstock 866-366-4357
• Dish Satellite TV: 855-318-0572, 540-636-3765
• Shenandoah Telephone Company (Shentel): 540-984-5224, 1-800-Shentel
• Quarles Petroleum: 877-444-3835
• Rappahannock Electric Cooperative: 540-622-2001
• Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative: 800-234-7832, 540-635-1110, 540-450-0111
• Southern States Rockingham Petroleum: 540-434-4321, 540-740-3770
• Comcast: 800-240-3640
• Xfinity: 800-934-6489
• Direct TV: 800-531-5000
• Verizon: 540-622-8453, 800-880-1077
TOMS BROOK
Town Office:
3342 S. Main St. • 540-436-8000
Town Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Toms Brook Volunteer Fire Department
Mayor Lisa Currie • 540-436-3035 ljgcurrie@yahoo.com
Vice Mayor Cena Hubbel cenalh12@gmail.com
Town Council: Lisa Keller-Nelson • knfarm2@gmail.com
Judy Pangle • japangle10@gmail.com
Mike Triggs • triggsmail@yahoo.com
Susie Wilburn • susie.wilburn@gmail.com
Kevin Shipe
Toms Brook, located between the towns of Strasburg and Woodstock, witnessed Civil War action in 1864. The Battle of Toms Brook engaged over 9,000 Union and Confederate soldiers. The battle, also known as the “Woodstock Races,” resulted in a Union victory.
Toms Brook today is home to artisans and farms. The small town offers several travel centers. When traveling U.S. Route 11, be sure to note the renovated Toms Brook School. The old school found a new use as affordable housing. The project was a team effort of several agencies that served a need while saving a historic building.
Toms Brook Events
• Late April:
JAMMIN’ FOODS FEST
May 17 • 4 - 9 PM
New Market Community Park
Jammin’ Foods Fest is a food truck fest.
Live Entertainment!
Admission is FREE!!
Food and drinks available for purchase.
MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PARK
May 31 • June 28 • August 16
September 20
New Market Community Park
Time: Sundown (see website for details) • Cost: FREE
Bring chairs/blankets and snacks for viewing comfort.
11TH ANNUAL MUSIC FEST
FREE ADMISSION
REBEL PARK • 6:30 - 9 PM
(9186 John Sevier Road, New Market, VA)
Food and Drink Available for Purchase
Beer & Wine Garden • ID Required (NO Outside Alcohol • NO PETS)
June 13 • Aug. 8 • Sept. 12 • Oct. 10
For more details, check out our Facebook @NewMarketCrossRoadsFest
CONGRESS STREET
SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
July 17 • 5 - 7 PM
Join us downtown for our summer block party! Kids yard games and chances to win!
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
July 5 • 5 - 9:30 PM
New Market Community Park
Come join us for an evening of live entertainment, great food, youth and adult activities, and more. Fireworks to start around 9:30 p.m. Feel free to bring chairs or blankets for comfort.
There is no charge for admission. No pets or alcohol.
SUMMER’S END PUPPY POOL PARTY
September 7 • 1 - 4 PM
New Market Community Park
Cost: $3 per canine • Age: 6 months + Registration Encouraged
FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, Sept. 27th 9 AM - 4 PM
Downtown New Market Crafts, music, demonstrations, food, and more! Interested in being a vendor? Email s.frazier@newmarketvirginia.com
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WOODSTOCK
www.townofwoodstockva.gov
Town Hall: 135 N. Main St. • 540-459-3621
The Town Council meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Town Hall
Town Manager Aaron Grisdale • 540-459-3621
Mayor Jeremy D. McCleary • 540-459-3874
Town Council
Michael Funkhouser • 540-459-3874
Laura Bennett • 540-335-2202
A. Paje Cross • 540-335-1569
Michelle Manning • mmanning@woodstockva.gov
Stephen Heishman • 540-459-8041
Frank Haun • frank.haun@gmail.com
Police Chief Eric L. Reiley • 540-459-2141
Centrally located in Shenandoah County, Woodstock is the County Seat, steeped in Revolutionary and Civil War history and a hub for folks to visit and gather.
Woodstock has many historic homes, buildings, and churches that will be of interest to any history lover. Don’t miss the original Shenandoah County Court House designed by Thomas Jefferson. Constructed in 1795 of native limestone, it is the oldest courthouse west of the Blue Ridge Mountains in continuous use. The Woodstock Museum and the Wickham House are filled with treasures from Woodstock’s rich history and are a must-see as well if you’re learning more about the area.
Woodstock isn’t only known to those interested in history, though. Visitors and locals love the town for the many locally owned restaurants and shops plus an array of national chain hotels and restaurants. You’ll find many retail shops with items including antiques, wines, gourmet pantry items, gently new and used clothing, lawn and garden plants and items, and more!
From Woodstock, it is easy to get to all of the popular outdoor recreation sites like the Woodstock Tower atop Massanutten Mountain, the newly opened Seven Bends State Park where you can hike and enjoy the river, and the Wolf Gap Recreation area with its primitive camping sites and fabulous hikes for some of the most amazing views.
Woodstock Events
• April 26: Woofstock, 2-5 p.m. at the Larry D. Bradford Fairview Dog Park, an event for Fido and friends.
• May 24: 9 a.m.-noon, Kids ROC the Market at the South Street Barn Market on South Muhlenberg St., adjacent to Woodstock American Legion Post #199.
• June 13: 6-9 p.m., Woodstock ROCS (Riley Outdoor Concert Series) at W.O. Riley Park.
• June 14: Seven Bends Adventure Race at Seven Bends State Park. Registration and race information: https://tinyurl. com/2vbe8j9u.
• July 4: 9:30 p.m., Independence Day fireworks at the fairgrounds.
• July 25: 6-9 p.m., Woodstock ROCS (Riley Outdoor Concert Series) at W.O. Riley Park.
• Aug. 2: 10 a.m., Kids ROC at W.O. Riley Park.
• Aug. 5: National Night Out at W.O. Riley Park.
• Aug. 8: 6-9 p.m., Woodstock ROCS (Riley Outdoor Concert Series) at W.O. Riley Park.
• Sept. 27: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., WoodsTACO, downtown. Information: https://tinyurl.com/ycsc8m4z.
• Oct. 4: Autumnfest, Shenandoah County Fairgrounds
• Oct. 25: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Halloween on Court Square. Information on trick-or-treating and pumpkin character applications: https:// tinyurl.com/y3r8updn.
• Dec. 5: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Light up Woodstock and holiday parade. Information: https://tinyurl.com/4he7u94c.
& Retail Shop
We carry LOTS of fine and estate jewelry, engagement rings, semi precious stones and more! SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Other items include: Sterling Silver • Esoteric Items Crystals • Essential Oils Organic Items • Candles Cards • Collectibles Variety Of Gift Ideas!
Worship With Us...
Antioch Church
23502 Senedo Rd., Woodstock, VA 22664
540-459-3661 • www.antiochcbc.org
Worship at 10am • Sunday School at 8:45am Livestream at AntiochCBC
Building Faith Church at Mt. Hebron
1944 Mt. Hebron Rd., Strasburg, VA 22657
540-325-8772 • Buildingfaithchurch2020@gmail.com
Pastor: Bobby Funkhouser • Service at 10 am Sunday
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
850 Ox Rd., Woodstock, VA 22664
www.comeuntochrist.org
Sunday Worship Service @ 10 am
Edinburg Christian Church
210 Center St., Edinburg, VA 22824
Sunday Service 9:30 AM
540-984-8155 • 540-436-8505
Pastor Eric van Leeuwen
Faith Lutheran Church
Faith Lutheran Preschool
4260 Fort Valley Rd., Fort Valley, VA 22652
540-933-6154
Join us at 9:30am for coffee & donuts; 10am for worship
Grace United Church of Christ 10492 Orkney Grade Mt. Jackson, VA 22842 540-477-2542 www.graceuccmtjackson.com
Manor Memorial
United Methodist Church
9320 N. Congress Street, New Market, VA 22844
540-740-8959 • www.manormemorialumc.org
Contemporary service 8:45am, Traditional 11am, Sunday School 10am
Bethel Lutheran Church
263 Bethel Church Rd., PO Box 187, Edinburg 540-984-3883
Pastor Ginny Banister www.bethelchurchofhamburg.com
Christ United Church of Christ 14561 Senedo Rd., Mt Jackson, VA 22842 540-477-3955
sheishin@shentel.net
Community Mission Church
50 Coffmantown Rd., Woodstock, VA 22664 540-459-8720
www.communitymissionchurch.com
Emmanuel Church at Fishers Hill 99 Church Hill Lane Fishers Hill, Virginia 22626 540-465-3367
Pastor: Dan Locke
Sunday Service 11:00 am
Grace Evangelical Free Church 718 E. Queen St. Strasburg, VA 22657 graceevfreechurchva.org
Sunday Worship 9:45 AM
Gravel Springs Lutheran Church
1870 S. Pifer Rd. Star Tannery, VA 22654
540-465-4836
www.gravelspringslutheran.org
Maurertown
Brethren Church
24916 Old Valley Pk., Maurertown, VA 22644
540-436-3469
540-325-0309 • Pastor Todd Crowder
Mt. Jackson Independent
Baptist Church
6024 Main Street
Mt. Jackson, VA 22842
540-856-4023
Quicksburg United
Methodist Church
4281 Ridge Rd., Quicksburg, VA 22847
540-477-2128
Service at 9:30 am Sunday
St. John’s Lutheran Church
3623 Back Mountain Rd. Winchester, VA 22602 540-877-9407 www.stjohnslutheranwinchester.org
St. John’s United Church of Christ Hamburg
1010 Headquarters Rd., Edinburg, VA 22824
540-984-4860 • sheishin@shentel.net
St. Luke Covenant Brethren Church
3250 Back Rd. Woodstock, VA 22664
540-459-2309 www.thestlukechurch.com
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
235 S. Main Street Woodstock, VA 22664
540-459-3643 stpaulsucc.us
Strasburg Presbyterian Church
325 South Holliday St., Strasburg, VA 22657
540-465-3920
Contemporary Worship at 8:30 with Praise Band
Traditional Worship at 11:00 with organ Sunday School at 9:45
Mount Olive
United Methodist Church
12180 Back Rd, Toms Brook, VA 22660
Rev David Nesselrodt Worship at 9:30 am
Rock House Ministry Center
17702 Old Valley Pike, Edinburg
See website for details and service times! www.RockHouseMC.org
St. John's Methodist Church
116 S. High St. Edinburg, VA 22824
540-984-4464 stjohnsmethodistchurch.org
St. John’s UCC, Harrisville 1466 Harrisville Rd. Toms Brook, VA 22660
Jared Rice (540) 325-7601
Adam Basham (804) 350-0377
St. Paul Lutheran
156 W. Washington St., Strasburg, VA 22657 540-465-3232 • stpaulstrasburg@gmail.com stpaulstrasburgva.com
Pastor Chris Flohr
Strasburg Christian Church
165 High St., Strasburg, VA 22657 540-465-3547 • strasburgcc.org
Sunday Service at 11:00am www.facebook.com/StrasburgCC
Valley Baptist Church & Christian School
408 Stoney Creek Rd., Edinburg, VA 22824 540-984-8665 • www.valleybaptistchurch.net www.vbcspioneers.org
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Valley Pike Church of the Brethren 83 Headley Rd., Maurertown, VA 22644 540-459-3272
www.youtube.com/@valleypikecob
Pastor: Jonathan Fletcher
Wakemans Grove Church of the Brethren 668 Wakemans Grove Rd., Edinburg VA 22824 • 540-984-8383 www.wakemansgrove.com
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church 2395 Readus Road Edinburg, VA 22824 540-984-4464 wesleychapelmethodistchurch.org
Woodstock
Presbyterian Church 142 E. Court St., Woodstock, VA 22664 540-459-2646
woodstockpresbyterianchurch.com
Zion Christian Church 1772 Zion Church Rd. Maurertown, VA 22644 540-436-3314
Zion Lutheran Church 321 Headquarters Road, Edinburg, VA 22824 540-984-9260 • www.elpva.org
Pastor Katie Gosswein Find us on Facebook at Edinburg Lutheran Parish
