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Le Petit Cirque de Noel Sat., December 12 Capitol Theatre see ad on page 7

The DryingShed Dried Flower Farm & Greenhouse

Colonial Christmas

at the Adam Stephen House

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS •Fresh Evergreen Wreaths, Swags, Centerpieces, etc.

•Dried Floral Bunches & Arrangements •Candles •Potpourri •Assorted Enamelware •Tinware •Gift Certificates Available

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Friday, Dec. 4 • 10-7 Saturday, Dec. 5 • 10-4 1587 Newcomer Rd., Chambersburg, PA Exit 16, I-81, Turn on Falling Spring Road at KFC, 2-1/4 miles to Newcomer Road

Saturday-Sunday, December 5 & 6, 4 – 8 pm; and Saturday-Sunday, December 12 & 13, 4 – 8 pm.

Portrayal of Colonial holiday activities throughout the house.

Free admission.

(717) 267-3305

For more information, call 304-267-4434 or visit

Regular Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10-5 • Sat. 10-4 Closed Dec. 30 – Feb. 1 • Reopening Feb. 2

309 East John Street, Martinsburg, WV

www.orgsites.com/wv/adam-stephen

tmas at th s i r h e C Unique Women’s Fashion, Jewelry and Accessories Zelda’s adds sparkle to women’s inner beauty by accessorizing their outer beauty with a splash of color.

T he Visions & Sounds of Christmas Past &Present “The Trains of Christmas” features an “O gauge” 3-rail Christmas layout with model trains operating in a snow scene reminiscent of department store train displays of the 1940s – 1960s.

The sounds of steam and diesel locomotives fill the air with railroading past and present. Our “HO” and new 2-rail “O scale” trains will be in operation.

Visit our 2 new display rooms; see railroad artifacts, photos, trains for kids to run and a gift shop, too.

Beginning Nov. 6, 2015 thru Feb. 14, 2016

1 N. Conococheague St. Williamsport, MD Thur. 12-5, Fri. 12-7 Sat. 10-5 & Sun. 12-5

301-992-3989 zeldasboutique@outlook.com

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FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 1-5pm Admission: $5.00 Adults, 50¢ Ages 4-12 & Free for Age 3 & under

296 S. Burhans Blvd. (U.S. 11) Hagerstown, MD For more info call: 301-739-4665

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90 days same as cash!

Polish Pottery

Hagerstown’s #1 Cafe/ Coffeehouse M-F 6:30am-7pm Sat 6:30am-6pm Sun 7am-7pm Sandwiches, Salads & Soups Polish Pottery, too!

100’s of gorgeous pieces!

Unikat, Classic & Traditional Patterns 108 E. Baltimore St., Funkstown MD (inside Valley Antiques & Uniques)

facebook.com/polishpotteryofHagerstown open every day until 5:00 pm!

1551 Potomac Ave, Hagerstown MD (in the Longmeadow Shopping Center)

301-790-5040 facebook.com/roostermooncoffeehouse

Dollhouse Miniatures 1”, 1/2”, 1/4” scale Artisan-made plus Bespaq, Ni-Glo & many, many more 108 E. Baltimore St. (in Valley Antiques & Uniques), Funkstown, MD facebook.com/alittlesomethingspecialMD www. va l leyrev ue . co m

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Antiques • Flea Markets 4 231 145 59 42

Antique Crossroads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Bunker Hill Antiques Associates. . . . 37 New Oxford Antique Center . . . . . . . 9 Old Glory Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Remember When Antiques . . . . . . . . 29

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Apollo Civic Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Capitol Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Old Opera House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Totem Pole Playhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 (at Gettysburg Majestic) . . . . . . . . .

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Festivals • Shows • Events 215 8 207 155 33

Berkeley Art Works Holiday Art & Craft Market . . . . . . 35 Christmas at the Roundhouse Museum . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Colonial Christmas at Adam Stephens House . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mason Dixon BBQ Chili Competition & Holiday Open House . . . . . . . . . 3 Rural Heritage Museum Holiday Open House. . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Gift Shops • Home Décor 158 103 238 46 41 117 215

Anna’s Paperworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The Drying Shed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 McKiblerBee’s Country Store . . . . . . 41 Olde Town Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Polish Pottery and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dollhouse Miniatures . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Violets & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Yes, M.A.M.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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www.mckiblerbees.com www.oldetowntouch.com www.facebook.com/polishpotteryofHagerstown www.facebook.com/alittlesomethingspecialMD

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V 204 North George St. Historic Charles Town, WV The Bennett Agency presents

The Music Man Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson.

Story by Meredith Willson & Franklin Lacey.

Dec. 3, 4, 5, 6 & 11, 12, 13

Visit: www.oldoperahouse.org (304) 725-4420 or 888-900-SHOW

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Apollo Civic Theatre 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg, WV 304/263-6766 • www.apollo-theatre.org

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Totem Pole Playhouse 9555 Golf Course Rd., Fayetteville, PA 717/352-2164 • www.totempoleplayhouse.org

Don’t miss out on any upcoming holiday events!

Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 301/228-2828 • www.weinbergcenter.org

Winchester Little Theatre 315 W. Boscawen St., Winchester, VA 540/662-3331 • www.wltonline.org

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Motels/Hotels/B&B/Lodging 238 216 238

Berkeley Springs Cottage Rentals . . 41 Cider Mill House B&B . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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www.wcmfa.org

www.cidermillhouse.com

Orchards/Farm Markets/Gardens/Wineries 142 144

Gettysburg Wine & Fruit Trail . . . . . 11 Reid’s Orchard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Recreation • Attractions • Tourism 215 238 18

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Bonnie’s at the Red Byrd . . . . . . . . . 25 The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Laine’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Hofbrauhaus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Rooster Moon Coffeehouse . . . . . . . . . 3

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Services 125 221 235 215

Homewood at Williamsport . . . . . . . . 9 HUG Services (House Cleaning) . . . . 43 ProDesign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Yes, M.A.M.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Northwood Book Store . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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425 Westminster Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331 717-637-4166 • TDD 717-633-4627 • www.homewood.com

Two Convenient Locations 717.677.7047 Home Winery in Orrtanna 717.334.7537 Cider House in Gettysburg

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ART IN THE HALLWAY SALE … Meritus Medical Center, hallway left of information desk, 11116 Medical Campus Rd., Hagerstown, MD. The featured artist is Bob Wantz. Artwork can be viewed in the hallway and purchased in the Gift Shop. All proceeds benefit Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary. 301/790-8144.

BERKELEY SPRINGS (WV) FARMERS MARKET … 10 am-2 pm, Corner of Route 522 & Fairfax Street. Farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, hard-to-find herbs, plants, cut flowers, dairy products, baked goods, and more. Open thru mid-Dec. 304/258-8400. www.berkeleyspringsfarmersmarket.org.

AN EISENHOWER CHRISTMAS …

Eisenhower home at the Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg, PA. Home is decorated in the traditions of the Eisenhowers. Some original decorations and Christmas cards on display. Included in site admission. 717/338-9114. www.nps.gov/eise.

YEAR ROUND VOLKSWALK … dawn to dusk, Shell Station, 74 W. Main St., Westminster, MD. Walk the streets of Westminster. 410/871-0534.

YEAR ROUND VOLKSWALK … 9 am-5 pm, Meet at McDonald’s, 1706 Ridgeside Dr., Mt. Airy, MD. Walk on the sidewalks and roadsides of Mt. Airy. 301/829-3685.

YEAR ROUND VOLKSWALK … 9 am-5 pm, The Inn at Norwood, 7514 Norwood Ave., Sykesville, MD. Walk on sidewalks, roadsides & town linear trail. 410/871-9464.

GRAVEDIGGERS AND GHOST TOURS …

6:15 pm every evening by advance reservation, Town Square, Sharpsburg, MD. Family-friendly, history filled tour of unexplainable sightings of Confederate soldiers and small children. Hear stories of citizens from September 1862. Fee. 240/527-4458. www.sharpsburgtours.com.

THE LAST HURRAH … 7 pm, Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. From panel discussions to stand up and improve to occasional special guests, every show offers something new and hilarious. Free, no reservations.

301/694-4744. www.marylandensemble.org.

... every Sun and Wed WESTERN MD RAILWAY MUSEUM ...

1-4 pm Sun., 9 am-11:30 am & 12:30-3 pm Wed., 41 N. Main St., Union Bridge, MD. Railroad memorabilia, archives, pictures and model layouts. 410/775-0150.

... every Monday FREEDOM VALLEY CHORUS: SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL ... 6:30 pm, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 750 Norland Ave., Chambersburg, PA. Women of all ages are invited to sample 4-part harmony singing, barbershop style.

717/762-7628.

MASON DIXON BARBERSHOP CHORUS REHEARSAL ... 7:30 pm, Haven Lutheran Church, 1035 Haven Rd., Hagerstown, MD. Men of all ages are invited to sample 4-part harmony singing. 240/520-0707.

... every Tuesday EASTERN PANHANDLE WOMEN’S HARMONY, INC ... 6:30-9 pm, Saint Luke’s Methodist Church, 700 New York Ave., Martinsburg, WV. Women’s

Calendar of Events deadline is the 5th of each month preceding publication.

Mail to: The Valley Revue, P. O. Box 3529, Hagerstown, MD 21742 or email ads@valleyrevue.com

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Holiday Open House Sat. & Sun., December 5 & 6•1-4pm •Visit Santa Claus in an authentic sleigh for photo opportunities •(please bring your camera) •View special period holiday decorations •Participate in the 4-H Youth Development Children’s workshop & craft area on Sat. •Sample artisan bread, cookies and punch •Gift Shop with many new items for holiday gift giving Located at the Agricultural Education Center

7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713

ruralheritagemuseum.org barbershop chorus rehearsal. Women of all ages are invited to enjoy 4-part, a’capella singing. 304/839-7957.

SHIPPENSBURG CONCERT BAND, SWING BAND, & GERMAN BAND PRACTICE … 8 pm, Shippensburg Area High School Band Room, 101 Park Place, Shippensburg, PA. 717/496-6279. www.shipband.org.

Old Glory

Antique Marketplace Over 110 Dealers

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE December 5th & 6th Special Sales and Gift Certificate Raffles

Open Daily 10-6, Thurs til 8pm — FREE PARKING 5862 Urbana Pike (Rt. 355 South) Frederick, MD (I-70 Exit 54 onto 355 S.)

301-662-9173

www.oldgloryantiques.com

Wed. Call for information. 301/988-3252. http://7568.toastmastersclubs.org.

… every Thurs, Fri, Sat PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH MARKET …

9 am-6 pm Thurs., 9 am-7 pm Fri., 9 am-4 pm Sat., Long Meadow Shopping Center, 1583 Potomac Ave., Hagerstown, MD. 240/420-8555. www.padutchmarket.com.

... every Wednesday

... every Friday

WEDNESDAY GALLERY WALKABOUT …

11-11:45 am, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Winchester, VA. Join an MSV educator for what’s new and highlighted in the galleries. www.themsv.org.

TOURS OF THE MILLER HOUSE MUSEUM … 1-4 pm, 135 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, MD. Visitors can experience life during the 19th century, while learning about important events in local history. $8/person. www.washcomdhistoricalsociety.org.

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT COFFEE CLUB … 3-5 pm, Blue Ridge Summit (PA) Library, 13676 Monterey Lane. Free.

717/794-2240.

HAGERSTOWN TOASTMASTERS CLUB ... 7-8 pm, Hagerstown YMCA, 1100 Eastern Blvd., Hagerstown, MD. Need to brush up on your public speaking skills in a fun, non-judgmental and encouraging environment? We meet every 2nd & 4th

BLUEGRASS JAMS ... 7 pm, Beck & Benedict Hardware, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro, PA. $4/person. 717/762-4711.

WINE DOWN FRIDAY ... 7:30 pm, Knob Hall Winery, 14108 St. Paul Road, Clear Spring, MD. Live music. Wine tastings and tours are also held weekly. 301/842-2777. www.knobhallwinery.com.

Violets & More Visit the Gettysburg Wine & Fruit Trail for your Christmas Tree & Gifts! www.gettysburgwineandfruittrail.com www. va l leyrev ue . co m

Christmas Shopping Here – Gifts for All Ages •African Violets & Violet Pots •Throws, Doilies & Table Runners •Foxcreek Baskets •Windchimes •Greeting Cards •Drying Racks •Gotz Dolls and Bruder Toys •Plush Animals •Folkmanis Puppets •Calico Critters & Accessories •Jigsaw Puzzles •Scramble Squares •Marble Rollers, Games & Lots More!

Mon.-Wed. & Fri. 10-6•Sat. 10-2 Closed Sun. & Thur.

Hagerstown City Market Sat 6-12 noon 717-762-4130 I-81 to Exit 1 in PA. East to Rt. 11 North.

Right at Bank onto East Ave., go 3 miles to RR. 3217

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continued from page 11 … every Fri and Sat BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER …

6 pm Fri. & Sat., 1 pm Dec. 13 Sun. matinee, The Washington Co. Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children’s Theater, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Runs December 4 thru 19. Check website for dates and times. Admission. 301/739-7469. www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE CIDER HOUSE …

7-10 pm, The Cider House, 400 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA. Entertainment: Aaron Gaul (12/4), Rhyne McCormick (12/5), The Brahman Noodles (12/11), Bob Keel (12/12), Keith Boyce (12/18), and Across the Pond (12/19). 717/334-7537. www.reidsorchardwinery.com. See ad on page 9.

… every Fri, Sat and Sun MANSION HOUSE ART EXHIBIT …

11 am-4 pm Fri. & Sat., 1-5 pm Sun., Mansion House Gallery, 501 Highland Way, Hagerstown (MD) City Park. All Membership Crafts and Art Sale. Runs thru January 31. 301/797-6813. http://www.valleyartassoc.com.

CHRISTMAS AT THE ROUNDHOUSE MUSEUM … 1-5 pm, Hagerstown (MD) Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Boulevard. “The Trains of Christmas” features an “O” gauge 3-rail Christmas layout and “HO” and new 2-rail “O scale” trains in operation. Visit 2 new display rooms, and see railroad artifacts, photos, trains for kids to run and gift shop. Runs thru February 14. $5/adults, $.50/ages 4-12, free/ages 3 & under. 301/739-4665. www.roundhouse.org. See ad on page 2.

... every Fri thru Mon THE WORLD OF JAN BRETT … 11 am-4 pm Fri. & Sat., 1-4 pm Sun. & Mon, The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick, MD. View over 50 original paintings by Jan Brett, and enjoy active play throughout the museum related to the stories of Jan Brett.

Thru Dec. 12. Regular admission fees.

301/600-1650. www.rosehillmuseum.com.

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5 am-12 noon, 25 W. Church St., Hagerstown, MD. Home cooked breakfast or lunch, farm produce, meats, poultry, eggs, flowers, local handmade crafts, and 12 D ECEMB ER 2015

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WEEKLY MUSIC AT THE OLD CIDER PRESS … 5:45-9 pm, The Old Cider Press, 47 Crystal Falls Dr., Smithsburg, MD. Come sing, play, or just listen. Bluegrass and Gospel on the 1st & 3rd Sat. Classic country and Gospel Medley on the 2nd & 4th Sat. $4 donation. Coffee, tea & snacks available. Closed on December 26. 301/4913346.

HAUSER AFTER HOURS … 7-10 pm, Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Rd., Biglerville, PA. Live music featuring acoustic artists to full bands. Pay per plate dinners are served from some of the finest caterers in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

717/334-4888. www.hauserestate.com.

... every Sat and Sun HOLIDAY HOUSE TOURS … 11 am, Sky Meadows Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. Enjoy special tours of the Historic Area during this festive season.

Discover how the holidays were celebrated in the past. 540/592-3556. www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks.

WALKERSVILLE SOUTHERN RAILROAD SANTA TRAINS … 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm, Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Trains run thru December 20. Ride the train with Santa. Free hot chocolate and cookies in the museum. Fee. 301/898-0899.

THE NUTTY NUTCRACKER … 1 pm, Wonderment Puppet Theater, 412 W. King St., Martinsburg, WV. Thru Dec. 27. $5/person. Free admission for children under age 2. 304/258-4074. www.wondermentpuppets.com.

THE RURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM …

1-4 pm, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. Exhibits depict early rural life in Washington County, MD. Indoor museum buildings, village, and gift shop. Free admission, donations appreciated. 240/4201714. www.ruralheritagemuseum.org. See ad on page 11.

JUNIE B. JONES IN JINGLE BELLS BATMAN SMELLS … 1:30 pm, The Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Adaptation of Barbara Park’s popular book. Show runs thru January 3. $14/person. 301/694-4744. www.marylandensemble.org.

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… continuing thru December 1 ART EXHIBIT … 11 am-5 pm Tues.-Fri., 10 am-4 pm Sat., Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD. “Re-imagined Items” by Donna Ward Lehman and “From Ephemoral to Solid” by Carl Wright.

301/791-3132. www.washingtoncountyarts.com.

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… continuing thru December 3 DOORS TO CHRISTMAS … 11 am-4 pm, Martinsburg, WV. Twenty-five beautifully designed Christmas wreaths are decorated by local businesses. Wreaths are on view at the historic 1902 building Fri. through Thursday, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Wreaths may be bought in live auction on Thurs. www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com.

… continuing thru December 5 ADVANCE RESERVATIONS FOR TOURS OF ILLUMINATION AT ANTIETAM NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD … Being taken for the Dec. 5 tours leaving at 6 pm & 8 pm, Hagerstown (MD) Visitor’s Welcome Center. Antietam Tours/Road Runner Services offering Mini-Coach drivethroughs of the Illumination. Participants will view the battlefield where volunteers have placed and lit over 23,000 candles, each representing a casualty from the bloodiest single-day battle in American history. Prior to departure, the Visitor Welcome Center reopens from 5:30-8 pm.

Refreshments provided. $30/person.

301/573-1930. www.visithagerstown.com.

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$5 OFF $25 or more $10 OFF $50 or more

MUST BRING COUPON IN FOR SAVINGS Expires 12/15/15

Olde Town Touch Curtains • Blinds • Home Decor

19776 Longmeadow Rd., Hagerstown 301-302-7311 • M-F 10-6, Sat 10-3 www.oldetowntouch.com

MAYBERRY MILL ARTS, CRAFTS, AND GIFTS SHOW … 10 am-5 pm, Mayberry Mill, Stone Rd. & Mayberry Rd., Westminster, MD. Hand crafted items displayed in a pre-Civil War grain & flourmill. 410/ 848-6213. www.mayberry-mill.com

… continuing thru December 6 18TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WREATHS … 10 am-7 pm, The Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, MD. Features approximately 150 uniquely decorated theme wreaths. Public invited to vote for favorites. Wreath bidding ends promptly at 4 pm on Dec. 6. Free admission. 410/8487272. www.CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org.

… continuing thru Dec 20 THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS … Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Dr., Frederick, MD. Original Christmas musical. Admission. 301/662-6600. www.wayoffbroadway.com.

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS … 7:30 pm Thurs., 8 pm Fri. & Sat., 1 pm Tues.-Thurs. & Sat., 2 pm Sun., Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, 1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs, PA. An original Allenberry Christmas story.

Admission. 717/258-3211. www.allenberry.com.

… continuing thru December 22 7TH ANNUAL GALLERY OF GIFTS …

10 am-4 pm, Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat.; 10 am-7 pm, Tue. & Thurs.; and 10 am-7 pm during Festival of Wreaths, The Carroll Arts Center, Tevis Gallery, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, MD. Special exhibit that resembles a boutique or craft fair. Over 45 artists display their unique wares. Shop local and buy homemade. Free admission.

410/848-7272. www.CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org.

… continuing thru December 24 HOLIDAY ART & CRAFT MARKET …

11 am-5 pm Wed.-Thurs., 11 am-8 pm Fri., 10 am-5 pm Sat., 12 noon-3 pm Sun., The Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen St., Martinsburg, WV. Unique original creations by local artists and artisans. Find your holiday gifts: artwork, jewelry, glass, accessories, pottery, photography and more.

304/620-7277. www.berkeleyartswv.org. See ad on page 35.

WASHINGTON STREET ARTISTS CO OP ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW … 12 noon5 pm Thurs. & Fri., 10 am-3 pm Sat., 1-5 pm Sun., 108 N. George St., Charles Town, WV. Opening reception Dec. 3, 5-8:30 pm.

304/724-2090. www.washingtonstartists.org.

Hofbrauhaus U.S. 30 Abbottstown, PA 17301 Tel. 717-259-9641 “Our Wurst Is Our Best”

Gute Deutsche Kueche Mon 11-9, Tue-Thur 11-2:30 & 5-9, Fri & Sat 11-9:30, Sun 12-7:30 Credit Cards Accepted 124 HOFBRAUHAUS RESTAURANT,

Abbottstown (H-2). German-American cuisine. Open Mon. 11-9, Tue.-Thur.

11-2:30 & 5-9, Fri. & Sat. 11-9:30, Sun. noon-7:30. Sauerbraten, Wiener Schnitzel, Rouladen, Kassler Rippchen, Steaks and Seafood. Party & Banquet facilities. Credit cards accepted.

717/259-9641. See ad on this page.

… continuing thru December 31 THE FREEDMAN’S BUREAU, EDUCATING THE NEWLY FREED SLAVES AND THE PRELUDE TO STORER COLLEGE … Harpers Ferry (WV) National Historical Park. Exhibit will launch a full year of activities that will highlight Harpers Ferry’s role in education of newly freed slaves post Civil War. Living history, ranger conducted programs, and family/youth activities. www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm.

CHRISTMAS MAGIC … 6-9 pm Mon.-Fri., 5-9 pm Sat. & Sun., Rocky Ridge County

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Shawnee State Park. W of Bedford on U.S. 30.

Named after the Shawnee Indians, this 3,800-acre park includes a 451-acre lake. 335 campsites, fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling, and picnicking. Open year-round.

Gravity Hill. Located west of Rt. 96 near New Paris, PA. Defy gravity at this remote spot in Bedford County. Water runs uphill … cars roll uphill … it really works! Difficult to find unless you have detailed directions. The Bedford Co.Visitors Bureau will send a free map and brochure – Call 1-800-765-3331.

Lake Gordon & Koon Lake. Located E of U.S. 200 S of Bedford in the Centerville area. A real mecca for fishermen.

Espy Hous. Built in 1771, served as Washington’s Headquarters in the fall of 1794 during the Whiskey Rebellion. The only remaining building in existence on its original site, occupied by Gen. Arthur St. Clair, President of the Continental Congress & first Governor of the Northwest Territory.

Anderson House. 137 Pitt St., Bedford. Built in 1814 by Dr. John Anderson, a portion was used for his office & in 1815, converted one-half of the house into a bank, whose original vault can still be viewed.

The Chamber of Commerce now occupies part of the house. 800/765-3331, ext. 220.

Breezewood. Located at the #12 interchange of the Pa. Turnpike, I-70 and U.S. 30. Nearby areas offer a wide variety of recreational areas.

Fulton House. 100 block of Lincoln Way E, McConnellsburg. A former stagecoach inn, c. 1793. Restored in 1976, today houses offices of the borough of McConnellsburg and the Fulton Co.Historical Society open for special events or by appointment. www.fultonhistory.org Burnt Cabins Grist Mill. One of the oldest mills in the County dating back to 1750, and the only grist mill still operated by a water-powered overshot wooden water wheel.

McConnellsburg. The County seat of Fulton County. at the junction of the Lincoln Highway Rt. 30, and US Rt. 522. Established in 1786 and filled with historic structures from the late 18th century.

717/485-4064.

Fort Loudoun. Historic Revolutionary War Fort ruins mark the site of the first Colonial uprising against British military rule in 1767.

Ramps Bridge. Also known as Failors Mill Bridge, one mile west of Newburg (off Rt. 641) on Covered Bridge Road. Built in 1882, it is the only such structure remaining on its original site in Cumberland Co. Red Bridge. The covered bridge just south of Mercersburg on Rt. 416 was built in 1883 and is still in daily use.

Mercersburg. Home of the famed Mercersburg Academy, a private school whose campus is home to the log cabin birthplace of James Buchanan, the only native Pennsylvanian to become President of the US. Cowans Gap State Park. Located 9 mi. NE of McConnellsburg. Over 1,300 acres includes a 42-acre lake for swimming, fishing, and boating, 232 campsites, 10 rental cabins, and scores of private cabins.

Robert Kennedy Memorial Presbyterian Church. Organized in 1741 at Welsh Run, SE of

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Mercers-burg on Rt. 416, one of the oldest churches in the Cumberland Valley.

Greencastle. Established in 1782, historical events include President Washington’s visit during the Whiskey Rebellion, and John Brown’s stay while working on plans for the Harpers Ferry Raid.

Firemen’s Display. Greencastle. The Rescue Hose Company displays the nation’s oldest workable fire engine built in 1741 and other early firefighting equipment.

The Johnston Home. Greencastle. Built in the late 1700’s by Dr. Robert Johnston, Surgeon-General during the Revolution. George Washington slept here during a visit at the time of the Whiskey Rebellion.

Mason-Dixon Crown-Stone Marker. Located S of Greencastle. Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon surveyed and marked the line between Md. and Pa. in 1765, placing stone markers at one-mile intervals, with every fifth mile marked by a Crown-Stone. This 105th milestone, is one of the few remaining left.

Enoch Brown Park. Just N of Greencastle. Massacre site of Enoch Brown, pioneer schoolteacher, and his ten pupils during the uprising of the Pontiac Indians in 1764.

Martin’s Mill Covered Bridge. Greencastle. One mi.

W of Greencastle. The original bridge, built in 1849, crosses the Conococheague Creek.

The bridge is 205 ft. long and approx. 28 ft. wide.

Brown’s Mill Graveyard. Near Greencastle. Monument built to the memory of Revolutionary War heroes pays tribute to the men who fought for independence.

Corporal Rihl Monument. Greencastle. Corporal William Rihl of the First New York Cavalry was the first union soldier killed on Free Soil in the Civil War, June 22, 1863.

Brown’s Mill School.

Just N of Greencastle, E of U.S. 11. A complete furnished example of a country schoolhouse.

Waynesboro. Dates back to 1749. Located nearby is the Snow-Hill Nunnery with the cloistered buildings intact as they were used by the 7th-Day Baptists.

Toll Gate House. 323 E. Main St. Waynesboro. Built between 1844 and 1853. Now serves as the office for the Franklin County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

A.T.H. & L. Museum. S. Potomac St., Waynesboro.

Contains approximately 150 pieces of Fire Company Memorabilia dating back to 1880. Free.

Oller House. 138 W. Main Street, Waynesboro PA 17268. Tour: Queen Anne-style home donated by industrialist J.F. Oller Family. Houses the Waynesboro Historical Society and area genealogy library and information. Call 717.762.1747 “Destination ARTS!” in downtown Waynesboro currently features five galleries – Gallery 50 (50 W. Main St.), Gallery 20 East (20 E. Main St.), 42 West ARTS (42 W. Main St.), The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro (13 S. Church St.), and The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery (10 E. Main St.). Together, the galleries feature oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, fiber arts, sculpture, photographs, furniture, prints and much more. Open each week Thurs, 1-4 pm (Gallery 50 and 42 West ARTS Co-Op only), Fri. 5-8 pm, Sat. 12-6 pm, and Sun.1-4 pm. www.artsalliancegw.org.

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Renfrew Museum and Park. Rt. 16, East of Waynesboro. 107-acre park along the Antietam Creek, features a PennsylvaniaGerman farmstead, an extensive collection of John Bell Pottery, and features Nicodemus collection of American decorative arts. Open late April-late Oct. Open Tues-Sun, 12-4pm. Admission. 717/762-4723 Penn State’s Mont Alto Campus. Location of the first Episcopal Chapel built in the area. Abolitionist John Brown taught Sunday School here prior to his ill-fated Harpers Ferry raid. Also the site where over 500 iron workers once toiled at the Mont Alto Furnaces.

Chambersburg. The County Seat of Franklin Co. Occupied by Southern forces three times during the Civil War. The last time ended in the burning of the city in 1864 for refusing to pay ransom of $100,000 in gold.

The Chambersburg Heritage Center. On the square at 100 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg. An interpretive center dedicated to over 200 years of Franklin County History. Topics include: Frontier, Architecture, Underground Railroad, Civil War Invasions and Raids, and Transportation.

Open Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm all year. Sat. 10 am-3 pm May-Oct. Extended hours during special events.

717/264-7101.

Wilson College. Chambersburg. One of the nation’s oldest four-year liberal arts colleges for women. In 1982 the college established its Continuing Studies Division to serve both men and women.

The 300-acre Wilson campus is open to the public.

Chambersburg Volunteer Firemen’s Museum.

441 Broad St., in the former quarters of the Cumberland Valley Hose Co. #5. Displays of historic pumpers, uniforms, artifacts, and photographs.

Open May-Oct. Fire Prevention Week. Sat. 1-9 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free. 717/263-1049 (evenings).

The Old Jailhouse. 175 E. King St., Chambersburg, at N. Second St. (U.S. 11N). An 1818 jail complex, restored and renovated houses the Kittochtinny Historical Society’s Museum and Library.

Hours vary. 717/264-1667.

Caledonia State Park. Between Chambersburg and Gettysburg, 1,444 acres in Franklin and Adams Co. astride U.S. 30. Golf, swim, picnic, camp or enjoy entertainment at the Totem Pole Playhouse Summer Theatre. Thaddeus Stevens blacksmith shop, c. 1830, now operates as a museum.

Historic Round Barn.

Franklin township between Cashtown and Arendtsville, a short distance North of US 30 West of Gettysburg. Built in 1914

by Noah Sheely, Adams County’s first commercial orchardist.

Biglerville. N of Gettysburg on Rt. 34. Known for its old general store of yesterday and days gone by.

Gettysburg. Site of the Battle of Gettysburg. The County Seat of Adams County. Site of Lutheran Theological Seminary founded in 1826, and Gettysburg College established in 1832. Site of the Battle of Gettysburg fought in July 1863 and the Civil War battlefield where President Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address Nov. 19, 1863.

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Eisenhower National Historic Site. 97 Taneytown Rd., Gettysburg. The only home ever owned

by General Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie. Originally furnished home, 1887 Pennsylvania bank barn. Tours offered daily, Junior Secret Service program for children 7-12. Admission. Open daily 9-4. 717/338-9114.

Cashtown Inn. 1325 Old Rt. 30, Cashtown. 1797 stagecoach stop. Confederate headquarters for Battle of Gettysburg. Seen in the movie, Gettysburg. Open Tue.-Sun offering lodging and dining.

717/334-9722.

Cumberland County Historical Society and Hamilton Library Association. 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle. 5,500 books and monographs relating to regional history as well as the oldest Americanmade printing press, Schimmel & Mountz woodcarvings, Jim Thorpe photos and more. Free.

Open Mon. 7-9 p.m., Tues.-Fri. 1-4 p.m.

Carlisle. The County Seat of Cumberland County.

Carlisle named for Carlisle, England, was laid out in 1751 following the same pattern of its namesake.

Home of three signers of the Declaration of Independence and Carlisle Barracks, second oldest army post in the United States, and Molly Pitcher of Revolutionary War fame.

The Neas House. 113 W. Chestnut St., Hanover.

An elegant Federal-style mansion, circa 1783. One of the first all brick buildings in the town; it once was the home of Hanover’s first Burgess. There are 7 rooms, 2 halls and a kitchen. The home is furnishings are circa 1815, the year the original owner and his wife died. Admission also provides entrance to the Warehime-Myers Mansion. Tours available Sat Noon-3:15. Special tours are available – 717 637 6413 or 717 632 3207.

The Warehime-Myers Mansion. 305 Baltimore St., Hanover. A Neo-Classic structure, circa 1911.

One of Hanover’s twin mansions built by the Hanover Shoe Co. for the co-owners. It has 17 room, 2 large halls, a carriage house and an expansive lawn with a wide variety of trees, identified by ‘common and botanical’ names. It remained in the family until 1996 when J. William Warehime purchased it. He donated it the Hanover Area Historical Society in 2007. The furnishings are eclectic, some from each of the former owners. Admission also provides entrance to the Neas House. Tours available Wed. 10-3:15 & Sat Noon-3:15. Special tours are available – 717 637 6413 or 717 632 3207.

The Little Red Schoolhouse. On the campus of Shippensburg University. Built in 1865 and moved brick-by-brick to its present site in 1969. Visit by special appt. through the Univ. Alumni Office.

717/477-1218.

Strawberry Hill Nature Center. 3 mi. W of Fairfield on Mt. Hope Rd. 609 acre non-profit preserve with wildlife, woodlands, ponds, and streams to explore on more than 10 miles of blazed trails. Nature Center open 9am-4pm Mon.-Fri. Trails open dawndusk daily. Free. 717/642-5840.

Conococheague Institute Museum & Library.

Located in the shadows of Whitetail Ski Resort, 1-1/2 miles SW of Rts. 995 & 416. Home of the original Welsh settlement, 1730s, f.f. Scotch-Irish & German settlers. Frontier forts of French & Indian War era. History/genealogy research library, Welsh Barrens Visitor Center, Negley & Davis/Chambers houses, German 4-Square garden, early settlers cemetery. Tours available. Open 8am-5pm Mon.-Fri. (office & library) ; the grounds are open from dawn to dusk every day. 717/328-3467. www.cimlg.org.

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Park, 3699 Deininger Rd., located east of York, 1.5 miles north of U.S. Route 30, off Mount Zion Rd. A half-mile walking trail (accessible to everyone) that meanders along a wooded hilltop decorated with nearly 600,000 Christmas lights, holiday scenes and five enclosed pavilions. Live entertainment. Closed Dec. 24 & 25. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $6/ages 4-12, free/ages 3 & under. Children and adult group rates.

Proceeds benefit the York County Parks Department. 717/840-7443. www.yorkcountyparks.org.

… continuing thru January 3 MODERN MASTERS EXHIBIT … 9 am-5 pm Tues.-Fri., 9 am-4 pm Sat., 1-5 pm Sun., Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Twentieth Century Prints.

301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org. See ad on page 29.

… continuing thru January 8 WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND … 5:30 pm, Clearbrook Park, 3300 Martinsburg Pike, Frederick, VA. Frederick County Park & Recreation’s annual light show. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Lights out at 10 p.m. www.visitwinchesterva.com.

… continuing thru January 17 GOLDEN LEGACY: Original Art From 65 Years Of Golden Books … 9 am-5 pm Tues.Fri., 9 am-4 pm Sat., 1-5 pm Sun. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. The most extensive public showing of original illustration art from American publishing’s best loved and most influential picture-book series, Little Golden Books. Runs through January 17.

Closed Christmas, day after Christmas, New Years Eve & New Years Day. 301/7395727. www.wcmfa.org. See ad on page 29.

Tuesday, December 1 MEET AUTHOR JAN BRETT … 5-6 pm, Rose Hill Manor Park & Children’s Museum, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick, MD. Frederick County Public Libraries team up with Rose Hill Manor Park & Children’s Museum for a free event in conjunction with the museum’s Jan Brett Exhibit. Meet Jan Brett, see original copies of her artwork, listen to stories and tour the children’s museum. www.fcpl.org.

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ORNAMENT MAKING AT THE SMITHSBURG (MD) LIBRARY … 6:30 pm, Community Room, 66 W. Water St. Make ornaments for your tree. 301/824-7722.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY … 7 pm, Sharpsburg (MD) Library, 106 E. Main St. Music will be presented by Jennifer and Scott Silbert, and other talented musicians. Cookies and tea. 301/432-8825.

Tuesday, December 1-5 & 8-12 FESTIVAL OF TREES … 10 am-4 pm, Historical Society of Frederick County, 24 E. Church St., Frederick, MD. Vote on themed trees decorated by local businesses and nonprofit organizations. 301/663-1188.

Tuesday, December 1 thru 20 HOLIDAY TOURS … 10 am-3 pm Mon.Sat., 12 noon-3 pm Sun., Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster, MD. Farmhouse decorated in traditional American fashion based on Clement Clarke Moore’s poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” 800/654-4645. www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org.

Wednesday, December 2 BATIK SILK SCARF … 1-3 pm or 6-8 pm, Joyful Arts Studio, 21 E. Baltimore St., Greencastle, PA. Paint a Batik silk scarf. All supplies provided. Beginner’s welcome. $40/person. 717/658-2177. www.joyfulartstudio.com.

CORKS & CANVAS: Snowman (New) …

6:15-9:15 pm, Chambersburg (PA) Council for the Arts, 159 S. Main St. Class for beginners and painters who just want to have fun. Adults only. Materials provided.

Participants may bring a beverage or snack to share. $35/person. 717/264-6883. www.councilforthearts.net.

Wed, Thurs, December 2 & 3 POINSETTIA/NUT SALE … 9 am-3 pm, Robinwood Professional Center, Robinwood Atrium, 11110 Medical Campus Rd., Hagerstown, MD. Poinsettias, pecans and walnuts are for sale. Proceeds benefit the Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary. Open to the public. 301/790-8144 or 301/797-1850.

Thursday, December 3 HAGERSTOWN PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP … 11:45 am, Western Sizzlin Steakhouse Restaurant, 17567 York Rd, Hagerstown, MD. Luncheon meeting for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease, and their caregivers. Patients & Caregivers ThE VALLEY R Ev u E

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For your Holiday Decorating & Gifts Open House, Dec. 4-5 see ad on page 2

Northwood Books over 8 miles of rare used and new books 59 North Main Street Chambersburg, PA 717-267-0606 • Literature • Collector Editions • Easton Press

The Capitol Theatre Front cover and ad on page 7

Hours: Tue-Sat 10-5

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About the Cover: Le Petit Cirque de Noel – Holiday Show Pro-level pint sized cirque show with a theme about giving!

Saturday, December 12, 2015 – 7:00pm • Doors Open – 6:00pm www.lestudiola.com This holiday show is about a young boy who is visited by an angel and toys that come to life to learn the true meaning of GIVING. The awardwinning Le Petit Cirque is one of the most unique, innovative and inspirational shows available in North America. Pro - level child prodigies, Guinness Book and world champion kids are assembled together, all in one pint sized cirque-style show!

These children are the best in the world in aerial arts, circus arts and child prodigies in dance, music, karate and singing. The have mesmerized numerous audiences worldwide with their impressive and empowering messages, talents and skill level.

We encourage patrons to bring new toys and/or canned foods when you come to this show. Capitol Theatre will be donating them locally. www. va l leyrev ue . co m

Sponsored by Gilmore – Hoerner Endowment ALL TICKETS: $10.00 Buy Tickets online at www.thecapitoltheatre.org/ liveshows.html or Call the Box Office (717) 263-0202. $1.00 additional charge per online transaction for tickets.

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Breakout discussion sessions and Christmas Gift Exchange and Christmas Songs.

240/625-2722. www.fareshare.net/Parkinsons/ SCENTS & SWEETS COMPETITION AND AUCTION … 5:30 pm, William R. Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick, MD. View beautiful holiday gingerbread structures and floral arrangements. Free to attend. Participate in the auction and take something home. www.celebratefrederick.com.

WOMEN WHO WINE – With Wine Cork Christmas Ornaments ... 7-9:30 pm, Knob Hall Winery, 14108 St. Paul Road, Clear Spring, MD. Make your holiday cork ornaments. $5 admission for anyone age 21 and over. $5 for first glass of wine. 301/8422777. www.knobhallwinery.com.

CELTIC WOMAN … 8 pm, Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg (PA) University, 1871 Old Main Dr. “Home for Christmas – The Symphony Tour.” $69$95/person. 717/477-7469. www.luhrscenter.com.

KATHY MATTEA … 8 pm, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. “Songs and the Season.”

Admission. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

Thurs, Fri, Sat, Dec. 3, 4 & 5 ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFTS AND GREENS SALE … 10 am-7 pm Thurs., 10 am-4 pm Fri. & Sat., Historic All Saints Church, 106 Church St., Frederick, MD. Fresh greens, wreaths, swags, hand made items, decorated tabletop trees, potted amaryllis, paperwhites, and more. 301/663-3625.

Thurs-Sun, Dec. 3-6 & 11-13 THE MUSIC MAN … 7:30 pm Dec. 3, 8 pm Fri. & Sat., 2:30 pm Sun., The Old Opera House, 204 N. George St., Charles Town, WV. Musical comedy. Rated G. Admission. 304/725-4420. www.oldoperahouse.org. See ad on page 7.

Thurs, Dec. 3, Wed.-Thur. 9-10 A COUNTRY GOSPEL CHRISTMAS …

2 pm, The Pennsylvania Opry, The Star Theatre, 23 W. Seminary St., Mercersburg, PA. $39/person. 717/328-5959.

Friday, December 4 FIRST FRIDAY, GETTYSBURG STYLE! …

4-8 pm, Gettysburg, PA. Cookie Walk.

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Special events, artists, discounts, refreshments, and late shopping. www.gettysburgretailmerchants.com CITY PARK ILLUMINATION … 6-8:30 pm, Hagerstown (MD) City Park. Lighting of the City Park Christmas tree. Reception in the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Atrium. Family Night Tree Lighting Christmas Party at Mansion House Art Gallery. Mansion House Art Gallery party marks the opening of the Dec/Jan All Member Show, “My Favorite Things.” Free. www.hagerstownmd.org.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK … 6-9 pm, Old Town Winchester, VA. Special gallery events, musicians playing in restaurants and cafes, and many shops stay open late. www.visitwinchesterva.com.

SOUNDS ON THE SQUARE AND FIRST FRIDAY … 6-9 pm, Hauser Estate Winery at 19 on the Square, 19 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA. 717/334-4888. www.hauserestate.com.

PATHWAYS OF THE HEART LUMINARY DISPLAY … 6:30-9 pm, City Park, 501 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, MD. Presented

by Hospice of Washington County, Inc. Reading of the names begins at 6:30 pm. $5 per luminary. Reserve your luminary by Nov. 29 by visiting Hospice of Washington County, Inc., 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, calling 301/791-6360, or online at www.hospiceofwc.org.

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT VETERAN’S PARK … 6:30 pm, W. Water St., Smithsburg, MD. Light displays, caroling, and special presentations. 301/8247234.

LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE AND TREE LIGHTING … 6:30 pm, Smithsburg (MD) Library, 66 W. Water St. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies at the library as part of the tree-lighting ceremony in Veteran’s Park.

Tour the building, pick up a free craft kit for kids, and check out the used book sale.

301/824-7722.

BOONSBORO OLD TIME CHRISTMAS …

6:30-8 pm, Boonsboro (MD) Shafer Park, 37 Park Dr. Parade with Santa, lighting of town tree, music, luminaries, cookies and hot chocolate. 301/432-5141. http://www.town.boonsboro.md.us.

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CHRISTMAS PARADE AND BYRON PARK LIGHTING … 7 pm, Byron Memorial Park, Park Rd., Williamsport, MD. Parade starts at the Williamsport Water Tower, and travels through town, Conocheague Street and ends in Byron Park. 301/223-7711.

FIRST FRIDAY COFFEEHOUSE … 7 pm, Trinity Orchard House, 4599 Shepherdstown Rd., Martinsburg, WV. Hear “John Lilly.” Music, fellowship, snacks and refreshments. $10 donation. 304/676-4422 or 717/379-9812.

A MOTOWN AND MORE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION … 7:30 pm, Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, MD. $20/person in advance, $25/person day of show. 410/848-7272. www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

WIND SYMPHONY … 8 pm, The Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA. Wind and percussion ensemble in the Sunderman Conservatory of Music. $5/person, free/ages 18 & under, and those with Gettysburg College ID. 717/337-8200. www.gettysburgmajestic.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE CLUBHOUSE GRILLE … 8 pm, The Woods Resort’s Clubhouse Grille (located on the golf course), Mountain Lake Rd., Hedgesville, WV. Music by Ellis Woodward. 304/7543482. www.thewoods.com.

Fri, Sat, December 4 & 5 THE DRYING SHED HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE … 10 am-7 pm Fri., 10 am-4 pm Sat., 1587 Newcomer Rd., Chambersburg, PA. Large assortment of dried flowers, wreaths, basket arrangements, and much more for your holiday decorating and gifts.

717/267-3305. See ad on page 2.

SIXTH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD CELEBRATION AND HOLIDAY MART …

12 noon-7 pm Fri., 9 am-4 pm Sat., HACC’s Gettysburg (PA) Campus, 731 Old Harrisburg Rd. Gallery of gingerbread creations, holiday art mart, and activities for families. Bid for favorite gingerbread creations. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Adams County Arts Council. Free admission. 717/841-4390. www.adamsarts.org/gingerbreadcelebration.

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CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM … 5:30-8:30 pm Fri., 2-8 pm Sat., Renfrew Museum & Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. Museum house will be fully decorated with each room interpreted by characters. A oneact play will be presented in the Visitors Center with light refreshments provided. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $5/ages 7-18, free/ages 6 & under. Members also free. 717/7624723. www.renfrewmuseum.org.

CANDLELIGHT TOURS AND OPEN HOUSE … 6-8 pm Fri., 3-7 pm Sat., Abram’s Delight, 1340 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Winchester, VA. The oldest house in Winchester is decorated with holiday floral arrangements by local garden clubs. There will be a recreated colonial tavern in the 1780s log cabin. Visit the Hollingsworth Mill for cookies and cider. 540/662-6550. www.winchesterhistory.org.

CANDLELIGHT TOURS AND OPEN HOUSE … 6-8 pm Fri., 3-7 pm Sat., George Washington’s Office Museum, 32 W. Cork & Braddock Streets, Winchester, VA. House is decorated for the holiday season and living history interpreters will be throughout the house and museum grounds. 540/662-6550. www.winchesterhistory.org.

CANDLELIGHT TOURS AND OPEN HOUSE … 6-8 pm Fri., 3-7 pm Sat., Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters Museum, 415 N. Braddock St., Winchester, VA. Experience a Confederate Christmas.

House is decorated for the holiday season and living history interpreters will be throughout the house and museum grounds. Enjoy Southern hospitality in the house that General Jackson’s wife called their wartime home. 540/662-6550. www.winchesterhistory.org.

Fri, Sat, Sun, December 4-6 & 11-13 HAGER HOUSE GERMAN CHRISTMAS TOURS … 10 am-4 pm Fri. & Sat., 12 noon-5 pm Sun., Jonathan Hager House Museum, 110 Key St., Hagerstown City Park. Experience Christmas through the eyes of Hagerstown’s German founder.

301/739-8393. www.hagerstownmd.org/hagerhouse.

Friday, December 4-6 & 12-13 45TH ANNUAL HARPERS FERRY (WV) OLD TYME CHRISTMAS … 9 am-6 pm, High St. Traditional Christmas celebration.

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Fri-Sat, December 4-5, 11-12, 17-19, 26, 28 & 29 THE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE …

Antietam Recreation, 9745 Garis Shop Road, Hagerstown. Dinner and show.

Family activities, award-winning vocalists and dancers, and the true message of Christmas. Call for reservations. 301/7977999. www.antietamrecreation.com.

Friday, December 4 thru 30 ART EXHIBIT … 11 am-5 pm Tues.-Fri., 10 am-4 pm Sat., Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD. “Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2015.”

301/791-3132. www.washingtoncountyarts.com.

Friday, December 4 thru January 3 THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI … 8 pm Thurs.-Sat., 3 pm Sun., Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. A young married couple discovers the true meaning of the holiday. Admission. 301/6944744. www.marylandensemble.org.

Saturday, December 5 FAMILY MOVIE MORNING – Classic Christmas Movies … 9 am, Keedysville (MD) Library, 22 Taylor Dr. Bring your family for a fun morning of Christmas classic movies, donuts, and hot chocolate.

For all ages. 301/432-6641.

CANDY CANE DASH 5K … 9 am 1K, 9:15 am 5K, Baker Park, 121 N. Bentz St. Frederick, MD. 5K and 1K fun run. Music, food and prizes. Costumes encouraged.

Fundraiser to provide scholarships and offset Girls on the Run program costs.

Huge holiday expo and packet pick-up Dec. 4 at the Trinity School, 6040 New Design Rd. from 5-8 pm. www.active.com/ frederick-md/running/distance-runningraces/candy-cane-dash-2015?int= BOOK DROP-OFF … 9 am-12 noon, Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Rd., Stephens City. Visitors can drop off books, CDs, and DVDs. Donations received are sold during the Spring Used Book Sale in March.

Proceeds aid Clarke County Library, Bowman Library and Handley Library.

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ANNUAL HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW … 9 am-2 pm, Hancock (MD) Community Center/Town Hall, 126 W. High St. Crafters, vendors, baked goods, raffles, and door prizes. 301/998-2775. www.townofhancock.org.

GATEWAY GALLERY BOOK AUCTION …

10 am-2 pm, 643 Kriner Rd., Chambersburg, PA. Local history, genealogy, & antiquarian books. 717/263-6512. www.GatewayAuction.com.

HOLIDAY MAGIC … 10 am-3 pm, The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick, MD. Joe Allen’s Magic at 10:30 am, 11:30 pm, 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm. View the Jan Brett exhibit, meet Santa in the carriage museum, and a surprise visitor in the log cabin. $5/person. Pre-registration recommended. 301/600-2936.

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS VILLAGE …

10 am-4 pm, Historic Village of Catoctin Furnace, 12607 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont, MD. Catoctin Furnace Historical Society decorates wreaths to your design. Sip cider, enjoy baked goods, and shop for handmade gifts. 443/463-6437.

HOLIDAY IN BOONSBORO … 10 am-4 pm, Boonsboro (MD) Town Square and surrounding areas. Open houses, refreshments, special offers, book signing and tour of the Inn Boonsboro. 301/4325141. http://www.town.boonsboro.md.us.

MASON DIXON BBQ HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & CHILI COOK-OFF… 10 am4 pm, Mason Dixon BBQ Services, 1542 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle, PA. Free BBQ samples, demos, music, and more.

717/643-0039. www.mdbbqservices.com.

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CRAFTWORKS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE … 10 am-5 pm, Craftworks at Cool Spring, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town, WV. Enjoy hot cocoa and shop local with handmade items from the Eastern Panhandle Crafters.

304/728-6233. www.wvcraftworks.org.

SNAKES, SNICKERDOODLES, AND SANTA … 10:15 am-12:30 pm, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Holiday program. Annual event features Michael Shwedick from Reptile World, Inc., and a visit with Santa and reception. $5/person. 301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org. See ad on page 29.

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JUNIE B.’S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL … 11 am & 2 pm, Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg (PA) University, 1871 Old Main Dr. All-new musical adventure based on Barbara Park’s popular book. Program appropriate for audiences in grades K-5. $15/person. 717/477-7469. www.luhrscenter.com.

LOCAL COLOR ARTIST MARKET …

11 am-6 pm, The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick, MD. Handcrafted work from talented local artists. 301/698-0656.

CHRISTKINDLMARKT … 11 am-7 pm, Evangelical Lutheran Church, 35 E. Church St., Frederick, MD. German marketplace Christmas festival. Authentic German food, music and holiday shopping. Free church tours from 1-4 pm. www.downtownfrederick.org.

CARDINALS PAINT NIGHT … 12 noon-4 pm, Joyful Arts Studio, 21 E. Baltimore St., Greencastle, PA. All skill levels. Light refreshments and wine glasses provided. Be sure to bring your favorite beverage. $60/person. 717/658-2177. www.joyfulartstudio.com.

CHRISTKINDLMARKT … 12 noon-9 pm, Grace United Church of Christ, 25 E. 2nd St., Frederick, MD. Traditional German Christmas market. 301/662-3312. www.grucc.com.

FAMILY MOVIE … 2 pm, Washington County Free Library, 100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. “Rise of the Guardians.”

All ages. 301/739-3250, x270. www.washcolibrary.org.

BELLE GROVE HOLIDAY TEA … 2 pm, Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA. Enjoy high tea and then tour the Manor House decorated in the theme of “Holidays Around the World.” $30/person. $50 for two. www.bellegrove.org.

46TH ANNUAL EVANS HOME DOLL AUCTION … 2-4 pm, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Winchester, VA. Take home a porcelain or vinyl doll dressed in a one-of-a-kind outfit.

Proceeds benefit the Evans Home. 540/6628520. www.evanshome.org.

CHARLES TOWN-RANSON CHRISTMAS PARADE … 3 pm, Along Mildred Street or Washington Street, Jefferson County, WV. Annual parade with floats, marching units,

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CREATIVE OUTLET DROP-IN ART SESSION … 3-5 pm, Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick, MD. Super Secret Elf Workshop.

301/698-0656. www.delaplaine.org.

15TH ANNUAL THORPEWOOD OPEN HOUSE … 3-8 pm, 12805-A Mink Rd., Thurmont, MD. Christmas decorations, cookies & hot cider, music, Santa, and more. Bring homemade cookies to share in our cookie buffet. Free. www.thorpewood.org.

KIDS CREATE CHRISTMAS GIFTS …

4-5:30 pm, Joyful Arts Studio, 21 E. Baltimore St., Greencastle, PA. Kids create their own painting on a canvas. Ages 5 & up. $25/person. 717/658-2177. www.joyfulartstudio.com.

A MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS … 4-8 pm, Downtown Mt. Airy, MD. Streets in Historic Downtown area are closed. Tree lighting ceremony begins at 5 p.m. with vocal music provided by local school groups. Band concert by combined local school bands.

7 p.m. Giant Twinkling Santa Parade brings Santa to town on a fire truck. www.mountairymainstreet.org.

JINGLE BELL RUN/SANTA STROLL …

4:30-6 pm, Square Corner Park, Brunswick, MD. All participants receive a jingle bell.

Come in your favorite holiday costume for costume-judging contest or wear an outrageous holiday sweater for the uglysweater contest. Light refreshments and sing-a-long before the City holiday tree lighting about 6:15 pm. www.BrunswickMD.gov.

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HOLIDAY HAPPENING … 5:30-7:30 pm, Jefferson County Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. Visit with Santa and have your picture taken. Enjoy a fun craft and cookies to decorate. Concessions for adults to purchase. Stay for the fun movie night. All ages. $8/person. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

ANTIETAM NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD MEMORIAL ILLUMINATION … 6 pm, Antietam National Battlefield, 5831 Dunker Church Rd., Sharpsburg, MD. Driving tour begins at entrance to park off Route 34, east of Sharpsburg. Volunteers place and light over 23,000 candles on the battlefield, each representing a casualty from the bloodiest single-day battle in American history. 301/432-5124. www.heartofthecivilwar.org.

MICHAEL CLAYTON MOORE’S SILENT NIGHT … 7 pm, The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA. Admission. www.thecapitoltheatre.org. http://www.silentnightband.com.

FRONT ROYAL ORATORIO SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT … 7 pm, Braddock Street United Methodist Church, 115 Wolfe St., Winchester, VA. Christmas program: “This Child, This King.” 540/6354842. www.frontroyaloratoriosociety.org.

TOWN OF SHARPSBURG TREE LIGHTING … 7 pm, Town Square, Main St., Sharpsburg, MD. Bring an ornament to place on the town tree. Cookies & hot chocolate will be served. 301/432-4428. www.sharpsburgmd.com.

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE JCCC … 7:309:30 pm, Jefferson County Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. Enjoy “The Polar Express” on a giant inflatable movie screen. Refreshments for additional fee. All ages. Free. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

THE SPIRES AT CHRISTMAS … 8 pm, Kussmaul Theatre, Frederick Community College, 7932 Oppossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD. Brass Band Concert of traditional Christmas music featuring vocalist Holly Shockey. Admission. 301/6628320. continued on page 28

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BONNIE’S AT THE RED BYRD, Keedysville (F-4). Home Cooking Served 7 Days a Week, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

Specialties include crab cakes, pork BBQ, fried chicken, fresh baked pies, and Red Byrd cake. 301/432-5822.

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ROOSTER MOON COFFEEHOUSE, Hagerstown (F-3).

Café & coffeehouse serving coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches, salads & soups. Open M-F 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 7 a.m.7 p.m. 301/790-5040. www.facebook.com/ roostermooncoffeehouse.

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Historic Frostburg US 40 Alt, Frostburg. 19th century homes, churches and commercial buildings line Main Street. Self-guided walking tour. Free.

Frostburg Museum Hill & Oak Streets, Frostburg. 1899 school building with local history displays, memorabilia of Frostburg – its area and people. Tues-Sat noon til 5. Free – donations accepted. 301/689-1195.

Thrasher Carriage Museum 19 Depot St., Frostburg, features horse-drawn vehicles from delivery wagons to Vanderbilt sleighs. 301/689-3380. Admission. Queen City Transportation Museum, 210 S. Centre St., Cumberland, features a National Road exhibit from a Conestoga Wagon to a Model T. 301/777-1776. Admission.

Spruce Forest Artisan Village On U.S. Rt. 40, east of Grantsville, nestled between Penn Alps Restaurant and Craft Shop and the 1813 Casselman Bridge. Village features working artisans inside authentic and historic log cabins, Bear Hill School and plankhouses. Buildings date back to pre-Revolutionary War era. Open year round, Mon.-Sat., 10-5. Various festivals and music concerts throughout the year. Free. 301/895-3332.

The Castle 15925 Mt. Savage Rd., Mt. Savage. Turn-ofthe-century industrialist Andrew Ramsey built this castle to resemble the “Craig Castle” in Scotland. This incredible home with period furnishings is currently a Bed and Breakfast.

Tours by appointment only. 301/264-4645.

Evergreen Museum 15603 Trimble Rd., NW, Mt. Savage. 200 years of history including period furniture and books from the Trimble library, maps, letters and deeds from the late 1700’s and a 5-ft. long dollhouse replica of the 3story Evergreen House. Walk on the mile-long trail used to haul coal during WWI. 301/264-4106.

The Narrows & Lover’s Leap The Cumberland Narrows, is a spectacular break in the Allegheny Mountains with vertical rock walls rising more than 800 ft. above Wills Creek, U.S. 40 and the main line of the CSX Railroad.

Gordon-Roberts House 218 Washington St., Cumberland’s National Register Historic District. Constructed in 1867 for Josiah Hance Gordon, a prominent Cumberland attorney and President of the C&O Canal. In 1889 the W. Milnor Roberts family purchased the house and lived in it for over sixty years. Open year round, Tues.-Sat. 10-5. Tours on the hour, last one at 4. Admission. 301/777-8678.

George Washington’s Headquarters Greene St., Riverside Park, Cumberland. Only remnant of Fort Cumberland, circa 1755.

Historic St. Patrick & SS. Peter & Paul Cemeteries 125 Fayette St., Cumberland. Historic gravesites of Union & Confederate soldiers, local slaves, Catholic Friars, and the Shrine of Pieta.

301/722-4624, Ed Taylor, Jr. for tour.

Rose Hill Cemetery 535 Fayette St., Cumberland. Cumberland area historic cemeteries and monuments erected and restored

by Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization.

Gravesites of major interest throughout US history.

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Western Maryland Station Center Home of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad which runs excursions May through mid-December; and the Allegany County Visitors Center/C&O Canal Visitors Center and Canal Exhibit Center displaying artifacts and audio visual displays on Canal history. Free. Visitors Center is open daily, from 9 am - 5 pm, closed major holidays. 301/722-8226; 800/425-2067.

Rocky Gap State Park Five mi. E of Cumberland on I-68. Over 3,000 acres featuring a 243-acre lake. Two beaches in the day-use area (301/777-2139) and one beach in the 278-site campground area (301/7772138). Fishing, hiking, nature trails, boat rentals and private boating with use of electric motors only. Daily 6 a.m.-sunset during summer season. $2/person.

Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery Adjacent to Rocky Gap State Park on Pleasant Valley Rd. E of Cumberland. A 15-acre site administered by the state provides free burial for Maryland Veterans. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free.

301/777-2185.

Oldtown Site of the historical Cresap House is the oldest community in Allegany Co..

Michael Cresap Museum Opessa St., Oldtown, off Rt. 51. Open first week in Sept. from 1-5 p.m., as well as June-Sept. and other times by appt. 1764 home of Revolutionary War hero. Visit the museum grounds and gardens.

Walking tour of Oldtown in the a.m. 301/223-9602.

Paw Paw Tunnel/C&O Canal NHP The historic 3,118 foot-long C&O Canal tunnel, built between 1836 and 1850, is located 25 miles southeast of Cumberland, MD off MD Rt. 51, across the Potomac from Paw Paw, WV. Visitors hike approx.

1/2 mile to reach the tunnel entrance. Open year-round, daylight to dusk. Carry a flashlight. Park Service guided tours offered weekends during the summer. For information, call the Cumberland Visitor Center at 301/722-8226.

Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum 296 S. Burhans Blvd. (US 11), Hagerstown. Dedicated to the preservation of the city's railroad heritage and those who worked on the 6 railroads that made Hagerstown the “Hub City.” Five operating model train display layouts, railroad artifacts, photos and trains children can operate. Many full size locomotives, cars and Trolley car on display.

See cars and cabooses being renovated. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 1-5 pm, year round. Nominal admission. 301/739-4665. www.roundhouse.org.

Washington Co. Museum of Fine Arts City Park, Hagerstown. Georgian brick museum maintains a remarkable collection of American paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture from the 18th century to the present as well as fascinating decorative arts. Ten galleries and offers exhibitions, concerts and lectures free to the public. Tues.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 1-5. Mon. Closed. Free. 301/739-5727. www.WCMFA.org Hager House and Hager Museum Key St., City Park, Hagerstown. Stone residence of Captain Jonathan Hager, founder of Hagerstown, built in 1739.

Open Mid-April through Oct. on Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., tours by appt.; Closed in Nov.; Open in Dec. for German Christmas event. Nominal admission. 301/739-8393.

The Mansion House Art Gallery Highland Way, City Park, Hagerstown. Built by miller-horticulturist, home builder-artist, John Heyser, in 1846. Now home of The Valley Art Association, where members exhibit their work, conduct meetings, art classes and art shows - all of which are open to the public. Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays 1-5 p.m.

Free. 301/797-6813 Town Museum of Williamsport Springfield Farm Barn, Springfield Lane (off U.S. 11 north), Williamsport. Displays of local and area memorabilia & artifacts.

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Western Maryland Rail Trail Located 1/2 mi. east of I-70, Washington Co., exits 1, 3 & 12. One of the premier rail trails in the east. A 20-mi. paved former railroad right of way. 301/842-2155.

Miller House Museum 135 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, the Miller House is an 1820s residence operating as a museum and headquarters of the Washington County Historical Society.Tours Apr.-Dec., Wed.-Fri., 1-4 pm.

Admission. 301/797-8782.

Albert Powell Trout Hatchery Six mi. E of Hagerstown, Rt 66 exit off I-70. Produces more than 150,000 fish annually for stocking Maryland waters for sportsman.

Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 301/791-4736.

Beaver Creek School Museum 9702 Beaver Creek Church Rd. Operates as a museum by the Washington County Historical Society. Free, by appt only. 301-797-8782. info@washcomdhistoricalsociety.org Boonsborough Museum of History 113 N. Main St. (U.S. 40-A), Boonsboro. Memorabilia of Boonsboro & Washington Co. Open Sun. 1-5. May-Sept. Nominal admission.

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Appalachian Trail South Mountain Washington & Frederick Co. Hiking trail over 2,000 miles long extending from Maine to Georgia, on the crest of the South Mountain between Washington and Frederick Counties.

Washington Monument State Park Near Boonsboro, the first monument erected to the memory of George Washington in 1827. Glorious views, hiking, picnicking. 301/791-4767.

South Mountain House On Alt. U.S. 40 (the Old National Trail) between Boonsboro & Middletown on the Appalachian Trail, established in 1732 as a wayside inn/tavern. Today houses one of the area’s finest restaurants.

Crystal Grottoes Caverns On Md. Rt. 34 near Boonsboro. Only caverns open to the public in the entire state of Md. Mar.-Sept. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. & Oct.-Feb. 11 a.m.5 p.m. Admission. 301/432-6336.

Rural Heritage Museum 7313 Sharpsburg Pike (3 mi No. of Battlefield Rt 65N). Museums depict early rural life in Washington Co., MD. Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm or by appointment. Free Admission, donations appreciated. 240-420-1714. www.ruralheritagemuseum.org Antietam National Battlefield On Md. Rt. 65 North and East of Sharpsburg. Daily 18-min. orientation slide program. 8-mile selfguided auto or bike tour available.

Burnside Bridge Antietam Battlefield. Built in 1836, later named for Union General whose unsuccessful battle was staged on the bridge. One of several dozen stone arch bridges found in this part of Maryland.

Barron’s C&O Canal Museum & Store 1-1/2 mi. NW of Sharpsburg on Snyder’s Landing Rd. off Rt. 65. Historical pictures, artifacts & interpretive discussion about the history of the Canal. Sat. & Sun. 9-5 year-round. Free. 301/432-8726.

Brunswick Railroad Museum 40 W. Potomac St. Historical displays of the B&O RR, C&O Canal, Potomac River, the town and its people. Sat. 10-4; Sun. 1-4 AprilDec. 301/834-7100.

Catoctin Mountain Park/ Cunningham Falls 3 mi. W of Thurmont on State Rt. 77. 1,500 acres includes waterfalls, hiking trails, 42-acre lake, seasonal camping & cabin rentals, picnicking, fishing, boating, riding, mountain climbing. Visitors Center open weekdays 10-4:30 & 8:30-5 weekends. 301/663-9388.

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Fallen Firefighters Memorial On the campus of the National Emergency Training Center (formerly St. Joseph’s College), S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Daily, 8:30-5. Free.

Grotto of Lourdes On U.S. 15 near Mount St. Mary’s College, Emmitsburg. First National Catholic Shrine in America. Daily dawn to dusk. The great 25-foot statue of the Blessed Mother stands at the Grotto entrance on a 95-foot tower, visible for many miles. Free.

Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Seton Emmitsburg. National Shrine of the first nativeborn American saint. Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. Mass. 301/447-6606.

Western Maryland Railway Museum Rt. 75 in Union Bridge. Railroad memorabilia, archives, pictures and model layouts. Sun. 1-4 p.m. and Wed. 9am-noon & 1-3 p.m. Free.

410/775-0150.

Winchester Country Inn Westminster. Oldest English-style farmhouse standing in Carroll Co., c. 1760, once the home of William Winchester, founder of Westminster. Also the site of a vocational training program for people with developmental disabilities.

Carroll Arts Center 91 West Main St., Westminster. A historic art deco theatre with yearround events, including art exhibits, music and theatre performances, films, classes, gift shop, & more. Open Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat 10-4, Tue. & Thu. 10-8. 410/848-7272. www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org Carroll Manor Area W of Buckeystown on Manor Woods Rd. Estate of Charles Carroll, Signer of the Declaration of Independence. St. Joseph’s Church on the estate contains many works of art and antiques. Free.

New Market E of Frederick, I-70 & Md. 75, on Rt. 144. Nationally famous “Antique Capital of Maryland” with 40 stores and shops.

Gathland State Park 2 mi. E of Md. Rt. 67. Site of the War Correspondents Arch honoring journalists who covered the Civil War. The only monument dedicated to a free press in the world. Free. 301/791-4767.

Gambrill State Park Off U.S. 40 west of Frederick. Scenic panorama overlook at 1,800 ft. elevation. Camping areas. Nature trail, hiking and horseback trails.

Schifferstadt 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, just off U.S. Rt. 15, Exit 7. The oldest dwelling in Frederick City, built c. 1756. Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 12-4. April-mid-Dec. Donation. 301/663-3885.

Hessian Barracks On the grounds of the Maryland School for the Deaf, S. Market St., Frederick. Used during the Revolutionary War to house prisoners and later during the Civil War as a hospital.

The Delaplaine Visual Arts Center Historic Mountain City Mill Building, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. A lovely gallery presents monthly changing exhibits. Thu.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-4. 301/698-0656.

Tourism Council of Frederick Co. 151 S. East St., Frederick. Daily 9-5:30. Exhibits and film on Frederick County, MD. No Admission. 301/600-4047.

Court House Square Court & Church Sts., Frederick. Many beautiful 18th and 19th century homes. Co. Court House, landscaped grounds, monuments & markers.

Frederick Co. Historical Society Museum 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Over 6,000 items related to Frederick Co. history. Guided walking tours our offered Saturday 11 am and Sundays at 1:30pm, May-Oct. Open Mon.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4 p.m. Donations.

Rose Hill Manor Park N. Market St., adjacent to Gov. Thomas High School, Frederick. Restored home of Maryland’s first governor. Children’s Museum, Farm Museum. Open by request and at annual spring & fall festivals.

Open April-Sept. Mon.-Sat. 11-4; Sun. 1-4; Nov. weekends only: Sat. 11-4 & Sun. 1-4. Closed Jan. & Feb. Admission. 301/600-1650.

The National Museum of Civil War Medicine 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Dedicated to telling the medical story of the Civil War. Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5. Closed: New Year’s, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Admission. 301/695-1864.

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continued from page 25 SCOTTISH-APPALACHIAN HOLIDAY: Pete Clark & Gregor Lowrey with Walt Michale & Co … 8 pm, Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, MD. Common Ground on the Hill holiday event.

Admission. 410/857-2771. www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org. www.commongroundonthehill.org.

Sat, Sun, December 5 & 6 HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS … 9:30 am-12 noon and 1:30-4 pm both days, Foundation of the State Arboretum, Blandy Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. Create a traditional evergreen wreath made from fresh local greens and adornments.

Register online. 540/837-1758, x224. www.blandy.virginia.edu.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: OLD GLORY ANTIQUE MARKETPLACE … 10 am-6 pm, 5862 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD. Over 110 Dealers. 301/662-9173. www.oldgloryantiques.com. See ad on page 11.

CARROLL COUNTY ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR AND SALE … 10 am-5 pm, Studios located throughout Carroll County, MD. Free, family-friendly, self-guided tour. Each working studio will feature one or more artisans selling fine crafts. Paintings, forged ironwork, pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber arts, wooden boxes, hand spun yarn, and more. Light refreshments provided. See website for locations. 410/549-4889. http://www.ccartists.com/index.php.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND VILLAGE TOUR … 1-4 pm, Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. Visit Santa Claus in a n authentic sleigh for picture taking opportunities. Children’s workshop and craft area with 4-H Youth Development, special holiday decorations, punch and cookies, Artisan bread tasting, and special Holiday Village Tours. www.ruralheritagemuseum.org. See ad on page 11.

THE NUTCRACKER … 2 & 7:30 pm Sat., 3 pm Sun., The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Holiday classic performed by The City Ballet School and the Western Maryland City Ballet Company, with internationally acclaimed artist Brooklyn Mack (The Washington 28 D E CE M B E R 2 015

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301/790-2000. www.mdtheatre.org.

CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOUR … 5-9 pm Sat., 12 noon-4 pm Sun., Various locations in downtown Frederick, MD. Self-guided tour of private homes elaborately adorned with holiday décor. Fee. 301/600-2489. www.celebratefrederick.com.

Saturday, December 5 & 12 WINTER CONCERT SERIES … 7 pm, The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD. Enjoy the Advent and Christmas season with weekly concerts. 301/447-6606.

Sat, Sun, December 5-6 & 12-13 COLONIAL CHRISTMAS AT THE ADAM STEPHEN HOUSE … 4-8 pm, 309 E. John St., Martinsburg, WV. Colonial holiday activities and light refreshments. Free admission. www.orgsites.com/wv/adamstephen. See ad on page 2.

Sat, Sun, December 5, 6, 8, 11, 12 & 13 CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS … 3-8 pm Fri.-Sun., 11 am-5 pm Tues., Springfield Barn, 12 Springfield Lane, Williamsport, MD. Many Christmas trees, decorated by area groups, on display.

Beautiful trees, horse drawn wagon rides, music, trains, Santa Claus, and more. www.williamsportmd.gov.

Sat, Sun, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13 & 19 A JAZZ AGE CHRISTMAS … 5 pm, Long Branch Plantation, 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood, VA. Take a special twilight tour of the home with the holiday theme being “A Jazz Age Christmas.” Toys for Tots donations accepted. $5-$10/person.

540/837-1856. www.visitlongbranch.org.

Saturday, December 5, 12 & 19 FREE CHRISTMAS MOVIES … 10 am, Berkeley Plaza Theatres, 267 Monroe St., Martinsburg, WV. “The Polar Express” and “Fred Claus” (12/5), “Christmas with the Kranks” and “Arthur’s Christmas” (12/12), and “Elf” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (12/19). 304/263-9303.

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN … 11:30 am, Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children’s Theater, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Admission.

301/739-7469. www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.

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3-9 pm, Market & Patrick Streets, T h E VA L L EY R E V UE

ANTIQUE CROSSROADS AT HAGERSTOWN, MD

The Leading Arts Organization in the Region Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

250 Antique/Collectibles Dealers in Booths & Gallery of Showcases 24,000 sq. ft. Building • Handicap Accessible Directions: I-70 to Exit 32A, Rt. 40 East, 1-1/2 mi.

Showcases & Booths

Admission is FREE

Now Available for Rent!

OPEN 7 DAYS – 9 to 5 (301) 739-0858 www.antiquexroads.com Downtown Frederick, MD. Over 80 shops, galleries and restaurants will be open late.

Shopping, carriage rides, hot chocolate, and live entertainment. 301/698-8118.

Sat, Sun, December 5-6, 13-14 and 20-21 SHEPHERDSTOWN (WV) HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE … 10-4:30 pm, Historic Entler Hotel, Corner of German and Princess Streets. Featuring wreaths and greenery, specialty clothing and accessories for adults and children, holiday baked goods, teas, candies, and other festive foods, pottery, birdhouses, candles, soaps, photography & more. All hand made by local crafts persons. 301/432-0281.

Sat, Dec 5, 12, 19, Sun, 13 & 27 A FURRY CHRISTMAS CAROL … 11:30 am Sat., 2 pm Sun., The Performing Arts Factory, 244B S. Jefferson St., Frederick, MD. Other Voices Theatre. Animals take the stage as the well-known characters of this family holiday favorite. $12/person, includes show, cookies & a drink. 301/6623722. www.othervoicestheatre.com.

THE GREAT ELF ADVENTURE … 11:30 am, Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Dr., Frederick, MD. Holiday adventure. Admission. For performance times and ticket information, 301/6626600. www.wayoffbroadway.com.

Sunday, December 6 CHRISTMAS CRAFT BAZAAR … 9 am-3 pm, Green Grove Gardens, 1032 Buchanan Trail E., Greencastle, PA. Area’s finest vendors host this fabulous craft show. Local wreath sale and holiday cheer. 717/5970800. www.greengrovegardens.com.

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS STOP AND SHOP … 11 am-4 pm, Leitersburg Community Center, Hagerstown, MD. All your favorite home party plans under one roof. Support small business and buy a gift

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you can’t find in a store. Door prizes and drawings. Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and get a ticket for the raffle. 30 Angel Tree children and Salvation Army table kettle available as well. 240/991-7079.

CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN … 12 noon-4 pm, Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Rd., Mount Airy, MD. A Holiday Bazaar with gifts of all kinds. Afternoon of holiday music, wine tasting, shopping and merriment with friends. Food available.

301/831-5889. www.linganorewines.com.

THE NUTCRACKER SUITE AT THE MILLER HOUSE … 1-3 pm, The Miller House, 135 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, MD. Opening reception for “The Nutcracker Suite” interpreted by local garden club with flowers, greenery and collateral materials. Call for tours through Dec. 30. 301/791-8782. www.washcomdhistoricalsociety.org.

MIDDLETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE …

2 pm, Middletown, VA. Horses, floats, bands, and more take a tour down Historic Main Street Middletown. Special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free. 540/869-2226.

CHRISTMAS TEA … 2-4 pm, Mansion House Art Gallery, 501 Highland Way,

Remember When Antiques and Collectibles Outdoor Flea Market

every Saturday & Sunday 17314 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, MD 301-791-0200 Sun. & Wed.-Sat. 10am-5pm Mon. 10am-8pm Tues. Closed

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MARYLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RECITAL … 2:30-4 pm, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Elena Yakovleva on Flute and HuiChuan Chen on piano. $10/person. Free for members and ages 12 and under. 301/7395727. www.wcmfa.org. See ad on page 29.

LIVE NATIVITY … 6-8 pm, Urbana Fire Hall, 3602 Urbana Pk., Frederick, MD. Live Nativity tells the true reason for the season. Live animals, including a real camel, beautiful costumes, professional music and narration. 301/662-5769.

Sunday, December 6 & 20 CARILLON CONCERT … 12:30 pm, Baker Park, Carillon Tower, Frederick, MD. Free.

301/846-4781. www.visitfrederick.org.

Monday, December 7 HOPE, NATIVITY, PAINT NIGHT …

6-8:30 pm, Joyful Arts Studio, 21 E. Baltimore St., Greencastle, PA. 12x12 acrylic painting offering Hope in the Baby Jesus nativity scene. All skill levels. $45/person. 717/658-2177. www.joyfulartstudio.com.

CORKS & CANVAS: Monet’s Waterlilies …

6:15-9:15 pm, Chambersburg (PA) Council for the Arts, 159 S. Main St. Class for beginners and painters who just want to have fun. Adults only. Materials provided.

Participants may bring a beverage or snack to share. $35/person. 717/264-6883. www.councilforthearts.net.

Tuesday, December 8

CORKS & CANVAS: Winter Scene (New) … 6-9 pm, Chambersburg (PA) Council for the Arts, 159 S. Main St. Class for beginners and painters who just want to have fun. Adults only. Materials provided.

Participants may bring a beverage or snack to share. $35/person. 717/264-6883. www.councilforthearts.net.

Thursday, December 10 SINGER SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP MEETING … 10 am, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Bowman Gallery, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Mark Cook and The Shepherd University Jazz Ensemble.

301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org. See ad on page 29.

PAUL ANKA… 8 pm, Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg (PA) University, 1871 Old Main Dr. $59-$79/person.

717/477-7469. www.luhrscenter.com.

Thurs-Sun, December 10-13 & 16-20 TOTEM POLE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” … 2 pm Wed. & Thurs., 8 pm Fri., 2 & 8 pm Sat., 2 pm Sun., The Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA. Rediscover the magic of the Christmas Spirit with this holiday classic. $20-$36/person. 717/337-8200. www.gettysburgmajestic.org. See ad on back cover.

Friday, December 11 FUNKSTOWN OLDE TYME CHRISTMAS … 6-9 pm, Main Street of Funkstown (MD) and Funkstown Park. A visit from Santa, wagon rides, craft show, dinner at Fire Hall, raffles, music, and Christmas in the park. 301/791-0948. www.funkstown.com.

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CORKS & CANVAS: Roses … 6-9 pm, Chambersburg (PA) Council for the Arts, 159 S. Main St. Class for beginners and painters who just want to have fun. Adults only. Materials provided. Participants may bring a beverage or snack to share. $35/person. 717/264-6883. www.councilforthearts.net.

WEAVERS ROUNDTABLE & HOLIDAY BRUNCH … 10 am-12 noon, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Bowman Gallery, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Show and Tell about gifts you plan to give away. Bring a covered dish, place settings, serving utensils and woven placemat. 301/7395727. www.wcmfa.org. See ad on page 29.

KRIS KRINGLE PROCESSION … 6:30 pm, Baker Park Bandshell, Downtown Frederick, MD. Celebrate Old World Holiday magic with this walking procession featuring German/English characters of yesteryear. Procession concludes at Baker Park Bandshell for a closing ceremony and lighting of the City Christmas tree.

301/600-2489. www.celebratefrederick.com.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT … 6 pm, Boonsboro (MD) Branch of the Washington County Free Library, 401 Potomac St. “Elf.” For teens and up. 301/432-5723. www.washcolibrary.org.

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CANDLELIGHT WALK AND TREE LIGHTING … 7 pm, Rose Hill Cemetery, 600 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Annual holiday memorial service features 2500 luminaries lining 3 miles of cemetery roads. Horse-drawn buggy rides, tree lighting, music and refreshments. 301/7393630. www.rosehillcemeteryofmd.org.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT … 7 pm, Smithsburg Library, Community Room, W. Water Street. “The Santa Clause.” Rated PG. Call for reservations. 301/824-7722.

Fri, Sat, December 11 & 12 HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP EVENT … 4-8 pm Fri., 12 noon-7 pm Sat., Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Downtown vacant storefronts will be filled with some of our area’s favorite shops, as well as talented artists and artisans who will collaborate in the Holiday Gifted Market. Free kids activities, horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday music & ugly Christmas sweater crawl. www.downtownmovement.org.

HOLIDAY DINNER – 12 Days of Christmas … 7 pm, The Historic McFarland House, 409 S. Queen St., Martinsburg, WV. Cash bar opens at 6 pm. $64.20-$69.55/person. 304/263-1890.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL … 8 pm Fri., 3 & 8 pm Sat., Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, MD. Maryland Ensemble Theatre. Admission. 410/848-7272. www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

Fri, Sat, Sun, Dec 11, 12 & 13 THE NUTCRACKER … 8 pm Fri., 2 pm & 7 pm Sat., 2 pm Sun., Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Maryland Regional Ballet presents a classic holiday ballet. Guest artists from the New York City Ballet and students from the Frederick School of Classic Ballet.

Admission. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

Fri, Sat, Sun, December 11-13 & 18-20 DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW …

Fri. & Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 2:30 pm, The Apollo Civic Theatre, 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg, WV. Comedy. Admission.

Audience encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item when they come to see show. 304/263-6766. www.apollotheatre.org. See ad on page 7.

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Saturday, December 12 HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS … All day, throughout downtown Brunswick, MD. Breakfast with Santa, holiday open house of downtown businesses, Brunswick Heritage Museum by candlelight, children’s activities, children’s party, Santa, hometown church tour, and more. 301/8347500.

STORYBOOK HOLIDAY … 8 am, Throughout City Center in Downtown Hagerstown, MD. Presented by Frostburg Student Education Association and City of Hagerstown. Free holiday activities and entertainment in various downtown locations. 301/739-8577, x116. www.hagerstownmd.org.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & FRIENDS … 8-10 am, Adventure Park USA, 11113 W. Baldwin Rd., Monrovia, MD. Enjoy breakfast and meet Santa and his favorite friends from “Frozen.” Admission. 301/8656800.

REINDEER RUN … 9 am, City Center, Public Square, Hagerstown, MD. Hagerstown Area Police Athletic League hosts their 3rd annual Reindeer Run. Fees and registration required. Registration begins at 8 am. www.raceit.com/Register/ ?event-35031. 301/739-8577, x116.

AUDUBON BIRD WALK – Winter Residents … 9-11 am, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. Meet at the Lost Mountain Parking Area.

540/592-3556.

GATEWAY GALLERY MODEL TRAIN AUCTION … 10 am-2 pm, 643 Kriner Rd., Chambersburg, PA. 717/263-6512. www.GatewayAuction.com.

DOLLEY MADISON GARDEN CLUB’S CHRISTMAS MARKET … 10 am-4 pm, Charles Town Presbyterian Church, 220 E. Washington St., Charles Town, WV. Gifts, food, music, fun for kids, and more.

Proceeds go to community beautification projects in Jefferson County. 304/535-8285.

MUSEUMS BY CANDLELIGHT …

12 noon-7 pm, numerous historic sites and museums in Frederick County, MD. Selfguided event with special programming and hands-on fun at most locations. Enjoy period demonstrations, living history, hands-on crafts, refreshments, tours, music, holiday decorations, and historic settings by candlelight. 301/600-4047.

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sing-a-long and city tree lighting ceremony.

Fee. 301/834-7500.

SECOND SATURDAY CRAFT … 1 pm, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. Children and adults can get their minds working and their creative juices flowing at monthly crafting workshop. A different history- or naturethemed craft project each month. Free.

540/592-3556.

EVENING WITH THE PAINTING …

5 pm, Gettysburg (PA) National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. “What in the World is a Cyclorama?” Exclusive access to the painting with extended time on the viewing platform. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. $20/person, $10/ages 6-12.

Tickets, call 877/874-2478 or visit www.gettysburgfoundation.org/18.

HOLLY JOLLY OLD TOWN CELEBRATION … 1 pm, Old Town Winchester, VA. Caroling and holiday activities including free holiday wagon rides, specials at shops and restaurants all day. www.visitwinchesterva.com.

LE PETIT CIRQUE DE NOEL HOLIDAY SHOW … 7 pm, The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA. Pint sized pro cirque style show. Admission. 717/2630202. www.thecapitoltheatre.org. See ad on page 7 and “About the Cover” on page 19.

HOLIDAY CONCERT: Yesterday Swing Orchestra … 1 pm & 2:30 pm, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Winchester, VA. $10/person. MSV members are free. 540/662-1473, x24. www.themsv.org.

THE COMEDY PIGS … 10:30 pm, The Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Improv and sketch comedy. Mature audience only. Admission.

301/694-4744. www.marylandensemble.org.

FROSTY … 1 pm, 4 pm & 7 pm, Palace Theatre, 31 E. Main St., Frostburg, MD. The Barter Players. 301/687-0921.

FAMILY FILM & PICNIC … 1-2:30 pm, Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Rd., Stephens City, VA. Families encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. Teens serve popcorn and lemonade. “Prancer.” Free. 540/869-9000.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE … 2-4 pm, Conococheague Institute, 12995 Bain Rd., Mercersburg, PA. Tours of the historic houses decorated for the holidays using natural objects grown and harvested within CI’s Rock Hill Farm site. Music, colonial games, wooden toys, books by local authors and other unique gift items. 717/328-3467.

REST HAVEN’S 28TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS … 4-5 pm, Rest Haven Cemetery and Funeral Chapel, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, MD. Memorial concert by the O’Hurley’s General Store String Band at 3 p.m.

Lighting of candles at 4 p.m. Bagpipe music from 4-5 p.m. 301/733-3573. www.rsthvn.com.

JINGLE BELL/SANTA STROLL … 4:306:15 pm, Square Corner Park, 1 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD. Join Santa for the Jingle Bell Run/Santa Stroll fun-run. All participants receive a jingle bell to wear.

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Sat, Sun, December 12 & 13 1860s CHRISTMAS AT THE BELLE BOYD HOUSE … 9 am-4 pm, Belle Boyd House, 126 E. Race St., Martinsburg, WV. 304/267-4713. www.travelwv.com.

THE NUTCRACKER … 2 & 7 pm Sat., 2 pm Sun., Shepherd University, Frank Center for the Performing Arts, Shepherdstown, WV. Shepherdstown School of Dance. $18, in advance; $25, at the door. Tickets online or at Encore, 108 E. Washington St., Shepherdstown. 304/876-3040. www.shepherdstownschoolofdance.com.

MSO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS … 7 pm Sat., 3 pm Sun., The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Carols and seasonal favorites performed by the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, guest artists, and local choirs. Sing-a-long led by Santa Claus. Admission. 301/797-4000. www.marylandsymphony.org.

Sunday, December 13 BRUNCH WITH SANTA SUNDAY … 10 am-3 pm, Green Grove Gardens, 1032 Buchanan Trail E., Greencastle, PA. Spend your afternoon with Santa and his helpers.

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HERITAGE AREA

Photo courtesy of Ellen Baker.

By Steven Colella, Sykesville Director of Economic Development

Main Street Middletown presents Christmas in the Valley (December 5, 6-8 pm).

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s the holiday season settles over the region, it is once again time for traditions of festive decorations and warm tidings. But alongside mistletoe, snowmen, and caroling comes another important holiday tradition: shopping.

Needless to say, holiday shopping is BIG business! According to the National Retail Federation, in 2014 holiday shoppers spent more than $600 billion from November 1st to December 31st. For some retailers, seasonal shopping represents 30% or more of their annual business. And as online sales take up an increasing portion of holiday shopping budgets, it’s important not to miss out on another part of the season – an authentic holiday experience.

The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (www.heartofthecivilwar.org) alone is home to dozens of municipalities, including nine designated Main Street districts (Hagerstown, Middletown, Thurmont, Frederick, Brunswick, Mount Airy, Taneytown, Westminster and Sykesville). Each one of these beautiful, historic downtowns has countless traditions and jubilant celebrations that fill the community with the spirit of the season. The streets come alive as neighbors come together and the warmth of local businesses spills out www.vall ey rev ue .co m

Main Street Sykesville ready for the holidays.

as local retailers and restaurateurs offer tidings of joy to the community.

These Main Streets, surrounded by a wealth of historic sites and attractions, have plenty to offer during the holidays. Each historic downtown features real small-town charm, unique boutique shops and fabulous local dining. In downtown Sykesville, for example, the season is full of cheer with great events like Santa’s Arrival (December 5, 6-9pm) and Merry Main Street (December 12, 12-4pm). Local events bring the community together to embrace the spirit of the season. The only thing missing is… you! So this holiday season remember to let go of the checklist, engage your senses, and make joyful memories to last a lifetime with a genuine holiday experience on a historic Main Street near you.

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(E-4). Specializing in authentic Maryland seafood, including crab cakes (pictured above), clams, mussels, snow crab, shrimp, oysters, etc. and traditional American cooking, including steak and cheese subs, wings, burgers, fries, potato skins, etc. Open Tue.-Sat. 11 a.m.9 p.m., Sun. 12 noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. www.lainesrestaurantwv.com. 304/4629020. See ad on page 37.

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304.264.8801 800.4WVA.FUN Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau 126 E. Race Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 Visitors Guide Available

www.TravelWV.com

The Holiday Season begins here … visit Martinsburg-Berkeley County, WV!

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Christmas Tree Farms DeHaven’s Christmas Tree Farm Cut your own or choose from cut trees Nov 28-Dec 24, Mon-Fri 9am-dark, Sat-Sun 8am-dark 2377 Providence Church Rd. Hedgesville, WV 304.582.9806

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Doors to Christmas Antique doors are adorned with 24 locally crafted Christmas wreaths for your viewing pleasure. These wreaths will be auctioned, so be inspired and perhaps one of them could be yours.

Viewing and auction at the MartinsburgBerkeley County Public Library Corner of King and Queen St, Martinsburg, WV Viewing: Nov 23-Dec 2, 10am-8pm Wreath Auction & Celebration: Dec 2, 7pm www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com

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Olde Town Hedgesville Christmas Gather your family and friends around the Old Town Spring for the traditional lighting of the town Christmas tree and caroling in the heart of Hedgesville.

Route 9W, Hedgesville, WV! Dec 5, 6-9pm

Annual Inwood Tree Lighting Let the celebration of the season begin in Southern Berkeley County at the Inwood Tree Lighting ceremony.

Musselman High School located on Route 11, Inwood, WV! Dec 5, 6pm

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Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with the family at the South Berkeley Christmas Parade!

Route 11, Inwood, WV Dec 6, 2:30pm.

FaceBook page: A South Berkeley Christmas

V I R G I N Colonial America at the I A Adam Stephen House

309 E. John Street, Martinsburg, WV Dec 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 4-8pm www.orgsites.com/wv/adam-stephen

1860’s Christmas at the Belle Boyd House 126 E Race St, Martinsburg, WV Dec 12 & 13, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM www.travelwv.com/play/ museums/belleboyd

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A Christmas Play at the Historic Apollo Theatre Dashing Through the Snow: It’s four days before Christmas in the tiny town of Tinsel, Texas, and a colorful parade of eccentric guests arrive at the Snowflake Inn and deck the halls with holiday hilarity.

Trina, the harried yet upbeat innkeeper of this B&B, has more than she can handle coping with these nuttier-than-a-fruitcake lodgers. Hoyt and his sister, Donna Jo, make the mistake of trying to end a thirtyyear feud between their curmudgeonly aunts, Ennis and Della, with sidesplitting results. Ainsley and Lenora, self-involved actors from a lower-than-low-budget touring production of A Christmas Carol, descend on the Inn to fulfill a promise, leaving comedic chaos in their wake. Add to this Yuletide mayhem an ill-advised romantic rendezvous between Mrs. Claus and one of Santa’s elves, a demanding guest who refuses to leave, not to mention a tipsy housekeeper, and it’s clear it will take more than a kiss under the mistletoe to keep Trina’s spirits merry and bright.

But a spur-of-the-moment Christmas Eve wedding that brings together the fabulous Futrelle sisters—Honey Raye, Twink, Frankie and Rhonda Lynn—and their best friend, Raynerd, takes a surprising and delightful turn that leads to a laugh-’tilyour-sides-ache climax, changing all their lives forever. You’ll swear this familyfriendly Jones/Hope/Wooten Christmas comedy is more fun than a joyride in a one-horse open sleigh!

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will go to the Martinsburg Rescue Mission for men and the Bethany House for women & children Performances: Dec 11, 12, 13 & 18, 19, 20 128 E Martin St, Martinsburg, WV www.apollo-theatre.org

Farm Markets Orr’s Farm Market is full of holiday spirit with fresh custom-made gift baskets galore, samples of baking mixes, apple gift packs and other tasty ideas for the

holidays.

Holiday Hours: Nov 1-Dec 31, Mon-Sat 8am-5pm, Closed Sunday.

682 Orr Drive, Martinsburg, WV www.orrsfarmmarket.com Taylor’s Farm Market offers a vast selection of goodies for all of your Christmas gift giving needs.

178 Pilgrim St. Inwood, WV FaceBook page: Taylor’s Farm Market or www.taylorfarmsmarket.com

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Harpers Ferry Six mi. E of Charles Town on Rt. 340.

Restored National Park, famous site of John Brown’s raid on the U.S. Arsenal in 1859. Wax Museum, Arsenal site, Armory, B&O Railroad Station, St. Peters Church, and many quaint shops nearby.

Harpers Ferry Overlook A beautiful panoramic view of three states, WV, VA and MD, at the junction of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Nearby is the famous “Jefferson Rock.” where Thomas Jefferson wrote, “This view is well worth a trip across the Atlantic.”

Old Opera House 204 N. George St., Charles Town. Built by descendents of Charles Washington, brother of George. Refurbished and renovated, now offers seven programs annually including classic plays, concerts, comedies, dramas and children’s plays.

304/725-4420 or visit www.oldoperahouse.org.

Jefferson County Museum 200 E. Washington St., Charles Town. An outstanding collection of artifacts, many of which relate to the Harpers Ferry raid and the Civil War. Of particular interest is the wagon that carried Brown to his execution and the battle flag of Stuart’s horse artillery. Open April-Nov. Admission $2.00 per person. Open Tues.-Sat.

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Washington Heritage Trail A National Scenic Byway Welcome Center on the Porch @ Caperton Station, 229 E. Martin Street, Martinsburg, WV. Open Mon.-Fri., 10-4. Cordial welcome. Book & gift shop, Amtrak & MARC info, cold drinks, coffee, B&O Roundhouse tours. 304/264-9977.

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Come experience the thrill of live thoroughbred racing – under the lights, all year long! Home to the $1,500,000 Charles Town Classic and West Virginia Breeders Classics, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races offers some of the nation’s best full-field, nine-race cards. It’s also the place for exciting Vegas-style casino gaming, with 98 action packed table games including blackjack, craps, roulette, mini-baccarat, a 26-table poker room & more. 800/795-7001. www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com

Belle Boyd House & Museum – now home to Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau 126 E. Race St., Martinsburg. Built by Benjamin Reed Boyd who was the father of the famous Civil War spy Belle Boyd who spent part of her childhood here. Eleven rooms of historic displays. Civil War-World War I and II displaysmany other Berkeley County displays like the famous baseball player Hack Wilson. Open 7 days a week. Call Berkeley Co. Historical Society at 304/267-4713 or the CVB at 304/264-8801.

Tri-County Archives Research Center 136 E. Race St. Berkeley County Virginia was carved off Frederick County, Va. in 1772. Very large collection of records on the area families and their homes. Records on over 3,500 places listed in the National Register of Historic Places in Berkeley

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Aspen Hall 405 Boyd Ave., Martinsburg. Nestled on seven park-like acres on a stocked trout stream and built of native limestone, this elegant mansion, circa 1750, is one of the most historic homes in our area. Many of the original features of the 22-room house remain. The farmstead was known as “Mendenhall’s Fort” during the French & Indian War which started 250 years ago. The rare blockhouse from this period is still standing. George Washington attended a wedding at Mendenhall’s Mill in 1761.

Admiral Boarman House 208 S. Queen St., Martinsburg.

One of the oldest brick houses in town, c. 1802, on land granted to Adam Stephen in 1773 by Lord Fairfax.

Bunker Hill Flour Mill Just off U.S. 11 S of Martinsburg in the village of Bunker Hill.

One of the very first mill sites in Berkeley Co., c 1735, on an original land grant. Steam tractor engine & other exhibits.

Historic Shepherdstown Museum In the historic Entler Hotel, corner of Princess and German Streets, Shepherdstown. Area artifacts preserved and displayed.

Rumsey Boat House displays a half-scale model of the first steamboat, built by James Rumsey, and launched on the Potomac in 1787. Open April-Oct., Sat. 11-5 & Sun. 1-4. Admission is $4 per person, children under 6 and students free.

304/876-0910. www.historicshepherdstown.com

The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs Berkeley Springs. Built on site of 500 room Berkeley Hotel (c.1869), The Country Inn has since 1932 continued to serve travelers in a manner befitting the town’s colonial days. A unique blending of styles from days gone by; the grace, charm and elegance of the historic Inn and Spa. 304/258-1200. www.thecountryinnwv.com.

Coolfont Manor House On 1800 acres, about 4 mi. from Berkeley Springs. Home of American author, teacher, attorney, and statesman, Herbert Quick (18611925). House was built over a spring which flows through the cellar and out into a front-yard swimming pool.

Cacapon State Park and Lodge 10 miles South of Berkeley Springs. An outdoorsmen’s paradise, over 6,100 acres. Vacation cabins, restaurant & lodge rooms available. Swimming, picnicking, boating, fishing, hiking & bridle trails plus an 18-hole championship golf course.

Gen. Adam Stephen House 309-313 E. John St., Martinsburg. Home of the founder of Martinsburg, built in 1774-1789 of a native limestone on a hill overlooking the Tuscarora Creek. Stephen served in the French & Indian and Revolutionary Wars. Open Sat. & Sun. 2-5 pm. Free.

304/267-4434. www.orgsites.com/wv/adam-stephen

Norman Dillon Farm Museum Located on the corner of Route 9 and Ridge Road Across from Hedgesville High School. The museum contains a large number of pieces of old farm equipment, some of which dates back to pre-civil war days. 2 Shows a year – 2nd weekend in June and 2nd weekend in Oct. Museum open Sat. & Sun. 1-5 pm. Free Admission. 304/263-0731.

Museum of the Berkeley Springs On the 2nd floor of the Roman Bath Bldg. (which is the oldest public building in Morgan Co., c. 1820), Berkeley Springs. History & geology of The Springs & its people. Mid-March thru Mid-Dec. Sat. & Sun. 11-4. Memorial Day thru Labor Day also open Mon. & Fri. 11-4. Free. 800/447-8797. www.museumoftheberkeleysprings.com.

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HOLIDAY CONCERT: Jackson Caesar … 3 pm, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Winchester, VA. “Treasure Songs of the Season.” $10/person. MSV members are free. 540/662-1473, x24. www.themsv.org.

WILLIAMSPORT COMMUNITY BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT … 3 pm, Saint James Brethren Church, 17718 Lappans Rd., St. James, MD. Free traditional holiday music concert. 301/223-6538.

SPECIAL SHOPPING AT KNOB HALL WINERY ... 3-5 pm, Knob Hall Winery, 14108 St. Paul Road, Clear Spring, MD. Do holiday shopping with on site vendors.

301/842-2777. www.knobhallwinery.com.

COCKTAILS AT CHRISTMAS … 5 pm, Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA. Toast the season with live music, a Hot Toddy by the fire and delicious appetizers by Nana’s Irish Pub in Middletown. Ticket will include a selfguided tour of the Manor House lit by candlelight. $25/person. www.bellegrove.org.

Monday, December 14 GATEWAY GALLERY ESTATE AUCTION … 10 am-3 pm, 643 Kriner Rd., Chambersburg, PA. 717/263-6512. www.GatewayAuction.com.

Tuesday, December 15 CRAFTWORKS DRUM CIRCLE … 6:30-9 pm, Craftworks at Cool Spring, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town, WV. For all ages. Free musical jam session. 304/728-6233. www.wvcraftworks.org.

KENNY ROGERS IN CONCERT … 7:30 pm, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. “Once Again It’s Christmas.” Admission. www.mdtheatre.org.

Tues, Wed, December 15 & 16 STERLING SILVER SALE … 7 am-4 pm, Meritus Medical Center Lobby, 11116 Medical Campus Rd., Hagerstown, MD. Genuine sterling silver jewelry and semiprecious stones. Affordable prices from $9.99-$149.99. Proceeds benefit the Meritus

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Medical Center Auxiliary. Open to the public. 301/790-8144 or 301/797-1850.

Thursday, December 17 THIRD THURSDAY TEA AT THE INN AT RAGGED EDGE … 1-3 pm, 1090 Ragged Edge Rd., Chambersburg, PA. Casual afternoon tea. Enjoy a variety of teas and scones/pastries. Reservations required. $10.

717/496-8372.

THE MIDDLEBURG/MASON-DIXON LINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING … 7-9 pm, State Line (PA) Ruritan Club, 15741 Park Dr. Public is invited. www.middleburgmasondixon.org.

HOLIDAY CONCERT … 7:30 pm, The Apollo Civic Theatre, 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg, WV. $10/person online, $12/person at the door. Audience encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item when they come to see concert.

304/263-6766. www.apollo-theatre.org. See ad on page 7.

Friday, December 18 CORKS & CANVAS: Snowy Solitude (New) … 6-9 pm, Chambersburg (PA) Council for the Arts, 159 S. Main St. Class for beginners and painters who just want to have fun. Adults only. Materials provided.

Participants may bring a beverage or snack to share. $35/person. 717/264-6883. www.councilforthearts.net.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS … 7 pm, City Hall, 101 N. Court St., Frederick, MD. Holiday greetings, carols and an inspirational message. Participants fill the courtyard during a moving candle lighting ceremony.

301/600-2489. www.celebratefrederick.com.

BISFA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR … 7:30 pm, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Special, one-night only production will feature the diverse talents of the entire Barbara Ingram School for the Arts student body. Fun for the whole family. Songs, dance, stories and visual images about the holiday season.

Admission. 301/790-2000. www.mdtheatre.org.

Fri, Sat, Sun, Dec 18, 19 & 20 A CHRISTMAS CAROL … 7:30 pm Fri., 2 pm & 7 pm Sat., 2 pm Sun., Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. MET’s Fun Company.

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he warm mineral waters of Berkeley Springs have drawn visitors over the centuries from Native Americans to colonial notables like George Washington to today's travelers looking for stress relief and a quirky respite from daily routine.

The waters flow at a constant 74 degrees in a small state park in the heart of the historic town. They are freely available for the taking from a public tap or for wading in the largest open display of spring waters in the Blue Ridge. A thriving spa community has grown up around the springs.

Berkeley Springs boasts three times as many massage therapists as lawyers with a menu of more than 50 cutting edge spa treatments available daily to 21st century health seekers.

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It's an easy drive or motorcycle ride into the West Virginia mountain wilderness that surrounds the town.

There you can find spectacular views and outdoor fun including golf, hiking, biking, hunting and swimming in season. With year 'round festivals that celebrate everything from water to apple butter to quilts, something is always happening. Lace curtains or log cabins, in town or along a forested ridge, with or without pets, there's a perfect place for everyone at a price you can afford.

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A Dickens of a Christmas.

Rumor has it that Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit. The first two weekends – Dec. 5-6 & 12-13 – celebrate the season with TreeFest at the Ice House, holiday music and great shopping.

Thu., Dec. 3 • 7:30pm • Holiday Concert: Community Concert Band at Berkeley Springs High School.

Sat., Dec. 5 and 13 - 4-6:30pm • Corks & Creation art classes w/ wine at the Ice House. Make a holiday tree with Abby Chapple. 304-258-2300 Fri., Dec. 4 & 11 • 7:30pm • Public Star Party at the Morgan County Observatory.

Sat., Dec 5 • 11am or 1pm • Kids Workshop: Make a Fabric Tree at the Ice House Fri., Dec. 11 & 18 • 7:30pm • “It’s a Wonderful Life” radio play at the Ice House.

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continued from page 39 A CHARLIE BROWN JAZZ CHRISTMAS … 8 pm Fri., 3 & 8 pm Sat., 3 pm Sun., Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, MD. The Eric Byrd Trio.

Enjoy the animated holiday film with a live performance of the Vince Guaraldi jazz score. Admission. 410/848-7272. www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

Saturday, December 19 HOLIDAY INDOOR FLEA MARKET …

7 am-1 pm, Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agricultural Center Dr., Westminster, MD. Over 200 spaces of crafts, flea market items, collectibles, and more.

Food available all day. 410/848-6704. http://carrollcountyagcenter.com.

HIKE WITH A FRIEND … 9 am, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. Meet at the Lost Mountain Trailhead. 540/592-3556.

DISCOVERY SCIENCE: Quadrantids Meteor Shower … 2 pm, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, MD. Program will highlight special tips for

viewing the fast approaching 2016 Quadrantids Meteor Shower. All ages.

301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

TOUR HANDLEY LIBRARY … 2-3 pm, Handley Library, 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, VA. Staff members and volunteers will give tours of Handley Library. Take a behind the scenes tour, concentrating on the architecture and history of the library. Free. Reservations helpful. 540/662-9041, x11.

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT FREE LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE … 4-6 pm, Blue Ridge Summit (PA) Library, 13676 Monterey Lane. Caroling, carriage rides, tree lighting, kids’ crafts, door prizes, fire truck rides, visit with Santa, live music, hot chocolate, cookies and more. Special showing of the animated classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at 4 pm, 4:45 pm and 5:30 pm.

717/794-2240.

AN IRISH CHRISTMAS … 7 pm, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Take a Christmas journey through Ireland. Christmas carols, storytelling, Irish dancers, and more.

Wishing all of our readers and advertisers from throughout the year the happiest of holiday seasons!

Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and A Prosperous New Year!

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Admission. 301/790-2000. www.mdtheatre.org.

Sunday, December 20 MUSEUM CONSORT … 2:30 pm, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Music of the Holiday Season.

Free. 301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org.

THE FREDERICK STRING INITIATIVE PERFORMANCE … 2:30-5 pm, The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick, MD. Violins, violas and harps perform solos and in ensembles. 301/6202421.

HOLIDAY AFTERNOONS AT THE MSV: Visions of the Season … 3-5 pm, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Winchester, VA. Christmas concert with soprano Mariana Mihai-Zoeter. $10/person.

MSV members are free. 540/662-1473, x24. www.themsv.org.

Tuesday, December 22 ANNUAL MESSIAH SING-ALONG … 8 pm, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. The Frederick Children’s Chorus presents the sing-along version of Handel’s “Messiah.” Admission.

301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

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Saturday, December 26 DRAWING/PAINTING WITH REBECCA JONES … 2-5 pm, Craftworks at Cool Spring, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town, WV. Each workshop begins with a demo and inspirational talk about the creative process, followed by studio time with individual instruction available, then closing gathering and critique. All levels welcome. For ages 12 & up. $25/nonmember, $20/member. 304/728-6233. www.wvcraftworks.org.

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continued from page 43 HISTORIC HOUSES OF WORSHIP TOUR … 3-7 pm, Hagerstown, MD. Self guided tour of 19 churches within a 5-block radius of Hagerstown City Square.

Brochures available at the Visitor Welcome Center, 6 N. Potomac St. prior to the event and Washington Co. Historical Society (Miller House) 135 W. Washington St. Seasonal music and decorations with historical and architectural interpretation.

Free. 240/420-1740.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT … 7 pm, Bridge of Life Center, Hagerstown, MD. Enjoy a movie, free popcorn and soda in a safe, family-friendly environment. www.BridgeofLife.org

DATE NIGHT – SPANISH TAPAS … 7 pm, The Historic McFarland House, 409 S. Queen St., Martinsburg, WV. Cash bar opens at 6 pm. $45.96-$53.45/person.

304/263-1890.

Sunday, December 27 POLYMER CLAY & MIXED MEDIA GROUP … 11 am-4 pm, Craftworks at Cool Spring, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town, WV. Free monthly gathering for community artists working in polymer clay/mixed media to be able to work together in our studio, network, and learn from each other.

Bring a lunch, small project to work on, and any tools/supplies needed. For ages 12 & up. 304/728-6233. www.wvcraftworks.org.

SUNDAY MUSIC ... 3-5 pm, Knob Hall Winery, 14108 St. Paul Road, Clear Spring, MD. Music by singer/songwriter Dean Brocious. 301/842-2777. www.knobhallwinery.com.

Monday, December 28 CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HISTORIC HOUSES OF WORSHIP … 4-9 pm, Frederick, MD. Self-guided walking tour of 13 worship sites in Frederick’s downtown historic district on Church Street, 2nd Street, and All Saints Street. 301/600-4047.

Tuesday, December 29 LUNCH AND A MOVIE … 12 noon-2 pm, Thurmont (MD) Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. Bring a blanket and your lunch and enjoy a great movie with your family and friends. 301/600-7200. www.fcpl.org.

Wednesday, December 30 FLYING DOG MOVIE SERIES … 7:30 pm,

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Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” Admission. 301/6002828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

Wed, Thurs, December 30, 31 & Sat, January 2 AN UNCONVENTIONAL MURDER …

Allenberry Resort Inn & Playhouse, 1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boilding Springs, PA. Murder Mystery Mix-up. Fun-filled weekend with fantastic food, live music and dancing, and thrilling entertainment.

Reservations required. Fee. 800/430-5468 or 717/258-3211. www.allenberry.com

Thursday, December 31 NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION …

Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theatre, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Expanded dinner buffet, cabaret performance, dancing, champagne toast and continental breakfast. $75/person.

301/739-7469. www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.

FIRST NIGHT WINCHESTER … 10 am, Winchester, VA. Largest, safest, familyfriendly, non-alcoholic, budget-friendly, non-profit New Year’s Eve celebration in the Shenandoah Valley. Entertainment, musicians, dancers, arts & crafts, magicians, comedy, and more. Evening culminates at midnight with the Apple Drop and a spectacular Fireworks display.

Admission buttons $10. Children 10 & under are free. www.firstnightwinchester.com.

FIRST NIGHT AT THE MSV … 10 am-4 pm, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Winchester, VA. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the MSV. Admission to the galleries and the entertainment is free to all wearing a 2016 First Night Winchester button. Face painting, balloon creations, and hat-making craft offered. Children’s musician Peter McCory will entertain from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

540/662-1473, x240. www.theMSV.org.

NEW YEAR’S EVE GOSPEL DINNER CONCERT … 6 pm-11:55 pm, Green Grove Gardens, 1032 Buchanan Trail E., Greencastle, PA. Gospel dinner concert featuring The Chuck Wagon Gang, Day Star Vocals & The Klassens. Doors open at 6 pm for a dinner of salads, beef roast, chicken, potatoes, vegetables, and homemade pies & cakes. Snacks served throughout the evening and you will have the opportunity to toast the New Year.

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Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Winchester. Maps, attractions, events restaurant, lodging and shopping information. Open daily 9-5.

Closed major holidays. 540/542-1326. Toll-free 877/871-1326. www.VisitWinchesterVA.com.

Winchester & Frederick County is home to the world famous Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, held each spring & the Apple Harvest Festival, held the third weekend in September.

State Arboretum of Virginia 9 mi. E of Winchester on U.S. 50. Educational workshops, recreation, driving tours of the Arboretum & Blandy Experimental Farm. Open dawn to dusk year-round. Free. 540/837-1758.

Abrams Delight 1340 Pleasant Valley Rd., off Rt. 50 E, Winchester. Built in 1754 by an early settler, Isaac Hollingsworth. Restored & refinished in Early American period. Open April-Oct. Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4. Admission. 540-662-6519.

Long Branch E of Winchester on U.S. 50 on Va. Rt. 624. Federal Georgian mansion museum (c. 1811) filled with period furniture, silver, china & Oriental carpets.

A Duncan Phyfe dining table and 12 Hepplewhite chairs identical to another dozen used in the White House. Open Sat. & Sun. 12-4. April-Oct. Admission. 540/837-1856.

Sheridan’s Headquarters Corner of Piccadilly & Braddock Sts., Winchester. Gen. Sheridan began his famous ride in 1864 to Cedar Creek Battlefield here, then rallied his retreating army and drove the Confederates from the field.

Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters N. Braddock St.Winchester, VA. During the winter of 1861-62 General Jackson & his staff occupied this house — now a museum. April-Oct. - 10-4 daily. Nov-March - Fri & Sat 10-4, Sun. 12-4. Admission. 540/667-3242.

Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum 19 W. Cork St., Old Town Mall, Winchester. Hands-on, interactive discovery museum for families. Climbing-wall, simple machines, natural history center, fully equipped emergency room clinic, dinosaur prep lab, new Paleontology exhibit. Open 9-5 Tues.-Sat., 15 Sun. www.discoverymuseum.net. 540/722-2020.

Old Court House Civil War Museum Built in 1840, the courthouse served as a prison and hospital to both Northern and Southern troops. Today it stands as a “Witness to War”…a historic building with soldiers’ graffiti and an extensive relic collection. Winchester’s downtown walking mall. Open Fri. & Sat. 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Sun. 1:005:00, Tours also available by special appt, (540) 542-1145 www.civilwarmuseum.org Skyline Caverns Largest and only developed cavern in Warren Co., VA & one of only a few places on earth where delicate & unique formations known as Anthodites are on display.

800/296-4545.

The Warren Rifles Confederate Museum 95 Chester St., Front Royal. Memorial to the men and women who served the cause of States’ Rights, 1861-65. Relics and records of the War Between the States. Daily April 15-Oct. 31, 9-4. Admission, all students free. 540/636-6982 or 635-2219.

Loudoun Museum/Information Center 16 W. Loudoun St., Leesburg. 130-year-old building next to a restored log cabin (c. 1767). 200 years of local history and slide presentation. Starting point of the walking tour of historic Leesburg.

Daily 10-5; Sun. 1-5. $1 Admission. 703/777-7427.

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Morven Park Two miles north of Leesburg on Rt. 698. Historic 1,200-acre estate of the late Virginia Governor & Mrs. Westmoreland Davis. America’s foremost antique carriage collection, Governor’s Mansion, boxwood gardens, and the international Equestrian Institute. Open April-Oct., Tues.-Fri. 12-4:30, Sat. 10-5, & Sun. 1-5, closed Mon. (except holidays). Limited hours in Nov. & Dec. Admission. 301/777-2414.

Oatlands Six mi. S of Leesburg in the heart of Hunt Co. Once the center of a thriving acre plantation. Boxwood, magnolias & a gazebo tea-house grace the formal gardens. Built in 1800-1803 by George Carter. AprilDec., Mon.-Sat. 10-4:30; Sun. 1-4:30. Admission. 703/777-3174.

St. Thomas Chapel Trust Middletown. Original Chapel built 1834, patterned after York Cathedral in England, as an interdenominational place of worship.

Shenandoah Caverns Just two minutes off I-81, Exit 269, 4 miles north of New Market, VA. A natural phenomena of limestone formations, discovered in 1884 and opened to the public in 1922. Open year round, guided tours every 20 min. 540/477-3115.

Middletown Home of the Wayside Theatre, Virginia’s oldest professional theatre in the Shenandoah Valley, producing an 7-play season of Broadway hits from June through April. 540/869-1776. www.waysidetheatre.org.

Also home of Wayside Inn, hotel/restaurant since 1797. 540/8691797. www.alongthewayside.com Belle Grove In the Cedar Creek Battlefield one mi. S of Middletown off U.S. 11. Built in 1794 by Revolutionary War Office, served as Sheridan’s northern headquarters during the Civil War. Tours run mid-March thru mid-Nov., 10:15 to 3:15 daily; Sunday 1:15 to 4:15. Admission, Group rates.

Cedar Creek Battlefield 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown. The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation hosts special events and living history weekends in a continuing efforts to enhance the battlefield and teach the public about their history. www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org. 540/869-2064 New Market Battlefield Commemorating the clash in spring of 1864 when 6,000 Federals fought 4,500 Confederates for possession of the Shenandoah Valley.

Admission ticket includes Battlefield, Hall of Valor Museum, and Bushong Farm. 540/740-3101. Open daily 9-5.

Berryville County seat of Clarke County, formerly named “Battle Town,” is rich in historical lore. “Audley,” the colonial estate home of Nellie Parke Custis, ward of George Washington who was married to his nephew, lived here.

Clarke County Historical Society Museum In the Old Court House (c. 1839), S. Church St., Berryville. Open Wed. & Sat. 2-4:30. Historical exhibits include Lord Fairfax’s clock & strongbox, & copies of the Clarke Courier newspaper from 1869 available on microfilm.

Strasburg Museum The Strasburg Museum exhibits authentic 18th, 19th, and early 20th century articles of local life. Collection includes blacksmith and carpenter’s tools, three furnished Victorian rooms, a country store, Civil War farming, photographs, reading materials and more.

Open 7 days a week from 10-4, May-Oct. Admission. 540/465-5570.

Veramar Vineyard 905 Quarry Road, Berryville. Situated on a private 100-acre estate in the heart of Northern Virginia Hunt County. A small, family-run winery dedicated to producing naturally dry, full-bodied wines. Open Thurs-Mon 10-5. 540/955-5510. www.veramar.com.

Alpacas at Sunset Acres 155 Bittersweet Lane, Berryville. These enchanting creatures will steal your heart. 540-955-3529. www.alpacasatsunsetacres.com Frontier Culture Museum Visit Europe and America’s past at four different historic farms moved from their country of origin and reconstructed at the museum site in Staunton, VA. See the rare & minor breed animals, walk through the authentic gardens, help harvest period crops and watch a blacksmith at work. Open daily 9-5. Winter hours Dec. 1 - Mid-March 10-4. Admission. 540/332-7850.

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continued from page 45 Reservations required. 717/597-0800. www.greengrovegardens.com.

THE DONUT DROP … 7 pm, Public Square, Hagerstown, MD. What’s Nxt presents this annual Krumpe’s New Year’s Eve Donut Drop. Family oriented event for all ages. Festivities before the donut falls.

301/739-8577, x116.

NEW YEAR’S EVE MURDER MYSTERY GALA … 7 pm, The Historic McFarland House, 409 S. Queen St., Martinsburg, WV. “Murder At The Masquerade.” Figure out whodunit. 3 course Murder Mystery Dinner followed by a New Year’s Eve party with all the bells and whistles – DJ, dancing, photo booth, and midnight champagne toast.

Cash bar open at 6 pm. $76.99$80.25/person. 304/263-1890.

FAMILY NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION …

9 pm-12:30 am, Adventure Park USA, 11113 W. Baldwin Rd., Monrovia, MD. Unlimited indoor attractions, dinner and video games. Admission. 904/249-9784.

SCOTTISH FIRST FOOTING … 11:30 pm12:30 am, Square Corner Park, 1 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD. Ring in the

New Year with a celebration involving Bag Pipes and refreshments. 301/834-8215. www.barcmd.com.

Fri, Jan 1 – Happy New Year!

FIRST DAY HIKE 2016 … 11 am, Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA. Meet by Log Cabin in the Historic Area. 540/592-3556.

WILLIAMSPORT POLAR BEAR PLUNGE … 12 noon, Williamsport (MD) River Bottom Park at the boat ramp. Kick off the New Year! Events start at 9 a.m. Games and photo opportunities. 301/223-7711.

FREEZIN FOR A REASON … 1-2 pm, Brunswick (MD) Family Campground, 100 S. Maple Ave. Help raise funds to support the Brunswick Food Bank, Frederick County Special Olympics and BEACON Emergency Relief Fund by taking the plunge in the Potomac River on New Years Day. 301/834-8045.

FIRST FRIDAY COFFEEHOUSE … 7 pm, Trinity Orchard House, 4599 Shepherdstown Rd., Martinsburg, WV. Hear “Zoe Mulford.” Music, fellowship, snacks and refreshments. $10 donation. 304/6764422 or 717/379-9812.

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