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Celebrate a soldier’s homecoming from the American Civil War as you walk through the decorated rooms on display inside the Carroll County Farm Museum’s Farmhouse. Witness soldiers clearing camp on the front lawn, anticipating this special day. Santa Visits * Holiday Music Mule-pulled wagon rides (weekends) Living History Center/Museum Gift Shop open Museum season passes honored HOLIDAY TEAS – Dec. 7,8,9, 14, 15, & 16. Seatings at Noon and 2 p.m. each day. Reservations phone 410-386-3880 Carroll County Farm Museum 500 South Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Shenandoah Valley Area Map................................6-7 Directory & Map Key....................8 Valley Theatre............................12 Calendar of Events .....................13 MD Maps.................................14 MD Dining Guide ......................15 MD Points of Interest ...................16 WV Maps ................................22 WV Dining Guide......................22 WV Points of Interest...................26 VA Maps ..................................32 VA Points of Interest ....................33 PA Maps ..................................38 PA Dining Guide....................... 39 PA Points of Interest.....................40 Published the first of each month. Distributed FREE throughout the Cumberland and Shenandoah Valley area by the leading businesses who advertise in The VALLEY REVUE magazine, and Chamber of Commerce office, Tourist Information Centers, State and National Parks, Museums, Military Posts and Colleges. 10,992,000 published to date (since 1971). 10,000 copies this issue. For publication information or advertising rates, call 301-992-3842 or e-mail: sales@valleyrevue.com For ’free’ insertion of calendar of events items, write: The Valley Revue, PO Box 187, Hagerstown, MD 21740, or email ads@ valleyrevue.com. Publication deadline is the 5th of each preceding month.

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Antique Crossroads . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Bunker Hill Antiques Assoc. . . . . . . 46 Kingfish Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 New Oxford Antique Center . . . . . . 42 North Mountain Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Old Glory Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Valley Antiques & Uniques. . . . . . . . 5

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Campgrounds 67 131

Ole Mink Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Whispering Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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Bavarian Inn’s Rathskeller . . . . . . . 4 Capitol Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Maryland Symphony Orchestra . . . 11 Old Opera House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Museums by Candlelight . . . . . . . . . 3 Holiday Tour at Carroll County Farm Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Furniture • Art 216 North Mountain Arts . . . . . . . . . . . 47 * P. Buckley Moss Museum. . . . . . . . . 48 202 Queen St. Gallery/WV Glass . . . . . . 47

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The Barefoot Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Country Porch Creations . . . . . . . . . 48 The Drying Shed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 D.K. Pottery & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Koonys Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Lehmans Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Nature Niche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Persnickity Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Sweet Myrtle Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . 45 The Olde Red Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Violets & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Willowtree Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Berkeley County Courthouse (built in the 1850s) at the intersection of King and Queen Streets in MartinsPhoto submitted by Martinsburg-Berkeley County CVB. burg. History of Berkeley County, West Virginia Welcome to historic Berkeley County, WV, one of the first settled areas of the State of West Virginia. Many Quakers and Scotch-Irish Presbyterians, along with the English and Dutch, became residents here in the early 1700s. They were followed by the Germans who built many present farm complexes. The County has a wealth of historic, architecturally important buildings dating from the 1740s into the 20th century. Many of these buildings, including several districts and villages, have been researched and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Berkeley County was formed from Frederick County, Virginia, in 1772 and named for Lord Norborne Berkeley. The County seat was established in the colonial village of Martinsburg, named for Thomas Bryan Martin, Lord Fairfax’s nephew, and was incorporated in 1778. The arrival of the B&O Railroad in the 1840s gave Martinsburg and Berkeley County a big boost. During the Civil War, Martinsburg and Berkeley County, still a part of Virginia, experienced conflict and much destruction. Many families had divided allegiances. In June 1861 Stonewall Jackson destroyed the railroad cars at the Martinsburg B&O Railroad complex and commandeered the engines, dragging them through Winchester to Strasburg. The Roundhouse and machine shops were completely stripped. The first major conflict in the area occurred on July 2, 1861, when the North’s General Robert Patterson crossed the Potomac River at Williamsport and defeated the South’s General Joseph E. Johnston and General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. On October 18 and 19, 1862 the Martinsburg B&O Railroad complex and Roundhouses were burned. After November 1863, Berkeley County became a part of the new state of West Virginia that supported the North. In 1872 the Pennsylvania Railroad came to the area, and it, along with the B&O Railroad, gave the area an excellent transportation base. In early times, a major source of the area’s income came from selling flour produced by the area’s water-

powered mills to the Alexandria and Baltimore markets. Electricity, replacing water power, soon followed and the area became a large textile milling center. Martinsburg continues to be the focus of the business area of Berkeley County.

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Theatre bowtie not required 204 North George St. Historic Charles Town, WV

Christmas Irving Berlin’s Beloved Musical! The classic movie reworked for the stage!

Musical Comedy Rated G by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama & Melvin Frank Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin

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MSO’s Home for the Holidays Saturday, December 18 at 7 PM Sunday, December 19 at 3 PM With Special Guests

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301-797-4000 www.marylandsymphony.org Maryland Theatre 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD

thecapitoltheatre.org (717) 263-0202 159 S. Main St. Chambersburg, PA

Capitol Theatre 159 Main St., Chambersburg, PA

717/263-0202 www.thecapitoltheatre.org Carlisle Theatre 44 W. High St., Carlisle, PA

717/258-0666 www.carlisletheatre.org Chambersburg Community Theatre 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA

717/263-3900 www.cctonline.org Cumberland Theatre 101 N. Jackson St., Cumberland, MD

301/759-4990 cumberlandtheatre.com The Luhrs Center

301/790-2000 www.mdtheatre.org The Old Opera House 204 North George St., Charles Town, WV

304/725-4420 www.oldoperahouse.org Potomac Playmakers 1608 Woodlands Run, Hagerstown, MD

301/797-8182 www.potomacplaymakers.com Shenandoah University 1460 University Dr., Winchester, VA

540/665-4569 Totem Pole Playhouse 9555 Golf Course Rd., Fayetteville, PA

888/805-7056 or 717/352-2164 www.totempoleplayhouse.org Washington Co. Playhouse 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD

301/739-7469 Wayside Theatre 7853 Main St., Middletown, VA

H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center Shippensburg University 1871 Old Main Drive,Shippensburg, PA

540-869-1776 www.waysidetheatre.org Weinberg Center for the Arts

717/477 SHOW (7469) Maryland Ensemble Theater

301/228-2828 www.weinbergcenter.org Winchester Little Theatre

31 W. Patrick St. #L1, Frederick, MD

315 W. Boscawen St., Winchester, VA

301/694-4744 marylandensemble.org Maryland Symphony

540/662-3331 www.wltonline.org Wonderment Puppet Theatre

20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD

13 S. Potomac St.,Hagerstown, MD

412 W. King St., Martinsburg, WV

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... every Fri, Sat & Sun THE TRAINS OF CHRISTMAS SHOW ... 15 pm, Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 300 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown, MD. Every Fri., Sat. & Sun. thru Feb. 27. Also open Dec. 27 & 30. Closed Dec. 24, 25 & Jan. 1. Features an “O” Scale 3-rail Christmas layout with steam and diesel trains by Lionel, MTH, Williams, Weaver, and other operating in snow scene on four levels. $4/adults, $.50/children 12 & under. www.roundhouse.org. 301/739-4665. ... every Saturday HAGERSTOWN FARMERS MARKET ... 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 much more. www.hagerstownmarket.org. 301/739-8577, x183. CARROLL COUNTY CHRISTMAS FARMERS MARKET ... 8 am-2 pm, Agriculture Center, 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster, MD. Baked goods, gourmet foods, seasonal decorations, eggs, handmade crafts and more. www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com. 410/848-7748. ... every Sat and Sun ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET ... 116 N. Queen St., Martinsburg, WV. Unique gifts created by some of the finest artists and artisans in the region. Every Sat. & Sun. Dec. 3-19. 304/264-8801. OLD TYME CHRISTMAS ... Ranson, WV. Every Sat. & Sun. from Dec. 4 thru Dec. 19. www.cityofransonwv.net. 304/725-1010. ... continuing thru December 4 SERRV OVERSTOCK SALE ... 9:30 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 1-5 pm Sun., 500 Main St., Blue Ridge Building, New Windsor, MD. Closed Thanksgiving Day. New hand-made overstock items from 35 countries. www.serrv.org. 410/635-8711. ... continuing thru December 6 FREDERICK FESTIVAL OF GREENS ... Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Festival will showcase decorated wreaths and trees and will include performances, movies and activ-

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ities. Individuals can bid on decorated pieces through silent auction throughout the festival. www.frederickartscouncil.org. 301/6624190. ... continuing thru December 12 TREASURE ISLAND ... 8 pm Thurs.-Sat., 2 pm Sat. & Sun., The Cumberland Theatre, 101 N. Johnson St., Cumberland, MD. Based on the book by Robert Louis Stevenson. $20/person. Call for reservations. 301/7594990. ... continuing thru December 19 CHRISTMAS SEASON AT THE BELLE BOYD HOUSE ... 10 am-4 pm, Belle Boyd House, 136 E. Race St., Martinsburg, WV. Featuring seasonal dolls and dollhouses. Four dolls will be given away. Entertainment and refreshments on Saturdays and Sundays. www.bchs.org. 304/267-4713. ... continuing thru December 23 ALLENBERRY CHRISTMAS SHOW ... 11:15 am Tues.-Sat., 1:15 pm Sun., 5:30 pm Tues.-Sat. in Dec., Allenberry Resort Inn & Playhouse, 1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs, PA. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy an original show, a delicious buffet, music and caroling. $16 to $59/person. www.allenberry.com. 717/258-3211. ... continuing thru December 24 CITY CENTER HOLIDAY SHOWCASE ... Downtown Hagerstown, MD. City center will shine with art exhibits, musical entertainment, refreshments and much more.

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www.hagerstown.org/CCHS.html. 301/7398577, x183. A CHRISTMAS CAROL ... 7:30 pm Tues.Sat., 2:30 Sat. & Sun., 6:30 pm various Sundays, Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main St., Middletown, VA. $10-$30/person. www.wayside theatre.org. 540/869-1776. .. continuing thru December 30 GERMAN CHRISTMAS ... 10 am-4 pm, The Jonathan Hager House and Museum, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, 110 Key Street. Features German Christmas customs and traditions in a holiday-decorated atmosphere. $3/adults, $2/seniors, $1/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and younger. www.hagerhouse.org. 301/739-8393. ... continuing thru December 31 CHRISTMAS MAGIC - A FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ... 6-9 pm Mon.-Fri., 5-9 pm Sat. & Sun., Rocky Ridge County Park, east of York, PA. Half mile walking trail through 400,000 Christmas lights, holiday scenes with 5 enclosed heated pavilions. Gingerbread contest entries on display Dec. 15 thru Dec. 31. Admission. www.yorkcountyparks.org. 717/840-7440. ... continuing thru January 8 CHRISTMAS FOLLIES: THE NORTH POLE REVIEW ... Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre and Children’s Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick, MD. Call for performance times and ticket information. www.wayoffbroadway.com. 301/662-6600. Wednesday, December 1 CREATIVE KIDS AT THE CAPITOL ... 10 am-10:45 am, Capitol Theater, Wood Center, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA. Children will use creative drama to bring to life the story of The Gingerbread Man. Classes open to children ages 18 months to PreK. Please enter class through the entrance off of East Washington St. $5/person. www.thecapitoltheatre.org. 717/263-0202. See ad on page 11. ADVENT CONCERT SERIES ... 12 noon, The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 333 South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD. Enjoy a short lunchtime organ concert of Advent music. www.setonshrine.org. 301/447-6606. HOLIDAY ART COMPETITION ... 5:30 pm, Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick, MD. Juried art competition. www.celebratefrederick.com. 301/600-2844. Wednesday, December 1 thru 5 13TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WREATHS ... 10 am-8 pm Wed.-Sat., 12 noon-4 pm Sun., Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, MD. Features more than 220 uniquely-decorated theme wreaths on display through a five-day silent auction. Bidding ends Dec. 5 at 4 pm. www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org. 410/848-7272.

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Wednesday, December 1 thru 31 AN EISENHOWER CHRISTMAS ... The Eisenhower home at the Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg, PA. Some original decorations and Christmas cards will be on display. Included in site admission. 717/338-9114. HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS OF 1860 AT THE DAVID WILLS HOUSE ... David Wills House Museum, Gettysburg, PA. Be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. Program included with regular general admission ticket. www.davidwillshouse.org. 866/486-5735. Thursday, December 2 SCENTS AND SWEETS COMPETITION ... 5:30 pm, Cultural Arts Center, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Gingerbread houses and floral arrangements will delight young and old alike during this holiday open house. www.celebratefrederick.com. 301/600-2841. HOLIDAY LADIES NIGHT ... 6-9 pm, Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Rd,. Biglerville, PA. Strong Man Chris Rider, jewelry, Edible Arrangements, Jazzercise demonstrations, Tastefully Simple & much more. 717/334-4888. SNOWFLAKE QUEEN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT ... 6:30 pm, Shenandoah Hotel, 100 W. Martin St., Martinsburg, WV. www.travelwv.com. 800/498-2386 or 304/ 262-4200. THE SICILIAN TENORS ... 7:30 pm, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Aaron Caruso, Elio Scaccio and Frederick’s own Sam Vitale. $12$25/person. www.weinbergcenter.org. 301/ 600-2828. JIM BRICKMAN’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY HOLIDAY CONCERT ... 8 pm, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg (PA) University. Admission. www.luhrscenter. com. 717/477-SHOW. Thursday, December 2 thru 5 JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT ... 7 pm Thurs.-Sat., 2 pm Sun., Waynesboro (PA) Middle School. Waynesboro Children’s Theatre Troupe. Admission. www.waynesboro.org. 717/7627123. WHITE CHRISTMAS ... 7:30 pm Thurs., 8 pm Fri. & Sat., 2:30 pm Sun., The Old Opera House, 204 N. George Street, Charles Town, WV. Irving Berlin’s musical comedy. $8-$17/person. www.oldoperahouse.org. 888/ 900-SHOW or 304/725-4420. See ad on page 11. December 2, 7, 11 & 15 HOLIDAY GOURMET LUNCHEON ... Willow Pond Farms Herbs & Everlastings, 145 Tract Rd., Fairfield, PA. Enjoy Willow Pond Farm cuisine in our 18th century farmhouse. Reservations required. www.willowpondherbs.com. 717/642-6387. Cont on page 18 THE C a l enda r MAGAZINE

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CHIC’S RESTAURANT & CARRY OUT, Hagerstown (F-3). Serving Hagerstown and the tri-state area with the finest seafood available. Look for the Big Crab. Sun.-Thur. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Major credit cards accepted. Call ahead for faster service, 301/739-8220. See ad on this page. 3 LEDO PIZZA & PASTA, Hagerstown (F-3). Great pizza, pasta, Italian entrees, subs, salads, and more. Dine in or take out. Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri & Sat 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun 12 to 9 p.m. 301/766-4900. See ad on pages 15, 22 & 48. 65 MOUNTAIN GATE FAMILY RESTAURANT, Thurmont (G-3) & Waynesboro, PA (F-3). Family restaurant with home-cooked 153 daily specials. Full menu available. Offpremise catering. Dessert Bar. Gift Shop. Fresh Baked Pies. Candy. Carry-out deli. 301/271-4373 Thurmont location or 717/765-6772 Waynesboro, PA location. See ad on this page. 43 POTOMAC STREET CREAMERY, Boonsboro (F-4). Specializing in Hershey’s hand dipped ice cream, soft serve ice cream, our own Creamsicle, & frozen ice cream cakes. Open Sun 12-9 pm, Mon-Thurs 1-9 pm, Fri 1-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm. 301/432-5242. See ad on this page.

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Points of Interest 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. Casselman River Bridge Grantsville. The bridge was erected in 1813. Its 80-foot span was the longest single-span bridge in America at that time. Skeptics felt that the elongated stone arch would collapse once the supporting timbers were removed. However, the bridge stood and served as a major link along the National Road from 1813 to 1933. Open daily. Free. 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 3-story 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.

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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. 301-722-5480. www.chco-online.org. 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 243acre lake. Two beaches in the day-use area (301/777-2139) and one beach in the 278-site campground area (301/777-2138). 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. Christian Heritage Museum Nestled in historic western Maryland’s Washington County, the Christian Heritage Museum is a collection of rare historic Bibles, books, manuscripts, sermon notes, and documents of Christian history. Call or visit our website to schedule your tour at www.christianheritagemuseum.com, 877-313-9002. Paw Paw Runnet/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 300 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. Home of Hagerstown Chapter, National Railway Historical Society. Exhibits picture the history of the seven railroads of Hagerstown. Fri., Sat., & Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission. 301/739-4665. 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. The Museum contains 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. April-Dec., Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 2-5 p.m. 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

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Town Museum of Williamsport Located in the Springfield Farm Barn, Springfield Lane (off U.S. 11 north), Williamsport. Displays of local and area memorabilia & artifacts. Open every Sun., 1-4 p.m. Free. 301/223-7229. Log House Museum 11 South Mill St., Clear Spring District Historical Assn., P.O. Box 211, CS David Wiles. An original log home from the 1830’s restored and furnished with items that were used 150 years ago. Admission. By appointment only. 301/842-2342. 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.-Sat., 1-3 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 Co. Historical Society. Free. 301-797-8782. histsoc@earthlink.net. 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. 301/432-6969. Appalachian Trail South Mountain Washington & Frederick Counties. 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. Antietam National Battlefield On Md. Rt. 65 North and East of Sharpsburg. Daily 18min. orientation slide program. Weather permitting, an 8-mile self-guided auto or bike tour is 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 including waterfalls, hiking trails, 42-acre lake for swimming, seasonal camping and cabin rentals, picnicking, fishing, boating, riding, mountain climbing. Visitors Center open weekdays 10-4:30 and 8:30-5 on weekends. 301/663-9388.

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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. 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. Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum Rt. 75 in Union Bridge. Plans, photos and artifacts of Western Maryland Railway. Sun. 1-4 p.m. Jan.-Dec. except holidays. Free. 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 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. 19 E. Church St., Frederick. Daily 9-5. Guided walking tours our offered Saturday and Sundays at 1:30pm, May-Oct. 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. 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-Oct. Mon.-Sat. 10-4; Sun. 1-4; Nov. weekends only: Sat. 10-4 & 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. Garden House 3513 Urbana Pike, Urbana, Maryland. Historical Smith’s Store (circa 1830) served the outspoken unionist Thomas A. Smith & family as a residence, store, saloon & post office during the Civil War. 301/8742231. THE C a l enda r MAGAZINE

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Friday, December 3 CITY PARK LIGHTING ... 5-9 pm, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Tree and decorations will be illuminated, and the Hager House, Museum of Fine Arts and the Mansion House Art Gallery will offer refreshments, music and activities. Pianist Wallace McClure 6-8 pm at the museum. www.hagerstownmd.org. 301/739-8577, x183. ANNUAL HERITAGE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION ... 6-9 pm, Downtown Greencastle, PA. 717/597-4610. FIRST ANNUAL RURAL HERITAGE VILLAGE BY CANDLELIGHT ... 6-9 pm, Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. Period activities and refreshments. $10/family admission, $5/single admission. 240/4201714. BOONESBORO OLD TYME CHRISTMAS ... 6:30 pm, Shafer Park, Boonsboro, MD. Parade, Santa’s arrival, tree lighting, luminaries, cookies and hot chocolate. www.town. Boonsboro.md.us. 301/432-5141. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ... 7 pm, City Hall Courtyard, Frederick, MD. Event highlights the simplicity of the holiday season. After holiday greetings and an inspirational message, everyone is given a candle to light. www.celebratefrederick.com. 301/600-2844. WILLIAMSPORT CHRISTMAS PARADE & PARK LIGHTING ... 7 pm, Williamsport, MD. Parade through town culminating in the lighting of the Christmas displays throughout Byron Park. www.Williamsport. gov. 301/223-7711. CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY ... 7-9 pm, Main Street, Middletown, MD. Family event with caroling, tree lighting, treats, a visit with Santa, and a Christmas program at Zion Lutheran Church. www.middletown. md.us. 301/371-6171. FIRST FRIDAY COFFEEHOUSE ... 7:30 pm social & sign up, Trinity Church Orchard House, 4599 Shepherdstown Rd., Shepherdstown, WV. The Rolling Coyotes. $10/person. 304/876-2915. CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING ... 7:45 pm, Public square, Martinsburg, WV. www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com. 800/498-2386 or 304/264-8801. See ad on page 46. CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR ... till 11 pm, Koony’s Barn, 1295 Frederick Pike, Littlestown, PA. www.koonysbarn.com. 717/359-7411. See ad on page 42. Fri, Sat, December 3 & 4 FRIDAY AFTER BLACK FRIDAY ... 1226 National Highway, LaVale, MD. Annual open house to celebrate area farmers, artisans and artists. All are invited to exhibit and offer for sale their locally produced food and 18 TH E Calendar MAGAZINE

original artwork. Life Fitness Management. 301/729-2275. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE ... 10 am-7 pm Fri., 10 am-4 pm Sat., The Drying Shed, 1587 Newcomer Rd., Chambersburg, PA. Baby’s Breath specials, refreshments, door prizes, dried flowers, wreaths, basket arrangements, candles and more. 717/2673305. See ad on page 43. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR ... 11 am-6 pm Fri., 9 am-3 pm Sat., St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Emmitsburg, MD. Crafts, food, baked goods and raffle tickets for a Vera Bradley Tote with a $100 gas card. Winner need not be present when winning ticket is drawn Dec. 4. 717/642-1247. A CHARLIE BROWN JAZZ CHRISTMAS ... 7:30 pm Fri., 3 pm & 7:30 pm Sat., The Carroll Art Center, 91 W. Main Street, Westminster, MD. Enjoy the animated holiday film with a live performance of the film’s Vince Guaraldi jazz score by the renowned Eric Byrd Trio. $8-$10/person. www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org. 410/848-7272. MESSIAH CONCERT ... 8-10 pm, Hood College, Coffman Chapel, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, MD. Hood College Choir performs Handel’s Messiah with guest conductor Tom Hall. Admission. www.hood.edu. 301/6963429. December 3-4, 9-11, 16-18, 21-23, 28, 30 & Jan. 1 COWBOY CHRISTMAS DINNER & SHOW ... Antietam Recreation, 9735 Garis Shop Rd., Hagerstown, MD. Pre-dinner activities include a wagon ride, live nativity, square dancing, marshmallow roasting and pony rides. A cowboy dinner will be followed by a dramatic Wild West Christmas show featuring champion roper Andy Rotz. No children under 3. $13 - $35/person. www.antietamrecreation.com for times. 301/797-7999. Fri, Sat, Sun, December 3, 4 & 5 P. BUCKLEY MOSS MUSEUM ... 150 P. Buckley Moss Dr., Waynesboro, VA. Meet the Artist in her home, The Barn. www.pbuckleymoss.com. 800/343-8643. See ad on page 48. CHRISTMAS IN SHEPHERDSTOWN ... Shepherdstown, WV. Parade, music, crafts, food, tree lighting, bonfire, Santa, carolers. www.christmasinshepherdstown.com. 304/876-0910. OLD TYME CHRISTMAS IN HARPERS FERRY ... Harpers Ferry, WV. www.historicharpersferry.com. 304/725-8019 or 304/535-9909. A CHRISTMAS TWIST ... Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Learn what Christmas really means from a mixture of characters and stories of Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol. $16.50 to $23.50. $5 admission Dec. 3. www.marylandensemble.org. For performance times call 301/694-4744. HOLIDAY HOMECOMING 1865 ... 10 am-4 pm Fri., 12 noon-5 pm Sat. & Sun., Carroll

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County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St., Westminster, MD. Celebrate a soldier’s homecoming from the American Civil War as you walk through the decorated rooms on display. Enjoy holiday music, Santa visits, mule-pulled wagon rides, living history center, museum gift shop and more. Admission. www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org. 410/386-3880. See ad on page 5. CHAMILIA BEAD EVENT ... 10 am-5 pm Fri. & Sat., 12 noon-5 pm Sun., Lehmans Mill, 19935 Lehmans Mill Rd., Hagerstown, MD. Buy $125 and get a free bracelet. Quantities limited. www.lehmansmill.com. 301/739-9119. See ad on page 2. LIQUORED-UP LUCILLE’S BROADWAY BONANZA ... 6 pm Fri. & Sat., 1 pm Sun., Washington County Playhouse, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Performers provide a revue of everyone’s Broadway favorites. Admission. www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com. 301/739-7469. A MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS ... 7 pm Fri. tree lighting, 6 pm Sat. Santa parade, 2 pm Sun. concert, Main St., Mount Airy, MD. Shopping and children’s activities. www.mountairymainstreet.org. 301/3519159. A CHRISTMAS CAROL ... 7:30 pm Fri. & Sat., 2 pm & 7:30 pm Sun., Frostburg (MD) State University, Drama Theatre. Get into the holiday spirit with this enthralling musical production. Admission. www.frostburg.edu. 301/687-7462. Saturday, December 4 STORYBOOK HOLIDAY ... Frostburg, MD. Breakfast, Elf Olympics and magical parade down Main St. Author Loren Long will share his winter story and there will be plenty of fun for the whole family. 301/6873133. ST. JOHN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR ... 8:30 am-4 pm, St. John Catholic School and campus, 43 Monroe St., Westminster, MD. Indoor flea market, Christmas rooms, raffles, fudge, Santa, baked goods, book, plants, lunch and more. www.sjwest.org. 410/8484744. 6TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND FLEA MARKET SHOW ... 9 am-2 pm, New Windsor Fire Department, 101 High St., New Windsor, MD. Craft show, flea market, baked goods and food. www.nwfd10.org. 410/857-1209. CHRISTMAS IN THURMONT ... 9 am-5 pm, Main St., Thurmont, MD. Old-fashioned Christmas celebration. Pick up your map in Mechanicstown Park and visit the participating town businesses to get stamped. Turn in your map and enter to win prizes. Free pictures with Santa. 301/2717313. FAMILY CHRISTMAS FUN ... 10-11:30 am, The Queen City Transportation Museum, 210 S. Centre St., Cumberland, MD. Families will make holiday ornaments and crafts and enjoy refreshments. Museum admission. 301/777-1776.

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SNOWFLAKE MARKET ... 10 am-3 pm, Public square, Martinsburg, WV. Vendors, crafters, carolers, and more. www.travelwv. com. 800/4WVA-FUN. See ad on page 46. CHRISTMAS AT BELLE BOYD HOUSE AND MUSEUM ... 10 am-4 pm, 126 E. Race St., Martinsburg, MD. Enjoy Keyboard Plus at 11 am and Apollo Theatre’s Cast of Little Women from 1-2:30 pm. Free. www.bchs.org. 304/267-4713. LUNCH WITH SANTA ... 10:30 am & 11:30 am seatings, downtown Hagerstown, MD. Lunch will include a meal, a visit, a photo and a hayride with Santa. $10/adults, $6/children. Reservations required. 301/7398577, x183. SHEPHERDSTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE ... 11 am, Shepherdstown, WV. www.jeffersoncountywvchamber.org. 301/725-2055. ARCHITECTURE & HISTORY TREASURES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD ... 2 pm, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, MD. Book presentation and book signing by author Pat Schooley. www.discoverystation.org. 301/790-0076. CHARLES TOWN - RANSON CHRISTMAS PARADE ... 2-4 pm, Along Mildred St. or Washington St., Ranson, WV. Floats, marching units and Santa. www.cityofranson wv.net. 304/725-3862. See ad on page 5. HOLIDAY RECIPE TOUR ... 5-9 pm, Downtown Frederick, MD. December First Saturday event. Collect recipes from downtown shops and view the winning gingerbread houses of the Scents & Sweets competition. Enjoy free carriage rides, cookies and hot cocoa. www.downtownfrederick.org. 301/698-8118. OLD TOWN MARTINSBURG CHRISTMAS PARADE ... 5:30 pm, Martinsburg, WV. www.travelwv.com. 304/264-8801. See ad on page 46. ANTIETAM NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD MEMORIAL ILLUMINATION ... 6 pm gates open for driving tour, Antietam National Battlefield, 5831 Dunker Church Rd., Sharpsburg, MD. Driving tour begins on Route 34 east of Sharpsburg. Over 23,000 candles on the battlefield, each representing a casualty from the Battle of Antietam. www.nps.gov/anti. 301/432-5124. A VERY SYKESVILLE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE ... 6 pm, Main St., Sykesville, MD. Santa arrives on fire truck, carolers, photos with Santa, and shops open late. www.sykesville.net. 410/795-8959. HAUSER AFTER HOURS ... 6-9 pm, Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Rd,. Biglerville, PA. Catering by N.E.W. A-Ville Inn. Linda Coe and Bob Anderson will perform. 717/334-4888. 20 TH E Calendar MAGAZINE

MIDNIGHT MADNESS ... 6 pm-12 midnight, Westminster Antique Mall, 433 Hahn Rd., Westminster, MD. Meet the dealers and enjoy refreshments. www.westminster antiquemall.com. 410/857-4044. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING ... 6:30 pm, Taneytown (MD) Police Station. Tree lighting, children’s chorus and hot chocolate. www.taneytown.org. 410/7511100, x20. FREDERICK FAMILY REVELS ... 7:30 pm, First Baptist Church of Frederick, 7040 Bowers Rd., Frederick, MD. The Frederick Chorale. Queen Elizabeth and her court star in this holiday show with music, period costumes, carols and audience participation. $15/adults, $12/students and seniors, $10/person in groups of 4 or more, free/ages 5 & younger. www.frederickchorale.org. 240/397-3585. HANDEL’S MESSIAH ... 7:30 pm, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Featuring Concert Artists of Baltimore, Symphonic Chorale, and Edward Polochick. Admission. www.weinbergcenter.org. 301/ 600-2828. A NIGHT OF DOOWOP AND ROCK N ROLL ... 7:30, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Enjoy a night of Doowop and Rock-n-Roll starring The Duprees, Terry Johnsons Flamingos, Shirley Alston Reeve-original lead singer of the Shirelles, and Kid Kyle. Admission. www.mdtheatre.org. 301/790-2000. Sat, Sun, December 4 & 5 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE ... 9 am-5 pm, Antique Crossroads, Hagerstown, MD. 24,000 sq. ft. building with over 250 antique/collectibles dealers in booths and showcases. Discounts will be offered. www.antiquexroads.com. 301/739-0858. See ad on page 21. CHRISTMAS STUDIO SHOW & SALE ... 10 am-4 pm Sat., 11 am-5 pm Sun., Shiloh Pottery, 1027 Brodbeck Rd., Hampstead, MD. Handmade stoneware pottery, crafts, demonstrations, food, studio tours and farm animals. www.shilohpottery.com. 410/2398888. HOLIDAY TRAIN GARDEN DISPLAY ... 12 noon-5 pm, Mount Airy (MD) Fire Company, 702 N. Main St., basement level. Large train display with interactive area for children. www.mavfc.org. 443/695-4145. RURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE ... 1-4 pm, Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. www.ruralheritagemuseum.org. 240/420-1714. TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS TOURS ... 5 pm, Historic Long Branch, 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood, VA. Enjoy school choir performances. www.historiclongbranch.com. 877/868-1811. CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS WITH SANTA ... 5-8 pm, Springfield Farm Barn,

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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.”

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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.

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

Charles Town Race Track Long famed for its exciting thoroughbred horse racing, has both day and nighttime racing of over 200 racing days a year in luxurious surroundings. 304/725-7001.

Belle Boyd House & Museum 126 E. Race St., Martinsburg. open April 13 though Christmas. Civil War-World War I and II displays-many other Berkeley County displays like the famous baseball player Hack Wilson. 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. Open Fri. and Sat. 10 am-4 pm. Closed Federal holidays. Other days by appointment only. Private tours advance notice of 3 days. Call 304/267-4713.

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 County. Open five days a week Mon.-Tues.-Thurs.-Fri.-Sat., 10 am-4pm. Closed Wed., Sun. and Federal holidays.

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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. Aspen Hall is now operated as a bed and breakfast inn. 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 Sts., 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. Free. 304/876-3407.

The Country Inn at 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. 866458-2210.www.berkeleysprings.com

Coolfont Manor House On 1800 acres, about 4 mi. from Berkeley Springs. Home of American author, teacher, attorney, and statesman, Herbert Quick (1861-1925). 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. Sat. & Sun. 2-5 May-Oct or by appt. Free. 304/267-4434.

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. Museum is Open April 1st through October 21st, Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free Admission 304/267-7519 or 304/263-0731.

Museum of The Berkeley Springs On the 2nd floor of the Roman Bath Bldg. (which is the oldest public bldg in Morgan Co., c. 1820), Berkeley Springs. History & geology of The Springs & its people. Memorial Day - mid-Oct. (Apple Butter Fest weekend). 2-5 Thu. & Fri.; 10-4 Sat.; 12-4 Sun.; 9noon Mon. & Tue.; closed Wed. Free.

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The Story of Berkeley Springs Berkeley Springs, a fountainhead of warm mineral waters frequented by Native Americans long before Europeans arrived in the New World, are at the heart of a mountain spa community in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. First noted as Medicine Springs in 1747 on a map drawn by Thomas Jefferson’s father, the waters for many centuries have drawn visitors seeking health and relief from the stress of everyday life. In 1776, George Washington's family and friends drew up a plat of 134 lots, named the streets, and incorporated The Town of Bath, invoking the muses of the renowned English spa. Yet the magic of the springs prevailed, and the town and surrounding area are known by their name – Berkeley Springs. The waters flow at a constant 74°F from the base of Warm Springs Ridge. You may still drink freely and fill your jugs at Lord Fairfax’s public tap, and wade in the ancient stone pools in the nation's smallest state park. The town has endured cycles of notoriety, fashion, war and modern progress, but remains the Country's First Spa, a quiet, friendly haven surrounded by West Virginia’s splendid outdoors. ❧ www.valleyrevue.com

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Lost River State Park and Stables Mathias. Visitors to this park will observe abundant wildlife in a mountainous habitat. Lost River also features swimming, hiking, game courts, horseback riding, vacation cabins and views from Crany Crow overlook. 301/897-5372, 800/CALLWVA. Spruce Knob Judy Gap. At 4,860 feet, the highest point in the state is an area of windblown red spruce and rock outcrops, part of the Monongahela National Forest. Enjoy the interpretive trail, observation tower and views. Seneca Rocks Seneca Rocks. This must-see, 900-foot tall strata of Tuscarora sandstone dates to the Silurian Age. Part of the Monongahela National Forest and known for their scenic beauty, the rocks are considered by many climbers to be the best climb in the East. A visitors center features an excellent audiovisual presentation with instructions for hiking to the top of the rocks. 304/567-2827, 304/257-4488. Dolly Sods Wilderness Red Creek. More than 10,200 acres of Monongahela National forest lie on a high plateau on Allegheny Mountain. Bogs, beaver ponds, stream, camping and 25 miles of hiking trails. 304/257-4488. Smoke Hole Caverns Seneca Rocks. Famous for longest ribbon stalactite in the world, these caverns claim the second highest room in eastern US. 304/257-4442, 800/828-8978.

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Historic District Cass. Antique lumber trains powered by massive Shay steam locomotives carry passengers past panoramic mountain views to the summit of Bald Knob, the state’s second highest peak. The turn-of-the-century town is one of the best preserved lumber company towns in the U.S. 304/456-4300, 800/CALLWVA. Mountain Trail Rides Freeland Road in Canaan Valley, WV. Yearround guided horseback rides on gorgeous trails with spectacular scenery.Short rides from 1-2 hours pllus all day rides available. Open daily from May through October, with trail rides beginning at 10 a.m. and leaving periodically throughout the day at scheduled intervals. Last ride of the day leaves around 4:00 p.m. Reservations strongly suggested. Fees based on ride length. 304/866-4652. Visit www.mountaintrailrides.com. Seneca Caverns West Virginia's Largest Caverns, located just 8 miles south of Seneca Rocks in Riverton, WV, has awed underground explorers since 1939. Open mid April through October for tours Wed.-Sun. 10-4. 1/800-239-7647. www.senecacaverns.com Yokum’s Vacationland In the center of Pendleton County, WV, the heart of the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, and Monongahela National Forest. Excellent year-round trout and bass fishing. Swimming in the river or heated indoor pool. Whitewater canoeing, rock climbing, local caverns. National Forest Land nearby. Modern restaurant has a diverse menu selection. www.yokums.com. See ad on this page.

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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 54 S. Loudoun 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. Admission $6. 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. Waterford 7 mi. NW of Leesburg on Rt. 698. Restored Quaker village dating back to 1733. The famed 3-day annual Home Tour and Crafts exhibits and displays of the treasured works of local artisans is held the first full weekend in October. 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. $2 Admission, children under 12 free. 540/636-6982 or 635-2219.

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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. Ball’s Bluff National Cemetery Two mi. N of Leesburg off Rt. 15 bypass on Rt. 837. Site of the only major battle of the Civil War in Loudoun Co. Open daylight til dark. 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, VA’s 2nd oldest professional theatre co., producing an 8-play season of recent Broadway hits from MayDec. Also home of Wayside Inn, hotel/restaurant since 1797. 800/951-1776. 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 midMarch thru mid-Nov., 10:15 to 3:15 daily; Sunday 1:15 to 4:15. Admission, Group rates. 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. The collection includes blacksmith and carpenter’s tools, three furnished Victorian rooms, a country store, the Civil War, farming, photographs, reading materials and much more. Open 7 days a week from 10-4, from May-Oct. Admission. 540/465-5570. Veramar Vineyard 905 Quarry Road, Berryville, VA. 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 For more information, call Veramar Vineyard 540/955-5510 or go online at www.veramar.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. THE C a l e n d a r MAGAZINE

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FUNKSTOWN OLD TYME CHRISTMAS ... 6-9 pm, Funkstown, MD. Tractor-pulled wagon rides, luminaries, house decoration contest and a visit from Santa. Entertainment, craft show, dinner and free refreshments at Funkstown Fire Hall. Yule log fire and other activities at the town park. Shops remain open throughout the evening. www.funkstown.com. 301/739-4212. KRIS KRINGLE PROCESSION ... 6:30 pm, Frederick, MD. Holiday characters will parade along illuminated downtown Frederick Streets, ending at Baker Park Bandshell for a closing ceremony and the lighting of the City Christmas tree. www.celebratefrederick.com. 301/600-2844. SPYRO GYRA CONCERT ... 8 pm, Holiday Inn Ballroom, Cumberland, MD. “A Night Before Christmas.” American jazz fusion band. Admission. Call for ticket information. 866/849-9237 or 301/687-3137. Fri, Sat, December 10 & 11 SANCTUARY STUDIOS ... 11:30 am Fri., 13 pm Sat., 13910 Scofield Rd., Flintstone, MD. Christmas tea, luncheon, Christmas customs discussion, and caroling on Fri. Christkindlmarkt at 1 pm Sat. and fundraiser from 6-8 pm Sat. Hosted by Hilmar Gottesthal with his wife Penny Knobel-Besa. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 301/478-2735. A CHRISTMAS CAROL ... 8 pm Fri., 3 pm & 8 pm Sat., The Carroll Art Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, MD. Maryland Ensemble Theatre brings Charles Dickens’ holiday classic to life. $13-$15/person. www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org. 410/848-7272. Fri, Sun, December 10 & 12 HOLIDAY CONCERTS ... 7:30 pm Fri. at Christ Lutheran in Cumberland, 3 pm Sun. at First Presbyterian Church, 11 Washington St., Cumberland, MD. Cumberland Choral Society will present “Messiah” and other seasonal pieces. www.Cumberlandchoralsociety.org. Fri, Sat, Sun, December 10, 11 & 12 OLD TYME CHRISTMAS IN HARPERS FERRY ... Harpers Ferry, WV. www.historicharpersferry.com. 304/725-8019 or 304/535-9909. THE WINTER VARIETY SHOW 2010 ... Act Too! Theatre Company, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Skits, sketches and musical numbers. www.act-too.com. 304/7250321. THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ... Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA. Candlelight and daytime tours. Beautifully decorated Christmas tree, spiced tea and cookies, themed decorations by regional garden clubs, holiday music and 34 T H E Calendar MAGAZINE

more. $5-$10/person, free for children 12 & under. www.bellegrove.org. 540/869-2028. HOLIDAY HOMECOMING 1865 ... 10 am-4 pm Fri., 12 noon-5 pm Sat. & Sun., Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St., Westminster, MD. Celebrate a soldier’s homecoming from the American Civil War as you walk through the decorated rooms on display. Enjoy holiday music, Santa visits, mule-pulled wagon rides, living history center, museum gift shop and more. $2.50/ages 7-adult, free/ages 6 & under with paying adult. www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org. 410/386-3880. See ad on page 5. CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE & SALE ... 10 am-9 pm Fri., 10 am-5 pm Sat., 11 am-5 pm Sun., Valley Antiques and Uniques, 108 E. Baltimore St., Funkstown, MD. Antiques, art and home accessories. 301/739-5070. See ad on page 5. SANTALAND DIARIES ... 7:30 pm Fri. & Sat., 2:30 pm Sun., New Embassy Theatre, 49 Baltimore St., Cumberland, MD. Admission. 301/722-4692. LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL ... 8 pm Fri. & Sat., 2:30 pm Sun., Apollo Civic Theatre, 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg, WV. Admission. www.apollo-theatre.org. 304/263-6766. THE NUTCRACKER ... 8 pm Fri., 2 pm & 8 pm Sat., 2 pm Sun., Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Maryland Regional Ballet presents this holiday classic with guest artists from the Boston Ballet. $11-$25. www.weinbergcenter.org. 301/600-2828. HUMBUG ... 8 pm Fri. & Sat., 2 pm Sun., The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA. A Christmas carol with a modern day twist. Presented by the Chambersburg Community Theatre. $10/person. http://cctonline.org. 717/263-0202. See ad on page 11. Saturday, December 11 ANNUAL LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES ... Resthaven Cemetery, 9501 Catoctin Mountain Highway, US Route 15, Frederick, MD. Families are invited to attend and light a candle in memory of their loved one. Over 5, 000 luminaries will be lit. Refreshments. 301/898-7177. HERITAGE CHRISTMAS HOME DECORATING AND LIGHTING CONTEST ... Greencastle, PA. Registration required. 717/597-4610. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR ... 9 am-2 pm, St. Mary’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3978 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD. Christmas crafts, baked goods, fruit and food. www.geocities.com/stmarysevangelical. 410/346-7146. CHILDRENS HOLIDAY RECEPTION ... 10 am & 1 pm, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Reception will feature Reptile World, Inc. with Michael Shwedick, Santa Claus and refreshments

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HAUSER AFTER HOURS ... 6-9 pm, Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Rd,. Biglerville, PA. Catering by Fabio Carella. Voxology will perform. 717/334-4888. BALSAM RANGE AND STEEP CANYON RANGERS ... 7 pm, Johnson-Williams Middle School, 200 Swan Ave., Berryville, VA. Berryville Bluegrass Series. $22/person in advance, $25/person at the door, $120/person for season tickets. www.berryvillebluegrass.com. 540/837-2187. Sat, Sun, December 11 & 12 CHILDREN’S WEEKEND ... Downtown Frederick, MD. Ornament painting, storytelling, breakfast with Santa and more. www.celebratefrederick.com. 301/600-2844. SANTA TRAINS ... 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm, Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville, MD. Ride the train with Santa. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies in the museum. Reservations recommended. $12/adults, $10/seniors over 55, $7/children, free/children under age 1. www.wsrr.org. 301/898-0899 or 877/363WSRR. HOLIDAY TRAIN GARDEN DISPLAY ... 12 noon-5 pm, Mount Airy (MD) Fire Company, 702 N. Main St., basement level. Large train display with interactive area for children. www.mavfc.org. 443/695-4145. FREDERICK COUNTY SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS (FCSME) OPEN HOUSE ... 1-4 pm, FCSME Club, 423 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Model railroad club open house and operating exhibit. 301/371-5293. HOME FOR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2010 ... 10 am-8 pm Sat., 1-5 pm Sun., General Adam Stephen House, 309 E. John St., and Belle Boyd House, 126 E. Race St., Martinsburg, WV. Candlelight tours, colonial and Victorian Christmas decorations, children’s crafts, holiday music and light refreshments. Free admission, donations welcome. 304/267-4434 or 304/267-4713. CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS WITH SANTA ... 5-8 pm, Springfield Farm Barn, Williamsport, MD. Seasonal music, decorated trees, bus rides through Williamsport and Byron Park, visit with Santa, train displays and town replica buildings. 301/2237229. TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS TOURS ... 6 pm, Historic Long Branch, 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood, VA. www.historiclongbranch.com. 877/868-1811. THE NUTCRACKER ... 7:30 pm Sat, 2 pm Sun., Allegany College Theater, Cumberland, MD. The Appalachian Ballet Theatre Dance Ensemble. $10/adults, $7/seniors and ages 12 & under. 301/729-6722. THE NUTCRACKER ... 7:30 pm Sat., 3 pm Sun., The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. City Ballet School with guest artist Jessica Saund from American Ballet Theatre. Admission. www.mdtheatre.org. 301/790-3500. THE C a l e n d a r MAGAZINE

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Waynesboro, PA (F-3). Family restaurant with home-cooked daily specials. Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Buffets. Special Weekend Buffet. Full menu available. Breakfast always available. Off premise catering available. Dessert Bar. Homemade wholesomeness. Gift Shop. Collectors Baskets. Fresh Baked Pies. Candy. Carry-out deli. No alcohol. Banquets & parties. Thurmont location 301/271-4373 or Waynesboro, PA location 717/765-6772. See ad on page 17.

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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 yearround. 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 House 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. 800/7653331, ext. 220. Breezewood Located at the #12 interchange of the Pa. Turnpike, I70 and U.S. 30. Nearby areas offer a wide variety of recreational areas. Fulton House One hundred 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. 717/4853172. 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 waterpowered 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 United States.

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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 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 SnowHill 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

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Renfrew Museum and Park Rt. 16, East of Waynesboro. 107-acre park along the Antietam Creek, features a Pennsylvania-German 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 Located on the square at 100 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg. Open Monday - Friday 8am 5pm, and Saturday 10am - 2pm. 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. 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 N of U.S. 30 W 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. Open Mon. 7-9 p.m., Tues.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. 5,500 books and monographs relating to regional history as well as the oldest American-made printing press, Schimmel & Mountz woodcarvings, Jim Thorpe photos and more. Free. 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 9-4 Mon. - Fri. Trails open dawn-dusk daily. Free. 717/642-5840. Conococheague Institute Museum and 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 4Square garden, early settlers cemetery. Tours available. Open Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat., 9-4, Sun., 1-4. Other times by appointment. 717-328-3467, email: pioneerhistory@innernet.net, website: www.conococheague.org THE C a l e n d a r MAGAZINE

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Sunday, December 12 CHRISTMAS TOWN AND COUNTRY HOUSE TOUR ... 12 noon-5 pm, East Berlin, PA. Historic 18th & 19th century homes and buildings in and about East Berlin, including the Old Liberty #1 Fire hall, the log schoolhouse and Holtzschwamm Paradise Union Church. $12/person. Tickets can be purchased at Red Men’s Hall, 332 W. King St., East Berlin, PA. 717/259-0822 or 717/259-9866.

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HERITAGE CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR ... 15 pm, Greencastle, PA. 717/597-4610. LECTURE ON RECENT ARCHITECTURE IN HAGERSTOWN ... 2:30 pm, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Reception to follow. www.WCMFA.org. 301/739-5727. CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE STUDENT RECITAL ... 2:30 pm, Windsor Hall, 39 Baltimore St., Cumberland, MD. The Tri-State Community School for the Arts. Piano, vocal & classical guitar performances. 301/876-1562. LEIGH GOODWIN TRIO ... 3 pm, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, 7 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Concert. Call to reserve your seats. www.washcolibrary.org. 301/739-3250, x136. WINTER CONCERT ... 3 pm, Rohrersville Band Hall, Main St., Rohrersville, MD. Enjoy holiday favorites by The Rohrersville Cornet Band. www.angelfire.com. 301/992-9767. HOLIDAY CONCERT ... 3 pm, Frostburg (MD) State University, Pealer Recital Hall. FSU University Chorale, Wind Ensemble, and Guitar Ensemble. Admission. 301/687-4109. THE SOUND OF CHRISTMAS STARRING ELIZABETH VON TRAPP ... 7 pm, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg (PA) University. The Empire Brass. Admission. www.luhrscenter.com. 717/477-SHOW.

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Monday, December 13 CHRISTMAS WITH JOHN TESH ... 7:30 pm, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Admission. 301/790-3500. Tues-Thurs, December 14, 15 & 16 HOLIDAY TEAS ... 12 noon & 2 pm seatings, Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St., Westminster, MD. Reservations required. www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org. 410/386-3880. See ad on page 5. Thursday, December 16 THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE ... 10 am, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Enchanting musical based on C.S. Lewis’ adventure story. www.mdtheatre.org. 301/790-3500. Thursday, December 16 thru 19 A CHRISTMAS TWIST ... Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Learn what Christmas really means from a mixture of characters and stories of Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol. $16.50 to $23.50. www.marylandensemble.org. For performance times call 301/694-4744. Friday, December 17 ANNUAL HERITAGE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION ... 6-9 pm, Downtown Greencastle, PA. 717/597-4610. FROSTBURG DANCE ACADEMY WINTER SHOW ... 6:30 pm, Allegany College of MD. $5/person. 301/689-2900. ROSE HILL TREE LIGHTING AND CANDLELIGHT WALK ... 7 pm, Rose Hill Cemetery, Hagerstown, MD. Tree lighting ceremony, free candles for walk to mausoleum, choir and bagpipe music, and refreshments. 301/739-3630. Fri, Sat, December 17 & 18 HOLIDAY MUSICAL REVUE ... 8 pm, The Academy Theatre, 58 E. Washington St., Hagerstown, MD. Enjoy an evening of holiday music. Potomac Playmakers. Admission. www.potomacplaymakers.com. 301/797-8182. Fri, Sat, Sun, December 17, 18 & 19 THE WINTER VARIETY SHOW 2010 ... Act Too! Theatre Company, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Skits, sketches and musical numbers. www.act-too.com. 304/725-0321. LIQUORED-UP LUCILLE’S BROADWAY BONANZA ... 6 pm Fri. & Sat., 1 pm Sun., Washington County Playhouse, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Broadway favorites. Admission. www.washingtoncountyplayhouse. com. 301/739-7469. A CHRISTMAS CAROL ... 7:30 Fri., 2 pm & 7:30 pm Sat., 2 pm Sun., Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Maryland Ensemble Theatre brings Charles Dickens’ holiday classic to life. $12-$22/person. www.weinbergcenter.org. 301/600-2828. SANTALAND DIARIES ... 7:30 pm Fri. & Sat., 2:30 pm Sun., New Embassy Theatre, 49 Baltimore St., Cumberland, MD. Admission. 301/722-4692.

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LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL ... 8 pm Fri. & Sat., 2:30 pm Sun., Apollo Civic Theatre, 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg, WV. Admission. www.apollo-theatre.org. 304/2636766. HUMBUG ... 8 pm Fri. & Sat., 2 pm Sun., The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA. A Christmas carol with a modern day twist. Presented by the Chambersburg Community Theatre. $10/person. http:// cctonline.org. 717/263-0202. See ad on page 11. Friday, December 17 thru 23 THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ... Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA. Candlelight and daytime tours. Beautifully decorated Christmas tree, spiced tea and cookies, themed decorations by regional garden clubs, holiday music and more. $5-$10/person, free for children 12 & under. www.bellegrove.org. 540/869-2028. Saturday, December 18 SANTA VISITS THE MARKET ... 10 am-12 noon, City Farmers Market, 25 W. Church St., Hagerstown, MD. Crafts and a visit from Santa. 301/739-8577, x190. VISIT WITH SANTA ... 10 am-12 noon, Middletown (MD) Recreation Center, 403 Franklin St. Bring the children to spend some time with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. For ages 2 to 10 years. $5/person. Registration required. www.recreater.com. 301/600-2936. CHRISTMAS STAR ... 2 pm, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, MD. Presentation by Rod Martin, Planetarium Educator. www.discoverystation.org. 301/7900076. BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION ... 4-7 pm, Blue Ridge Summit (PA) Free Library. Open house and special tree lighting service on the plaza green adjacent to the library. Horse and carriage rides, fire truck rides, hands-on craft for the kids, refreshments, ceremony to honor our military, music, a special Victorian Christmas service held at the adjacent Church of Transfiguration, and more. 717/642-5645. Sat, Sun, December 18 & 19 HOME FOR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2010 ... 10 am-8 pm Sat., 1-5 pm Sun., General Adam Stephen House, 309 E. John St., and Belle Boyd House, 126 E. Race St., Martinsburg, WV. Candlelight tours, colonial and Victorian Christmas decorations, children’s crafts, holiday music and light refreshments. Free admission, donations welcome. 304/2674434 or 304/267-4713. HOLIDAY TRAIN GARDEN DISPLAY ... 12 noon-5 pm, Mount Airy (MD) Fire Company, 702 N. Main St., basement level. Large train display with interactive area for children. www.mavfc.org. 443/695-4145. 44 T H E Calendar MAGAZINE

TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS TOURS ... 6 pm, Historic Long Branch, 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood, VA. www.historiclongbranch.com. 877/868-1811. MSO’S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CONCERT ... 7 pm Sat., 3 pm Sun., Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD. Enjoy a musical celebration of Christmas. Admission. www.marylandsymphony.org. 301/ 797-4000. See ad on page 11. Sunday, December 19 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ... 7:30-11:30 am, Mount Airy Fire Company Activities Building, 1008 Twin Arch Rd., Mount Airy, MD. All-youcan-eat. Admission. www.mavfc.org. 301/8290100, x11. HOME WINE MAKING CLASS ... 1-3 pm, Adams County Winery, 251 Peach Tree Road, Orrtanna, PA. Learn step-by-step instructions, tricks of the trade, and tips on how to get the best results. Advance registration required. $25/person, includes special discount coupon on wine-making supplies. www.adamscountywinery.com. 717/334-4631. FREDERICK FLUTE CHOIR ... 2:30 pm, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Concert. Reception to follow. www.WCMFA.org. 301/739-5727. HOLIDAY CONCERT ... 3 pm, Williamsport (MD) High School Auditorium. Annual holiday concert by the Williamsport Community Band. www.Williamsportmd.gov. 301/223-6583. A DICKEN’S VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TEA ... 3-5 pm, The Women’s Club, 31 S. Prospect St., Hagerstown, MD. Judy Larkin, The Tea lady, will present a Christmas tea featuring British actress and narrator, Anne Flosnick, reading from Dicken’s Christmas tales. Reservations required. $30/person. www.LarkinTea.com. 304/274-8971. THE IRISH TENORS REUNION CHRISTMAS ... 7 pm, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg (PA) University. Admission. www.luhrscenter.com. 717/477-SHOW. Monday, December 20 BEER & BBQ BASH ... 4-8 pm, Country Porch Creations, 940 Warm Spring Rd., Chambersburg, PA. Guys – come and shop for the special lady in your life and enjoy a bbq sandwich and 2 beers for just $5. Proceeds go to a local food bank. 717/267-1117. See ad on page 48. Tuesday, December 21 HISTORY HOUR ... 1 pm, Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick, MD. Event will feature a book with a historical theme, a game and a craft. “A Picture Book of George Washington” Ages 3 to 5. Registration recommended. www.hsfcinfo.org. 301/663-1188. Wednesday, December 22 CLASSIC MOVIES ... 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm, Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA. White Christmas. $5/adults, $3/children 12 & under. www.thecapitoltheatre.org. 717/263-0202. See ad on page 11.

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HOLIDAY CONCERT ... 7 pm, Clear Spring High School, Clear Spring, MD. The Hagerstown Municipal Band. www.hagerstownband.org. 301/739-8577. Sunday, December 26 ANTIETAM STATION OPEN HOUSE AND OPERATING TRAIN LAYOUT ... Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum, 17230 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, MD. www. hmmrm.org. 301/432-0358. LIVE MUSIC ... 1-4 pm, Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Rd,. Biglerville, PA. Come enjoy a post-Christmas afternoon of relaxation at the Tasting Room. Anita Smith, Harpist. 717/334-4888. Monday, December 27 CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HISTORIC HOUSES OF WORSHIP ... 4-9 pm, Historic downtown Frederick, MD. Self-guided walking tour of historic worship sites. Several houses of worship invite the public to celebrate their heritage and holiday customs. Seasonal music, tours and lectures. 800/999-3613. See ad on page 3. Monday, December 27 thru 30 THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ... Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA. Candlelight and daytime tours. Beautifully decorated Christmas tree, spiced tea and cookies, themed decorations by regional garden clubs, holiday music and more. $5-$10/person, free for 12 & under. www.bellegrove.org. 540/869-2028. Friday, December 31 FIRST NIGHT WINCHESTER ... Old Town Mall, Winchester, VA. Ring in the new year with the family in Old Town Winchester. Nonalcoholic celebration that includes games, live entertainment, music and more. Traditional “Apple Drop” and fireworks. www.visitwinchesterva.com. 540/542-1326 or 877/871-1326. NEW YEAR’S EVE LUNCHEON ... 12 noon1:30 pm, The Gordon-Roberts House, 218 Washington St., Cumberland, MD. Advance ticket purchase required. 301/777-8678. LIVE MUSIC ...1-4 pm, Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Rd,. Biglerville, PA. Music by Blythe Spirits Music: Harp, cello & violin trio. Enjoy a bottle of wine before the big night out. 717/334-4888. NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY FUN ... 3-4:30 pm, The Queen City Transportation Museum, 210 S. Centre St., Cumberland, MD. Make a time capsule and a noise maker. Refreshments. 301/777-1776. RINGIN IN THE NEW YEAR ... 9 pm-1 am, Apollo Theatre, 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg, WV. 304/263-6766. Saturday, January 1 Happy New Year! POLAR BEAR PLUNGE ... 12 noon, River Bottom Park, Williamsport, MD. Annual Polar Bear Plunge in the icy Potomac River. Participant registration fee to benefit the Humane Society. www.Williamsportmd.gov. 301/2237711. – VR

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he Christmas December 2 at 6:30 pm at season started early the Shenandoah Hotel, with this year, with the Belle Boyd holiday festivities continuing House beginning their www.travelwv.com throughout the weekend. annual Christmas The new Arts and Crafts celebration in late November. The Market, located at 116 North Queen exhibit, which features seasonal dolls Street, will open its doors at 3 pm on and dollhouses, will be open through December 3. Featuring unique gifts December 19. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doors to Christmasâ&#x20AC;? created by some of the finest artists also kicked off in late November, with and artisans in the region, the Arts wreaths and trees decorated by local and Crafts Market will be open businesses and artisans on display at through December 19. the Grand Cohen Building. Visitors Also on December 3, carolers will can vote for their favorite and the walk the streets of Martinsburg and wreaths will be auctioned at an event businesses will host open houses on December 8. beginning at 4 pm. Carolers and The first annual Snowflake Queen musical entertainment will be around Scholarship Pageant will be held on town throughout the evening, and at

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7:45 pm the Christmas season officially begins with the ceremonial lighting of the community Christmas tree. Santa will be distributing goodie bags from his house and a free concert by the “The LIX” will follow. December 4 brings more fun in downtown Martinsburg with the Snowflake Market from 10 am to 3 pm in the town square, featuring vendors, crafters, choirs and music. DeFluri’s Fine Chocolates will be giving factory tours with Santa at 11 am, 12 noon, and 1 pm. The Old Town Christmas Parade will begin at 5:30 pm in downtown Martinsburg. Other events throughout the month include: •Breakfast with Santa - December 11 at the Historic McFarland House •Apollo Civic Theatre’s production of “Little Women” - December 10-12 and 17-19 •Wonderment Puppet Theater’s festive show “The Nutty Nutcracker” until January 2 Come spend the day or the weekend and enjoy warm holiday charm in the perfect family getaway … only about one hour from Washington D.C. The Woods Resort is offering a cozy winter package, with lodging specials that include breakfast for two. Their Sleepy Creek Spa will also be featuring a Hot Chocolate Body Wrap and massage throughout the holiday season. For more information about Martinsburg and Berkeley County, or for more specific information about the events mentioned, please visit www.travelwv.com, call 1-800-4WVAFUN, or stop in at the MartinsburgBerkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 115 N. Queen Street in downtown Martinsburg. www.v a l l e y r ev u e . c o m

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Dec. 9 Wine Tasting 6:30-9 pm Samples and Storewide Sale Dec. 20 Beer & BBQ Bash 4-8 pm Men, come and shop for your lady. $5 donation gets BBQ sandwich & 2 beers. Proceeds go to local food bank.

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