Shenandoah County Guide 2026 by Northern Virginia Daily

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JAMMIN’ FOODS FEST

May 16 • 4 - 9 PM

New Market Community Park

Jammin’ Foods Fest is a food truck fest.

Live Entertainment!

Admission is FREE!!

Food and drinks available for purchase.

MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PARK

May 23 • June 20 • August 22

September 5

New Market Community Park

Time: Sundown (see website for details) • Cost: FREE

Bring chairs/blankets and snacks for viewing comfort.

12TH ANNUAL MUSIC FEST

FREE ADMISSION

REBEL PARK • 6:30 - 9 PM

(9186 John Sevier Road, New Market, VA)

Food and Drink Available for Purchase

Beer & Wine Garden • ID Required (NO Outside Alcohol • NO PETS)

June 12 • Aug. 14 • Sept. 18 • Oct. 9

For more details, check out our Facebook @NewMarketCrossRoadsFest

CONGRESS STREET

SUMMER BLOCK PARTY

July 23 • 5 - 7 PM

Join us downtown for our summer block party! Kids yard games and chances to win!

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

July 3 • 5 - 9:30 PM

New Market Community Park

Come join us for an evening of live entertainment, great food, youth and adult activities, and more. Fireworks to start around 9:20 p.m. Feel free to bring chairs or blankets for comfort.

There is no charge for admission. No pets or alcohol.

SUMMER’S END PUPPY POOL PARTY

September 13 • 1 - 4 PM

New Market Community Park

Cost: $3 per canine • Age: 6 months + Registration Encouraged

FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, Sept. 26th 9 AM - 4 PM

Downtown New Market

Crafts, music, demonstrations, food, and more! Interested in being a vendor? Email s.frazier@newmarketvirginia.com

TRICK OR TREAT ON

CONGRESS STREET

October 31st, 2025

COURTESY/DEBBIE FADELEY

Welcome to Shenandoah County

Shenandoah County is 90 miles west of the nation’s capital, nestled in the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.

Largely an agricultural community, the 507-square-mile Shenandoah County is home to seven towns: Edinburg, Mount Jackson, New Market, Strasburg, Toms Brook, Woodstock and Maurertown. Known as The String of Pearls, each town has unique shops, restaurants and businesses. Shenandoah is a Native American name meaning “beautiful daughter of the stars.”

Woodstock, the county seat, is one of the oldest towns in the Shenandoah Valley and the fourth oldest town in Virginia. Woodstock was home to famed revolutionary, “the fighting parson,” John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, who came to Woodstock in 1772 to serve as pastor of the area Lutheran congregations.

Muhlenberg is famous for his fiery Sunday sermon of January 28, 1776, in which he punctuated the reading from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. “There is a time for every purpose...a time for war, and a time for peace,” by dramatically casting off his clerical robes to reveal a uniform of the Continental Army. He served with General Washington as commanding officer of the 8th Virginia, the famous “German Regiment.”

During the Civil War, several important battles and numerous skirmishes took place up and down the Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11) and the Middle and Back Roads to the west. The Valley Pike, the only macadamized road in the area, was vital to the success and agility of General Jackson’s “foot cavalry” during the Campaign of 1862.

Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson made headquarters in several Woodstock locations, including the small brick building at the end of Lawyers Row. The limestone courthouse at

the center of town was visited by soldiers from both sides, including Generals Banks, Fremont, Hunter, Sheridan, Ashby, Rosser, Imboden, Jones, Hampton, Gordon, Shield, Early, and Ewell. That same old stone courthouse was built in 1795 and is now the oldest courthouse still in use west of the Blue Ridge. Union Gen. Phil Sheridan always will be remembered here for ordering “The Burning” of valley mills, barns and food supplies in order to cut off supplies for the Confederate Army.

The Shenandoah Valley has much to offer, from wine tasting at local vineyards to tours of caverns, historic towns and Early American homes. The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival (www.musicfest.org) brings summer concerts (from symphony and big band to county and folk music) to the beautiful outdoor pavilion at Orkney Springs. Or just enjoy stopping at small antique shops and other authentic family run businesses.

Skyline Drive is a nearby favorite tourist attraction as are the George Washington Forest, the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, and local museums.

Attractions in Shenandoah County differ from the large-scale Virginia tourist sites. We attract visitors who appreciate the scenic beauty, the hospitality and the unique cultural and historic treasures of the region.

From the depths of our county’s unique limestone caverns at Shenandoah Caverns to the heights of its mountain vistas, Shenandoah County provides a wealth of yearround activities.

COVER PHOTO BY RICH COOLEY

Grace Fauber, 6, of Toms Brook, carries a pumpkin outside Strasburg Presbyterian Church’s fall fundraising pumpkin and mum lot at South Holliday and Ram Drive in Strasburg.

P R E S L E E R E A L E S T A T E

RECREATION

Outdoor lovers from all over America come to Shenandoah County to enjoy some of the finest hunting and fishing on the East Coast, or just to breathe in its natural beauty.

Over 80 river miles on the Shenandoah River and more than 77,000 acres of George Washington National Forest grace the county. Hiking trails abound on both the eastern and western slopes of this valley haven.

Canoeing, camping and backpacking challenge the

outdoor lover, or take an enjoying drive around the rural landscape. For a grand “overview” of Woodstock and our famous Seven Bends of the Shenandoah River, make a point to visit the Woodstock Tower — it’s worth the trip!

Shenandoah County is home to six public parks as well as two golf courses - Bryce Resort and Shenvalee, two bowling alleys, one movie theater and an amateur theater. Snow skiing, summer tubing, a mountain bike park and Zipline riding are available at Bryce Mountain Resort.

MUSEUMS + BATTLEFIELDS

The Edinburg Mill at 214 S. Main St., Edinburg, survived the burning during the Civil War and today houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits pertinent to the area. It is open year round from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The museum is closed Christmas Day. 540-984-8400. www.edinburgmill. com

Part of Sheridan’s 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign, the Fisher’s Hill battlefield south of Strasburg has interpretive signage and scenic views. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/39e9uzmm.

The Fort Valley Museum is located at 8631 Fort Valley Road in Fort Valley. It is open Saturday 1-4 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through October.

Hupp’s Hill Civil War Park, the site of the Battle of Hupp’s Hill, features interpretive walking trails along the original trenches. Also on site is a museum that provides a detailed history of the Shenandoah Valley in 1864. It is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 33229 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg. 540465-5884, https://tinyurl.com/2b2x8e28.

The Mount Jackson Museum is located at the Mount Jackson Visitor’s Center, 5901 Main St. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday March to mid-December; 1-4 p.m. Saturdays only mid-December to March.

After you visit the Mount Jackson Museum, head south on U.S. Route 11 and follow the signs to Meems Bottom Covered Bridge. This is the longest remaining covered bridge - 204 feet - in Virginia.

The Strasburg Museum is a former steam pottery plant

built in 1891 that later became a train station, and in 1970 became a museum featuring exhibits on Strasburg history, including pottery, Native American artifacts and displays from the railroad era and the Civil War. The museum is open daily May-October, but check the website prior to going. 440 East King St., Strasburg. 540-465-3175. www.strasburgmuseum.org

The Virginia Museum of the Civil War tells the story of the 1864 Battle of New Market and the Civil War in Virginia. Learn more about the young cadets from Virginia Military Institute who fought in what became known as “The field of lost shoes” during the Battle of New Market and browse exhibits about the war in the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia. Admission ticket includes the Battlefield, the Hall of Valor Civil War Museum, and Bushong Farm. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day.) Home to the Shenandoah Valley Tourist Information Center. 8895 George Collins Memorial Pkwy, New Market. (866) 515-1864. http://www.vmi.edu/vmcw/

The Woodstock Museum, also known as the Marshall House, is one of the oldest homes in Woodstock, reportedly built before 1772. The Wickham House, a large frame residence north of the Walton building, is typical of early log homes in 18th-century Woodstock. The house is at the end of the historic Lawyers Row in Woodstock. Admission is free through the Woodstock Museum, which has owned the Wickham House since 1989. The museum is open May-October from 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, but check the website before going. 540-459-5518. www.woodstockmuseumva.org

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WINERIES + DISTILLERIES

BREWERIES + CIDERIES

Box Office Brewery

177 E. King St., Strasburg • 540-465-2609 • boxofficebrewery.com

For the beer lover and the history fan, Box Office Brewery took the historic Strand Theatre and transformed it into a town hot spot. Craft beer and food made to order makes Box Office an entryway into Shenandoah County’s beer culture. Open daily.

Star in the Valley

33 Amos Lane, Strasburg • 540-514-1687 • starinthevalley.com

Star in the Valley specializes in small batch wines and offers a view of the Shenandoah Valley from its vineyard and tasting room that sits at an elevation of more than 1,000 feet. Open Thursday-Monday.

North Mountain Vineyard & Winery

4374 Swartz Rd., Maurertown

540-436-9463 • northmountainvineyard.com

North Mountain’s new owners are busy updating the Bavarian-style tasting room and making the entry more accessible. They will also be bringing the Ravenwood Faire to the property in October for two weekends of Medieval fun, magic and merriment. Enjoy your favorite wines in the Great Room and look for new ones in the coming year. Open Wednesday-Sunday 11-5.

Filibuster Distillery

80 Maurertown Mill Rd., Maurertown 540-436-3900 • 202-289-1414 • filibusterbourbon.com

If you are coming from D.C., you will feel right at home with Filibuster Distillery, which relocated from the nation’s capital to the Shenandoah Valley. Open Wednesday-Sunday noon-6. Filibuster uses a dual cask approach to make a uniquely American whiskey.

Woodstock Brewhouse

123 E Court St., Woodstock • 540-459-2739 (BREW)

Visit the Woodstock Brewhouse, established in 2015, and experience craft beer brewed on site in their renovated 1920s era factory building in downtown Woodstock; located just steps away from the historic Shenandoah County Courthouse. Multiple beers on tap along with local wines and ciders. Live Music Thursdays, full menu and open daily with outdoor deck and patio seating. Open daily.

Muse Vineyards

16 Serendipity Ln., Woodstock • 540-459-7033 • musevineyards.com

Muse opened a tasting room in Woodstock in late 2016 after winning the Governor’s Cup in 2015 with the very first vintage of their Bordeaux blend Clio. There are currently 32 acres under vine on the property, situated on a bend of the Shenandoah River, and there is a 1.8 mile hiking trail through the vines. Their non-vintage Erato won the 2024 Shenandoah Cup and three of their wines are now sold at Mt. Vernon with a unique label. The kitchen serves a limited menu and the old farmhouse is available to rent on Airbnb. Open Sunday-Wednesday noon-6; Thursday-Saturday noon-8.

Swover Creek Farm Brewery

4176 Swover Creek Rd., Edinburg • 540-984-8973

Visit to experience pizzas cooked in their outdoor woodfired ovens, who’s toppings are made with locally raised beef and pork, including 10 different kinds of smoked sausages. They serve some of the finest Virginia craft beers, including some brewed-on site, along with local wine and cider. There are many indoor and outdoor spaces where your family and friends can gather and hang out, even your dog. There’s a beer garden, smaller pavilions and 18-hole disc golf course.

County

Shenandoah Vineyards

3659 S. Ox Rd., Edinburg • 540-984-8699

Michael Shaps bought the vineyard Jim and Emma Randel started in 1976 on land Emma Randel’s family had owned since the 1800s. Now the oldest operating winery in Virginia, visitors can step back in time, experience a Civil War-era barn and take in the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley with a local product in hand. Open Wednesday-Sunday 11-5.

Wolf Gap Vineyard

123 Stout Rd., Edinburg • 540-984-3306

Voted ’Best Winery Tour’ by Newsweek, this local gem offers spectacular views for picnics and weddings, along with award-winning wines. Enjoy live music events, indoor and outdoor seating, and food options from their kitchen. There’s a cozy tasting room for the cooler months and a large pavilion with a view of Wolf Gap for summer months. Private event packages are available for reunions, showers, weddings and more. Open daily from 12-6.

Cave Ridge Vineyard

1476 Conicville Rd., Mt. Jackson • 540-477-2585 • caveridge.com

There are over 20 acres under vine on the property and another 12 under Cave Ridge management a few miles away, producing one of the few Rieslings in the area along with rich full-bodied reds and several sparkling wines. Owner/winemaker Randy Phillips has won the Shenandoah Cup twice — in 2020 with a 2017 Petit Verdot and in 2022 with red blend Fossil Hill Reserve. The vineyard was included in the 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup as one of the top 12 wines in the state out of over 700 entered. There is a new event space and barrel room that can seat 150 guests, covered pavilion, open patio, decks and banquet room with fireplace and heated igloos for rent during the winter. Tasting room hours are Sunday-Thursday noon-6; Friday & Saturday noon-7.

The Winery at Kindred Pointe and Life is Hard Cider

3575 Conicville Rd., Mt. Jackson • 540-477-3570 • kpspirits.com

Kindred Pointe offers a climate controlled pavilion tasting room that overlooks a vineyard block with a large grassy area for sitting on a blanket in the summer and cozying up to a firepit in cooler weather. In addition to estate wines, they also make hard cider from local apples. Tasting hours are daily 12-6. KP Spirits Distillery was added last year and whiskey tastings are held in the Stables tasting room on winter Saturdays from 12-5.

Third Hill Winery at DeMello Vineyards

2110 Quicksburg Rd., Quicksburg • 540-740-8464

Third Hill at DeMello Vineyards opened in 2015 in a building designed and built (mostly) by co-owner Ed DeMello from vintage, locally sourced wood, with a perfect view of Third Hill from the wrap-around porch. They offer whites, reds, a rosé and a dessert wine. Third Hill is closed for the winter and will reopen in March Thursday through Sunday from 1-5.

Pale Fire Brewing Co.

1618 Orkney Grade, Basye • 540-856-2807 • palefirebrewing.com.

Pale Fire Brewing Company opened its first satellite taproom in Basye in 2024, where they just recently celebrated their first full year. Come in to enjoy a Pale Fire Brewing Co. craft beer or any of their other offerings: wine, Sage Bird cider, liquor, sandwiches, and Detroit-style pizza. The Bar and Restaurant is a cozy gathering space with a mountain vibe! Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating in warmer weather at the base of Bryce Resort.

EDINBURG

Town Hall

101 Town Hall Ave., Edinburg • 540-984-8521

The Town Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Town Hall

Mayor: Daniel J. Harshman

Town Council: Steve Wood, Vice Mayor; Steve Crisman; Brad Dellinger; Tabatha Dellinger; Barbara Strong; Fay Wymer-Hollar

The town of Edinburg is located at the base of Massanutten Mountain, alongside Stony Creek. Early Swiss settlers were so taken with this small community that they named it Edenburg, after the biblical garden. Today it’s known as Edinburg, but the little town continues to attract both residents and visitors with its friendly atmosphere and natural beauty. Edinburg features historic homes, quaint shops and galleries, and one of the few remaining pre-Civil War

mills in existence.

The Historic Edinburg Mill was built by Maj. George Grandstaff in 1848. It is one of only a few that survived the burning during the Civil War. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in Edinburg’s Historic District, the mill is a designated Virginia Historic Landmark. It is located on the historic Valley Pike, (U.S. Route 11), and serves as a prominent and scenic resource along this designated Virginia Scenic Byway.

The site is now home to a visitor center and the Museum at the Edinburg Mill. The museum tells the story of the mill, the town, the Valley Pike, the Shenandoah River, and the railroad. A 50-seat theater features a 45-minute film titled “The Burning,” which is based on John Heatwole’s book of the same name.

Edinburg Events

• Sept. 18-20: The Ole Time Festival

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MT. JACKSON

www.mountjackson.com

Town Hall: 5901 Main St. • 540-477-2121

The Town Council meets on the second Tuesday in the Town Hall

Town Manager: Olivia Hilton

Mayor: Donald I. Pifer

Town Council:

Rod Shepherd, Vice Mayor • 540-477-4499

Evelyn Burner • 540-325-1082

Madison M. Estep • 540-481-3279

Judy Fultz • 540-335-2033

Kyle Kennedy • 540-335-5740

Todd Holtzman • 540-325-6084

Police Chief: Keith Cowart • 540-477-2242

The town was originally known as Mount Pleasant. On Jan. 28, 1826, an act of the General Assembly of Virginia changed the name of the village in honor of President Andrew Jackson, who was a frequent visitor on his travels from Washington, D.C., to his home in Tennessee.

The town’s location along the Valley Pike, and at the terminus of the Manassas Gap Railroad, prompted the Confederate government to establish a military hospital there in the spring of 1861. Information about the hospital can be found at its original site across from the Our Soldiers Cemetery in Mount Jackson.

Mount Jackson is home to the Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Center, the historic Union Church, a circa 1947 Duckpin Bowling Alley, and the above-mentioned Our Soldiers Cemetery, the only Civil War cemetery in Virginia with all Confederate soldiers buried there. Visit the Mount Jackson Town Hall and tour the Mount Jackson Museum. The museum features an array of exhibits and information about the town’s history. A visitor center is part of the town hall complex.

Mount Jackson Events

• Feb. 28: Roots & Resilience, 11-1

• April 11: Junk & Jams, Mayors Park, 9-1

• May 12: Nights at The Nest, 4-8

• June 27: Mad Hatter’s Market & Tea

• July 25: Transportation Thru Time car show & more

• Aug. 4: National Night Out, 5-8

• Aug. 8: Yard Crawl Weekend

• Aug. 26: Woof Gap Yappy Hour, 4-7

• Sept. 12: Town pool doggie dip, 1-3

• Sept. 26: 3rd Annual Taterfest, 10-4

• Oct. 18: Spooktacular carnival & haunted house, 2-9

• Nov. 11: Veterans Day Program, 6-8

• Nov. 28: Merry On Main, 12-6

• Dec. 18: Holiday Home Tours

Orkney Springs Events

• Shenandoah Valley Music Festival: July 17-18; July 24-25; August 7-8; and September 5-6

• Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Guild:

• March 1: Theater/Dinner at Shenandoah University Theater in Winchester. Theater performance is ’Catch Me If You Can’.

• March 19: Luncheon at Box Office Brewery in Strasburg. Performance is ’One Street Over’.

• June 28: Theater/Dinner at Shenandoah Univ. Theater in Winchester. Performance is ’Guys and Dolls’.

All Luncheons Start at 11:30 a.m. To make reservationss, contact Jennifer Garrett at jengarr@ shentel.net or 540-856-3638

To make reservation for dinner-theater events, contact Sandra Price Stroble at sandralovesmusic2@gmail. com or 540-478-8177

Government Contact Information

600 N. Main St., Woodstock, VA 22664 • 540-459-6165 • Fax: 540-459-6168

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Evan Vass • 540-459-6165

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the County Government Center at 600 N. Main St., Woodstock

• District 1: Josh Stephens, Chairman • 540-630-5727

• District 2: Steven A. Baker • 540-477-3550

• District 3: David E. Ferguson • 540-325-5263

• District 4: Karl Roulston • 540-325-9616

• District 5: Dennis Morris • 540-436-9149 • 540-335-0526

• District 6: Timothy F. Taylor • 540-465-9673

COUNTY PHONE NUMBERS

• Emergency: 911

• Administration: 540-459-6165

• Building Inspections: 540-459-6185

• Clerk of the Circuit Court: Karla Ortts • 540-459-6150

• Commissioner of the Revenue: Melissa D. Hockman • 540-459-6170

• Commonwealth Attorney: Elizabeth H. Cooper • 540-459-6129

• County Health Services: 540-459-3733

• DMV: 804-497-7100

714-A N Main St., Woodstock

• Fire & Rescue: 540-459-6167

• Fire Chief: Steven Hall Jr. • 540-459-6197

• Health Department: 540-459-3733

494 N. Main St., Suite 100, Woodstock

• Landfill and Recycling: 540-984-8573

349 Landfill Road, Edinburg

• Parks and Recreation: 540-459-6777

1195 Hisey Ave., Woodstock

• Sheriff: Timothy C. Carter • 540-459-6100

810 N. Main St., Suite 1, Woodstock

• Social Services: 540-459-6226

• Shenandoah County Animal Shelter: 540-984-8955

268 Landfill Rd., Edinburg

• Tourism: 540-459-6227

• Treasurer: Cindy A. George • 540-459-6180

• VA Cooperative Extension: 540-459-6140

• Voter Registration: 540-459-6195

• Water and Sewer: 540-459-7491

• Zoning and Subdivision: 540-459-6185

LIBRARIES

• County Library: 540-984-8200

514 Stoney Creek Blvd., Edinburg

• Basye-Orkney Springs Library: 540-856-8084

1382 Resort Dr., Basye

• Fort Valley Library: 540-933-6714

6190 Woodstock Tower Rd., Fort Valley

• Mt. Jackson Community Library: 540-477-3327

5901 Main St., Mt. Jackson

• New Market Area Library: 540-740-8650

160 E. Lee St., P.O. Box 452, New Market

• Strasburg Community Library: 540-465-8464

195 W. King St., Strasburg

• Woodstock Library: 540-459-2774

134 N. Church St., Woodstock

SENIOR CENTER

116 Lakeview Dr., Woodstock 540-984-8811

AIRPORT

• Warren County-Front Royal Airport: 229 Stokes Airport Rd. (Route 615) 540-635-3570 http://airnav.com/airport/KFRR

HOSPITAL

• Shenandoah Memorial Hospital: 759 S Main St., Woodstock 540-459-1100

NEW MARKET

www.newmarketvirginia.com

Town Office:

9418 John Sevier Rd., PO Box 58, New Market 540-740-3432

Town Council meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Town Office

Town Manager: Nathan Garrison • 540-740-3432

Mayor: Peter Hughes • 540-333-6195

Vice Mayor: Peggy Harkness 540-740-3003 • 540-333-1582

Town Council

Janice Hannah • 540-325-2624

Bob King • 540-325-8420

Daryl Watkins • 540-740-3884

Scott Wymer • 540-740-4550

Jon Henry • 540-247-0773

With over 225 years of experience catering to travelers, the historic town of New Market is sure to have something for everyone.

The Virginia Museum of the Civil War offers exhibits on the Battle of New Market, the entire war in Virginia, walking trails, Bushong Farm and scenic overlooks of the Shenandoah River.

The renovated downtown area offers a wonderful place to take a leisurely stroll to enjoy the historic architecture and visit many unique shops. With offerings such as local art, handmade crafts and furniture, Civil War memorabilia, home décor items, various dining options,

you’re sure to have a unique experience at each stop. Be sure to check out the Self-Guided Walking Tour.

New Market Events

• March 28: community Easter egg hunt at New Market Community Park

• May 16: Jammin’ Foods Fest at Community Park

• May 23: Movie Night in the Community Park

• June 12: Cross Roads Music Festival at the New Market Rebels Baseball Park

• June 27: Movie Night in the Community Park

• July 3: Independence Day celebration at the Community Park

• Aug. 4: National Night Out at the Community Park

• Aug. 14: Cross Roads Music Festival at the New Market Rebels Baseball Park

• Aug. 22: Movie Night in the Community Park

• Sept. 13: Puppy Pool Party at the Community Pool

• Sept. 18: Cross Roads Music Festival at the New Market Rebels Baseball Park

• Sept. 5: Movie Night in the Community Park

• Sept. 26: Fall Festival downtown

• Oct. 9: Cross Roads Music Festival at the New Market Rebels Baseball Park

• Oct. 31: Trick or Treat on Congress Street

• Dec. 5: Tis the Season and parade, downtown

• Dec. 12: Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt at the Community Park

Legislators

• State Delegate Justin Pence (District 33) (R) Session Office:

General Assembly Building

201 N. 9th St., Richmond, VA 23219 804-698-1033 DelJPence@house.virginia.gov

District Office:

P.O.Box 373 Edinburg, VA 22824 540-535-1033 www.pencefordelegate.com

• VA State Senator Timmy French (District 1) (R) Session Office:

General Assembly Building Room No. 603, Senate of Virginia

P.O. Box 396, Richmond, VA 23218 804-698-7501 senatorfrench@senate.virginia.gov

District Office:

P.O. Box 628, Woodstock, VA 22664 540-325-8767

• Congressman Ben Cline (6th District) (R) Session Office: 2443 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-4606 202-225-5431 https://cline.house.gov

District Office:

100 N. Loudoun St., Suite 120 Winchester, VA 22601 540-546-0876

• U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D) 231 Russell Senate Office Washington, DC 202-224-4024

Fax: 202-228-6363

• U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner (D) 703 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-2023 • 877-676-2759

• Gov. Abigail Spanberger

P.O. Box 1475, Richmond, VA 23218 804-786-2441 • governor.virginia.gov

Education

SCHOOL BOARD

Superintendent Dr. Melody Sheppard 600 N. Main St., Woodstock • 540-459-6222

• District 1: Lewis Michael Scheibe II • 540-624-9153 lmscheibe@shenandoah.k12.va.us • Term: Jan. 1, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2029

• District 2: Thomas A. B. Streett • 540-975-1470 tastreett@shenandoah.k12.va.us • Term: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2027

• District 3: Gloria E. Carlineo • 215-589-2000 gemarkus@shenandoah.k12.va.us • Term: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2027

• District 4: Whitney L. Pence - Vice Chair • 540-820-3639 wlpence@shenandoah.k12.va.us • Term: Jan. 1, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2029

• District 5: Larry E. Vance - Chairman • 540-333-1696 levance@shenandoah.k12.va.us • Term: Jan. 1, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2029

• District 6: Michael D. Rickard • 540-335-7389 mdrickard@shenandoah.k12.va.us • Term: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec.r 31, 2027

NORTHERN CAMPUSES

• Sandy Hook Elementary: 162 Stickley Loop, Strasburg • 540-465-8282

• Signal Knob Middle: 687 Sandy Hook Rd., Strasburg • 540-465-3422

• Strasburg High: 250 Ram Dr., Strasburg • 540-465-5195

CENTRAL CAMPUSES

• W.W. Robinson Elementary: 1231 Susan Ave., Woodstock • 540-459-5155

• Peter Muhlenberg Middle: 1251 Susan Ave., Woodstock • 540-459-2941

• Central High: 1147 Susan Ave., Woodstock • 540-459-2161

• Charterhouse School: 508 Piccadilly St., Edinburg • 540-984-6266

SOUTHERN CAMPUSES

• Ashby-Lee Elementary: 480 Stonewall Ln., Quicksburg • 540-477-2927

• Massanutten Regional Governor’s School 6375 Main St., Mount Jackson • 540-477-3226

• Stonewall Jackson High: 150 Stonewall Ln., Quicksburg • 540-477-2732

• North Fork Middle: 1018 Caverns Rd., Quicksburg • 540-477-2953

• Triplett Tech: 6375 Main St., Mount Jackson • 540-477-3161

OTHER SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTY

• Massanutten Military Academy: 614 S. Main St., Woodstock • 540-459-2167

• Shenandoah Valley Academy: 234 W. Lee Hwy., New Market • 540-740-3161

• Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary: 115 Bindery Rd., New Market • 540-740-8327

• Valley Baptist Christian School 408 Stoney Creek Rd., Edinburg • 540-984-8665

STRASBURG

www.strasburgva.com

Town Hall: 174 E. King St. • 540-465-9197

The Town Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month in Town Hall

Town Manager: Melanie Shipe 540-465-9197 ext. 126

Mayor: Brandy Hawkins Boies • 540-247-7343

Vice Mayor: Ashleigh Kimmons • 919-744-9508

Town Council:

A.D. Carter IV • 540-465-9197

Jonathan Price • 540-247-6126

Andrew Lowder • 540-247-1580

Emily Reynolds McCoryn • 540-333-0073

Christie Monahan • 540-335-5917

Brad Stover • 540-325-9777

David Woodson • 703-965-6790

Police Chief: Wayne Sager • 540-465-5230

Located just 18 miles south of Winchester and 81 miles west of Washington, D.C., Strasburg invites you to discover history, celebrate the arts, and connect with nature.

Strasburg features antique shops, art galleries, museums, and abounds in history. The town was home to a thriving pottery industry from 1761-1909 and visitors today can tour the Strasburg Museum, housed in what was originally the steam pottery building. The museum exhibits include Civil War artifacts, Native American exhibits, and much more.

Civil War history can be found at Hupp’s Hill Civil War Park. The wooded setting includes walking trails and the Gateway to Shenandoah Visitor Center. The Strasburg River Walk is another trail where visitors can stretch

their legs, walk their dog, or bicycle along a scenic path beside the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. Top off a day of outdoor adventure with fine dining or a homecooked meal at one of the town’s restaurants.

Strasburg Events

• March 30-April 4: Hop, Shop & Stroll Downtown

• April 4: Easter Egg Hunt at Visitor Center, 10:30-1

• April 4: Spring Maker’s Market, downtown, 1-5

• May 2: Mother’s Day Market, Visitor Center, 10-2

• May 8-10: Mayfest, downtown

• June 4: Front Porch Live, downtown, 6:30-8:30

• July 4th Independence Celebration: 6-10 p.m., Town Park

• Aug. 5: National Night Out, downtown, 6-9

• Nov. 7: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Festival, downtown, 11-4

• Nov. 14: Veterans Day Parade

• Dec. 5: ’Tis the Season Holiday Market and Parade

Worship With Us... All Are Welcome!

Antioch Covenant Brethren Church

23502 Senedo Rd., Woodstock, VA 22664

540-459-3661 • www.antiochcbc.org

Worship at 10am • Sunday School at 8:45am Livestream at AntiochCBC

Christ United Church of Christ

14561 Senedo Rd., Mt Jackson, VA 22842

540-477-3955

pastorsteph67@gmail.com

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

850 Ox Rd., Woodstock, VA 22664

churchofjesuschrist.org

Sunday Worship Service @ 10 am

Community Mission Church

50 Coffmantown Rd., Woodstock, VA 22664

540-459-8720

www.communitymissionchurch.com

Edinburg Christian Church

210 Center St., Edinburg, VA 22824

Sunday Service 9:30 AM

540-984-8155 • 540-436-8505

Pastor Eric van Leeuwen

Emanuel Lutheran Church

127 E. High Street, Woodstock, VA 22664

540-459-3837 • Pastor Nate Robinson

Worship 8:30 & 10:30; Sunday School 9:45 emanuel@shentel.net

Faith Lutheran Church

Faith Lutheran Preschool

4260 Fort Valley Rd., Fort Valley, VA 22652

540-933-6154

Join us at 9:30am for coffee & donuts; 10am for worship

First Baptist Church-Woodstock 116 Lakeview Drive, Woodstock, VA 22664

540-459-3000 ~ Pastor Doug Frazier fbc-woodstock.org

Love Lives Here

Grace Evangelical Free Church 718 E. Queen St. Strasburg, VA 22657

graceevfreechurchva.org

Sunday Worship 9:45 AM

Grace United Church of Christ 10492 Orkney Grade Mt. Jackson, VA 22842

540-477-2542 facebook.com/graceucc.mtjackson.9

Gravel Springs Lutheran Church

1870 S. Pifer Rd. Star Tannery, VA 22654

540-465-4836 www.gravelspringslutheran.org

Laurel Hill Christian Church

378 Laurel Hill Way, Lebanon Church, VA 22641

540-465-3628

Pastor Wayne Racey

Maurertown

Brethren Church

24916 Old Valley Pk., Maurertown, VA 22644

540-436-3469

540-325-0309 • Pastor Todd Crowder

Mt. Jackson Independent

Baptist Church

6024 Main Street Mt. Jackson, VA 22842 • 540-856-4023

Worship Sunday 11am

TOMS BROOK

Town Office:

3342 S. Main St. • 540-436-8000

Town Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Toms Brook Volunteer Fire Department

Mayor: Lisa Currie • 540-436-3035 ljgcurrie@yahoo.com

Vice Mayor: Mike Triggs • triggsmail@yahoo.com

Town Council:

Lisa Keller-Nelson • knfarm2@gmail.com

Judy Pangle • japangle10@gmail.com

Tony Stillwell • tonystillwell96@gmail.com

Susie Wilburn • susie.wilburn@gmail.com

Kevin Shipe • kdshipellc@gmail.com

Toms Brook, located between the towns of Strasburg and Woodstock, witnessed Civil War action in 1864. The Battle of Toms Brook engaged over 9,000 Union and Confederate soldiers. The battle, also known as

the “Woodstock Races,” resulted in a Union victory.

Toms Brook today is home to artisans and farms. The small town offers several travel centers. When traveling U.S. Route 11, be sure to note the renovated Toms Brook School. The old school found a new use as affordable housing. The project was a team effort of several agencies that served a need while saving a historic building.

Toms Brook Events

• March 21: Chili cookoff between fire department(s) and town council

• April: Big trash pickup - date to be announced

• Oct. 31: Halloween surprise at Toms Brook Volunteer Fire Department

• Dec. 6: Parade and craft event, 4:30

Cook’s Country Store

Worship With Us... All Are Welcome!

Mustard Seed Church

5119 Dogwood Drive, Mt. Jackson 540-327-4693

Worship Sunday’s 9:30 & 11am & 7pm

Pastor Dan Nicholson

Pleasant View Church of the Brethren

4197 Conicville Rd., Mt. Jackson, VA 22842 540-477-3856

St. John’s Lutheran Church 3623 Back Mountain Rd. Winchester, VA 22602 540-877-9407 www.stjohnslutheranwinchester.org

St. Paul's United Church of Christ

235 S. Main Street Woodstock, VA 22664 540-459-3643 stpaulsucc.us

St. Peter Lutheran Church

3343 S. Main Street

Toms Brook, Va. 22660 www.northmountainparish.org

Service 11:15 am • Pastor Robert F. Wise

Strasburg Christian Church

165 High St., Strasburg, VA 22657 540-465-3547 • strasburgcc.org

Sunday Service at 11:00am www.facebook.com/StrasburgCC

St. John's Methodist Church

116 S. High St. Edinburg, VA 22824 540-984-4464 stjohnsmethodistchurch.org

St. John’s United Church of Christ Hamburg

1010 Headquarters Rd., Edinburg, VA 22824 540-984-4860 • pastorsteph67@gmail.com

St. John's UCC, Harrisville 1466 Harrisville Rd. Toms Brook, VA 22660

Jared Rice (540) 325-7601 Adam Basham (540) 383-6379

St. Paul Lutheran

156 W. Washington St., Strasburg, VA 22657 540-465-3232 • stpaulstrasburg@gmail.com stpaulstrasburgva.com

Pastor Chris Flohr

Strasburg Presbyterian Church

325 South Holliday St., Strasburg, VA 22657 540-465-3920

Contemporary Worship at 8:30 with Praise Band

Traditional Worship at 11:00 with organ Sunday School at 9:45

Strasburg United Methodist Church

114 W. Washington St., Strasburg, VA 22657 strasburgumc.org • Pastor John B. Haynes Jr. Sunday Worship: 8, 9:30 w/Sunday School & 11am (540) 465-8788 • SUMC@shentel.net

Valley Baptist Church & Christian School

408 Stoney Creek Rd., Edinburg, VA 22824 540-984-8665 • www.valleybaptistchurch.net www.vbcspioneers.org

Valley Pike Church of the Brethren 83 Headley Rd., Maurertown, VA 22644 540-459-3272

www.youtube.com/@valleypikecob

Pastor: Jonathan Fletcher

WOODSTOCK

www.townofwoodstockva.gov

Town Hall: 135 N. Main St. • 540-459-3621

The Town Council meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Town Hall

Town Manager: Aaron Grisdale • 540-459-3621

Mayor: Jeremy D. McCleary • 540-459-3874

Town Council:

Michael Funkhouser • 540-459-3874

Laura Bennett • 540-335-2202

A. Paje Cross • 540-335-1569

Michelle Manning • mmanning@woodstockva.gov

Stephen Heishman • 540-459-8041

Frank Haun • frank.haun@gmail.com

Police Chief: Eric L. Reiley • 540-459-2141

Centrally located in Shenandoah County, Woodstock is the County Seat, steeped in Revolutionary and Civil War history and a hub for folks to visit and gather.

Woodstock has many historic homes, buildings, and churches that will be of interest to any history lover. Don’t miss the original Shenandoah County Court House designed by Thomas Jefferson. Constructed in 1795 of native limestone, it is the oldest courthouse west of the Blue Ridge Mountains in continuous use. The Woodstock Museum and the Wickham House are filled with treasures from Woodstock’s history and are a must-see as well if you’re learning more about the area. Woodstock isn’t only known to those interested in history, though. Visitors and locals love the town for the many locally owned restaurants and shops, plus an array of national chain hotels and restaurants. You’ll

find many retail shops with items including antiques; wines; gourmet pantry items; gently new and used clothing; lawn and garden plants and items; and more! From Woodstock, it is easy to get to all of the popular outdoor recreation sites like the Woodstock Tower atop Massanutten Mountain, Seven Bends State Park where you can hike and enjoy the river, and the Wolf Gap Recreation area with its primitive camping sites and fabulous hikes for some of the most amazing views.