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2007

December

1-31 Shakespeare Theater Package
Enjoy a performance at the American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse, anactor lead tour of the theater, a room or suite, and a hot homemade breakfast. ....Package prices start at $159 for the John McLear Room plus tax.
   Location: Frederick House, 28 North New Street, Staunton, VA 24401
   Phone: 540-885-4220
   Email: stay@frederickhouse.com
   Web: www.frederickhouse.com
     
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Old Town Christmas Parade
10-11:30 am

Santa breaks away from the North Pole to visit Winchester and be in his parade. Horse-drawn carriage rides and appointments with Santa available.
   Location: Old Town Winchester, 2 N Cameron St., Winchester
   Phone: 540-722-7575
   Web: www.winchesterva.gov/otdb

     
1 Christmas Remembered at the Stonewall Jackson House
Saturday, 12 noon - 4:30 pm

Stonewall Jackson House offers free tours by costumed docents, music, hot cider, home made cookies. Children's crafts are part of the holiday fun.
   Location: Stonewall Jackson House, 8 E Washington St, Lexington
   Phone: 540-463-2552
   Web: www.stonewalljackson.org
     
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Deck the Halls Weekend
Saturday–Sunday, 11 am–5 pm

On the Shenandoah Wine Country Trail (SWX), you'll receive your wreath at your assigned starting winery and then pick up a different holiday ornament at each of the participating venues. $15 per wreath.
   Location: Shenandoah Vineyards, 2659 South Ox Road, Edinburg VA 22824
   Phone: 540-984-8699
   Web: www.shenandoahvalleywinecountry.org

     
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First Ladies Tea at the Museum of American Presidents
Sunday, 3-4 pm

Be part of a learning experience at the Museum of American Presidents. Listen to a presentation about "Christmas Traditions" while sampling recipes prepared from the First Ladies' favorite recipes. Reservations required. $ fee.
   Location: Museum of American Presidents, 130 N Massanutten St, Strasburg VA 22657
   Phone: 540-465-5884
   Web: www.waysideofva.com

     
7-23 Christmas Belle Grove PlantationTours
Dec. 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 from 10 am-4 pm

Enjoy the magic of an Old-time Shenandoah Valley Christmas as you tour Belle Grove Plantation beautifully decorated by area garden clubs. Call for evening times.
   Location: Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown
   Phone: 540-869-2028
   Web: www.bellegrove.org
     
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Family Caroling Party
Guided tours at 10 and 2, advance reservations required
General admissionHolidays focus tour with caroling, followed by music
presentations and refreshments in lecture hall.
Bring the whole family and come ready to sing. Visitors will be led in
rousing Christmas carols as they travel to the historic farm sites to
experience old holiday traditions. The tour will end in the visitor center
with refreshments and more music.
   Location: Frontier Culture Museum, 1290 Richmond Rd., Staunton, VA 24401
   Phone:540-332-7850
   Web: www.frontier.virginia.gov

     
14-23

Holiday Lantern Tours
Holiday Lantern Tours Guided tours leave VC at 530-830p.m.
nightly; Advance reservations required
   Location:Frontier Culture Museum, 1290 Richmond Rd., Staunton, VA 24401
   Phone: 540-332-7850
   Web: www.frontier.virginia.gov

     
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Winter Solstice Bonfire at North Mountain Vineyard
Saturday, 3–5 pm

Help us bring light into this longest night of the year by lighting the great bon fire in the late winter afternoon. Warm yourself around the stone fire pit and sample our authentic German Gluehwein and traditional German cookies. No charge. 
   Location: North Mountain Vineyard, 4274 Swartz Road, Maurertown VA 22644
   Phone: 540-436-9463
   Web: www.northmountainvineyard.com

     
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Winter Caroling Party
Winter Caroling Party Guided tours leave the VC at 6. 630, 7
and 730 Advance reservations required
Location: Frontier Culture Museum, 1290 Richmond Rd., Staunton, VA 24401
Phone: 540-332-7850
Web: www.frontier.virginia.gov

     
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First Night Winchester
Monday, 6 pm–12:30 am

Ring in the New Year without the hang-over during this family-focused event showcasing the arts and entertainment.
Location: Old Town Winchester, 15 N Loudoun St
Phone: 540-533-5561
Email: firstnightwinchester@adelphia.net

     
         
         

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