Town History
The town of Stephens City has a long history spanning over two and a half centuries. From its beginnings in the 1730s and through the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, the town and its inhabitants witnessed and participated in events of national significance. After the Civil War into the…
Stone House Restoration Project
The Stone House is actually a structure with two main parts built with more than just stone. The original part of the house on the south side was constructed with local limestone and hand hewn timbers during the 1760s. The addition to the north was built in 1786 out of hand-hewn logs. Later additions were…
Publications
The Stone House Foundation and its professional staff at the Newtown History Center are committed to conducting research focusing on topics of local history and material culture. To learn more about the publications we have for sale at our museum please click on the titles below. Please take advantage of these resources and learn more…
Educational Programming
The Newtown History Center staff is pleased to offer these educational programs to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in the region around Stephens City. This region includes all of Virginia’s Frederick County and the City of Winchester public schools, Clarke County public schools and Warren County public schools. We also offer these programs to students…
