Executive Director & Curator Byron C. Smith has written an article on the life of Samuel Kercheval, the famed author of the History of the Valley of Virginia, a book that was originally published in 1833 in Winchester, Virginia. Smith’s article has been published in the 2015 issue of the Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society Journal that […]

Newtown Heritage Festival 25th Anniversary Soiree Dinner and Civil War Ball Saturday, May 20, 2017, 6:30pm LOCATION: Stephens City United Methodist Church, Social Hall 5291 Main St., Stephens City Doors Open 6:00pm TICKETS: $30/person Available ONLY at Stephens City Town Office, 1033 Locust Street Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm **TICKET REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION** DINNER: 6:30pm -- […]

Newtown History Center presents A Stephens City Civil War lecture by Mr. Dana MacBean "A Shenandoah Sketchbook: James E. Taylor Draws the Valley" Topics To Be Covered Include: Introduction to James E. Taylor, "Sorry For You, Mr. Sketcher" (A Stephens City Site), "Battle of Summit Point, Caught Between The Lines", and "Mrs. Stewart's Pumpkin Pies" […]

25 Years of Newtown Heritage Festival!! Along with the family-oriented music and entertainment at the Newtown Commons on Main Street in Stephens City we will be open free of admission charge during the Festival on Saturday the 27th of May. Our museum and our exhibits at the Newtown History Center (5408 Main St), the Old Stephens […]

Join Us For A Guided Civil War Walking Tour Of Stephens City Led By Museum Staff. Learn About Various Civilian And Military Activities In And Around Stephens City Between 1861 And 1865. Admission: $5/person (all ages 6+) WHEN: 10:30am; 4th Saturday of each month June through October ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Join Us For A Guided Civil War Walking Tour Of Stephens City Led By Museum Staff. Learn About Various Civilian And Military Activities In And Around Stephens City Between 1861 And 1865. Admission: $5/person (all ages 6+) WHEN: 10:30am; 4th Saturday of each month June through October ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

A Tense Co-existence: Scouts and Civilians In 1860s Newtown WHO: Author & Historian Steve French WHEN: Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 3:30p.m. WHERE: Trinity Lutheran Church, Parish Hall, 810 Fairfax Street, Stephens City Free Admission (donations accepted; books for sale) Questions: 540-869-1700  

Join Us For A Guided Civil War Walking Tour Of Stephens City Led By Museum Staff. Learn About Various Civilian And Military Activities In And Around Stephens City Between 1861 And 1865. Admission: $5/person (all ages 6+) WHEN: 10:30am; 4th Saturday of each month June through October ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Join Us For A Guided Civil War Walking Tour Of Stephens City Led By Museum Staff. Learn About Various Civilian And Military Activities In And Around Stephens City Between 1861 And 1865. Admission: $5/person (all ages 6+) WHEN: 10:30am; 4th Saturday of each month June through October ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Join Us For A Guided Civil War Walking Tour Of Stephens City Led By Museum Staff. Learn About Various Civilian And Military Activities In And Around Stephens City Between 1861 And 1865. Admission: $5/person (all ages 6+) WHEN: 10:30am; 4th Saturday of each month June through October ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED