STAFFORD COUNTY ENEWS                                                                         July 2015

JULY FOURTH FESTIVITIES
Ferry Farm:  Let Freedom Ring
10am - 5pm, $1 admission

George Washington comes alive at Ferry Farm with reenactors, engaging activities, demonstrations and more!

Catch a bus or trolley from downtown or the Eagles Lodge on Cool Springs Road.  Ferry Farm will be handicapped-only parking.   

HISTORY AT SUNSET:  STAFFORD
Stafford sites will be showcased in this summer's incredibly popular National Park Service ' History at Sunset' series.
 
Belle Plain
July 31
Belle Plain: Gateway to War
Meet at Belle Plains Boat Club, 984 Belle Plains Road, 22405, 7pm. Bring a lawn chair.

A Potomac Creek boat landing that predates the Civil War, Belle Plain became famous as a major gateway for material, soldiers, and civilians. This program will explore the stories and images, on and overlooking the ground where they took place.

 

August 7
Life of a House: Chatham by Candlelight
8 pm
Enjoy this historic landmark by candlelight - an event truly not to be missed!  

BELMONT WINS AWARD
GARI MELCHERS HOME & STUDIO
 
Congratulations!  This Stafford County museum, and home to the Stafford County Visitor Center, received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award
This award recognizes Belmont as a top-performing attraction as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor.  
STAFFORD SONGFEST SUNDAYS
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STAFFORD TOURISM

In This Issue
Our Stafford Story: A Two-Minute History of Stafford County


Quick Links
FAQ
National Museum of the Marine Corps Events
Highlights
July 1 & 8
Listen to 1230AM


Tune into WFVA's   Town Talk to hear about Stafford's special events and new attractions.  
8 - 9am
Music in the Vineyard
Hartwood Winery
Saturday, July 4, 11- 6pm
Pack a picnic and head over to Hartwood Winery for music and good times! Children and pet friendly. 

Adventure Brewing Company Hosts Tasting Room Events


Stafford's microbrewery not only serves up hand-crafted beer, it's Tasting Room hosts live bands, game/trivia, and infusion nights.

Watch the video from their 1-Year Anniversary!  

 

Potomac Point Winery Wins Medals
 


Riverside Dinner
Theater's July Lineup

July 8 - September 6
 
   
  Through July 11


July 18 - August 29


Stafford County Tourism
tourinfo@staffordcountyva.gov  TourStaffordVa.com

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