Preservation of Historic Winchester http://www.phwi.org/blog Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:32:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 PHWIhttp://feedburner.google.com Transforming Yeomen to Patriots: Securing the Shenandoah Valley from 1720 to 1864 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PHWI/~3/TO8nD3t4Hy4/ http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=567#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:32:57 +0000 admin http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=567 Following recommendations from the British Board of Trade in 1720, extensive land grants to proprietors were discouraged, instead favoring compact settlements. This resulted in yeomen, not aristocrats, transforming the Shenandoah Valley into a commercial center. This class will discuss events and profile leaders of this change.

PHW member Suellen Knowles will lead this Continuing Education class at Shenandoah University’s Center for Lifelong Learning Thursdays March 15 to April 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The class costs $89, which includes two Saturday site visitations and materials.

For more information on the class, contact Jo Miller, jmille3@su.edu or (540) 665-5442. The spring brochure and online class signups are available at www.su.edu/lifelonglearning. Only 20 seats are available for this class, so don’t delay!

]]> http://www.phwi.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=567 0 http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=567 Indian Alley Improvement Project http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PHWI/~3/s12VkZmfoE0/ http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=563#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:41:42 +0000 admin http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=563 The City of Winchester is planning the replace the underground utilities, add sidewalk and streetscape improvements where possible, and repave Indian Alley between Cork and Piccadilly Streets in the summer of 2012. To that end, the City is hosting an open house on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 4-7 p.m. to look at the proposed plans, ask questions, and provide comments. This is an informal event, so you may visit anytime between 4-7 p.m.

If you are unable to attend but would like information on the project, please contact Perry Eisenach at (540) 667-1815 or email peisenach@ci.winchester.va.us.

]]> http://www.phwi.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=563 0 http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=563 Rouss Day Is Saturday! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PHWI/~3/wQy8-JKsaco/ http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=560#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:02:20 +0000 admin http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=560 PHW is gearing up for the presentation on Rouss’s contribution to Winchester’s medical community tomorrow, February 11 at the Old Hospital, 333 West Cork Street at 11 a.m.

The PHW cookie brigade will be on hand with light refreshments. Many thanks go out to the Cake Boutique for some special cupcakes.

For more information on Rouss Day, visit www.winchesterva.gov/rouss/.

]]> http://www.phwi.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=560 0 http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=560 Rouss Day: February 10 & 11 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PHWI/~3/z26vKZpEqac/ http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=557#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:36:43 +0000 admin http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=557 Happy birthday, Charles Broadway Rouss! Fifty cupcakes will be available to early comers at City Hall on February 10 to start the celebration of one of the greatest philanthropists to the City of Winchester.

Activities continue on February 11 at the Old Hospital, 333 West Cork Street at 11 a.m. for a presentation on Rouss’s contribution to Winchester’s medical community. The PHW cookie brigade will be on hand with light refreshments. Activities conclude with the
wreath laying at the Rouss Monument in Mount Hebron
Cemetery at 1 p.m.

In case of inclement weather, the Saturday activities will be held
on February 18.

For more information on Rouss Day, visit www.winchesterva.gov/rouss/.

]]> http://www.phwi.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=557 0 http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=557 2012 Revolving Fund Reviews http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PHWI/~3/F2Q3ET2DrXk/ http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=554#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:23:19 +0000 admin http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=554 Welcome to 2012! As you might know, after the holidays PHW conducts our yearly Revolving Fund review. We’ll be out and about taking documentary photographs of our approximately 80 covenant properties as the weather permits. We’ll share the best photos this year on our Facebook page!

]]> http://www.phwi.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=554 0 http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=554 Another Great House Tour http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PHWI/~3/uk_jZAV5lAM/ http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=550#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:22:21 +0000 admin http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=550 We hope you’ve enjoyed this year’s event. More than 130 volunteers and property owners worked hard to put together this tour, and each person deserves a round of applause!

Thanks are also due to our primary event sponsor Wells Fargo and contributing sponsors BB&T, United Bank, Union First Market Bank, Bank of Clarke County, The Final Yard, The Old Town Development Board, and Wal-Mart for supporting this Winchester holiday tradition.

PHW is going to relax a few weeks for the winter holidays before planning the 36th tour in 2012. We’ll see you then!

]]> http://www.phwi.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=550 0 http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=550 Holiday House Tour This Weekend http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PHWI/~3/avNRBT9felE/ http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=546#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:22:15 +0000 admin http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=546 It’s the Eve of the Holiday House Tour! Tickets for both the Saturday evening Preview Party and the Sunday Daylight tour are still available for at Kimberly’s, The Winchester Book Gallery, and The Final Yard. Starting Saturday at 10 AM, tickets will also be on sale at the Bough and Dough Shop at the Winchester Little Theatre, 315 W. Boscawen St.

It looks like we’ll have great weather and some fantastic tour stops. If you’ve never been to the House Tour before, this is the perfect year to try it!

]]> http://www.phwi.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=546 0 http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=546 Holiday House Tour in the News http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PHWI/~3/l1X7f9weHnc/ http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=542#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:23:36 +0000 admin http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=542 The feature story for the 35th Annual Holiday House Tour by Kimberli Ball ran in today’s edition of the Winchester Star. Read the story online at www.winchesterstar.com/articles/view/nine_sites_open_for_phw_tour (login required). A description of the nine sites open on the tour are available at www.winchesterstar.com/articles/view/descriptions_of_properties_1 (login required).

Event Hours:
Preview Party and Candlelight Tour: 6-9 PM on Saturday, December 3
Daylight Tour: 1-5 PM on Sunday, December 4

Bough and Dough Shop: 10AM-5PM on Saturday, December 3 and Noon-5PM on Sunday, December 4. Be sure to stop by the Shop at the Winchester Little Theatre, 315 W. Boscawen St., before or after your tour for a complimentary warm beverage and a bit of holiday shopping!

]]> http://www.phwi.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=542 0 http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=542 Holiday House Tour Spotlight: 315 W. Boscawen St. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PHWI/~3/NXGpgeHoIVI/ http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=535#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:45:53 +0000 admin http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=535 The Winchester Little Theatre
315 W. Boscawen St.
Chairman: Jim Carter
Shop Co-Chairs: Darla McCrary and Debra L. Johnson
The Winchester Little Theatre is the site of the Bough and Dough Shop.
The Shop offers fresh cut greenery—including boxwood, magnolia, and holly—for your holiday decorating. Baked goods and handcrafts from local artists are available for gift-giving. This year’s lineup includes Jackie Tobin with old fashioned hand crafted ornaments, crafts, and jellies; Sharon Boggs of The Potomac Bead Company with jewelry; Lin Hausknecht with handmade pottery; Kathy Manuel with historic building hand painted ornaments; and other locally made items like soap, jellies, and potpourri. Winchester Little Theatre will also have gift certificates available for sale during the Shop hours.

Be sure to stop by the Shop from 10 AM-5 PM on December 3 and noon-5 PM on December 4 for a jump on your holiday shopping and decorating needs. Last minute advance tickets can also be purchased at the Shop. Don’t forget your complimentary hot chocolate and cider!

The theatre occupies a former Pennsylvania Railroad freight depot built circa 1890. The hipped roof over the brick exterior provides cover for the freight loading dock. The interior was modified to accommodate live theatre performances by the Winchester Little Theatre. They moved into their railway home in 1974 and have provided critically acclaimed professional-quality live theatre to the community ever since.  The current season has had two runaway hits, “The 39 Steps” and “The Foreigner”, and is on track to set new records for audience enjoyment in 2012.

Winchester Little Theatre is also spearheading the volunteer carolers in period costume for this year’s musical entertainment. Look for the carolers at the Preview Party on Saturday evening and during the tour on Sunday. For more information on how to volunteer to carol, call 540-662-3331 and leave a message.

Click here for the story on the carolers by Charlotte Eller in the Winchester Star (login required).

]]> http://www.phwi.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=535 0 http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=535 Holiday House Tour Spotlight: 126 N. Kent St. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PHWI/~3/pP48Sc571xA/ http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=528#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:07:46 +0000 admin http://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=528 The Lewis Jones Knitting Mill
120-126 North Kent St.
Chairmen: John Barker and Richie Pifer, Jr.
The Lewis Jones Knitting Mill was constructed in 1895 for the production of cotton knit goods. Founded by Lewis Jones, Sr. of Philadelphia and Albert Baker of Winchester, it was the only cotton mill in Winchester. The rehabilitation of the Late Victorian-era brick building by Oakcrest was based around preserving the original brick and timber construction structure. All interior and exterior brick and wood timbers were restored to their natural finish.

The Knitting Mill will be open only on Saturday evening 6-9 p.m. as the site of the Preview Party. Costumed carolers from the Winchester Little Theatre will enliven the party with seasonal music. Make sure you RSVP by 12/2/2011 to join the fun!

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