always relaxing to walk through the gardens! summer 2026…read moreexhibit earth and sky sculptures by marguerite elliot

Best ever ! Art , Music, hiking and more !…read more Well kept trails filled with plants , sculptures and views. MSV at Night shows are awesome not to mention the many beautiful acres to explore. It's always a pleasure to visit and see what is new. Become a member and support the Museum- it has many perks and is well worth it.

If you love beer, this is your place! However, this is not really a museum any longer. I don't…read moreknow what happened or when, but this is a house with a few beer signs and steins and a couple informative posters. There is no charge to enter, and no tour guide. The bonus here is the small barroom and the amazing bartendress within. She truly loves what she does, and really knows her beer, from history to styles and flavors. Tell her a beer you like, and she will pour one of Virginia's microbrews into your glass, and you will love it! It's a small place as far as seating goes, but she is a beer lovers best friend! If you have questions about local craft beers, you will find (and taste) your answers here!

The Virginia Beer Museum is a place to hang out and meet the locals and tryout some of Virginia's…read morebest micro breweries. Highly recommended.

We held our wedding here in 2012 and it was a wonderful venue. The scenery can't be beat, and the…read moreteam at the site was extremely friendly and professional in planning our day. We were very happy with our choice and our guests all commented on what a great venue it was for a wedding.

Beautiful historic estate where you can go on a house tour. They also host events here in the…read morespacious property tucked away a short drive from Route 50/17.

A great place to learn about Harper's Ferry. I recently…read morevisited Harpers Ferry with my family. As with most trips we went in search of the history, sights and experiences for the various members in our group. The town is part of the national park service and most people park at the visitors center and take the shuttle bus into the town. There is a parking lot in town but it can quickly fill up because of the popularity of the location. There are lots of shops that sell coffee, gifts and food. There are also many historical sights. The industry museum is right as you get off the bus from the visitors center and are walking into the town. It is just past the bookstore on the north side of the lower street before you get High street and just past the public bathrooms and the bookstore. This was not listed as a sight in the town but I think it is one of the best sites in the town. It is a large room on the bottom floor of the building. The left part of the room has a large mural/display on the wall describing how they harnessed the river and showing a picture of Virginius and Hall's Islands in 1857. The right side of the room is a machine shop showing the implements to machine firearms. When I arrived, a gentleman in period costume was explaining to a crown how firearms (flintlocks and the like) worked and were machined, repaired and built there. He had a good crowd of all ages and was doing a great job of explaining the art and science of the period. I highly recommend stopping by this location in you are interested in history, firearms or machines.

The Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area uses the Caleb Rector House as its headquarters. They often…read morehave events here teaching the history of the area. The circa 1801 stone house has seen over two centuries of history pass by its front door and happen in its parlor. For centuries, the Ashby's Gap Turnpike (modern U.S. Route 50) has carried farmers taking their goods to market, slave coffles bearing their unfortunate victims for sale to the Deep South, Civil War armies, and modern travelers. At the time of the Civil War, Caleb and Mary Ann Rector owned the home that now bears their name. John Mosby officially formed his first company of the 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry in the Rector's parlor on June 10, 1863, and Confederate cavalry commander J.E.B. Stuart called the home his headquarters during the Gettysburg Campaign. The house also served as a hospital for wounded Union cavalrymen in the winter of 1864.

A nice Homage to Storer College history in the heart of Harpers Ferry…read moreThis is located right off High Street near the lower part of the town on the north side of the road. The real Storer College is farther up the street and about 1/2 mile away from the museum. The schools' success was also the reason it eventually closed. The current college is used by the National Park Service for training and administrative functions. You can drive there and walk around the grounds if you wish but, if you want to learn about the history, then this museum or a tour guide is a much better option. Our group did both. One of our first stops as we got off the shuttle from the visitors center was to the museum. It is small, as museums go, but does a good job of telling the history of the college and reasons that it was started. The college, founded in 1867, provided education to formerly enslaved people and became a center for civil rights. It hosted an important meeting of the Niagara Movement in 1906. The Niagara movement was the precursor to the NAACP. Inside the museum, there are displays on the school's history, its role in African American education, and the Niagara Movement's effect. It is small but well laid-out and informative. It's a good, and important, stop for anyone that really wants to understand the importance of the town and its civil rights history.

My girlfriend and I were staying at a nearby Vrbo cabin located on North Mountain and after a day…read moreof antiquing decided to wind down. We found this adorable winery the day after Christmas and I'm glad we did. The property is absolutely beautiful and the inside was very cozy. The tasting room provided a 360 view of the property through large glass windows. We passed the time playing cards and games located on site. The staff was very friendly and accommodating making wonderful recommendations. I love their flights and how neat the design is. We even got a bottle of their holiday spice win to go. If you're in the area please give this place a try! You won't be disappointed.

What a great find! We took a chance when we saw the sign from the highway. Such a cute spot…read more Lots of wine to choose from. And some award winning wines! They give you a full rundown on all the wines. Fun decor and some trinkets you can buy. The wine was good. Nothing blew our socks off but it was tasty.

Stopped in for a look at the museum. The entrance is around back and the building is mostly a…read moreheadquarters and meeting room for various horse, hunt, and hound organizations. When we rang the bell, we were greeted by a very nice lady who showed us around and answered our questions. It is a beautiful building and would be most meaningful to a horse person, particularly fox hunters. Nevertheless, we were glad we stopped by!