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Kecksburg UFO Festival

Kecksburg, Pa Kecksburg, PA, United States

On Dec. 9, 1965, Kecksburg residents reported that a fireball streaked through the sky and then an object showed up in the nearby woods. Conspiracy theories are still being thrown around today as to what really happened. The local newspapers reported on it, a documentary called "Invasion on Chestnut Ridge" was released in 2017 and […]

Constitution Day at James Madison’s Montpelier

James Madison's Montpelier 11350 Constitution Hwy, Montpelier Station, VA, United States

Celebrate the anniversary of the U.S. Constitution with family and friends on the historic grounds of James Madison's Montpelier. Constitution Day offers free open house tours, hands-on family-friendly activities, a buffet lunch, live music, and more!

Free

Railroad Days

Brunswick, Maryland 1 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD, United States

Railroad Days is a unique annual festival which celebrates the area's railroad heritage as one of the largest rail yards in the nation. Visit the Brunswick Railroad Museum, enjoy entertainment, children's activities, artisans, food and of course, trains!

Free

155th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek

Join spectators and reenactors for a commemoration of the largest Civil War battle in the Shenandoah Valley held on the original battlegrounds in Middletown, VA. Battles on Saturday and Sunday. Military, civilian, and living history camps. Unique gifts, crafts, food vendors, educational demonstrations and programs, music, and more. Sunday church services. Easy and convenient parking. […]

Spirits of the Furnace

Catoctin Furnace 12607 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont, MD, United States

A guided night tour through the historic Catoctin Iron Furnace and Village, with stops in historic structures and along the landscape. Refreshments will be available at the 1820 Collier's Log house. Bring a flashlight and wear shoes appropriate for walking on uneven terrain.

$10

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Wine Festival

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United States

Thomas Jefferson is considered the "father of Virginia wine," for importing wines from Europe and attempting to establish vineyards in Virginia more than 200 years ago. Although largely unsuccessful in his day, his vision has been realized by talented wine makers throughout the state of Virginia. In November, enjoy Virginia wines, local food purveyors and […]

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