Preservation of Historic Winchester, Inc.

John Kirby Day

The Fifth Annual John Kirby Day Jazz Festival will be held July 25th from 2-8 PM at the Douglass Community Center, 598 North Kent Street. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club and Preservation Workdays at the Douglas Learning Center. In addition to the usual jazz festival, several items will be raffled between sets, including two vintage John Kirby albums.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Contact the Coalition for Racial Unity at CRUBRIDGES@yahoo.com for more information.

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posted by PHW, Inc. | 12:29 PM | 0 Comments

Unveiling Plans to Restore Patsy Cline's Home

Celebrating Patsy Cline, Inc. (CPC) is pleased to unveil its plans to restore 608 South Kent Street in Winchester, the home of country music legend, Patsy Cline.

At the core of a phased-in Patsy Cline presence in Winchester, the historic home will portray the story of Patsy's Winchester years with accurate historic furnishings and historic imagery. CPC and its partners will build a radiating network of public programs, tours, and special event throughout the Winchester region to celebrate the life and legacy of Patsy Cline. Click here for more information.

Date: Friday, July 10, 2009
Time: 3:00pm
Location: 608 South Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601

Media: Press conference will include announcements of capital campaign commitments and several fundraising programs, selection of building contractor, and occasion to interview the official house historian. Media will have first opportunity to tour and photograph house prior to start of restoration work. The house has never been open to the public before this press conference.

Note: Location does not have access for electricity to support recording/video devices.

Contact:

Judy Sue Huyett Kempf
President, Celebrating Patsy Cline, Inc.
888-608-2726
info@celebratingpatsycline.org

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Civil War Walking Tours

Winchester, Stephens City, and Middle Town are all offering guiding walking Civil War tours from June through October.

Old Town Winchester Tours
1st Fridays, 6:00pm
2nd Saturdays, 10:00am
For reservations call 540-542-1326
Meet your guide at the Kurtz Building, 2 N. Cameron St.

Stephens City Tours
4th Saturdays, 10:30am
For reservations call 540-869-1700
Meet your guide at the Newtown History Center, 5408 Main St.

Middletown Tours
3rd Saturdays, 11:00am
For reservations call 540-869-6998
Meet your guide at the Farmers' Market, 2325 First St.

Click here for the brochure! Reservations are required, and tours cost $5 per person.

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Buy a Brick for Patsy Cline

Celebrating Patsy Cline is raising money to help with the restoration of the Patsy Cline Historic House at 608 South Kent Street by selling bricks that will be placed on the sidewalk in front of the house. Each brick will be engraved with the name of your choice and used in the permanent outdoor landscape.

Click here for an order form or contact CPC for more information at 888-608-2726 or info@celebratingpatsycline.org.

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	Office Hours Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Also open by appointment. Phone: (540) 667-3577 E-mail: phwi@verizon.net	Preservation of Historic Winchester, Inc. (PHW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and architecture of Winchester, Virginia. Our office is located in the unique and historic Hexagon House (c. 1874) on Amherst Street. In addition to providing preservation guidance, PHW monitors approximately 80 properties bought and resold by the Jennings Revolving Fund, sponsors educational lectures, and hosts special membership events throughout the year. Our signature fundraising activity is the Holiday House Tour, held the first weekend of December. For more information on any of PHW's activities, you may call (540) 667-3577 or e-mail phwi@verizon.net.
	See Older News: January 2009 February 2009 March 2009 April 2009 May 2009 June 2009 July 2009	News and Events July 25, 2009 John Kirby Day The Fifth Annual John Kirby Day Jazz Festival will be held July 25th from 2-8 PM at the Douglass Community Center, 598 North Kent Street. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club and Preservation Workdays at the Douglas Learning Center. In addition to the usual jazz festival, several items will be raffled between sets, including two vintage John Kirby albums. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Contact the Coalition for Racial Unity at CRUBRIDGES@yahoo.com for more information. Labels: John Kirby Day posted by PHW, Inc. \| 12:29 PM \| 0 Comments July 10, 2009 Unveiling Plans to Restore Patsy Cline's Home Celebrating Patsy Cline, Inc. (CPC) is pleased to unveil its plans to restore 608 South Kent Street in Winchester, the home of country music legend, Patsy Cline. At the core of a phased-in Patsy Cline presence in Winchester, the historic home will portray the story of Patsy's Winchester years with accurate historic furnishings and historic imagery. CPC and its partners will build a radiating network of public programs, tours, and special event throughout the Winchester region to celebrate the life and legacy of Patsy Cline. Click here for more information. Date: Friday, July 10, 2009 Time: 3:00pm Location: 608 South Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601 Media: Press conference will include announcements of capital campaign commitments and several fundraising programs, selection of building contractor, and occasion to interview the official house historian. Media will have first opportunity to tour and photograph house prior to start of restoration work. The house has never been open to the public before this press conference. Note: Location does not have access for electricity to support recording/video devices. Contact: Judy Sue Huyett Kempf President, Celebrating Patsy Cline, Inc. 888-608-2726 info@celebratingpatsycline.org Labels: Patsy Cline posted by PHW, Inc. \| 12:28 PM \| 0 Comments July 2, 2009 Civil War Walking Tours Winchester, Stephens City, and Middle Town are all offering guiding walking Civil War tours from June through October. Old Town Winchester Tours 1st Fridays, 6:00pm 2nd Saturdays, 10:00am For reservations call 540-542-1326 Meet your guide at the Kurtz Building, 2 N. Cameron St. Stephens City Tours 4th Saturdays, 10:30am For reservations call 540-869-1700 Meet your guide at the Newtown History Center, 5408 Main St. Middletown Tours 3rd Saturdays, 11:00am For reservations call 540-869-6998 Meet your guide at the Farmers' Market, 2325 First St. Click here for the brochure! Reservations are required, and tours cost $5 per person. Labels: Tours posted by PHW, Inc. \| 11:26 AM \| 0 Comments Buy a Brick for Patsy Cline Celebrating Patsy Cline is raising money to help with the restoration of the Patsy Cline Historic House at 608 South Kent Street by selling bricks that will be placed on the sidewalk in front of the house. Each brick will be engraved with the name of your choice and used in the permanent outdoor landscape. Click here for an order form or contact CPC for more information at 888-608-2726 or info@celebratingpatsycline.org. Labels: Patsy Cline posted by PHW, Inc. \| 10:32 AM \| 0 Comments
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