{"id":6742,"date":"2022-04-22T14:35:02","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T14:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phwi.org\/blog\/?p=6742"},"modified":"2022-04-22T14:35:02","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T14:35:02","slug":"friday-roundup-upcoming-events-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phwi.org\/blog\/?p=6742","title":{"rendered":"Friday Roundup: Upcoming Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mark your calendars! PHW and the Shenandoah Arts Council are teaming up on May 14<\/strong> to host an open house in our office, the Hexagon House, 530 Amherst St. We invite anyone to stop by and see our unique office building, the only hexagonal residence built in Virginia. We will premiere the highly-requested brochure on the house\u2019s history at the event, and visitors can pick up a free copy. This is also set to be one of the rare times the second story will also be open for tours, thanks to the partnership of ShenArts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event is held in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, which takes place every May. This year\u2019s theme is People Saving Places<\/strong>. Historic place-savers pour their time, energy, and resources into protecting places they care about, often without recognition. Preservation Month 2022 is for them\u2014a national high-five to everyone doing the great work of saving places and inspiring others to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In lieu of an admission fee, we encourage you to donate to one of a number of earmarked funds held by PHW. Online donations through Eventbrite<\/a> will be marked as a general donation to PHW; you may donate in person at the door toward our directed funds. More information on the donation options will be available at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The family-friendly Kidzfest day downtown will also be held May 14<\/strong>. Before or after visiting us at the Hexagon House, head to the Old Town Mall for exhibits highlighting education, art, music, sports and more. Information on the event is available at oldtownwinchesterva.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The French and Indian War Foundation has two events for the same weekend. First, stop by Washington\u2019s Well at 419 N. Loudoun St. between 10 AM and 4 PM on May 14<\/strong>. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Fort Loudoun Day commemorating the beginning of construction of Col. George Washington\u2019s historic Fort Loudoun in 1756. Look back into Winchester\u2019s history during the 1700s via re-enactments, tours, and children\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Carl Ekberg presents a special luncheon and lecture \u201cGeorge Washington Gets Lucky, July 4, 1754\u201d<\/strong> for the 20th anniversary celebration of the French and Indian War Foundation on Sunday, May 15<\/strong>. Head to the George Washington Hotel Ballroom for a 1 PM lunch and 2 PM lecture and cash bar. The event is $30 for members of FIWF and $35 for nonmembers; reserve your tickets by shopping online at fiwf.org\/shop<\/a> <\/strong>or by mailing a check to FIWF, PO Box 751, Winchester, VA 22604.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PHW is also accepting nominations for the 2022 preservation awards<\/strong>. If someone you know has completed a preservation project in Winchester or Frederick County and deserves recognition for their hard work, nominate them for a PHW award. The nomination forms can be found on the PHW website<\/a>\u2014nominate as many people or projects as you wish. Nominations are due by June 10 <\/strong>for consideration this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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