Shenandoah County Celebrates 1776

06/15/2026

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

We want to take a minute to thank all our wonderful community sponsors who are helping make our Shenandoah County Celebrates 1776 Event on June 20th possible!! Thank you for your support!

Shenandoah County Historical Society

06/08/2026

🇺🇸It’s time to plan your day at our FREE family friendly, Shenandoah County Celebrates 1776 Event!!! 🇺🇸

Our schedule of events has been thoughtfully curated and is packed with amazing speakers, activities, demonstrations, reenactors, historians, artisans, kids activities, and so much more! Our event map outlines the various locations that are involved for the day, all meant to be within walking distance to the courthouse!

Theatre Shenandoah - Edinburg, VA will be performing excerpts from their upcoming show, 1776: The Musical, prior to the opening ceremony!

Shenandoah County Historical Society
Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce
The Woodstock Museum of Shenandoah County, Virginia
Town of Woodstock, Virginia
Emanuel Lutheran Church Woodstock
Woodstock Presbyterian Church
The Episcopal Churches of Shenandoah County: Beckford Parish

06/07/2026

🇺🇸⭐️Join us on Flag Day (Sun, June 14th) for a FREE movie showing of the hit movie musical, 1776!⭐️🇺🇸

⭐️Community Theatre
🇺🇸Shenandoah County Historical Society

All roads lead to the courthouse steps on June 20th! Shenandoah County Celebrates 1776- Opening Ceremony

06/05/2026

All Roads Lead to the Courthouse Steps on June 20! The Shenandoah County Historic Courthouse is Dressed in it’s Patriotic Best!

Join us as we celebrate 1776!
Shenandoah County Celebrates 1776- Opening Ceremony

Special thanks to Shenandoah County employees - Sam, John, and Frank!

Shenandoah County Historical Society
Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce

05/28/2026

Step Back to 1776: Shenandoah County's Premier Summer Event
View the full episode here: https://youtu.be/74VxjpxYQzs

In Episode 20 of The County Connection, hosts Justin Wightman and Stuart Freakley welcome organizers Suzanne McIlwee and Barbara Adamson to discuss the massive "Shenandoah County Celebrates 1776" event happening on June 20th. In the works since April 2025, this rain-or-shine living history festival will transform downtown Woodstock into an authentic 18th-century experience to celebrate the upcoming America 250 milestone.

Key Event Highlights

*Grand Opening Ceremony: Kicks off at 10:00 AM with musical excerpts from 1776: The Musical, a community choir, and a campaign march down Main Street.
*Military Encampments: Visitors can interact with the 1st and 8th Virginia Continental Regiments to see how soldiers lived, and watch mounted cavalry demonstrations by the 1st Light Dragoons.
*Historical Encounters: Attendees can interact with legends of the past, including Patrick Henry (portrayed by his 5th great-grandson, Patrick Henry Jolly), George Washington, Young Lafayette, Daniel Morgan, and Peter Muhlenberg.
*Distinguished Lectures: An academic series featuring historians and authors discussing the Declaration of Independence, the local impact of the Revolutionary War, and 18th-century arts.
*Colonial Culture & Trades: The streets will act as a living museum featuring live period music, colonial dancing, blacksmiths, silversmiths, and leather workers.
*Youth Activities: Kids can enjoy an all-day scavenger hunt with prizes, 18th-century games on Lawyers Row, face painting, and a youth genealogy station.

Logistics & Pro Tips

*Where to Start: Begin at the Information Table at Court Square to grab a daily schedule, map, and scavenger hunt flyer.
*Parking & Transit: Parking is available at the old Woodstock High School and the Commons Lot. A free shuttle service will also run from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM from the county administration building.
*More Info: Visitors can check out ShenandoahHistory.org or the "Shenandoah County Celebrates 1776" page for full details and schedules.