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Stonewall Jackson made Winchester his winter headquarters between November 1861 and March 1862. He was much beloved by the townspeople. |
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Winchester’s historic homes and churches offer gorgeous details such as this door knob. |
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Historic Victorian homes such as this one fill the neighborhoods adjacent the oldest part of Winchester. |
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Mount Hebron Cemetery holds four cemeteries, church ruins, and a lot of history! |
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The Veterans Cemetery at Winchester is a place of peace for the former Union Troops and veterans of all subsequent wars. |
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The ruins of the Old Lutheran Church offer an interesting backdrop to the residents of Mount Hebron Cemetery. |
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Winchester buildings sport a number of interesting weather vans! |
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The main street of Winchester is now a pedestrian mall and offers cool restaurants and interesting boutiques to browse. Definitely a fun destination!! |
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Winchester’s historic properties retain many of their original, Victorian-era features, such as this detail on a fence. |
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Interesting detail on the coach house of Glen Burnie House; the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is now on the grounds of the estate. |
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