Winchester Essential Info
Overview
Winchester is a town in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, USA. The town is both a good base for exploring the rest of the valley as well as a picturesque historical site in its own right.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
37 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- During the Civil War, Winchester was occupied by the Union Army for four major periods:
- Winchester was the first city south of the Potomac River to install electric light.
- Winchester is the location of the annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, which has been held since 1924.
- Winchester was home to Capitol Record's East Coast Pressing Plant. It was closed in 1988.
- Rick Santorum, an American attorney and Republican Party politician, who ended presidential campaign and endorsed Marco Rubio, was born in Winchester.
Popular Foods
- Spiced Pecans
- Italian Beef Sandwich