Frederick County, VA

Frederick County is made up of a number of small, but dynamic communities. A large portion of the 81,319 residents that call Frederick County home, according to the U.S. Census, reside in Winchester, which has a local population of 26,203 residents. The city is host to a number of attractions and events that draw revelers from surrounding counties and states all year long.

One of the most popular events is the annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, which has been held every year since 1924. Over the years, the festival has evolved from a one-day event to its current form as a six-day spectacle with a carnival, several races and walks, dances, concerts, parades and the crownings of Miss Apple Blossom and Queen Shenandoah. The event has been known to attract celebrities and in the past has featured appearances from the likes of Lucille Ball, Katie Couric, Mario Lopez and Dorothy Hamill.

Other popular events to occur throughout the year celebrate the region’s important role in historic founding events such as the Colonial Era, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

Country music enthusiasts often make the pilgrimage to Winchester to visit the home of one of the genre’s most famous voices, Patsy Cline. The Patsy Cline Historic House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the most popular attractions in the area.

Living in Frederick County is like living in an integral piece of history. In the early years of the founding and establishment of the United States, the county played an integral role as a military base and the setting for many historic battles. Today, Frederick County home owners have a constant appreciation for these events with sites such as the Cedar Creek Battle Field and the Old Court House Civil War Museum just outside their backdoors.