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The
Town is named in honor of William IV,
 Prince of Orange. The Town became Orange
County's judicial seat in 1749 when Culpeper County was cut off making the
previous courthouse location at Raccoon Ford very far from the center of the
County. The present courthouse was constructed in 1858. The Town was
incorporated in 1872. Although fire destroyed much of the town in 1908, many
buildings from the 1800's still remain. The Town remains the county seat, as
well as the commercial and retail center of the county.
The Town is rich with
history. The courthouse and St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, Robert E. Lee's
place of worship during the winter of 1863-64, are listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Located on the Journey
through Hallowed Ground - Orange Virginia and the
surrounding areas contain unique historical,
cultural, scenic and natural resources. See
the map
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Town of Orange
Visitors Bureau
Further information about
the town and county's history may be obtained at the Visitor's Bureau, located
in the old train station on Main Street in the Town of Orange. 877-222-8072
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Annual Orange County Events
March 21 -25 Virginia
Festival of the Book in Charlottesville for
the Thirteenth Annual Virginia Festival of the Book,
featuring readings, panels, and discussions with authors,
illustrators and publishing professionals. These five days
of mostly free literary events are open to the public as we
honor book culture and promote reading and literacy.
April 21-28 Virginia
Garden Week
Virginia
Wine Festival at Montpelier First Weekend in
May(540) 672-2728
Orange
County Fair at Montpelier
Third weekend of July Old fashioned & fun events,
NO rides (540)
672-2728
Somerset Stream and Gas Pasture Party
Last weekend of August Demos of antiques steam
engines & tractors
(540) 672-3429
Orange
Street Festival
Saturday after Labor Day Crafts, food and
entertainment (540)
672-5216
Last
Saturday in September - Orange
Harvest Festival Booster Park 4 to 9 PM
October 7-8: Fall
Fiber Festival & Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials
Take in the colorful Piedmont foliage as you view fiber arts
displays, demonstrations, and workshops organized by The
Fall Fiber Festival of Virginia, Inc. Sat: 10:00
am–5:00 pm; Sun: 10:00 am–4:00 pm. $5; children under
16: free. 434.296.8533 (VA), or 800.784.9285, or visit www.fallfiberfestival.org
October 26 - 29 Virginia
Film Festival at the University of Virginia
Charlottesville
November
1: Montpelier Hunt Races
Watch one of the nation’s finest steeplechase and flat
track races in an historic setting in the heart of central
Virginia. Don’t miss the Jack Russell Terrier Races! Gates
open: 9:30 am; post time: 12:30 pm. Details on corporate
packages and tickets: 540-672-0027
New Years Eve - Ring in the New
Year 1920-s Style at Murder Mystery Dinner.
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Catch the biggest fish at our pond and win a free
night!
Pictured here is Nichole from Gaithersburg Maryland
who was the 2007 Winner of a free night. . She
caught this 20+ inch catfish in August.
2007.
Nichole was also the winner in 2005!
The guest who catches the biggest fish in 2008 will
win a free night in 2009! Ask for contest
details.
The current 08 Big Fish is a 19" Catfish
Caught on August 9th by Scott of Warrington
Virginia.
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Local Vineyards 
Follow the Monticello Wine Trail and
discover your favorite area winery. Enjoy
breathtaking views, sample award-winning wines, and meet
the people who are making world-class wines in Virginia.
Limo
Wine Tours Explore the states top wineries
in superior comfort and style as a Limousine leads your
through the scenic Virginia countryside to taste award
winning wines and quite picnic getaways.
Jefferson
Vineyards
Oakencroft
Vineyard
Barboursville
Vineyards
Prince
Michel and
Rapidan River Vineyards
Sharp
Rock Vineyards
White
Hall
Vineyards
First
Colony Winery
King
Family
Vineyards
Stone
Mountain Vineyards
Veritas
Vineyard
Horton
Vineyards
Virginia
Wine Club
Virginia
Wines
Keswick
Vineyard
Custom Historical Tours by Appointment
Tourguides, Ltd. ~ Frank S. Walker Jr. (proprietor) can
be reached at 540/672-9414. Walker offers custom tours
by appointment year round. Please provide 30 days
notice.
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