Farm, Family, Freedom
Friday, September 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT · National Park Service Visitor Contact Station · Middletown, VA
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Join a ranger to visit an 1800s farm. See the Valley from its early settlements through the Civil War and Reconstruction through the eyes of families who lived there, both enslaved and free. Hear the newly rediscovered story of James Foster, an enslaved man, and his free wife, Mary Petty. The tour includes a short walk around the Bowman-Hite Farm buildings. This program is part of the Winchester-Frederick County Hungry for History event. This event is free to attend. Meet at the NPS Visitor Center, 7712 Main Street, Middletown, VA.