Posted in:Winchester Wanderings

More than 150 years before two cousins combined beer and cheese at a Winchester restaurant in the 1930s, issuing forth the Birthplace of Beer Cheese in the process, Daniel Boone was here, exploring the area and settling in at his fort at Boonesborough. (The original fort site may be toured at Fort Boonesboro State Park).…

France has its coq au vin and Italy has its risotto, but in Winchester, the Beer Cheese Capital of the World, the delicacy is beer cheese. This zesty beer and sharp cheddar cheese-based spread or dip with a kick is served on, in and over a variety of dishes, as well as on its own—and it…

National Tell A Story Day is marked annually on April 27, but Winchester celebrates great stories every day of the year. You’ll find a good yarn unspooling in places all over town, from the cemetery to the museum and including a charming tale told on the new BookWalk at College Park.

Clark County celebrates Women’s History Month with a look at four Winchester landmarks that have been impacted by four different women—each a famous figure who made history through a life lived with curiosity and courage, dedication and tenacity, and who continue to inspire and influence.  “Though not always visible, women have always been the backbone of society,” said Mayor JoEllen Reed, who made history herself in 2022 as Winchester’s first woman…

Winchester knows the way to a Valentine’s heart (or Galentines and Palentines) is through their love of adventure, fun and original activities and, dare we say it, personalized gifts. And Winchester has plenty of each. Here are 11 ways to celebrate: 

Baby, it’s cold outside. But Winchester knows how to keep you warm, outside and in. Here is a baker’s dozen of ways to fight off the chill and stay warm while wandering Winchester this winter. 

Kids won’t mind going back to school when the class is “Adventure 101.” Head to these outdoor classrooms in and around Winchester for fun, recreation and lots of learning opportunities: Legacy Grove Park: Unlimited opportunities for learning are found within this park’s two-acre Adventure Play area. Wildland habitats: Get close to nature by watching the…

Pitched a tent along water’s edge and watched the sun rise each morning. Paddled 450 million years back in time to a cliff-lined gorge hiding caves and harboring rare plants. Learned how to dip candles the way the pioneers did near the original site where Daniel Boone built a fort. Spent family time sharing ghost…

Sunshine, good friends, chilled wine. Summer has arrived at the vineyard and Harkness Edwards Vineyard is celebrating with a lineup of hands-on classes designed to show off the season’s attributes—colorful flowers and sun-loving succulent plants, fresh-made jam to pair with coffee for those porch-sitting mornings and painting a posey with inspiration cued up by the vineyards’ beautiful…