News Maker Tony Elar on a French and Indian War Foundation fundraiser
The French and Indian war foundation will attempt to refurbish Fort Loudoun in Winchester.
The foundation will need to raise funds to accomplish this major project.
We spoke to the foundation’s Marketing and Managing Director Tony Elar in our latest news maker.
The good news is brought to you by The Town of Front Royal.
Tony told us of a birthday celebration for George Washington on Feb. 22.
We tell you about it now because there is a limited number of tickets available for the event.
Tony tells us what to expect at the event.
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Experience George Washington’s election
The Virginia Beer Museum in conjunction with the Virginia Regiment George Mercer Company and the French and Indian War Foundation are bringing you back in time.
Experience George Washington’s first political election to the House of Burgesses today at 5 pm at the Winchester Court House.
The event will take place in the exact location Washington won his election on July 24, 1758.
Era appropriate colonial style beer will be offered as it was flowing on his election day.
The legislators on his original election day consumed over 46 gallons of beer, 35 gallons of wine, and much more.
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