Washington’s Election to the Virginia House of Burgesses 1758

Washington’s Election to the Virginia House of Burgesses 1758

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Join us on the Loudoun Street Mall to celebrate the election of George Washington to the Virginia House of Burgesses. The 26-year-old Colonel of the Virginia Regiment was elected in Winchester VA on July 24, 1758. The original site of the election is where the 1840 Courthouse/Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum stands today.

Come vote for Colonel George Washington in his first election win. The event is free.

Details

July 25, 2026 - July 25, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Frederick County

Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum
20 N. Loudoun St
Winchester, VA 22601

Category: Special Event, Mobile Museum