Past Events
2015 Fall Gala
Date: September 13, 2015
The Friends of Happy Retreat cordially invited people to attend The Fall Gala presented Solos & Ensembles by The Charles Washington Symphony Orchestra On Sunday, the thirteenth of September, 2015 in the evening at Claymont Mansion read more
Press Conference and Reception
Date: June 20, 2015
On Saturday June 20th it was announced that Happy Retreat had been acquired by Charles Town and Friends of Happy Retreat. Friends have the house, outbuildings and 2 acres while the City holds the balance of about 10 acres.Planning is read more
2014 Harvest Ball at Claymont
Date: September 20, 2014
FOHR held a Harvest Ball at the Claymont Mansion on September 20,2014. Sponsored by Bank of Charles Town and City National Bank, it was attended by some eighty guests, Cocktails and a buffet dinner were followed by introductions of ... read more
2013 Harvest Ball at Claymont
Date: September 14, 2013
On September 14, 2013, FOHR held a Harvest Ball at the Claymont Mansion, with some one hundred attendees. Cocktails and a buffet dinner were followed by entertainment and dancing to the Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra. Claymont is the most ... read more
2012 Visit By FOHR Board Members to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate
Date: January 8, 2012
On January 8, 2012, members of the FOHR board visited Mount Vernon and were given an extensive tour of the Mansion, outbuildings, gardens and the Tomb of George and Martha Washington . Board Officer, Walter Washington, a direct ... read more