Past Events
Unforgettable – the music of Nat King Cole By the Robert Sykes Trio and vocalist, Karen Gray
Date: November 2, 2025
The Robert Sykes Jazz ensemble will perform classic standards such as “Unforgettable,” “Straighten up and Fly Right,” and “Mona Lisa.” Tickets are $25 and only 50 will be sold. read more
3rd Annual Art Heist Trail
Date: October 25, 2025
Get ready to unleash your inner detective as you explore the charming streets of Charles Town in search of art scattered throughout the town! This exciting event is co-hosted by the Jefferson Arts Council and local small ... read more
Washington Homes Tour
Date: October 18, 2025
Happy Retreat will be part of the Washington Homes Tour on Saturday October 18th. Get Tickets Here. Jefferson County, WV, is home to a number of homes built by the Washington family. George Washington surveyed the area as a young man, ... read more
Friday Concert at Happy Retreat Featuring Lenny Burridge
Date: September 12, 2025
Friday Concert Presented By The Friends Of Happy Retreat Friday, September 12th 6-9PM read more
Appalachian Chamber Music Festival Concert
Date: August 17, 2025
August 17th a Sunday, the Appalachian Chamber Music Fest will perform on Happy Retreat’s back lawn. Don’t miss this event. read more
First Fridays Concert at Happy Retreat Featuring Herb & Hanson
Date: August 1, 2025
Happy Retreat presents First Fridays August 1st 6-9pm Sponsored by Bowles Rice, LLP and Dandridge Realty Group read more
Charles Town West Virginia Fest Open House
Date: June 14, 2025
Happy Retreat Mansion will be open for tours during Charles Town West Virginia Fest on Saturday June 14 from 10AM to 2PM. Be sure to stop by. Don’t miss our new Dining Room oil painting of the Grand Idea meeting. Plus our Showroom ... read more
History Comes to Life – Patriots of 1775 – The Fight For Liberty.
Date: May 3, 2025
Free and open to the public! Join us this Spring for an immersive journey back to the 18th century. Witness history come to life as the brave soldiers of the 8th Virginia Regiment march, and endure the struggles of the American ... read more
Robert Sykes Jazz Quartet featuring vocalist Karen Gray
Date: April 27, 2025
Join us on Sunday, April 27th at 2pm for the Robert Sykes Jazz Quartet, featuring vocalist Karen Gray, to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month honoring some of the great American jazz composers and lyricists, including Irving Berlin, ... read more
“Brought to Light” Dr. Jason Williams
Date: April 12, 2025
Dr. Jason Williams is back with the second installment of his book talk about the Washington Cave in Charles Town. The book is “Brought to Light”. This book has been a favorite with local residents and Washington history ... read more