Past Events
The Charles Washington Chamber Music Society
Date: February 25, 2018
The Charles Washington Chamber Music Society will hold its inaugural concert on Sunday afternoon, February 25, at Happy Retreat, Charles Washington’s home in Charles Town. The program will feature works by Mozart, Bach and Debussy as ... read more
Claymont Mansion Holiday Open House
Date: December 16, 2017
December 16th from noon to 4:00pm: The Historic Claymont Mansion will be holding a Holiday Open House and Fundraiser open to the public. The Claymont Mansion, built in 1812 by Bushrod Corbin Washington, is the grandest of all the ... read more
Christmas Open House 2017
Date: December 10, 2017
A Happy Christmas At Happy Retreat! Thanks to all who came to our “Happy Christmas at Happy Retreat” Open House. It was a huge success. Special thanks to the young singers from Wright Denny Intermediate School! The Open House, which ... read more
Happy Retreat Book Series: Sarah Johnson’s Mount Vernon
Date: October 3, 2017
Happy Retreat will be hosting its second book club meeting October 3 at 7 pm! The book discussed will be “Sarah Johnson’s Mount Vernon” by Scott Casper. Dr. Casper will be in attendance to lead the discussion. Membership is free and ... read more
2017 Craft Beer & Music Festival
Date: September 9, 2017
Please join us on Saturday, September 9, 2017, for the second annual Happy Retreat Craft Beer and Music Festival, held on the historic grounds of Happy Retreat, former home of Charles Town founder Charles Washington, brother of George ... read more
7th Annual Jefferson County Civil War Seminar
Date: June 20, 2017
JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 7th Annual Jefferson County Civil War Seminar Tuesday, June 20 9 am – 4:15 pm Final plans are being made for the Seventh Annual Jefferson County Civil War Seminar to be held on Tuesday, June 20, ... read more
Book Series: The Grand Idea, George Washington’s Potomac and the Race to the West
Date: June 14, 2017
We are excited to announce the formation of The Happy Retreat Book Club. The Club will choose several books a year to read and discuss. The first book will be The Grand Idea, George Washington’s Potomac and the Race to the West, by ... read more
2017 Happy Retreat Wine and Jazz Festival
Date: June 10, 2017
Please join us on Saturday, June 10, 2017 for the Happy Retreat Wine & Jazz Festival, held on the historic grounds of Happy Retreat, former home of Charles Town founder Charles Washington, brother of George Washington and certified read more
2016 Craft Beer & Music Festival
Date: September 10, 2016
On Saturday, September 10, 2016, Charles Town will host Jefferson County’s first ever beer and music festival. The festival will be hosted on the grounds of Happy Retreat, the historic home of Charles Washington, brother of George ... read more
BBQ at Cedar Lawn
Date: June 18, 2016
The BBQ Picnic at Cedar Lawn will take place on Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at 5pm. Please contact us for details. read more