Culture

Although The Martha Washington Inn & Spa was constructed in 1832, it has plenty of modern amenities for travelers looking for pampering. Constructed as a private residence, the building later FULL ARTICLE
The long-standing Virginia Highlands Festival has been celebrated in Washington County since 1948. The free, summertime event occurs for 16 days and 16 nights during late July and early August. The FULL ARTICLE
Rich in historical significance and with an enduring cultural impact, the Barter Theatre in Abingdon has been entertaining audiences for more than 75 years. Begun as a kind of entertainment-for-food FULL ARTICLE
Residents of Washington County are fortunate to have numerous top-notch cultural institutions in their midst. Barter Theatre Perhaps the most famous is the historic Barter Theatre, an arts facility FULL ARTICLE
Named Best Overall Fair in Virginia by the Virginia Association of Fairs three years in row, the Washington County Fair has been a regional tradition for more than 60 years. It began in 1950 as the FULL ARTICLE