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1930artdeco · 08-20-2019, 09:51 AM

I am in West Virginia for three weeks near Harpers Ferry. What do you all recommend besides the museums in DC. Anything Model A related?

Mike

Keith · 08-20-2019, 10:32 AM

If your into a day trip you might visit:
Bratton's Antique Auto Parts 1606 Black acre Circle Mount Airy, MD
Approx 40 miles from Haper Ferry. Or if you are interested in a longer drive ~ 140 miles a visit to Schwalms Model A Engine Rebuilding 332 Georgetown Road Strasburg, PA. They are in Amish country Harley Davision Plant in York.

Keith

Ranchero50 · 08-21-2019, 11:12 AM

The list is long within a 60 mile radius. Personally I try to avoid the East side of South Mountain like a plague. However Bratton's is in Mount Airy but it's a pretty small shop.

French and Indian War, Fort Frederick is awesome cool

Civil War, Harper's Ferry to South mountain to Antietam

C+O Canal on the Potomac river to pretty cool, Paw Paw tunnel. Berkeley Springs and Shepherdstown are neat to walk around.

The Appalachian trail is another good walk.

Model A specific I can't think of anything off hand. Lots of cool old roads to run which is why I'm building mine.

Dave in MN · 08-21-2019, 02:04 PM

If you can devote a full day to it, the Skyline Drive is about 120 miles from you. The drive is awesome with great views. The full drive is a bit over 100 miles.
Good Day!

mhsprecher · 08-21-2019, 04:37 PM

Not really Model A, but Washington County, MD has a Rural Heritage Museum that has some antique cars in it, including a Model A or two. Go to Antietam Battlefield, too, although not Model A. The Rural Heritage Museum is very close to the battlefield. https://www.washco-md.net/rural-heritage-museum/. Hub City Model A club is near there. Their meetings are early in the month, so maybe while you are there? http://hubcitymodelaclub.com/

holdover · 08-21-2019, 07:04 PM

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Not Model A but worth the trip; Sharpsburg MD Battlefield, Downtown Old Town Winchester, at MP 264 Rte 81 New Market Battle Field and museum Many things to do..

Wick · 08-22-2019, 04:21 AM

Look on calendar of events on Hemmings motor news site. Also Car Club central calendar.
Roanoke va. Always has a car show on weekends.

77Birdman · 08-22-2019, 06:54 AM

If youre there for several weeks then a trip down skyline drive is def worth it, especially if your going to be there in the fall. Roanoke is quite a bit away to the south, could hit that at the end of the skyline drive. No offense but other than that I wouldn't make a special trip to go there (and that's the ancestral home of half my family!). Post no. 3 hit all of the local stuff to do (other than east of south mountain). Some of the others are a bit of a haul. Strasburg is a pretty good distance, again would make a good weekend trip especially if you like the allure of the Amish country. Quaint little town but not much to see that isn't real touristy. I have been by Schwalms a million times and unless your rebuilding your motor it may be a bit disappointing after a 4 hr trip! Anther good weekend trip would be a few hours south to Williamsburg, and even a trip to Alexandria and Mt. Vernon. The area is loaded with historical sites if your into that.

Railcarmover · 08-22-2019, 07:52 AM

You are in Civil War country..spend a few minutes reading about General Thomas Jackson and his Shenandoah Valley campaign,you'll find many points of interest close to you..Forget the model A for a bit.do a rebel yell..

Jim M · 08-22-2019, 09:32 AM

We travel through that area every year on our way to and from Florida from New England. As far as I am concerned there are three MUST SEE sights in America: Thomas Jefferson's home, Mount Rushmore, and Pearl Harbour. While you are going down through the Shenandoah Valley give your self a treat and visit Charlotesville and the surrounding area. God Bless America!

08-20-2019, 09:51 AM	#1
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	What to do w Virginia? I am in West Virginia for three weeks near Harpers Ferry. What do you all recommend besides the museums in DC. Anything Model A related? Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

08-20-2019, 10:32 AM	#2
Keith Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rutland, MA Posts: 81	Re: What to do w Virginia? If your into a day trip you might visit: Bratton's Antique Auto Parts 1606 Black acre Circle Mount Airy, MD Approx 40 miles from Haper Ferry. Or if you are interested in a longer drive ~ 140 miles a visit to Schwalms Model A Engine Rebuilding 332 Georgetown Road Strasburg, PA. They are in Amish country Harley Davision Plant in York. Keith __________________ Keith

08-21-2019, 11:12 AM	#3
Ranchero50 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Hagerstown MD Posts: 224	Re: What to do w Virginia? The list is long within a 60 mile radius. Personally I try to avoid the East side of South Mountain like a plague. However Bratton's is in Mount Airy but it's a pretty small shop. French and Indian War, Fort Frederick is awesome cool Civil War, Harper's Ferry to South mountain to Antietam C+O Canal on the Potomac river to pretty cool, Paw Paw tunnel. Berkeley Springs and Shepherdstown are neat to walk around. The Appalachian trail is another good walk. Model A specific I can't think of anything off hand. Lots of cool old roads to run which is why I'm building mine.

08-21-2019, 02:04 PM	#4
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,411	Re: What to do w Virginia? If you can devote a full day to it, the Skyline Drive is about 120 miles from you. The drive is awesome with great views. The full drive is a bit over 100 miles. Good Day!

08-21-2019, 04:37 PM	#5
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: What to do w Virginia? Not really Model A, but Washington County, MD has a Rural Heritage Museum that has some antique cars in it, including a Model A or two. Go to Antietam Battlefield, too, although not Model A. The Rural Heritage Museum is very close to the battlefield. https://www.washco-md.net/rural-heritage-museum/. Hub City Model A club is near there. Their meetings are early in the month, so maybe while you are there? http://hubcitymodelaclub.com/

08-21-2019, 07:04 PM	#6
holdover Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SW Virginia near the Blue ridge Parkway Posts: 674	Re: What to do w Virginia? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not Model A but worth the trip; Sharpsburg MD Battlefield, Downtown Old Town Winchester, at MP 264 Rte 81 New Market Battle Field and museum Many things to do..

08-22-2019, 04:21 AM	#7
Wick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gwynn's Island Va Posts: 1,386	Re: What to do w Virginia? Look on calendar of events on Hemmings motor news site. Also Car Club central calendar. Roanoke va. Always has a car show on weekends.

08-22-2019, 06:54 AM	#8
77Birdman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: North Eastern MD Posts: 486	Re: What to do w Virginia? If youre there for several weeks then a trip down skyline drive is def worth it, especially if your going to be there in the fall. Roanoke is quite a bit away to the south, could hit that at the end of the skyline drive. No offense but other than that I wouldn't make a special trip to go there (and that's the ancestral home of half my family!). Post no. 3 hit all of the local stuff to do (other than east of south mountain). Some of the others are a bit of a haul. Strasburg is a pretty good distance, again would make a good weekend trip especially if you like the allure of the Amish country. Quaint little town but not much to see that isn't real touristy. I have been by Schwalms a million times and unless your rebuilding your motor it may be a bit disappointing after a 4 hr trip! Anther good weekend trip would be a few hours south to Williamsburg, and even a trip to Alexandria and Mt. Vernon. The area is loaded with historical sites if your into that.

08-22-2019, 07:52 AM	#9
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Re: What to do w Virginia? You are in Civil War country..spend a few minutes reading about General Thomas Jackson and his Shenandoah Valley campaign,you'll find many points of interest close to you..Forget the model A for a bit.do a rebel yell..

08-22-2019, 09:32 AM	#10
Jim M Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 479	Re: What to do w Virginia? We travel through that area every year on our way to and from Florida from New England. As far as I am concerned there are three MUST SEE sights in America: Thomas Jefferson's home, Mount Rushmore, and Pearl Harbour. While you are going down through the Shenandoah Valley give your self a treat and visit Charlotesville and the surrounding area. God Bless America!