The Historic Wayside Inn 1797

06/05/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to see our wonderful community putting together such incredible events! The Town of Middletown just announced that the phenomenal Billy McMullen will be performing at the inaugural Evening Market on Friday, June 26th, and we are beyond honored to share that he will be staying right here with us at The Historic Wayside Inn 1797 during his visit.

If you are looking for the perfect summer weekend getaway in the Shenandoah Valley, this is officially your sign to book a trip. You can spend your Friday evening enjoying great live music and local vendors on Church Street, and then come back to unwind in a cozy room steeped in over two centuries of Virginia hospitality. We cannot wait to welcome Billy, and we hope to see many of your friendly faces out at the market!

The Town of Middletown is proud to announce that Billy McMullen will be performing at our inaugural ✨Middletown Evening Market✨ and then leading a health and fitness event the following morning at the Town Park. As a friend and golfing buddy of Charles Harbaugh IV, Billy is especially excited to spend the weekend inspiring and connecting with our community. His appearance is sponsored by Tech Team Solutions!

🎤 Singer‑songwriter Billy McMullen brings a deep, soulful voice shaped by his Richmond‑based musical roots, exploring freedom, faith, love, loss, and reinvention through heartfelt original music. As the frontman of the high‑energy BILLY MAC BAND, he blends country, blues, and Southern rock into a powerful sound featuring Kevin Boswell’s fiery electric guitar. 🎶 🎸

🏈 Before stepping into the music world, Billy built an accomplished NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Commanders, even playing in a Super Bowl and earning honors including:

2nd all‑time reception leader in ACC history

2004 NFC Champion

All‑time leading receiver at the University of Virginia

2001 All‑American, 2× First‑Team All‑ACC, 2002 Team Captain

06/05/2026

Katryn Broadoaks' Poetry Collection is a world where grief and grace coexist as she guides you through an inner emotional landscape, creating a narrative grounded in self-discovery, self-acceptance, self-love, and love for something Holy. To find out more, or purchase a copy for yourself, or a friend, visit https://www.katrynbroadoak.com/

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Thank you Explore Virginia for showcasing what a wonderful place Wayside Inn is! We love all of our guests, even the permanent ones. Ask us about our group rates for tours AND rooms!

This 1790s Virginia landmark served as a Civil War hospital, and some patients never left. Check out the most haunted room on the East Coast!

05/15/2026

Celebrate the special women in your life and participate in our Mother's Day giveaway, now extended until tomorrow - tag your mom friends today 💕🌸💗

05/15/2026

This is going to be a great time!!!

The Town of Middletown and the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation (CCBF) will take spectators out to the "old" ball game Saturday afternoon when they host a "Vintage Base Ball Game" following 1864 rules.

The fun starts at 2 p.m. at Middletown Town Park, with the Middletown Maulers taking on the Shiners Base Ball Club of Rockingham. The event will feature two seven-inning games that will be played on fields where Civil War soldiers once played the sport.

Players will follow 19th century rules, when the game was called "base ball," so no gloves will be used and all pitches will be thrown underhand. This is the second year for the event.

Middletown Mayor Charles Harbaugh IV, who is president of the CCBF board, will be playing for the Middletown Maulers. The Maulers' roster will include community leaders and professionals from the region. The Shiners, based in Elkton, only play "base ball" according to 1864 rules.

Harbaugh touched on the historical significance of playing old-fashioned "base ball" in a press release about the event.

“It was played in [Civil War] camps and prisoner‑of‑war facilities across the divided nation, and later helped bring the country back together. Returning this historic game to the very fields where soldiers once played strengthens our connection to the past while offering a fun, family‑friendly experience for all ages," Harbaugh said.

The CCBF has a "Civil War Era Baseball Exhibit" for its Visitors Center Museum on Valley Pike.

Price of admission to the game is a donation to the CCBF. Children age 10 and under will be admitted free of charge. The first 30 children in attendance will receive a Washington Nationals baseball card. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Food will be available to purchase from Jan Van Haute, chef at The Inn At Vaucluse Spring. The event is graciously sponsored by Christopher West of Jackson-West Consulting.

For more information about the event, email [email protected].

— Contact Jack Parry at [email protected] The Wi******er Star

05/14/2026

Double Wayside Rainbow!! 🌈

05/13/2026

"We love you Jerry" we all say in unison

05/10/2026

A weekend away without the kids. Time to laugh, to cry, the breathe, and to not stare at the laundry piles that never seem to shrink. We know how it feels to be touched out and overstimulated, and how sometimes the greatest luxury is simply sitting in silence. And let's be honest, this is far less messy than breakfast in bed.

One mom and her favorite mom- friend will escape to the Shenandoah Valley for a Friday and Saturday night stay at The Historic Wayside Inn 1797, complete with late check-out and Sunday brunch at Clem's Kitchen. We'll also include a list of our personally recommended local spas, wineries, shops, and quiet places that make the Valley the perfect place to reset.