Celebrate the Magic of Old Town Winchester

Our conversation for Tourism Tuesday - Old Town Winchester edition - featured Jenny McDonald from the City of Winchester to talk about the importance of shopping small this holiday season and throughout the year. She told us how successful WINdependent Weekend was and gave several statistics about how shopping small has a positive impact on our local economy. We talked about all the small businesses across the CIty of Winchester's footprint (over 2000 of them!) and encouraged listeners to seek them out for a multitude of reasons. Jenny also explained a few changes that are coming to how the Main Street Program is managed within the city's framework and told us about the new non-profit that's been formed to take over. We talked about what that might look like in 2024 and how it will allow for more collaborations, events, and resources for businesses in Old Town. Before we wrapped up, Jenny shared a few details about Old Town Winchester's New Year's Eve Glow Party & Laser Light Show. The event is hosted by Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. For more information about Old Town Winchester or to find upcoming events, visit their website: https://oldtownwinchesterva.com/ and follow them on Facebook.