Merry Sperry Celebration Saturday, December 13 from 4pm to 6pm

You're Invited! Join Us for an Old-Fashioned Community Christmas Tree Lighting from 4pm to 6pm at the Sperryville Schoolhouse Grounds. Visit MerrySperry.com for all the details which includes…

Come one, come all! Bring the kids and everyone young at heart to the historic Sperryville Schoolhouse grounds for a heartwarming, old-fashioned Christmas tree lighting.

Festivities Include:

Decorating the Tree: Our local youngsters will add their personal touch, hanging charming hand-made ornaments.

Music & Caroling: Get in the holiday spirit with festive music and classic carols.

Adorable Goats: Cuddle up with our friendly farm animal friends!

A Special Surprise: A mysterious, special guest will be joining us!

Tractors & Photos: Capture the perfect family photo in front of our festively lit-up tractors.

Delicious Treats:

Enjoy classic hamburgers, hot dogs, and warm hot chocolate, served fresh by our Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H youth.

Making a Difference:

All donated proceeds from the event will directly benefit our wonderful FFA and 4-H programs. Your support helps our local youth thrive!

Visit the website at MerrySperry.com to learn more and grab all the details.

Other Initiatives of the Sperryville Community Alliance

Release of the “Sperryville Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility Plan”

NEWS: January 25, 2025:
The Sperryville Community Alliance has released the “Sperryville Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility Plan” which is available in this website for everyone to read and then share questions and comments. Click this to find more details and a link to download the full plan.

Crossroads of the Piedmont.

 Located in the southeast section of Rappahannock County, Virginia, along the Thornton River, Sperryville was laid out by Francis Thornton, Jr. in 1817 and established in 1820 when the first deed was recorded. For most of the early 19th century Conestoga wagons were built by John Kiger. By the 1850, Sperryville boasted two turnpikes: Thornton's Gap and Sperryville & Rappahannock. In the 1860s the Smoot family of Alexandria build a tannery on the Thornton River that closed by 1911. By that time Sperryville had grown to 350 residents with four churches, five general stores, one hotel, six mills, shops, and a masonic hall. The Sperryville Historic District is listed on the Virginia Landmarks Registry and the National Register of Historic Places.

Attractions

Sperryville is close to many outdoor activities. The town is at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and provides access to the panorama entrance of Shenandoah National Park that provides access to Skyline Drive, which is a continuation of the Blue Ridge Parkway of the Great Smoky Mountains. Hiking spots include the popular Old Rag Mountain, White Oak Canyon, and Thornton River Trail, which are all located within the Shenandoah National Park.

Today, Sperryville is home to wineries, breweries, a world class restaurant, important farms and numerous boutique shopping experiences.

The Copper Fox Distillery, a distiller of American whiskey, is based in Sperryville. Central Coffee Roasters, a small batch artisan coffee roaster, is located 1/2 mile west towards the Shenandoah National Park.

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