The Warren Heritage Society
We invite you to come and visit the Warren Heritage Society, the heart of historical discovery in Front Royal-Warren County. Established in 1971, we are located the historic downtown of Front Royal, Virginia, amidst the scenic Shenandoah Valley.
VISIT THE HISTORIC PROPERTY
Explore the history at the Warren Heritage Society, where each corner reveals stories of the past. Take a guided tour to traverse through time, visiting iconic landmarks like the Ivy Lodge and the Bell Boyd Cottage.
🕯️WARREN HERITAGE SOCIETY INTRODUCES: SEASON’S CREEPINGS 
Step into the shadows of Front Royal’s past this holiday season as the Warren Heritage Society invites you to a chillingly merry adventure: Season’s Creepings: A Holiday Ghost Tour.
Dr. Harold Grimm is back—our resident teller of eerie tales—and this season he’s sharing his favorite local ghost stories with a chilling holiday twist. From haunted winter happenings to long-forgotten yuletide lore, Dr. Grimm blends history and the supernatural into stories that linger long after the tour ends.
While the rest of the town glows with twinkling lights and cheerful carols, our historic streets whisper tales that are anything but silent. Discover eerie legends, strange wintertime encounters, and true accounts of spirits that have chilled Warren County winters for generations.
Join us for a guided nighttime walk where the warmth of the season meets the cool thrill of the unknown. Expect folklore, history, holiday hauntings—and a few surprises—from the man who knows our ghostly past better than anyone.
Bundle up, bring a friend, and prepare to meet the spirits of Christmas… the ones you won’t find in any storybook.
Grab your tickets HERE.
❄️WINTER 2025 HOURS BEGIN NOVEMBER 5th❄️
As the fall season winds down, we wanted to share our updated tour and building schedule for the Warren Heritage Society.
Beginning Wednesday, November 5th, and continuing through our 2025 winter season,
guided tours of the Balthis and Belle Boyd Houses will be offered only on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3:00 PM.
In addition:
The Ivy Lodge Museum (including our Gift Shop) will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
It’s a wonderful spot for holiday shopping while supporting an amazing local organization!
The Archives will be open Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Please note the following upcoming closures:
Closed for Thanksgiving on November 27th and 28th (we will be open on Saturday, November 29th)
Closed for the winter season beginning December 20th, and reopening for guests at the end of February 2026
SUPPORT
There are many ways to support the Warren Heritage Society – become a member, attend an event, support an education program, shop in our store, or volunteer. No matter how you give, you are advancing our mission to preserve, protect, and promote the WHS for future generations. Thank you.
Learn more on how you can support the Warren Heritage Society.