Winchester is the northwesternmost independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is the county seat of Frederick County. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 28,120. Winchester is a community with a rich heritage and a dynamic future. The area is replete with historical sites and visitor attractions.

This regional history complex includes a house dating to the eighteenth century, seven acres of spectacular gardens, and a 50,000-square-foot museum featuring changing exhibitions, a permanent display of miniature houses, and an expansive gallery exploring the history and decorative arts of the Shenandoah Valley.