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Sperryville River District

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The Historic River District was once a thriving apple packing, mecca in Sperryville. Now a popular

SPERRYVILLE RIVER DISTRICT IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Founded in early 1820, Sperryville River District is less than a 15- minute ride along Route 211 to the middle entrance of Skyline Drive which winds through the Shenandoah National Park and offers pristine, picturesque views that span a distance from the Shenandoah Valley in the west to the Virginia Piedmont in the east. Just a short walking distance from the Historic Main Street, the River District area is nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains where the North and South forks of the mighty Thornton River converge. The River District includes one of 30 Civil War Trail Markers located within Rappahannock County, VA, and was once a major thoroughfare and gateway for both Union and Confederate troops. N 38° 39' 29.4, W 78° 12' 59.6

As you enter the River Lane off of Water Street, the large building to your left, was originally an apple packing house, where freshly-picked Rappahannock apples were sorted, packed into boxes, and shipped for resale. The sorted apples (deemed not fit for sale in grocery stores and fruit stands) were sent to the juice plant beside the packing house - the location of Wasmund's Malt Room, to be turned into juice. The finished juice was stored in the cinderblock building next to the juice plant that's now the Copper Fox Distillery and home to Wasmund's Wh***ey. Not all packed apples were sold immediately, so a cold storage building was constructed in 1938. In this three-story, 50,000 square foot warehouse, apples were stored in refrigeration until sold. The “Rappahannock Cold Storage Cooperative” was organized and operated by several local apple growers and is now home to Copper Fox Antiques. The motivation behind refrigerating apples is that heat is the enemy of the picked apple. "A day in the field is like a week in cold storage" was a commonly preached saying in the apple industry. Today, Sperryville River District is home to a group of fine artists, and craftsmen who offer a variety of engaging activities that include shopping, antiquing, tastings, art galleries, distilled and brewed alcoholic beverages, a seasonal farmers market, and annual community-driven events. You can enjoy a short walk from the top of the lane, to visit the several quaint village shops and thriving local businesses nestled charmingly along the banks of the Thornton River.

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10/22/2026

Fall Happenings in the 'Hannock

Larry Keel Experience Apple Atcha C***r with Special Guests Thornton Revival. Saturday October 24 at 7 pm.

10/22/2026

Fall Happenings in the 'Hannock

Halloween Costume Ball and Dance Party @ The Black Twig

10/22/2026

Fall Happenings in the Hannock

Mark your calendar for RAAC Arts 21st Annual Fall Art Tour Saturday and Sunday, November 7 and 8, 10AM-5PM both days.

One of Virginia's premier art events, the Fall Art Tour is a free, self-guided adventure through the Rappahannock County countryside. Meet a wide range of artists and artisans and explore their work in galleries and studios nestled among foothills and forests ablaze in autumnal glory.

The Tour's Main Gallery, featuring the work of participating artists, is the ideal place to start your tour. Located at 567 Mount Salem Avenue, Washington, VA. https://fallarttour.org/

Participating River District Galleries include: Sperryville ARTist Cooperative, Artful Friends Gallery , River District Potters, Seldom Realms Glassworks

10/22/2026

Fall Happenings in the 'Hannock

Join artist and educator Polon for the welcoming workshop--Bound Together: Book Making and Creative Binding--11AM-1PM, Saturday, November 14, at The Hive, Roots Apothecary, 4 River Lane, Sperryville.

Using recycled, new and antique paper and collage materials, you'll engage in a hands-on journey into the timeless craft of bookmaking, and produce one large or two smaller bound books in a supportive, collaborative environment!

10/22/2026

Fall Happenings in the 'Hannock

The next Collective Canvas event at the Marketplace, Sperryville is 2-4PM, Saturday, November 14 feturing the eclectic works of Cavanaugh.

The Collective Canvas is a monthly series of FREE interactive, creative community workshops and artist demonstrations presented by Sperryville ARTist Cooperative/SPAC, featuring local and regional artists Located in the Confluence Gallery Marketplace, 3 River Lane, Sperryville.

This opportunity is supported in part through 's Claudia Mitchell Arts Fund.

Address

River Lane
Sperryville, VA
22740

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

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