Bridgewater is a small town in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Our town is home to Bridgewater College, varied industries and businesses, and comfortable residential neighborhoods.

This is an independent community site — a friendly front porch for anyone curious about Bridgewater, whether you’re planning a visit or thinking about putting down roots. It is not affiliated with the Town of Bridgewater or any organization here; it’s simply one resident’s invitation to get to know the place.

If you’re new here, three things tell you a lot about Bridgewater: the summer Lawn Party, the Sipe Center theater downtown, and Generations Park along the river. Each has its own page on this site. The Frequently Asked Questions page answers the things visitors most often wonder about — including why the town is named Bridgewater and what that pretty steeple is.

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