The Blessing of the Hounds

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The Blessing of the Hounds

  • January 31, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by tachi from Charlottesville, Virginia
This event takes place on Thanksgiving morning, with bagpipers starting at 9:30am and the Blessing at 10am. People start assembling as early as 8:30am. Parking is difficult, so come early or plan to do a little walking. This event is to bless the hounds prior to the Thanksgiving Day hunt. The ceremony is rich in history and tradition and is taken quite seriously. Pets are not welcome. I have never seen anything quite like this, and if you are in the area for Thanksgiving, this is a must-do.

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