A Winding Tale of a Mountain Fortress

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A Brief History of Windenburg

We wrote this ditty all about our city

to bid you welcome, hello! Hello!

She’s full of history and steeped in mystery

Just ’round the corner, you know.

Windenburg promotional song

Windenburg Promotional Song, written and performed by Woo Hoo Revival, sponsored by Get Together Windenburg and the Ad Council. Watch the full video here.

Both modern and ancient, Windenburg embraces her history while looking to her future. Get Together Windenburg in conjunction with Walrus Books & Gifts has made this history available on SimPress. Click on the Time Period below to learn more about Windenburg’s rich history.

Windenburg, lovely Windenburg

Your gentle winding roads

Snow-capped peaks

Glittering sea

Ancient ruins and modern square

Windenburg, lovely Windenburg

You are forever our home.

Traditional Windenburg song

The Fortification Period

Part of the Old Country, there is no record of the earliest inhabitants of Windenburg. For a history Windenburg Castle was the largest and best fortified in the land and was comprised of three major fortifications built throughout the centuries.

The Reign of the House of Henburshtam (16th-19th Centuries)

The “Golden Age of Art” is a shining jewel in Windenburg’s history. Many notable Windenburgers lived during this period, including Sir Lottalance, Lady Ravendancer, and Rememberant.

The Arrival of the Eppsilom and the End of the Henburshtam Line (1860s)

Invasions and immigrants welcome in a new era.

The House of Von Windenburg (1870s-1920s)

A beloved Queen, a series of unfortunate events, and the end of centuries-old traditions.

Modern Day Windenburg: A Visitor’s Guide

Acknowledgements
Appreciation to Get Together Windenburg, The Avante Gards Society, Walrus Books & Gifts, the Von Windenburg Estate, The Goth Family Trust, A Series of Simfortunate Events, Windenburg City Hall, and the Ad Council