• Foster a spirit of cooperation between existing organizations, writers, historians, genealogists, collectors, preservationists, and other members of the Shenandoah County community.
• Aid in the collection and creation of materials and publications about the history of Shenandoah County and ensure that they are preserved and made available to the community.
• Support efforts by citizens, organizations and government to preserve historic buildings and sites.
• Share history through programs and exhibits.
The Shenandoah County Historical Society was founded in 1985 and is established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It is completely volunteer driven. The Society is sustained by memberships, donations, grants and profits from book sales. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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The Rinkers of Virginia, Their Neighbors and Kin in the Shenandoah Valley
Daniel Warrick Burruss
The story of Jacob, Casper and Heinrich Rinker and their ancestors. Some photos. 1993. 210 pages. 8 1/2 x 11.
Softcover
Item# 4010
Price: $26
Members: $25
The New Hottel History - The George Line or Charles Line
B. Paul Huddle
A definite go-to source book for those doing genealogy research in Shenandoah County, Va. It begins with immigrant Johannes Hodel, who became John Hottel and follows the individual and detailed history of George, one of John's four children who came with him from Germany to America in 1732. The Charles line is also available. A product of the Hottel-Keller organization. 1998. 1164 pages.
Hardcover
Item# 4016 - G or C
Price: $55
Members: $50
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