• 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 Virginia Germans
Klaus Wust
The first comprehensive study of German settlement and integration in Virginia from 1608 until World War I. Discusses every aspect of German life in Virginia and of their contributions to the making of our nation. Has been unavailable for many years. 1969. Reprinted 1989. 322 pages.
Softcover
Item# 4001
Price: $36
Members: $35
From Strassburg to Strasburg - Memorial to Swiss-German Virginia Pioneers
Robert Lee Bowman
History of early settlements and focus on Swiss-German families in the context of other Early Virginia Historical Highlights. Pictures. 2011. 47 pages. 8 1/2 x 11.
Softcover
Item# 1014
Price: $13
Members: $13
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