• 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 Fairfax Line: A Historic Landmark
McClinton, Coleman & Francis F. Wayland
Includes Thomas Lewis's Journal of 1746, edited by John W. Wayland. 1996. 97 pages.
Softcover
Item# 3001
Price: $14
Members: $13
Virginia Fraktur: Penmanship as Folk Art
Klaus Wust
This book was originally published in the 1970s. The author was one of the major contributors to a better understanding of the cultural heritage and history of the German immigrants who settled in the Shenandoah Valley. Archivist Jean Martin has added updated notes on the Stoney Creek artist in this new edition. 2011. 35 pages.
Softcover
Item# 3006
Price: $20
Members: $19
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