• 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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Life in the Shenandoah Valley - 1862
Elsie Newcomber & Janet Ramsey
Both are Henkel Granddaughters. A sequel to the 1861 book, this journal contains letters and news articles vividly portraying a view of Valley life in the second year of the Civil War. Learn how families became involved in the war when life was interrupted by the invasion of Yankees and by Jackson's Campaign. Minute details of everyday life are covered. 2012. 344 pages.
Softcover
Item# 1005
Price: $20
Members: $19
Bloody Autumn - The Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864
Daniel T. Davis & Phillip S. Greenwalt
Newest edition to the Emerging Civil War Series by two longtime students of the War. This book shifts attention away from the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia to the campaign that ultimately determined the balance of power across the Eastern Theater. 2014. 168 pages, 10 maps, 184 images.
Softcover
Item# 1018
Price: $13
Members: $13
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Rough Winds: The Battle of New Market • Nancy B. Stewart • A story about the Battle of New Market on May 15th, 1864. 1994. 21 pages. Softcover • Item #1008 • Price: $6 Members: $5
Remembering the Civil War Reunion and the Limits of Reconciliation • Caroline E. Janney • The author, who hails from Luray, Va., is a history professor at Purdue U. She examines how the war generation -- men and women, black and white, Unionists and Confederates -- crafted and protected their memories of the nation's greatest conflict. She explores the subtle, yet important differences between reunion and reconciliation. 2013. 451 pages. Hardcover • Item #1020 • Price: $37 Members: $36
23rd Virginia Cavalry • Richard Kleese • This is a numbered edition of 1000 and signed by author. One of the Virginia Regimental Histories Series. Lists names with short bio information on those who were part of this group. Includes some photos and maps and detailed descriptions of battles and campaigns. Hardcover • Item #1023 • Price: $27 Members: $26
The Burning • James Morris and Hank Zimmerman • The Burning of the Shenandoah Valley in 1864 was a well planned and brilliantly directed campaign by Gen. Philip Sheridan. Based on John Heatwole's work by the same name, the movie tells the stories of the soldiers, civilians, and families caught in the terrible firestorm. The Edinburg Heritage Foundation produced this documentary. 2008. 50 minutes DVD • Item #1002 • Price: $20 Members: $20DOWNLOAD BOOK ORDER FORMS HERE
