Retired firefighter and amateur local historian will describe how his wife, Saundra, discovered the ruins of a log home in St. Luke, built by 2nd Lt., CSA, Solomon Gundy Clark. Together they rebuilt it on their Stone Ridge Stables farm. Supporting information about 2nd Lt. Gundy will also be featured. The Shenandoah County Historical Society will present the program on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, at 7:00 pm at St. Paul’s Heritage Center, 106 S. High St. in Edinburg. Refreshments will be served following program. Parking is available in the adjacent Shentel lot. The building is handicapped-accessible. The program is open to the public and there is no admission charge.
We hope that you will be able to attend the annual Shenandoah County Heritage Day. This year the event is set for Saturday, April 15, from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at the Strasburg Fire Department and Rescue Squad buildings on King St. in Strasburg.
Parking is available in the public lots at Strasburg Town Hall and behind the Fire Dept. Visitors are also welcome to park at the Strasburg United Methodist Church and St. Paul Lutheran Church lots, both on W. Washington St., and a short walk from the event.
There is no fee to attend or to participate.
As always, we invite anyone who wishes to share an aspect of local history to attend and bring an exhibit. Since we’re located this year in Strasburg, we hope to have a good number of Strasburg area exhibits. Of course, participants throughout the county are also welcome to bring and share history of their family, house, farm, school, church, business or other subject. The SCHS will provide tables and chairs for exhibitors. Herit age Day is hosted by the Shenandoah County Historical Society and the Shenandoah County Library Archives. Reserve a table by calling Zach Hottel at 540-984-8200 or Barbara Adamson at 540-975-0037. You may also leave a message at 540-459-1795.
The 2023Shenandoah County Historical Society Annual Meeting and Dinner will be held Tuesday, May 16th in Edinburg at the historic Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2447 located on Stony Creek Blvd at the railroad crossing. A social hour will begin at 6:00 PM followed by dinner at 6:30 PM.
The cost for the dinner meeting is $25.00 per person. A downloadable reservation form is available HERE.
Immediately after the dinner SCHS president Barbara Adamson will conduct a brief business meeting that will include a report on the Society’’s accomplishments during the past year. She will also conduct the election of members to serve on the Board of Directors for the coming year.
Presentation of the annual John H. Adamson Excellence in Preservation Awards and the Program will follow the dinner.
Stories of Our Community is a compilation of 12 booklets released throughout 2022 during the Shenandoah County 250th commemoration. Each booklet shares brief stories that feature some unique aspect of Shenandoah County history, offering a variety of diverse topics. These individual pamphlets had been distributed at various 250th events during 2022 and are now contained in a single, commemorative volume. The softcover book is 8.5 x 11 inches in size and contains 212 pages. It is available for $30.00, plus $5.00 shipping and handling for postal mail orders. Download a printable order form to mail back along with a check for the cost of the book.
The book can also be purchsed in person at the Historic Courthouse Museum in Woodstock, Fridays and Saturdays, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, by Dec. 31st, 2022. Cash or checks only. The museum is closed during January and February. Other in-person purchase locations include:
• Shenandoah Valley Cultural Heritage Museum, at the Edinburg Mill, open Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm; Sunday, noon to 5:00 pm. Closed Christmas Day.
• Hupps Hill Civil War Museum and Visitors Center in Strasburg, Open seven days a week from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Travelers Treasures in Woodstock, open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00 pm., Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Sunday, from 12:30pm to 5:00 pm.
• Mount Jackson Town Office in Mt. Jackson.
More information about the Shenandoah County 250th History Series is available at www.sc250.org (on the About page).
• 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.
DOWNLOAD BOOK ORDER FORMS HERE
Shenandoah County Geography Supplement
Moore/Miller/Shoemaker
This Supplement was originally published in 1926 by the County School Board. It was revised, edited and republished by the Board in 1931. It was used as a teaching tool in the school classrooms. 2007 reprint. 39 pages. 8 1/2 x 11.
Softcover
Item# 7003
Price: $10
Members: $10
Changes Pave The Way - Education In Shenandoah County 1977-2000
Retired Teachers Association
A sequel to Echoes of Shenandoah. Filled with history and facts, this book also includes recollections of many of those who contributed to the writing of this book. 2002. 207 pages.
Softcover
Item# 7002
Price: $15
Members: $15
DOWNLOAD BOOK ORDER FORMS HERE
Reflections: Early Schools of Shenandoah County • SCHS • Histories of the early schools throughout Shenandoah County, with photos and many handwritten entries. Originally published by SCHS in 1995. 1996. 390 pages. 8 1/2 x 11. 2nd edition. Hardcover • Item #7000 • Price: $25 Members: $24
Shenandoah County Geography Supplement • Moore/Miller/Shoemaker • This Supplement was originally published in 1926 by the County School Board. It was revised, edited and republished by the Board in 1931. It was used as a teaching tool in the school classrooms. 2007 reprint. 39 pages. 8 1/2 x 11. Softcover • Item #7003 • Price: $10 Members: $10
Schools in New Market - Shenandoah County, Virginia • Nancy Branner Stewart • Volume I (1766-1870). A history of the school in New Market during the dates indicated. Many photos. 1992. 172 pages. Softcover • Item #7001 • Price: $16 Members: $15
Changes Pave The Way - Education In Shenandoah County 1977-2000 • Retired Teachers Association • A sequel to Echoes of Shenandoah. Filled with history and facts, this book also includes recollections of many of those who contributed to the writing of this book. 2002. 207 pages. Softcover • Item #7002 • Price: $15 Members: $15DOWNLOAD BOOK ORDER FORMS HERE
