John Adamson Remembered

Dr. Kristen de Graauw is the Dendroarchaeologist who worked with Historic Barns Program Manager John Adamson for over nearly two years. John's sudden death on November 19th led to the cancellation of the Nov. 22nd "encore" presentation of the SCHS October 26th Zoom program, "Drilling In On Dendroarchaeology," which had not been recorded. Dr. de Graauw subsquently recorded a moving video tribute to John on November 22nd.

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Shenandoah County commemorates its 250th anniversary during 2022. A variety of history-themed events are planned throughout the year. Visit sc250.org for more information.

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Revolutionary War Exhibit at the Old Courthouse Museum During October

Diorama prepared by Jim Stevenson

This diorama does not represent any specific battle but is intended to show a mixture of soldiers and the various uniforms they wore during the Revolutionary War. Soldiers from European nations generally wore distinct uniforms and could be identified by country of origin because of this. American soldiers wore a variety of civilian clothing and military uniforms that gradually evolved into more consistent dress as the war progressed. Represented in the diorama are the following:

 • Hessian soldiers in dark blue coats
 • British soldiers in red coats
 • British Highlanders in kilts and red coats
 • American militia in civilian coats of various colors
 • Continental (American) soldiers in brown coats
 • Continental (American) soldiers in blue coats
 • French soldiers in white coats
 • French soldiers of the Lauzon regiment in light blue coats
 • Indians wearing a wide variety including native garb and a mixture of civilian and military dress

For more information: 540-459-1795 or SCHS.VA@gmail.com

 

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