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.
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.
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The 1795 Historic Shenandoah County Courthouse in Woodstock Va. is the oldest working courthouse west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The earliest section now functions as a museum and also houses a visitor center. 4 3/8 x 5 1/2
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Item# 8008
Price: $1
Members: $1
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Located in Woodstock, Va., this early photo of the 1795 Historic Shenandoah County Courthouse, at the beginning of the 20th century, shows the original 1795 building with two later additions. 4 3/8 x 5 1/2.
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Item# 8006
Price: $1
Members: $1
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Post Card • Postcard picturing the weather vane, crafted by a local artisan, that is mounted atop the cupola on the 1795 Historic Shenandoah County Courthouse in Woodstock Va. 4 5/8 x 6 1/8. Postcard • Item #8002 • Price: $1 Members: $1
Post Card • Bust of Revolutionary War Patriot, John Peter Muhlenberg, "Clergyman, Statesman, Soldier," commissioned by Narrow Passage Chapter, DAR, and sculpted by Caroline Muhlenberg Hufford Anderson. Dedicated in 1988, it stands in front of the 1795 Historic Shenandoah County Courthouse in Woodstock, Va. 4 3/8 x 5 1/2. Postcard • Item #8007 • Price: $1 Members: $1
Post Card • The 1795 Historic Shenandoah County Courthouse in Woodstock Va. is the oldest working courthouse west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The earliest section now functions as a museum and also houses a visitor center. 4 3/8 x 5 1/2 Postcard • Item #8008 • Price: $1 Members: $1
Post Card • An early photo of the 1795 Historic Shenandoah County Courthouse in Woodstock Va. that shows the original building with two later additions, at the beginning of the 20th century. 4 3/8 x 5 1/2. Postcard • Item #8009 • Price: $1 Members: $1DOWNLOAD BOOK ORDER FORMS HERE
