Lord Fairfax event scheduled at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Hugh Fairfax, the younger brother of the present Lord Fairfax, whose family played a vital role during the European settlement of our region, has written a new book about his ancestors. In the 18th C., the 6th Lord Fairfax owned over 5 million acres of land in Virginia, which included all of what is now Shenandoah County and the northern Shenandoah Valley. Many families here in the county still have their old family deeds signed by Lord Fairfax that were written on parchment/sheepskin.
Fairfax family members remained in the U.S. for many years, with Hugh’s grandfather returning to England more than 100 years ago to re-claim the family title. Hugh’s book, Fairfax of Virginia - The Forgotten Story of America’s Only Peerage 1690-1960, is the result of years of research into the story of his family’s forgotten history.
The Shenandoah County Historical Society and the French and Indian War Foundation are sponsoring Hugh’s lecture about his book, to be held Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St. in Winchester, at 2:00PM. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing by the author. The event is free, open to the public and refreshments will be served. Plan to come early as attendees will have free admission to the Museum and Gardens.
Shenandoah County Historical Society Mission Statement
• 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.
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49th Virginia Infantry
Richard Kleese
This is a numbered edition of 1000 and signed by author. One of the Virginia Regimental Histories Series. An excellent genealogical resource, lists names and information on those who served. Includes some photos, maps and narrative about the battles and campaigns.
Hardcover
Item# 1022
Price: $27
Members: $26
The Aftermath of Battle The Buriel of the Civil War Dead
Meg Groeling
This book examines what happened to the hundreds of thousands of men who died, were wounded or disabled as a result of the war. It picks up the story as the battles end. The burial of the dead was an overwhelming experience for the armies and communities forced to clean up after the destruction of battle.
Hardcover
Item# 1026
Price: $17
Members: $16
Upcoming events...
September 23rd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Tour of the Cool Springs Battlefield in Bluemont, VA
Noted Civil War historian, Jonathan Noyalas, will conduct a guided tour of the Cool Spring Battlefield at 1400 Parker Lane in Bluemont, VA. The event is sponsored by the Winchester-Frederick Historical Society. For info: 540-662-6550
October 10th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM: WWII Video Lecture Series in Dayton, VA
The WWII Lecture Series this month, at the Valley Heritage Museum at 382 High Street in Dayton, VA, will feature Carlo D'Este speaking on "Warlord: Winston Churchill at War" ad Craig Symonds discussing "James Doolittle's Daring Raid on Japan". The series is free and is sponsored by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society. For info: 540-879-2681
October 15th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Lord Fairfax Descendent Introduces New Book in Winchester, VA
Hugh Fairfax, younger brother of Nicholas, Lord Fairfax, direct descendant from Colonel William Fairfax of Belvoir, will introduce his new book at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Winchester, VA. The author will discuss the book, Fairfax of Virginia - the Forgotten Story of America's Only Peerage, 1690-1960. The book will be available for purchase and signing, after which there will be refreshments. The event is free and the public is invited. Lecture guests are invited to come early and receive free admission to the museum and gardens. The Shenandoah County Historical Society and the French and Indian War Foundation are sponsoring this event.Shop for Books and More...
Bicentennial Souvenir Program • Array • Souvenir Program of the Shenandoah County Bicentennial 1772-1972. Contains many photos and stories with histories of the individual towns in the County. 1972. 96 pages. 8 1/2 x 11. Softcover • Item #2004 • Price: $10 Members: $9
Images of America: Shenandoah County • Archivist Jean Martin and SCHS • This book of nearly 200 photos focuses on the people who have made the Shenandoah County a comfortable place to raise families and communities that pray together, work along side each other, and enjoy life surrounded by the mountains. 2010. 127 pages. Softcover • Item #2011 • Price: $23 Members: $23
History of Edinburg Va. • Mary Ann Williamson & Jean Allen Davis • This soup-to-nuts chronicle of everything you'd like to know about Edinburg, VA,was written by two school teachers who grew up in the town. It is filled with pictures, and stories about people, places and events. Originally published in 1994, it was updated in 1995. 1995. 676 pages Hardcover • Item #2008 • Price: $45 Members: $45
Union Forge • Mary Ann Williamson • Records of the forge, store, and churches, plus genealogical records. 1997. 317 pages. 8 1/2 x 11. Softcover • Item #2019 • Price: $27 Members: $26
