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.
Shop for Books and More...
It's About Time: The sculpting of the Memorial of General James Longstreet
Gary Casteel
This Monument is to be found at the Gettysburg Battlefield. 1998. 47 pages. Signed.
Softcover
Item# 1003
Price: $8
Members: $7
Life in the Shenandoah Valley - 1863
Elsie Newcomber & Janet Ramsey
Both are Henkel Granddaughters. This book is the 3rd in the series "Life in the Shenandoah Valley." A journal, letters and news articles lead the reader through trying times in New Market and the Valley of Virginia - a time to be born, a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to harvest. See the Henkel, Coiner & Miller families at home as the men march through Chancellorsville & Gettysburg. 2013. 340 pages.
Softcover
Item# 1015
Price: $20
Members: $19
Upcoming events...
October 21st from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Historic Farming and Survey Day in Berryville VA
A unique historical program that looks at historic farming and surveying at one of Clarke County's oldest farms, Clermont Farm, will be presented by the County Historical Association. After the program begins of the old barn, there will be a hayride and historical surveyor, Duane Brown, will lead a hands-on program on eighteenth century land surveying. Mr. Brown was featured on the History Channel's TV program, "How the States Got Their Shapes." There is a small fee. For info: 540-955-2600,
Saturday, October 28th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM: Ghost Tours take place in Strasburg, VA
The annual Strasburg Ghost Tour will begin at Hotel Strasburg, 203 S. Holliday St. A one-hour walking tour, hearing ghost stories and enjoying the Halloween decorations will leave every 15 minutes. Advance tickets are $3 at the Town office. Tickets at the Hotel on the day-of will be $5. Children are free. Info: 540-325-4397
October 29th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Lecture on Nelly Custis in Berryville, VA
Historian David Plater will give a lecture on "Nelly Custis and Edward G.W. Butler: A Tight Fit?". During the early 1800's, a number of Virginians moved to the old southwest during what was called The Great Migration. Among those affected by this event was Nelly Custis Lewis, granddaughter of Martha Washington, who resided at Audley Farm. This will examine how the Lewis family was affected by "The Great Migration" and explore the latter years of Nelly Custis Lewis's life. The talk will be given on the estate in which Nelly Custis Lewis once resided. The program is sponsored by the Clarke County Historical Association and will take place at the Audley Farm, 752 Audley Lane in Berryville, VA. The fee is $10 for CCHS members and $15 for non-members. For info: 540-955-2600Shop for Books and More...
SCHS Glass Plate Processing Project • Array • Produced by filmmaker and SCHS Board Member, Philip Crown, documents the process by which 27,000+ glass negatives have been cataloged, reproduced, stored and made available to the community. 30 Minutes. DVD • Item #2023 • Price: $10 Members: $9
Shenandoah County Trivia (And a little bit more!) • Irvin D. Magin • 1000+ bits and pieces of facts and figures about this Virginia county, its people, its history, and what makes things go. 2002. 138 pages. 4 1/8x 7 3/8. Softcover • Item #2029 • Price: $8 Members: $9
Tales from Shenandoah • Joseph Floyd Wine • A collection of tales both oral and in written form that have been passed down through the years, telling of interesting events and people. 1989. 85 pages Hardcover • Item #2017 • Price: $12 Members: $11
The French & Indian War in Shenandoah County - Life On the Inner Frontier, 1752-1766 • R. Patrick Murphy • The Story of the French and Indian War, Shenandoah County's "forgotten war," as it exists in memory and artifact. Color illustrations and fold out map of F&I War sites in the County. 2013. 142 pages. Foldout map. Softcover • Item #2025 • Price: $31 Members: $30
