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A 2024 Heritage Day Invitation
Shenandoah County Heritage Day 2024 is almost here! This countywide day of sharing our history is set for Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the New Market Fire Hall on South Congress St. in New Market. The Fire Hall is a wonderful, large space and so were hoping that, in addition to our local history organizations, many individuals will attend and bring and share their historical stories.We invite you to come and exhibit family, house, church, cemetery, town and village histories, and more. Many topics to choose from! There is no cost involved. We supply tables and chairs.Heritage Day is hosted by SCHS and the Shenandoah County Library Archives. For more information, contact Zach Hottel, county archivist, at 540-984-8200, or leave a message at the SCHS, 540-459-1795.
March 19th Public Program with historical novelist Karl Rhodes: The story of “Peggy’s War” Available on YouTube



The SCHS March 19th public historical program series event in Edinburg, Va. featured a 193rd birthday celebration for Margaret “Peggy” Rhodes, who, like most Shenandoah Valley Mennonites of her time, opposed slavery, secession and war, and also clearly sided with the Union.  Her great-great-grandson, Karl Rhodes, highlighted the remarkable story documented in his historical novel, Peggy’s War.  Peggy Rhodes had expressed her opposition in real ways, such as by running an underground railroad depot for Mennonites and Dunkers who refused to fight on either side. That, along with tending to her five children, ailing husband and a 120-acre farm.  The program is available for viewing on YouTube.
2024 Shenandoah County Historical Society Annual Meeting set for May 21st
The 2024 SCHS Annual Dinner and public program will be held on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the VFW building in Edinburg, located next to the Stony Creek Blvd. railroad crossing.  The program, “Learn about a new folk art tradition -- Barn Quilts” will be presented by Sally Shomo. She creates these beautiful objects throughout the Valley, and she will talk about how they had been used during the Civil War. Download a printable Meeting Response Form.
Historical Barns Project: John Adamson


A 2024 Heritage Day Invitation
Shenandoah County Heritage Day 2024 is almost here! This countywide day of sharing our history is set for Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the New Market Fire Hall on South Congress St. in New Market. The Fire Hall is a wonderful, large space and so were hoping that, in addition to our local history organizations, many individuals will attend and bring and share their historical stories.We invite you to come and exhibit family, house, church, cemetery, town and village histories, and more. Many topics to choose from! There is no cost involved. We supply tables and chairs.Heritage Day is hosted by SCHS and the Shenandoah County Library Archives. For more information, contact Zach Hottel, county archivist, at 540-984-8200, or leave a message at the SCHS, 540-459-1795.
March 19th Public Program with historical novelist Karl Rhodes: The story of “Peggy’s War” Available on YouTube



The SCHS March 19th public historical program series event in Edinburg, Va. featured a 193rd birthday celebration for Margaret “Peggy” Rhodes, who, like most Shenandoah Valley Mennonites of her time, opposed slavery, secession and war, and also clearly sided with the Union.  Her great-great-grandson, Karl Rhodes, highlighted the remarkable story documented in his historical novel, Peggy’s War.  Peggy Rhodes had expressed her opposition in real ways, such as by running an underground railroad depot for Mennonites and Dunkers who refused to fight on either side. That, along with tending to her five children, ailing husband and a 120-acre farm.  The program is available for viewing on YouTube.
2024 Shenandoah County Historical Society Annual Meeting set for May 21st
The 2024 SCHS Annual Dinner and public program will be held on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the VFW building in Edinburg, located next to the Stony Creek Blvd. railroad crossing.  The program, “Learn about a new folk art tradition -- Barn Quilts” will be presented by Sally Shomo. She creates these beautiful objects throughout the Valley, and she will talk about how they had been used during the Civil War. Download a printable Meeting Response Form.
Historical Barns Project: John Adamson


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.



Organizational Tax Status

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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Smithfield Lutheran Register (1792-1826) - Middleway, Jefferson Co., W.Va.

Klaus Wust

Church history and baptismal records from1792 to 1826. Translated from the original German records begun by Minister John David Young. 1993. 60 pages.

Softcover
Item# 5013

Price: $10
Members: $9

Davidsburg Church Baptisms

Klaus Wust & John Stewart

New Market, Va., 1785-1845. Largely German entries regarding births and baptisms. From the church book of Lutheran and German reformed church in New Market, Va. 1983. 44 pages.

Softcover
Item# 5000

Price: $11
Members: $10

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32nd annual Brocks Gap Heritage Day on April 20th
The 32nd annual Brocks Gap Heritage Day will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at J. Frank Hillyard Middle School in Broadway, Va., from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No charge for admission. Over 180 posters of vintage photographs feature families, churches, communities, schools, and other topics, along with personal libraries of family, local and regional histories used for research. Other researchers will share their material and be gathering new information. Three programs are featured: Head for the Hills: the Refugees of Peggy’s War, by Karl Rhodes; Speck Fulk in World War II, by Joe T. May and Mountain Women Live on: Life & Legacy of Appalachian Women, by Dr. Peggy Shifflett. Table spaces available, reservations must be made by April 10th. More information at brocksgapvirginia.blogspot.com.

Art At The Mill: Spring Show, April 20th -- May 5th in Millwood, Va.
The Clarke County Historical Association hosts Art At The Mill: Spring Show at the historic Burwell-Morgan Mill in Millwood, Va. April 20th - May 5th, 2024, Sunday through Friday from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors. Free admission for students. Art at the Mill is back this spring as the Burwell-Morgan Mill turns into a one-of-a-kind art gallery featuring works for purchase by over 300 local artists.  More information. 

Millers Training Day on May 18th at the Burwell-Morgan Mill in Millwood, Va.
Learn historic milling 101 at the historic Burwell-Morgan Mill in Millwood, Va., May 18th, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed-toed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting flour on are required. The ticket price includes lunch and is refundable if you volunteer for three mill grinding days over the summer.  Sponsored by the Clarke County Historical Association. $40.00 for non-Members, $20.00 for members.  More information.  

Upcoming events...

32nd annual Brocks Gap Heritage Day on April 20th
The 32nd annual Brocks Gap Heritage Day will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at J. Frank Hillyard Middle School in Broadway, Va., from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No charge for admission. Over 180 posters of vintage photographs feature families, churches, communities, schools, and other topics, along with personal libraries of family, local and regional histories used for research. Other researchers will share their material and be gathering new information. Three programs are featured: Head for the Hills: the Refugees of Peggy’s War, by Karl Rhodes; Speck Fulk in World War II, by Joe T. May and Mountain Women Live on: Life & Legacy of Appalachian Women, by Dr. Peggy Shifflett. Table spaces available, reservations must be made by April 10th. More information at brocksgapvirginia.blogspot.com.

Art At The Mill: Spring Show, April 20th -- May 5th in Millwood, Va.
The Clarke County Historical Association hosts Art At The Mill: Spring Show at the historic Burwell-Morgan Mill in Millwood, Va. April 20th - May 5th, 2024, Sunday through Friday from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission: $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors. Free admission for students. Art at the Mill is back this spring as the Burwell-Morgan Mill turns into a one-of-a-kind art gallery featuring works for purchase by over 300 local artists.  More information. 


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  • Old Pine Church Baptisms (1783-1828) Mill Creek, Va   •   Klaus Wust  •   A union church of Lutheran and Reformed. Birth & baptismal records, 1757-1828. Baptismal records in English, 1820-1861. Confirmation and communion lists. 1987. 63 pages.  Softcover  •   Item #5009  •   Price: $11   Members: $10
  • Davidsburg Church Baptisms   •   Klaus Wust & John Stewart  •   New Market, Va., 1785-1845. Largely German entries regarding births and baptisms. From the church book of Lutheran and German reformed church in New Market, Va. 1983. 44 pages.  Softcover  •   Item #5000  •   Price: $11   Members: $10
  • Reformed Zion - Pine Church Record (1788-1827)   •   Klaus Wust  •   German entries from the Reformed side of the Zion-Pine church at Stoney Creek Va. This was the mother church for Lutheran and Reformed congregations in Woodstock, Edinburg, Mt. Jackson, Orkney Springs and Jerome areas. Also lists baptisms and confirmations. 1984. 59 pages.  Softcover  •   Item #5011  •   Price: $10   Members: $9
  • Smithfield Lutheran Register (1792-1826) - Middleway, Jefferson Co., W.Va.   •   Klaus Wust  •   Church history and baptismal records from1792 to 1826. Translated from the original German records begun by Minister John David Young. 1993. 60 pages.  Softcover  •   Item #5013  •   Price: $10   Members: $9

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    Valley Churches   •   Michael J.L. Greene  •   Photos and thumbnail sketches of known Churches in the Valley at the time of printing. This publication is currently being updated. 1997. 81 pages. 8 1/2 x 11.  Softcover  •   Item #5016  •   Price: $21   Members: $20
    Lutheran Zion - Pine Church Records Vol. I (1786 - 1799), Vol. II (1800 - 1827)   •   Klaus Wust  •   German entries in the Lutheran part of the Zion-Pine church register. The mother church of Lutheran congregations in Edinburg, Woodstock and Mt. Jackson areas. Baptisms prior to 1786 are listed. 1985. 93 pages. Sold as a set, 2-volume price.  Softcover  •   Item #5008  •   Price: $21   Members: $20

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