• 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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German Origins of Jost Hite (1685 - 1761)
Klaus Wust, Jones & Connor
Birth place, baptism and Hite's marriage to Anna Maria Merckle. 1979. 45 pages.
Softcover
Item# 4008
Price: $11
Members: $10
The Virginia Germans
Klaus Wust
The first comprehensive study of German settlement and integration in Virginia from 1608 until World War I. Discusses every aspect of German life in Virginia and of their contributions to the making of our nation. Has been unavailable for many years. 1969. Reprinted 1989. 322 pages.
Softcover
Item# 4001
Price: $36
Members: $35
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Pioneer Pastor • David and Richard Rinker • This book follows the life of an unusual man, Michael Rinker. His life began in the Shenandoah Valley and ended in Los Angeles, CA. The authors became interested in Michael's story when they came across a letter he had written to his parents during the Civil War. Author, David, is part of the Shenandoah Valley Rinker family lineage Softcover • Item #4021 • Price: $15.00 Members: $14.00
The New Hottel History - The George Line or Charles Line • B. Paul Huddle • A definite go-to source book for those doing genealogy research in Shenandoah County, Va. It begins with immigrant Johannes Hodel, who became John Hottel and follows the individual and detailed history of George, one of John's four children who came with him from Germany to America in 1732. The Charles line is also available. A product of the Hottel-Keller organization. 1998. 1164 pages. Hardcover • Item #4016 - G or C • Price: $55 Members: $50
Memories for my Grandchild - A Keepsake to Remember • Suzanne Zenkel • A Journal for YOU to fill in the blanks with all of the information you would like for your Grandchild to know about you. It will take care of your grandchild, in later years, saying "I wish I had listened to my grand parent" or "Wish they were here for me to ask." 2010. 96 pages. Spiral Bound. Hardcover • Item #4015 • Price: $19 Members: $18
Massanutten (Settled by the Pennsylvania Pilgrim 1726) • Hasrry Strickler • This book by Hasrry Strickler was first published in 1924 and reprinted in 1994. It discusses the first settlement in the Shenandoah Valley in 1726. The settlement was the beginning of five counties - Augusta, Frederick, Shenandoah, Rockingham and Page. The materials in this book, for genealogists, are voluminous and valuable. It also has good information on early religious organizations (Baptists and Mennonites) and old homes and forts. Pages: 192. Published: 1924 and 1994 Softcover • Item #4023 • Price: $48.00 Members: $47.00DOWNLOAD BOOK ORDER FORMS HERE
