• 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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Images of America: Around New Market
James R. Graves & John D. Crim
New Market lies at the western base of the Massanutten range. Its crossroads go back to two Native American hunting trails that crossed here throughout the ages. The Town was incorporated in 1796 and the area still shines with its agrarian roots, while over the years it has fostered many educational institutions and maintained historically heavy commerce. The book has lots of photos. 2007. 128 pages.
Softcover
Item# 2032
Price: $23
Members: $22
Haunted Shenandoah Valley
Denver Michaels
Join author Denver Michaels as he delves into folklore, eyewitness accounts and urban legends to bring you stories of a statue that sheds real tears, mourning Virginians killed in battle, Civil War soldiers and caves near Strasburg, decades of abuse at a sanatorium in Staunton and more. 2019 160 pages
Softcover
Item# 2041
Price: $$22.00
Members: $$21.00
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