• 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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Shenandoah County in the Civil War: Four Dark Years
Hal F. Sharpe
Four battles took place in and around Shenandoah County: New Market, Toms Brook, Fisher's Hill & Cedar Creek. Although these historic battles have been well documented, their effects on the lives of the people involved have been largely forgotten. In this book, Hal recounts how their spirits were tested. 2012. 156 pages.
Softcover
Item# 1009
Price: $21
Members: $20
The Women of the Confederacy
Rev. J.L. Underwood
Learn how the women of the Confederacy handled the deprivations and hardships of war as they experienced what it was like to have war, not across an ocean, but in their own back yard. This book, first published in 1906, is an up-close and personal look at the brave women of the Confederacy. 1906. 313 pages. 2004 Reprint.
Softcover
Item# 1021
Price: $31
Members: $30
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