• 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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Page County VA Men in Gray
Thomas Spratt
While some histories provide much information on Civil War veteran's service, they do not include much genealogical data. Men in Gray accomplishes this and in many instances parental information, spouses and names of children and burial sites for all Page County veterans. Names are also listed alphabetically by unit. If you don't know your veteran's unit, or you just want more information, this is the book. Published in 1997. 414 pages.
Softcover
Item# 1036
Price: $28
Members: $27
My Own Dear Maggie - A True Shenandoah Love Story
Elsie Newcomber & Janet Ramsey
Both are Henkel Granddaughters. A fascinating love story which uniquely reveals the rebuilding and growth of the Shenandoah Valley after "The War Between The States." Letters between Willie Renalds and Maggie Henkel and other family members, pictures and newspaper articles paint a vivid picture of what the people of the Valley endured during and after its rebuilding. 2015. 398 pages.
Softcover
Item# 1024
Price: $26
Members: $25
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Rough Winds: The Battle of New Market • Nancy B. Stewart • A story about the Battle of New Market on May 15th, 1864. 1994. 21 pages. Softcover • Item #1008 • Price: $6 Members: $5
The Battle of Cedar Creek - Victory from the Jaws of Defeat • Jonathan A. Noyalas • Last Major battle in the Valley. Sheridan's defeat of Early finally secured the Valley for the Union Hardcover • Item #1016 • Price: $21 Members: $20
Confederate Soldiers in the American Civil War • Mark Hughes • Thousands of books have been written about the Civil War, but few cover the story of the soldiers and sailors who wore the gray uniform. This book includes scores of photos coupled with clear and concise prose. Includes camp life, weapons, battles, prisons, forts and the war’s effect on civilians and women. 2019. 160 Pages. Softcover • Item #1033 • Price: $17 Members: $16
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: $20DOWNLOAD BOOK ORDER FORMS HERE
