• 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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Life in the Shenandoah Valley - 1864
Elsie Newcomber & Janet Ramsey
Both are Henkel Granddaughters. This is the fourth book in the series "Life in the Shenandoah Valley." A journal, letters and news articles lead the reader through trying times when the Battle of New Market and Sheridan's Burning of the Valley bring the War in Virginia to the doorsteps of the Henkel, Coiner and Miller families. 2014. 340 pages.
Softcover
Item# 1019
Price: $20
Members: $19
Life in the Shenandoah Valley - 1862
Elsie Newcomber & Janet Ramsey
Both are Henkel Granddaughters. A sequel to the 1861 book, this journal contains letters and news articles vividly portraying a view of Valley life in the second year of the Civil War. Learn how families became involved in the war when life was interrupted by the invasion of Yankees and by Jackson's Campaign. Minute details of everyday life are covered. 2012. 344 pages.
Softcover
Item# 1005
Price: $20
Members: $19
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Life in the Shenandoah Valley - 1864 • Elsie Newcomber & Janet Ramsey • Both are Henkel Granddaughters. This is the fourth book in the series "Life in the Shenandoah Valley." A journal, letters and news articles lead the reader through trying times when the Battle of New Market and Sheridan's Burning of the Valley bring the War in Virginia to the doorsteps of the Henkel, Coiner and Miller families. 2014. 340 pages. Softcover • Item #1019 • Price: $20 Members: $19
The Burning • James Morris and Hank Zimmerman • The Burning of the Shenandoah Valley in 1864 was a well planned and brilliantly directed campaign by Gen. Philip Sheridan. Based on John Heatwole's work by the same name, the movie tells the stories of the soldiers, civilians, and families caught in the terrible firestorm. The Edinburg Heritage Foundation produced this documentary. 2008. 50 minutes DVD • Item #1002 • Price: $20 Members: $20
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
Decision at Toms Brook - George Custer, Thomas Rosser, and the Joy of the Fight • William J. Miller • A must-have book for every Civil War collection. The story of two West Point graduates who find themselves on opposite sides of the Civil War conflict. Their separate paths meet in the Shenandoah Valley. The story is about the conflict between the two men as well as of the Generals they served. Hardcover • Item #1027 • Price: $31 Members: $30DOWNLOAD BOOK ORDER FORMS HERE
