• 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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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: $30
23rd Virginia Cavalry
Richard Kleese
This is a numbered edition of 1000 and signed by author. One of the Virginia Regimental Histories Series. Lists names with short bio information on those who were part of this group. Includes some photos and maps and detailed descriptions of battles and campaigns.
Hardcover
Item# 1023
Price: $27
Members: $26
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The Battle of Fisher's Hill - Breaking the Shenandoah Valley's Gibraltar • Jonathan A. Noyalas • First book-length study of 1864 battle, the last major battle in Shenandoah County, which set the stage for The Burning Hardcover • Item #1017 • Price: $21 Members: $20
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
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
Life in the Shenandoah Valley - 1863 • Elsie Newcomber & Janet Ramsey • Both are Henkel Granddaughters. This book is the 3rd in the series "Life in the Shenandoah Valley." A journal, letters and news articles lead the reader through trying times in New Market and the Valley of Virginia - a time to be born, a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to harvest. See the Henkel, Coiner & Miller families at home as the men march through Chancellorsville & Gettysburg. 2013. 340 pages. Softcover • Item #1015 • Price: $20 Members: $19DOWNLOAD BOOK ORDER FORMS HERE
