Clarke County Historical Association

05/29/2026

This 1930s photograph features the exterior of Locke’s Store in Millwood, VA, which has served the community as a general store since 1836.

Image and text provided by Clarke County Historical Association

05/26/2026

Come out to Dirt Farm Brewing this weekend for all of the fun filled festivities and connect with members from several of the historical organizations in Clarke County including CCHA!

05/23/2026

Starting this Saturday! Join our Mill Volunteer, Lydia Sizemore, for the afternoon at the first of one of our Great Wheel Gatherings! This open-house style event is included with the price of admission to the Mill.

Please see website for more details along with specific information on days to participate: https://www.clarkehistory.org/events.html

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

This postcard published in the early 1900s boasts a picturesque view of historic Old Stone Chapel near Millwood. The inscription on the back of the postcard reads “you dear old girl…” and is signed Mamie. The postcard is recorded as being originally printed in Germany.

Image and text provided by Clarke County Historical Association

05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Sunday, at historic Old Bethel Church in Boyce for a unique presentation on how the First and Second Great Awakenings influenced early American culture, lead by our Executive Director Nathan Stalvey.

05/15/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON TICKET SALES:

Please be aware that ALL tickets purchased at the door must be CASH or CHECK ONLY. If you’d like to pay via Credit Card, please purchase your tickets online in advance here: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/e3o7wv

Tickets are still available but space is limited!

Join Executive Director, Nathan Stalvey, for a compelling look at how religion shaped early American life. This talk explores the powerful forces of the First and Second Great Awakenings, tracing how revivalism, shifting beliefs, population growth, and expansion influenced communities from the colonial period through the early 19th century.

05/14/2026

This colorfully illustrated postcard presents Audley Farm, described as an “Old Colonial Home erected during the Revolution.” It was printed around 1939 by the Williamsport Paper Co.

Image and text provided by Clarke County Historical Association

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day from CCHA!

photograph c. 1913 featuring Henrietta Welton Page holding her children, Henrietta King Page and Nathaniel Burwell Page Jr.

05/07/2026

We’re still thinking about the landmark Kentucky Derby win from this past weekend, and this photograph holds the same energy.

This horse race took place at the 1964 Clarke County Fair. Jimmy Morris is riding the lead horse, with Larry Myers close behind, and Randy Goldeizen in the background close to railing with a group of excited spectators cheering them on.

Image and text provided by Clarke County Historical Association

05/05/2026

Mark your calendars and don't miss Trivia Night next week!