Shenandoah County Historical Society

Shenandoah County Historical Society The Shenandoah County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of all of Shenandoah County.

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05/25/2026

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Shenandoah County Celebrates 1776, June 20th, Woodstock,
10am-5pm.

Experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of the American Revolution.

All events are free thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and grant-givers.

Our featured participants of the week are:

-- Paul Parish will display a living history exhibit of an 18th-century surveyor. β€” 11 AM–5 PM, Circuit Court Lawn.

-- Elissa Parish will demonstrate the art of tape loom weaving. β€” 11 AM–5 PM β€’ Circuit Court Lawn.

(for a complete lineup of participants, see link in comment)

Our 2026 John H. Adamson Excellence in Historic Preservation Award winners were announced at our recent annual meeting a...
05/23/2026

Our 2026 John H. Adamson Excellence in Historic Preservation Award winners were announced at our recent annual meeting and dinner. Recipients are recognized for their outstanding contributions to local heritage.

The Mount Jackson Museum was awarded for its comprehensive book, "Mount Jackson, Virginia: Celebrating 200 Years of History," a deeply researched commemorative volume detailing the town’s history from pre-European settlement to the modern era.

Also honored was world-renowned military artist and historian Keith Rocco, who served as the designer and coordinator for the 2024 80th Anniversary D-Day Omaha Beach Exhibit at the John O. Marsh National Guard Armory in Woodstock. The exhibit, presented on 10 days over three weekends, commemorated the D-Day landings through artistry, dioramas, and educational outreach.
Search "D-Day" on this webpage for extensive contemporary coverage of the exhibit.

See previous Excellence In Historic Preservation award winners at link in comment.

Here's Ashley Miller's excellent NVD article about our WWII Shenandoah County veterans documentation project. If you wan...
05/22/2026

Here's Ashley Miller's excellent NVD article about our WWII Shenandoah County veterans documentation project.
If you want to inquire regarding a veteran, please e-mail [email protected]

What began with a long-forgotten book, discovered at a yard sale, containing the names of local World War II veterans, quickly transformed into a countywide effort to preserve the stories

Thanks to Shenandoah County Tourism for the boost. Give us a listen and subscribe.
05/21/2026

Thanks to Shenandoah County Tourism for the boost. Give us a listen and subscribe.

History lovers, did you know that there is a brand new Podcast to follow that covers history and stories in the Shenandoah Valley? Hank Zimmerman presents to you The Shenandoah Valley Radio Program!

The most recent episode features Sarah Herbert, Assistant Site Manager and Educator at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market Battlefield, who tells the story of Bushong family, the story behind the "Field of Lost Shoes" and the 250 young Virginia Military Institute young cadets who fought in the Battle of New Market this month (May 15) in 1864.

Give it a listen by pressing the link in the comments! πŸ‘‡

Shenandoah History Shenandoah County Historical Society Town of New Market

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05/18/2026

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Shenandoah County Celebrates 1776, June 20th, Woodstock,
10am-5pm.

Experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of the American Revolution.

All events are free thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and grant-givers.

Our featured participants of the week are:

-- Kenneth Smith-Christmas - Revolutionary War drummer reenactor, will teach youngsters about 18th-century drummers and perform on the fiddle, 11 AM–5 PM at Walton & Smoot

-- Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette, Marquis de La Fayette, impersonated by Roy Wulf. 12:30 at Court and Water Streets; 2:30 at Bonfire Bookstore & Yarnery.

https://youtu.be/5i4pwj49apk?si=ZW8g2Ts_PSfVVDjw

(see complete lineup of participants at link in comment)

Lisa Currie writes about country stores of yore
05/13/2026

Lisa Currie writes about country stores of yore

When residents look around their communities, residents see change β€” change in neighborhoods as new neighborhoods develop, change in transportation routes as new routes are mapped, change in landmarks as

05/11/2026

Visit our new FB page designed exclusively for our Shenandoah Couty Celebrates 1776 event.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CXG1n4gwW/

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary in Downtown Woodstock, VA on June 20th! Revolutionary War encampments, music, lectures, artisans, museums, food, family activities & living history bring Shen. County’s colonial past to life during this one-day event!

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05/10/2026

𝑻𝒉𝒆 π‘ͺπ’†π’π’†π’ƒπ’“π’‚π’•π’Šπ’π’ π’Šπ’” π’„π’π’Žπ’Šπ’π’ˆ! 𝑻𝒉𝒆 π‘ͺπ’†π’π’†π’ƒπ’“π’‚π’•π’Šπ’π’ π’Šπ’” π’„π’π’Žπ’Šπ’π’ˆ!

Shenandoah County Celebrates 1776, June 20th, Woodstock,
10am-5pm. Experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of the American Revolution.

All events are free thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and grant-givers.

Our featured participants of the week are:

-- Speaker- Dr. Emily Sneff, PhD, is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She is also
a guest curator at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia and at Historic Trappe, Pennsylvania. She will speak on that document as well as Fourth of July celebrations from prior years. Her book "When the Declaration of Independence Was News," was published in April. β€” Noon, Emanuel Lutheran Sanctuary.

-- Portrayal - Patrick Henry Jolly, 5th great-grandson of Patrick Henry, will portray Patrick Henry and discuss this Founding Father’s legacy, particularly relating to Virginia. β€” 1pm, Woodstock Presbyterian Sanctuary; 3pm, Emanuel Lutheran sanctuary

(see complete list of participants at website in comment)

FREE SHOWING - OF THE SMASH HIT MUSICAL! Sunday, JUNE 14 (FLAG DAY), 4:30 PMWoodstock Community TheaterPrelude to Shenan...
05/10/2026

FREE SHOWING - OF THE SMASH HIT MUSICAL!
Sunday, JUNE 14 (FLAG DAY), 4:30 PM
Woodstock Community Theater

Prelude to Shenandoah County *CELEBRATES* 250TH, June 20th.

Address

103 N Main Street
Woodstock, VA
22664

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(540) 459-1795

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