Plains District Memorial Museum

Virtual Tour of Broadway's Historic Main Street
2023-07-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia
Take a stroll down historic Main Street in Broadway in the comfort of the Community Meeting Room at the Museum.

Helen Smith and Tammy Cullers will be your guides as you revisit the old stores, houses, and stories of Main Street

based primarily on the A. W. Whitmore Collection of historic photographs donated to the Museum by Jay Stuart Whitmore.

Free Admission – Donations welcome

Spring Indoor Yard Sale
2023-05-26 08:00 - 2023-05-27 13:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27

8 AM – 1 PM each day.

In addition to our amazing collection of books, linens, kitchen wares, home décor, lamps, toys, dolls, and tools, the spring sale includes

Three TVs, lined storage baskets, mid century blonde table, a rotisserie oven, kitchen appliances, box fans and more.

Proceeds go toward the museum operating budget.

TEA-TIME AT THE MUSEUM
2023-05-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
The Museum is hosting its 2nd High Tea on Sun. May 21. Enjoy an afternoon of assorted teas, scones, tea sandwiches, and desserts followed by the music of vocalist, Emily Reedy.

To reserve your table, stop by or call the Museum (540-896-7900) or contact Helen Smith (email: helenernie@verizon.net.) or Wilda Wine (email: wildawine@aol.com

Vintage/Antiques Collectibles Market
2023-04-28 09:00 - 16:00 | American Legion Horseshow Park, 325 American Legion Drive, Timberville, Virginia, 22853, United States
and

April 29 9:00 am 4:00 pm

Come pick in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley

This is a fundraising event for the Plains District Memorial Museum

FREE ADMISSION! FREE PARKING! GOOD FOOD!

Clyde Jenkins Basket Class
2023-03-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Virginia
The Plains District Memorial Museum invites you to create a split oak basket with Clyde Jenkins on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 9:00 until 3:00 at the museum on 176 South Main Street, Timberville, VA.

PLEASE NOTE: this class has now been filled to capacity. You may go ahead and submit your name; we may schedule another class if we receive enough interest. Thanks!

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Clyde Jenkins, a well-known local basket maker, will share his talents with us,and you will make your own white-oak basket with techniques handed downthrough generations. This is a beginner / intermediate class and all materials willbe provided. (You may want to bring a snack and drink)

African Americans in Brocks Gap
2023-01-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
Learn the untold story of African Americans in Brocks Gap, western Plains District, on Sunday, January 22, 2023, 2:00 at Plains District Memorial Museum, Timberville, VA.

Even before Rockingham County was organized, enslaved African Americans lived in Brocks Gap. Their history is largely forgotten except for a brief sentence or two in a few family history books. Recent research by Pat Turner Ritchie found the names of more than 30 enslaved people who lived in the Gap from 1782 until 1865.

Ritchie’s research uncovered the names of about 30 free African Americans in Brocks Gap from the early 1800s until around 1900. Most were young children who were apprenticed to farmers, but three free families lived in the Gap at different time periods. Ritchie will focus on African Americans Andrew and Aggy Anderson who owned 147 acres at Bergton, were wealthy enough to loan money to neighbors, and were respected by their white neighbors.

The program is free and open to the public. Donations accepted to benefit Plains District Memorial Museum.

Indoor Holiday Yard Sale
2022-11-18 08:00 - 2022-11-19 13:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
Two days of bargains!

Fri. Nov. 18 – Sat., Nov. 19

8 AM – 1 PM

Decorate for the holidays at yard sale prices.

Other collections available at bargain prices

Including:

Housewares, books, lamps, linens, appliances,toys, games, china, glassware and MORE.

MEET OUR LOCAL ARTISTS and ART SALE
2022-11-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Virginia
Carpenter Foundation Community Meeting Room

HOLIDAY SHOPPING

Drop by the Museum to meet a variety of our local artists.

Art media includes:

Painting, illustrating, wood carving, nature photography, and more.

The MUSEUM CELEBRATESITS 24TH ANNIVERSARY!
2022-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Virginia
Mark your calendars now for SAT. Sept.17, 10 am-2pm for a pleasant day at the Museum. Enjoy lunchon the lawn, live Bluegrass music, meet localauthors and Craftsmen, tour the Museum and seethe current exhibit: Timberville Historic District.AND AT 12:30 PMEnjoy a virtual tour of the historic district withTimberville Historian, Bev Garber in the CarpenterCommunity Meeting Room.

ADDITIONALLY:

New country store exhibit

A Tribute to ELWOOD CULLERSNational Muzzle loading Champion, Master Stone Mason, Award winning Gunsmith, and local farmer- Based on a commemorative booklet by Robert and Sue Coffman and Elwood’s trophy collection donated to the Museum by Tom and Sandy Good Wetsel

Book signings and sales by seven local authors. Be sure to visit with each of them who will be stationed around the Museum.

Create your own Fraktur with Becky Lantz.

Assorted homemade baked goods.

We need HELP FOR THE DAY including: Bakedgoods, staff for the celebration, and set-up/clean-up crews. If you would be willing to work an houror two or bake for the baked goods table:Please call the Museum at 540-896-7900 (leavemessage) or call Helen Smith at 540-896-2565.HOPE TO SEE YOU AT HERITAGE DAY!

IN RECOGNITION OF CONSTITUTION ANDCITIZENSHIP DAY
2022-09-11 14:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
The Museum will host a talk by PHIL BIGLER, localauthor, JMU Administrator, and National Teacher ofthe Year. He has appeared on numerous television programs including Late Night with David Letterman,Good Morning America, and Nightline.

Herb Talk
2022-08-07 14:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
Judy Linhoss, a member of the Extension Master Gardeners, Central Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association will use live plants to speak on herbs and the folklore often associated with them.

Terry Howard
2022-06-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Virginia
WARNER “TERRY” HOWARD

Author of

“Through the Years”

A pictorial history of African American athletes in the Valley focusing on those who attended Booker T. Washington High School in Staunton and highlighting the careers of outstanding Black athletes including Ralph Sampson and Del Curry, father of NBA star Steph Curry.

This is a rare opportunity in the Valley to hear Terry Howard, a native of Staunton who currently lives in GA, discuss his groundbreaking research into African American athletics in the Valley.

For more information call 540-896-7900

Dinner Dance at Plains District Community Center
2022-04-30 17:00 - 22:00 | Plains District Community Center, 233 McCauley Ave., Timberville, Virginia, 22852, United States
Our biggest fundraiser is back on the schedule complete with auctions, Rutz Catering, and music by Little Walter and The Convictions.

Call one of these numbers to reserve tickets:

540-896-7900

540-896-2565

540-820-4346

or mail a check ($30.00 per ticket) to:

Plains District Memorial MuseumP.O. Box 601Timberville, Virginia 22853

Be sure to specify your name and address, phone number, number of tickets desired, and any special requests.

Tickets will be mailed to you, and are required for admission to the event.

An Afternoon Tea
2022-03-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
$10 per person

Enjoy an afternoon of assorted teas, scones, finger sandwiches and desserts.Dale MacAllister, local historian, will speak on the history of tea parties as a social event.

Reservations required by Mon., March 7, 2022

For reservations call: Wilda Wine 540-820-4346 Helen Smith 540-896-2565Plains District Museum 540-896-7900OR purchase at the Museum Thurs.-Sun. 1-4 pm

The Barrenness of a Cemetery
2022-02-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Virginia
In recognition of Black History Month

Charity L. Derrow, a graduate of JMU, will present her research, The Barrenness of a Cemetery.

The project looks into the early history of the African American Community in Broadway, VA centering around gravestones found in the Linville Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery.

A Visual Presentation of the History of Western Plains District
2022-01-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Virginia
The Museum opens the New Year with a presentation by Pat Turner Ritchie, a local author, historian, and Fulks Run native. She has done extensive research into the history of the area and is well known for her work in the genealogy of area settlers.

Heritage Days
2021-09-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Virginia
Come and celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the Plains District Memorial Museum. There will be food, live music, craftsmen, and local authors. This event is free to everyone.

Panel Discussion
2021-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
The museum host a panel of local veterans led by Joe T. May, whose research led to the creation of the museum’s digital library collection of veterans who died on foreign soil during war time. Panel members include: Bev Garber, Edgar Harper, Tom Pruitt, and John Yeich.

New Exhibit
2021-06-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Virginia
WOMEN PIONEERS OF PLAINS DISTRICT

The exhibit recognizes those local women who were the first or early leaders in opening new opportunities for women in politics, education, service, military, business,local history and more. It will also showcase the work of the local Women’s Club that sponsored so many pageants, water and horse shows, etc. Memorabilia from the MissPlains District Contests will be on display. This exhibit will be on display through December, 2021.
