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.

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… Read More »IN RECOGNITION OF CONSTITUTION AND
CITIZENSHIP DAY

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… Read More »The MUSEUM CELEBRATES
ITS 24TH ANNIVERSARY!

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.

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… Read More »Indoor Holiday Yard Sale

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… Read More »African Americans in Brocks Gap

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… Read More »Clyde Jenkins Basket Class

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!

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

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… Read More »Spring Indoor Yard Sale

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… Read More »Virtual Tour of Broadway’s Historic Main Street

BBQ beef sandwiches Hotdogs White Beans with cornbread And At 1 PM in the Meeting Room: A Welcome by Timberville Mayor Don Delaughter Followed by a talk by PENNY IMESON, Executive Director of Rocktown History, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society who will speak on “Future trends in Historic Preservation and the role of small museums in the… Read More »25th Anniversary Heritage Day