Events

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

A panel consisting of current and founding members of the Broadway, Timberville, and Bergton volunteer fire departments as well as those of the Broadway Emergency Squad will discuss their role in keeping our communities safe. The panel will answer questions from the audience. Free admission (donations welcome)

Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18 8 AM - 1 PM each day. Decorate for the season at bargain prices. Wreaths, ornaments, collectibles, Santas, etc. including fall and Thanksgiving decorations as well as the usual collections of books, housewares, lamps, linens, electrical appliances, cookware, glassware, home décor, and more! Shop early for best selection.… Read More »BIG INDOOR HOLIDAY YARD SALE

Join Karl Rhodes as he discusses his newly released book, set in the Valley during the Civil War, & his research on Elder John Kline!

In recognition of Black History Month A panel consisting of Wilda Good Wine, William Vaughan, and Verne Leininger will discuss the book Slavery - When Humans Were Sold As Chattel by 20th century historian William Good. Good's research has located many of the Black cemeteries in Plains District following the Civil War and has identified… Read More »Book Discussion Panel

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Afternoon Tea - limited seating, reservations required. Tickets available at the Museum Thursday-Sunday, 1 - 4 PM Or call: Wilda Wine 540-820-4346 Helen Smith 540-896-2565

Welcome in Spring Enjoy a talk by local gardening expert Arlene Reid of Glenhaven Greenhouses, Broadway VA.

A great opportunity to pick up needed or just interesting items at bargain prices. Old and New Treasures including books, housewares, small appliances, glassware, tools, toys, movies, lamps, home décor, and more. All proceeds go toward the Museum’s operating budget. Friday and Saturday, June 28 and 29 8 AM - 1 PM each day.

Joe T. May will speak on the experiences of Forest L. "Speck" Fulk who served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. His ship was struck by kamikazes and sank in the Pacific. Mr. Fulk survived and lived to be 104 years old. Joe May is a native of Broadway and is the founder… Read More »Lecture: Joe T. May

The celebration opens at 1 pm with a reception centering around a KALEIDOSCOPE OF COOKIES, 26 different kinds of cookies—one for each year that the Museum has served the community. Come enjoy one or sample them all! 2:00 PMGREG OWEN, local WW II historian, will discuss his most recent research into the German Prisoners of… Read More »26TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION