Events

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

Five local authors will be present:

HOLIDAY SHOPPING Drop by the Museum to meet local artists and see their creations. Items for sale include Jewelry, Painting, Illustrations, Nature Photography, Custom Made Knives, Fall Decorations, Wreaths, and more.

Friday and Saturday, November 22-23 (8 AM - 1 PM each day) Assorted Christmas and holiday decorationsHousewares, appliances, glassware, kitchen supplies, pictures, books, toys and more! A great opportunity to pick up needed or just interesting items at bargain prices. All proceeds go toward the Operating Budget of the Museum.

Talk on the proposed Shenandoah Rail Trail from Broadway to Front Royal Dr. Don Hindman, Chair of the Shenandoah Rail Trail Exploratory Partnership, will give an update on the status of the trail that will pass through Timberville and 10 other communities in the Shenandoah Valley. Dr. Hindman is a retired physician, an avid cyclist,… Read More »Lecture Series

Rev. William Zirk of New Market, VA will speak on  “The Forgotten People of Rockingham County.” a look at the early 20th c Alms (Poor) Houses in the County. Bill’s grandfather and father were both superintendents at the House near Pleasant Valley. Bill is also the author of a recently published book, The Life of a Printers… Read More »Lecture Series: “The Forgotten People of Rockingham County”