Events

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”

In recognition of Black History Month, Verne Leininger, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Bridgewater College, will speak on a project that took place at the Linville Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery which explored the history of a plot designated as “Free to the Poor.” The only marked graves in that plot… Read More »Black History Month: Verne Leininger

Join us for a proper tea with door prizes and entertainment. Reservations required - $25 per person To reserve tickets: stop by the Museum or call 540-896-7900.