Heritage Days
2021-09-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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)

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!

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

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.

Virtual Tour of Broadway's Historic Main Street
2023-07-02 14:00 - 16:00 | 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

25th Anniversary Heritage Day
2023-09-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
TOUR THE MUSEUM

LIVE BLUEGRASS MUSIC

BBQ CHICKEN JUST OFF THE GRILL

BBQ beef sandwiches

Hotdogs

White Beans with cornbread

HOME MADE BAKED GOODS

HOME MADE ICE CREAM IN THE OLDE ICE CREAM SHOP

QUILT RAFFLE: Tickets are available at the Museum; winner will be announced this day.

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

future.”

Panel of First Responders
2023-10-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Virginia
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)

BIG INDOOR HOLIDAY YARD SALE
2023-11-17 08:00 - 2023-11-18 13:00 | Virginia
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.

See you at the Museum.

Author Talk: Karl Rhodes
2024-01-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
Join Karl Rhodes as he discusses his newly released book, set in the Valley during the Civil War, & his research on Elder John Kline!

Book Discussion Panel
2024-02-18 14:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
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 families- both enslaved people and freedmen- buried there.

St. Patrick's Day Afternoon Tea
2024-03-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
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

Lecture Series: Arlene Reid
2024-04-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
Welcome in Spring

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

C.W. Grandle: Early Funeral Homes and Practices in Plains District
2024-05-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
Museum Lecture Series: C.W. Grandle, retired co-owner of Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

Indoor Yard Sale
2024-06-28 08:00 - 2024-06-29 13:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
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.

Lecture: Joe T. May
2024-08-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
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 of the Plains District Memorial Museum’s Digital Library of Veterans who Died in Foreign Wars.

26TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
2024-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Virginia
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 War Camp at Timberville, VA. The camp located about three miles west of Timberville was in place for two summers—three months in 1944 and five months in 1945—primarily to supply much needed labor for farmers and businesses in the area after so many of the local workforce left to join the military services.Greg was one of the first speakers to participant in the Museum Lecture Series which began in 2009. His talk drew over 100 people. Since then, Greg has continued to research the labor camps and frequently travels to Europe to visit WW II sites. His talk on Sun. Sept. 22 celebrating our 26th anniversary will highlight his latest in-depth research.

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE WITH 26 KINDS OF COOKIES AMD LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LOCAL HISTORY.

Meet the Authors
2024-10-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
Five local authors will be present:

Jean Cash (biography)

Ann Heap (fiction)

Chris Bolgiano (nature writing)

Retta Lilliendahl (history)

Tammy Cullers (cozy mystery)

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Meet Our Local Artists/Art Sale
2024-11-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
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.

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