Events

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… Read More »Terry Howard

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 Morning America, and Nightline.

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… 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 Including: Housewares, books, lamps, linens, appliances,toys, games, china, glassware and MORE.

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… 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 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… 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