Events

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

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