Panel of First Responders
2023-10-29 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
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
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
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)

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.

Annual Indoor Holiday Yard Sale
2024-11-22 08:00 - 2024-11-23 13:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
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.

Lecture Series
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:00
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, and an enthusiast promoting the health and economic benefits that the Trail will offer to our community.

Lecture Series: “The Forgotten People of Rockingham County”
2025-01-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
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 Devil,” the story of his father-in-law, Emory Shoemaker of Dayton.

Black History Month: Verne Leininger
2025-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
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 were those of members of several Black families who lived in the Broadway community following the Civil War.

The project involved both genealogical study and underground exploration of the plot.

March 16: St. Patrick's Day Tea
2025-03-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
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.

Proposed Shenandoah Rail Trail: Dr. Don Hindman
2025-04-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
Dr. Don Hindman, Director of the Shenandoah Rail Trail Exploratory Partnership, will speak on proposed Shenandoah Rail Trail from Broadway to Front Royal. This event was originally scheduled in January but postponed because of snow.His talk at the Museum will follow a VDT Community meeting at Plains District Community Center on April 8, 5-7 pm seeking input from the Community on the future of the Rail Trail.Dr. Hindman is a retired physician and bicycle enthusiast.

J. Frank Hilliard Middle School Stage Band
2025-05-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School Stage Band will play for the community.

Spring Indoor Yard Sale
2025-06-06 08:00 - 2025-06-07 13:00
Many new treasures!

8 am – 1 pm both days.

William Zirk: Forgotten People of Rockingham County
2025-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
Rescheduled talk by William Zirk on “ForgottenPeople of Rockingham County,” The Alms Housesin the County.

Let's Talk about Books
2025-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
Bring your favorite summer read to share with your friends in the community and local book club members.

Light refreshments!

August Indoor Yard Sale
2025-08-15 08:00 - 2025-08-16 13:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
8:00 am – 1:00 both days.

Take advantage of the Museum’s “House Cleaning Sale” as we prepare to move Yard Sale into a new location in the Museum. All items over $1 will be HALF-PRICE!!! This includes our usual assortment of housewares, small appliances, books, linens, jewelry, toys, collectibles, and MORE.

Come early for best buys.

Heritage Day - Celebrating 27 Years
2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:30
Come Visit the Museum to enjoy:

Museum exhibits

Featuring the Museum’s collection of Business Signs, letterheads, and receipts from the early 1900’s

And

Carroll Layman: Mayland Community Collection

And talks by:

Mark McCauley, son of the Museum’s founder, Charles (Mac) McCauley

Timberville Town Historian Beverly Garber speaking on The Thriving Businesses in Timberville in the Early Years

Reception to follow

Meet the Staff Writers of the Chimney Rock Chronicle
2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
and its Founder and Editor Tammy F. Cullers

Veterans Day Talk
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
David Wood of Broadway will speak on his book Chiefs Letters: A World War II Memoir.

This book was written in memory of his father Harold Wood.

Both David and his father have volunteered and served on the Plains District Museum Board of Directors.

Spring Tea
2026-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Plains District Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22815, United States
For more information or reservations call 540-896-7900 or stop by the museum when open.

You can also contact Wilda Wine @ wildawine@aol.com or Peggy Grandle at cgrand66@comcast.net

The Indigenous People of Plains District
2026-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Plains District Memorial Museum, 176 Main Street, Timberville, Virginia, 22853, United States
IN CELEBRATION OF 250 YEARS OFAMERICAN INDEPENDENCE

The Museum will host a roundtable discussion: The Indigenous People of Plains District: A look at Plains District in the years preceding the War for Independence.

For this event the Museum is partnering with the local branch of Modern Woodmen of America.

Light Refreshments
