Events

WOMEN PIONEERS OF PLAINS DISTRICT The exhibit recognizes those local women who were the first or early leaders in opening new opportunities for women in politics, education, service, military, business,local history and more. It will also showcase the work of the local Women’s Club that sponsored so many pageants, water and horse shows, etc. Memorabilia… Read More »New Exhibit

The museum host a panel of local veterans led by Joe T. May, whose research led to the creation of the museum’s digital library collection of veterans who died on foreign soil during war time. Panel members include: Bev Garber, Edgar Harper, Tom Pruitt, and John Yeich.

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.

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.

$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

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… Read More »Dinner Dance at Plains District Community Center

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.