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… Read More »A Visual Presentation of the History of Western Plains District

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… Read More »The Barrenness of a 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… Read More »An Afternoon Tea

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… 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… 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… Read More »IN RECOGNITION OF CONSTITUTION AND
CITIZENSHIP DAY

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… 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.