Events

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… Read More »Black History Month: Verne Leininger

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… Read More »Lecture Series: “The Forgotten People of Rockingham County”

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,… Read More »Lecture Series