Latest Past Events
March 16: St. Patrick’s Day Tea
Plains District Museum 176 Main Street, TimbervilleJoin 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.
Black History Month: Verne Leininger
Plains District Museum 176 Main Street, TimbervilleIn 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
Lecture Series: “The Forgotten People of Rockingham County”
Plains District Museum 176 Main Street, TimbervilleRev. 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”