Welcome!
We are home to the most extensive Genealogy Library and History Museum in the Shenandoah Valley.
Rocktown History partners with generations past, present, and future to collect, preserve, and share the tapestry of local history stories through museum exhibits, library resources, history publications, student activities, and more.
Join Us for May’s Third Thursday Talk – May 19, 7pm
In the late 1970s and early ’80s, The Elbow Room and its sister venue, The Other Place, opened the gateway in Harrisonburg to quality, nationally-recognized music acts, primarily blues. These venues became legendary on the touring circuit known as “From Boston to Austin” and became much desired by musicians who found the management and the audience enthusiastic for their fine music.
Visit Us
382 High Street
Dayton, VA 22821
Admission Prices
Adults $8
Senior $7
Students & Youth FREE
Groups (10+) $7 each
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10 am – 4 pm
Library Research appointments are encouraged. Please contact us to schedule.
Explore Featured Exhibitions
What Catches Your Eye?
Man & Woman
Mary Caples Morrison
(1907-1995)
In 1911, the Albert Schoenhut Company introduced the All Wood Perfection Art Dolls with innovative jointed limbs.
Fraktur documents teach us about heritage, religion, genealogy, commerce, artistry, and values.
John W. Taliaferro was a jeweler at 5 Court Square in Harrisonburg in the early 20th century. Son Frank joined him there as an optometrist.
From art teacher to intelligence officer: Theodore plotted Marine Corps movements in the Pacific in the Commandant’s top-secret Situation Room.
Built 1911 with a long plaza which became a popular spot for passing the time on Sunday afternoons.
