Stitching Time
Commemorative American Quilts Special Presentation by Quilt Historian Sandra Sider, Fri Oct 16, 10:30 am What can a quilt tell us about America? More than you might expect. From the…
Books
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Susanna’s Journey
From Virginia to the Kansas Prairie—From History to the Page Third Thursday Talk with Karl Rhodes Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 7:00 pmwith Karl Rhodes How does the life of…
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“Susanna” Book Signing
With Karl Rhodes, author of Peggy’s War Saturday, September 12, 10 am – 2 pm A burning bridge. A river crossing. A desperate escape from the Civil War—and that was…
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Appalachian Values
The Story of Hopkins Gap Ask an Author with Dr. Peggy Shifflett The Values That Shaped a Mountain Community What does it mean to grow up in Appalachia? How did…
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The Fantastic Shenandoah Valley
“Mystic Whispers from the Valley’s Vales” Ask An Author with James Blakey, Fri July 31, 10:30a You’ll never look at the Shenandoah Valley quite the same way again. What if…
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From Champlain to Pontchartrain
Author Michael McCray shares stories from From Champlain to Pontchartrain, a journey through the history, culture, and communities along U.S. Route 11.
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Brocks Gap Schools—Bergton, Criders, and Fulks Run
Ask An Author with Pat Turner Ritchie Friday, June 5, 2026, 10:30 am Join Rocktown History for an Ask an Author program with Pat Turner Ritchie, author of Brocks Gap…
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Mattie’s Story
Ask An Author with Stephanie Gardner Friday, May 8, 10:30 am. Step into 1890s Dayton—and go behind the pages of a new Shenandoah Valley story. Join us at Rocktown History…
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Stokesville, C&W Company Town & End-of-Track
Ask an Author with Clarence Geier Friday, March 13, 2026, 10:30 am Established in 1901, the mountain town of Stokesville was founded, thrived, and lost to history in roughly 13…
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Seasoned in Appalachia
Ask an Author with Jimmy Proffitt Friday, February 27, 2026, 10:30 am Inspired by home-cooked family meals, Seasoned in Appalachia delivers authentic, flavorful dishes paired with charming anecdotes about family…
