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…
Past Events
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Pins, Pepper, Plows, and Patent Medicines
The Superstores of the Past Third Thursday Talk, May 21, 2026, 7 pm (hybrid event) Long before the internet and big box stores, Shenandoah Valley residents found everything they needed…
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Great Community Give 2026
Wednesday, April 22nd, 6a-8p. Generous donors raised $26,685! 107% of Goal! Understanding Our Past. Engaging Our Community At Rocktown History, we do more than preserve the past—we help our community…
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Here to Stay
The Founding of the Jewish Community in the Shenandoah Valley Third Thursday Talk, April 16, 2026, 7 pm (hybrid event) The arrival of the earliest Jews in the Shenandoah Valley…
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SAGA Annual Meeting Events
Swiss Anabaptist History in Virginia Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, 2026. Hosted by Lindale Mennonite Church. The Swiss Anabaptist Genealogical Association welcomes everyone interested in local history to enjoy open…
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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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Swiss-German Anabaptist Genealogy Workshop
Provided by the Swiss Anabaptist Genealogical Association Friday, March 6, 2026, 10 am – 1 pm Bring your computers, genealogy charts, and family history books to Rocktown History for a…
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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…
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The Valley Frontier
European Migration and Settlement in the Valley of Virginia during the 1700s Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7 pm (in-person & online) The Valley of Virginia today is a dynamic place…
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Bridging Two Counties
The Shared Signing Community of Shenandoah and Rockingham January 15, 2026, 7:00 pm (online only) A shared signing community once linked the rural neighborhoods of Lantz Mills in Shenandoah County…
