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…
Past Events
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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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Thomas Lewis and the Revolution Years
How a Valley Leader Helped Shape Virginia’s Fight for Independence Third Thursday Talk, August 20, 2026 • 7:00 p.m. Thomas Lewis is remembered as a surveyor, lawyer, Shenandoah Valley pioneer,…
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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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Just Like Dad, Nadia Dames Reflects
Growing Up Muslim in the Shenandoah Valley Third Thursday Talk with Nadia Dames, July 16, 2026, 7 pm What was it like to grow up as the daughter of the…
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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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Heirloom Markets Summer 2026
A fresh take on tradition! FOURTH THURSDAYS: June 25, July 23, August 27. September 24 Markets CHANGE: 4-7p Something fresh is growing in Dayton this summer—and it’s rooted in history….
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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…
