Living History . . . Literally!...Shenandoah Valley,” with Kirsten Eve Beachy, Journalism and Creative Writing Professor at Eastern Mennonite Univer-sity. Free, but donations encouraged!

Volume 35, No. 2 Spring 2013

THE HERITAGE MUSEUM NEWSLETTER Home of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society

Published Quarterly by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society

Local craftsman, Mark Thomas, is creating a one of a

kind work of art with historical significance to the Shenan-

doah Valley to be awarded as the first prize in the Muse-

um’s “Replica Raffle.” Mark chose to build a replica of a

“Kentucky” rifle made by Alexander McGilvray, a gun-

smith working in Harrisonburg in the early 1800s. Mc-

Gilvray’s original rifle made in 1840 is on display at the

Museum.

The Famous Longrifle

The term "Kentucky" rifle is commonly applied to a

type of long-barreled flintlock rifle perfected in Pennsylva-

nia by German gunsmiths in the early 1700s. They were

also known as "Pennsylvania Long Rifles" or just plain

"Long Rifles." Since these rifles proved to be the ideal

weapon for the American frontier and since they could be

manufactured with fairly simple tools from available mate-

rials, they were soon created all over the country. Long

rifles were state-of-the-art weapons in their day, feared by

enemies for their deadly accuracy and largely responsible

for the reputation of American riflemen. Their long grace-

ful lines and beautiful workmanship, combined with per-

fect functionality, qualify them as true works of art.

The raffle rifle will reflect the character of the original

with the addition of wood carving that was gleaned from

another rifle built by McGilvray in the 1800s. The stock is

made of tiger striped sugar maple and inlaid with brass and

silver. Suitable for hunting or a wall display, it is

destined to be a collectible.

Mark Thomas is a self-taught artisan specializ-

ing in hand engraving, wood carving, silversmith-

ing, and stocking of muzzle loading rifles in the traditional

18th and 19th century manner. He was born in California

but grew up in Springfield, Ohio, and has been living in

Virginia since 1980. Under the tutelage of Richard Costillo

in Ohio, he built his first muzzle loading rifle in 1978. Af-

ter that, Keith Casteel encouraged Mark to learn how to

hand engrave the metals on his rifles. Mark initially consid-

ered his work a hobby, but it has turned into his fulltime

business. His passion for reproducing guns comes from

history, hunting, target shooting, and finally artwork.

A Visit to the Workshop

When first entering Mark’s home, the smell of a wood

burning fire makes you feel right at home. One of his cats

leads us back to his workroom. The walls are lined with

books, the room is dominated by his engraving bench, and

Mark Thomas, “Craftsman to the Past”

By Charles Collette and Monica Frackelton

Living History . . . Literally!

See page 6

Specifications:

Caliber: .45

Barrel made by Rice Muzzle Loading Barrel Co.

Barrel length: 44"

Rifling twist: 1:66

Inset: patch box

Full length maple stock

Furniture: brass and silver

Weight: approximately 8 lbs

Steel parts finished in rust brown

Flint lock

Trigger: double set adjustable

Ram rod: hickory

Finish: aniline dyes to bring out the iridescence

of the wood

Signed on the barrel

Time to craft: approximately 250 – 300 hours

Value: approximately $7,000

Calendar Of Events

Thursday, May 16th, 7 pm Lecture: “In Her Own Words:

Civil War Stories of Brethren & Mennonite Women in the

Shenandoah Valley,” with Kirsten Eve Beachy, Journalism

and Creative Writing Professor at Eastern Mennonite Univer-

sity. Free, but donations encouraged!

Saturday, June 1, 9 am—3 pm Turner Pavilion Park Harri-

sonburg: Court & Market Days Festival Monthly Court Days

of the 19th century provided plenty of action in and out of the

courtroom. Residents came from all over the county to catch

up on the news and conduct business. Programs recreate the

mid 1860s through children’s activities, music, dancing, arti-

san demonstrations, tours, and drama. Festival vendors and

the Harrisonburg Farmers Market provide plenty of oppor-

tunity for shopping and socializing. Free!

Saturday, June 14: Last day to visit Mary Caples Morrison

(1907-1995) Harrisonburg Artist exhibit. Don’t miss this

colorful display of local scenes and culture as painted, sculpt-

ed, sketched, and seen by talented Mary.

Thursday, July 18, 7 pm Lecture: “Civil War Surgery: Sta-

tus and Advances and the Valley Surgeon Hunter Holmes

McGuire,” with Irvin Hess. Free, but donations accepted!

Thursday, August 15, 7 pm Lecture: “Civil War Hospitals,”

with Dale MacAllister. Free, but donations welcome!

Stay in touch for new listings at

www.heritagecenter.com

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Notes from the Executive Director

The phrase “History is Alive!”

often seems tired and clichéd, but

recently a number of living histori-

ans and talented artisans have given

their time and expertise to The Heritage Museum

causing me to realize that these individuals really do

keep history alive . . . by living it. As our local arti-

sans preserve the trades and stories of the past, they

show us today how that history is meaningful in our

lives. This underscores the reason why The Heritage

Museum is here – to preserve and share your rich his-

tory for future generations.

The 10th VA Infantrymen always impress me with

their dedication to historical accuracy. The artisans

who crafted prizes for the Replica Raffle have devel-

oped livelihoods around the trades they love. The con-

ductor of a recent musical performance found purpose

and connection through a sacred music tradition. Us-

ing their own techniques, rooted in the old traditions,

blended with new invention, they give us a glimpse of

the past, but perhaps more importantly, they allow us

to enjoy history in an engaging and personal way.

Yes, history is alive because of their dedication.

The artisans featured in this issue have devoted

their lives to assuring that we do not forget the strug-

gles, the necessities, the simple comforts, and the ex-

quisite beauty our ancestors endured and enjoyed. I

hope you enjoy their stories and, in the meantime, I

will be looking for the next cliché . . .

History Happens!

Learn Local!

History is Alive!

Seeking out-of-print books . . .

The Heritage Museum has a bookstore full of unique titles on local history, culture, families, and folklore.

Sales from the bookstore support the educational programming at the museum. We are delighted when readers

find a book of interest. Unfortunately, we also receive requests for out-of-print local history and genealogy

books. To tell a customer the book is no longer available leads to frustration and disappointment on both sides.

Costs of some favorite out-of-print titles have skyrocketed; just look on any used book website or Ama-

zon.com. Classics in demand include Cradled by the Massanutten by Maria Koontz Arrington, Shadowed by

the Massanutten by William Algernon Good, Jackson’s Way by John Wayland, The Burning by John Heat-

wole, My Augusta by C.E. May, Descendants of Isaac Ritchie of Virginia by Vergie Ruth Carr Lantz, and 10th

Virginia Infantry by Terrence Murphy.

Books become damaged, worn, or lost. Knowing there will always be a new generation eager to learn about

local history or to discover its roots, we are saddened when these books disappear. While many printed by

large publishing companies may be available in an electronic format, smaller self-published books may not be,

making them unobtainable for individuals and small non-profit libraries such as ours.

When the opportunity arises to ask authors about republishing their book, most state that it isn’t cost effec-

tive for them to do so at their stage in life or that they don’t want to be stuck with stacks of books around the

house. So here is something for authors to consider: 1) ask a family member or friend whether they would be

willing to carry on the publication, 2) give the publishing rights to an established organization dedicated to

preserving local history (like The Heritage Museum!), which may then benefit from the publication sales, 3)

provide instructions in your will regarding your publication, i.e., copyright information for publishing and/or

instructions for sales and donations of books on hand.

The Heritage Museum is always interested in expanding the research library, stocking interesting bookstore

inventory, and preserving local history resources for current and future generations. We especially appreciate

donations of used or new books, so consider sharing your collections with us when you are clearing your

shelves. We appreciate your consideration!



Spring at Last! A Warm Welcome To Our

New Members

John Austin, Dayton, VA

Thomas & LeAnne Brubaker, Keswick, VA

William Croft, Livingston, TX

J. Dunivin, Mill Valley, CA

Randall Fix, Mt. Crawford, VA

Bret Hart, Harrisonburg, VA

Jonathan & Georgi Kiser, Harrisonburg, VA

John & Patsy Lilly, Port Republic, VA

Thomas & Daille Pettit, Penn Laird, VA

Thomas Rea, Harrisonburg, VA

Betty Redmond, Harrisonburg, VA

Jeffrey Revercomb, Dayton, VA

Jeanne Russell, Verona, VA

Phyllis Showalter, Harrisonburg, VA

Tom & Shawn Tucker, Mt. Sidney, VA

Edward & Prudence Yelinek, Waynesboro, PA

Help us grow!

Double your support

by inviting a friend to join.

Jane Smootz, Margaret Hotchner, and Dale MacAllister man-

ning The Heritage Museum table at the Annual Brocks Gap

Heritage Day, April 20. Book sales raised nearly $900!

Living Historian Jeremy Hilliard shares an educational mo-

ment during the 10th VA Volunteer Infantry Encampment,

April 20-21, on The Heritage Museum lawn.

Our Book Sale tent at Dayton’s Redbud Spring Arts & Crafts

Festival, April 27th, contributed $360 to the operating fund!

In case we haven’t said it lately and loudly,

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

THANK YOU! Your membership support is critical to educational

programming, collections care, genealogy services,

and so many other needs and happenings

at The Heritage Museum.

We appreciate our valued members.

Please let us know how we can better serve you.

Beautiful weather,

energetic volunteers,

and annual events

engage audiences

and contribute to

fundraising efforts.

Come join in the fun

of being a volunteer!



From the Galleries

So many visitors to the Mary Ca-

ples Morrison (1907-1995) Harri-

sonburg Artist exhibit have shared

memories of learning from Mary

in her Parks and Recreation Art

Classes. Come see the exhibit

before it closes in June and tell us

your story! If you can’t make it to

Dayton, you can order the exhibit

catalog from the bookstore and

enjoy all of the art from the com-

fort of your home.

Preparations continue for the upcoming “Music Traditions” exhibit which will be full of our rich local musical heritage!

This photograph is amazing, but unfortunately we do not know the “who, when, where, and why?” of its origins.

Can you help us identify this treasure?

Did you know Mary?



all the tools needed for his craft. With his bushy gray and

white beard and quiet demeanor, he draws you into his

world of engraving. A microscope allows him to create

beautiful intricate work with small tools, a steady hand,

and little flicks of his fingers.

He works on a beautiful

Edelweiss flower to show

how engraving is done.

A steep set of stairs leads

us down to his basement,

where he shows us all the parts that will eventually become

the raffle rifle. An almost finished rifle gleams under the

dim light. Roughly cut blanks hang from the ceiling. With a

blank held in a vise, Marks demonstrates how he rasps the

wood that will one day be another of his beautiful works of

art. We are enthralled to hear about everything that goes

into making a rifle.

On the way out, Mark shows us examples of his other

work: silver pieces, jewelry, ivory, items made of a variety

of metals, one-of-a-kind objects, “hobo nickels,” and horns.

According to his website, one of his horns was presented to

Fess Parker in California to honor his role as “Davy Crock-

ett” in the 1950s.

Mark is a charter member of the Contemporary Long-

rifle Association, Kentucky Rifle Association, National

Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, and National Rifle

Association. In 2008 he received the Distinguished Service

Award given by the Contemporary Longrifle Association

in Lexington, Kentucky. Mark is also a member of the

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society.

Additional information and photographs can be found

online: http://www.markthomas-graver.com/index.html.

Editor’s note: Mark will be a featured artisan at the Annu-

al Court & Market Days Festival on June 1, 2013, in Har-

risonburg.

The Heritage Museum is fortunate to have, as one of our

raffle prizes, a quilt made by Bonnie Spoon of Bonnie

“Bee” Quilters in Fishersville, Virginia.

The quilt is made of cotton fabrics with beautiful jewel

tones cut in the apple core pattern and finished with scal-

loped edging. The 83" by 92½" quilt can fit both a double

and a queen bed. The batting is wool which was traditional-

ly used in Early America. It “breaths” better than cotton or

newer polyfill and will “spring back” when spritzed with

water and allowed to dry. The die-cut pattern is in the apple

core shape, also known as the double hatched or spool pat-

tern. The geometric shapes fit together in a tessellating pat-

tern. Bonnie

chose the apple

core for the raffle

quilt because it is

a traditional Val-

ley quilt design.

Although the fab-

rics are new, they

are based on her-

itage cloth.

The scalloped

edging is cut

on a bias and

then sewn

onto the quilt,

a process that

is more diffi-

cult than a

straight edged

binding but

Bonnie has

mastered it

beautifully.

She prices the quilt at $525.00.

Caring for Quilts

When caring for quilts Bonnie recommends washing

them in cold water and then drying flat or folded over a

drying rack, but never in a dryer. To store, roll the quilt and

put it into a cotton pillowcase. If you choose to store it

folded, take it out once in a while, spread it over a bed, and

let it relax. Then refold it in a new configuration so you

don’t end up with permanent fold lines. If you hang a quilt,

stabilize the bottom


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Bonnie Spoon, Bonnie Bee Quilting

By Monica Frackelton

Continued from front cover



and then flip it every six months. If the quilt will hang on a

rough wall, Bonnie recommends protecting the quilt by

placing a piece of muslin behind it. Also, make sure the

wall is dry to prevent mold. Keep the quilt out of direct

sunlight if possible. Above all, remember that a quilt can’t

be loved and appreciated hidden in a closet. To remove

dust, vacuum it, but put special screening over the quilt to

prevent separating the material from the batting.

About Bonnie Spoon

Bonnie Spoon learned how to sew in 7th grade in Roa-

noke, Virginia. There has

always been a seamstress

in her family. Her great-

great-grandfather was a

tailor. One of her earliest

memories was of her

mother making a baby

quilt for her little sister

which Bonnie thought was

wonderful. Later, one of

her girlfriends used to go

skating thirty hours a week

and while waiting, Bonnie

would watch her friend’s

mother quilt. In 1975 Bon-

nie took a six week class

on quilting at the Roanoke

Parks and Recreation Cen-

ter, and the rest is history. It’s the piecing of a quilt that is

Bonnie’s true love —deciding which piece goes where.

The profusion of colors and the texture of the different fab-

rics are almost addictive. “I swanny, quilts are alive!” she

says. Bonnie moved to Fishersville 28 years ago.

Bonnie uses a process called longarm quilting. A com-

puterized longarm sewing machine gives the quilter the

ability to sew together a quilt top, quilt batting, and quilt

backing into a finished quilt. Her machine is 12 feet long

and fills the majority of the room. Dozens of spools of

thread line the wall behind the machine. Clear plastic con-

tainers are stacked with material. During the visit the ma-

chine is stitching together a beautiful quilt made of many

hues of blue in a flying geese pattern. A customer can bring

in a pieced-together side of a quilt and Bonnie will finish it

on her longarm machine. She also pieces entire quilts her-

self.

Some quilts are harder than others to sew, but Bonnie

says, “Quilting is not above anybody.” A quilt can take as

long as six weeks to complete or as few as 26 hours. She

has one quilt, a cathedral window pattern, she has been

working on for over 25 years. If the fabric is not all cotton

it can be a challenge to piece together. Memory quilts are

popular. One customer brought in a collection of tee shirts

and another brought in her husband’s shirts to cut into pat-

terns for a memory quilt.

Quilting has grown by leaps and bounds through the

years. One of the largest quilting conventions in the world

is in Houston, Texas. It is not a cheap hobby or business.

There are machines, die cutters, mats, and rotor cutters to

buy, not to mention the spools of threads in dozens of col-

ors, the batting, and of course the fabrics. Bonnie was one

of the first in

the area to

have a long-

arm machine

but there are

many others

now. For

years she has

been enjoy-

ing going to

the Fishers-

ville Library

to quilt with

a group of

women.

Bonnie at-

tends craft

fairs and

takes many of her finished quilts to be purchased. And

now, some lucky raffle ticket holder will be the proud own-

er of one of Bonnie Spoon’s beautiful creations.

The Heritage Museum is pleased to offer a hand crafted

highly figured tiger maple sugar chest crafted by Charles

Neil, of Charles Neil Woodworking, as another raffle prize.

The sugar chest is a versatile piece consisting of a dove-

tailed chest with hinged lid and applied moldings which

sits on a tapered leg base. The base has a pull-out slide and

dovetailed drawer. The sugar chest is accented with brass

hardware provided by Horton Brasses of Cromwell, Con-

necticut. Overall dimensions: 36" high x 22½" wide x 13"

deep. This piece is valued at $3,200.

A sugar chest was common in wealthier southern homes

in the 18th and 19th centuries. Sugar was a luxury commodi-

ty imported from the

Charles Neil Woodworking

By Monica Frackelton


Please continue to next page



West Indies making it very expensive. Molasses, honey, or

maple syrup were more commonly used. After the sugar

syrup was removed from the raw sugar, it would be poured

into clay molds that were cone shaped or loaf shaped be-

fore being shipped. The sugar was then cut off of the cone

or loaf with nippers (the term,

“one lump or two?” comes

from this time). The nippers

were stored in a drawer under

the chest. The sugar would be

kept under lock and key to

keep insects, servants, and

children out. In the 1850s the

processing of sugar changed

making sugar more affordable

for all. Today a sugar chest

might be used to hold jewelry, as a

sewing chest, or as a cellaret to

hold liquor or wine bottles.

About the Craftsman

Charles Neil has been making

fine handcrafted furniture for cli-

ents nationwide for over 30 years.

He is self-taught since the age of 13 after developing a love

for antiques at an early age. Charles was raised in the

Shenandoah Valley but for a short period he left the Valley

and worked with many old masters in Charleston, South

Carolina, where he learned the craft of restoring and repro-

ducing fine antique furniture. In 2007 he downsized from

his workshop and showroom in Timberville and moved to

his current location in New Market. During our visit to the

shop it was obvious that Charles and his helper, Billy, take

great pride in what they do.

Charles Neil finds his wood from a variety of sources.

Tiger maple, also known as fiddleback or curly maple, is

found in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the New Eng-

land states. No one really knows what causes the tiger

striping in maple trees. Charles uses special finishing tech-

niques to “pop” the figure and spends much time in the

detail of matching the wood’s figure. Much time is spent

by Charles choosing the hardwood lumber for his pieces.

For the raffle chest, Charles used one board, strategically

joined, so as not to lose the distinction of the continuous

figure.

A Visit to the Workshop

When entering the shop, the smell of fresh sawdust per-

meates the air. Charles’ handshake is strong, beefy, and

rough, and you know it as a hand well acquainted with

hard work. He has no problem answering any questions put

to him. He laughingly says the definition of woodworking

is “Mistake plus mistake plus mistake.” He explains about

the different woods used for different projects. He shows

us boards of cherry, walnut, and maple. A beautiful box

sits on a shelf—made from a poplar tree cut down at Mon-

ticello. He has just finished gluing

a laminate of exotic African wood

to a furniture grade plywood.

Charles explains the difference

between laminate and veneer

(laminate is thicker, veneer is al-

most tissue thin). He talks of dove

tailing and finishes. A walk

around the different rooms in his

workshop

reveals beau-

tiful pieces of

furniture in

different stag-

es of comple-

tion. When

asked what

was his most

difficult piece

to make, he

thinks for a

moment, and

then speaks of

a grandfather

clock that is

being replicat-

ed to a 32nd of

an inch which

and has taken

six months so

far to com-

plete.

Charles has a large internet following though his online

classes, DVDs, and products. You can learn more about

Charles from his website:

http://www.cn-woodworking.com.


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During the months of research and preparation for the up-

coming Music Traditions exhibit, we have become attuned

(pun not intended) to photographs and artifacts, comments

and interest regarding the subject. Last fall I was delighted

to meet Raymond and Hope Hebert (pronounced A-bear)

when they came to The Heritage Museum to spend some

time researching in the Genealogy Library. I was intrigued

to hear that the subject of Raymond’s doctoral studies had

its roots in the musical heritage of Singers Glen. The Har-

monia Sacra is on sale in the bookstore, the subject of

Singers Glen and shape-note singing comes up often in the

museum, but how many

people really know what

it is all about? Especial-

ly, two visitors from

South Carolina! The

Heberts visited on sever-

al more occasions, con-

tinued their research, and

later moved to Singers

Glen.

This February Ray-

mond conducted his graduate recital leading a chorus

through Alice Parker’s Melodious Accord: A Concert of

Praise with an accompanying lecture. Raymond’s story is

the story of yet another person enthralled with the rich her-

itage of our community. While many individuals, churches,

and groups continue the tradition of this sacred music, the

story of Raymond Hebert stands out a bit because it began

so far from Rockingham County.

It all started in 1980 in La Mirada, California, near Los

Angeles. There Raymond sang in the opera Singers Glen

by Alice Parker with Dr. William Lock of Biola College,

now University. Near the same time, he encountered a

copy of a new Alice Parker cantata, which he felt would

be a fun and moving piece to perform. Soon thereafter,

life took a direction away from music. Some twenty-two

years later he received a large quantity of choral scores,

including two copies of the same Parker cantata. In 2009,

the Heberts met Alice Parker at a workshop in California

and she autographed a copy of Melodious Accord for them.

One year later the pursuit of a Doctor of Musical Arts de-

gree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia

began.

One day, on the desk of the choral secretary, Raymond

spied a copy of a book he had heard of but never seen – a

hymn collection by the man in the Parker opera – a new

edition of Harmonia Sacra by Joseph Funk. He experi-

enced an amazing moment when his interest and experi-

ence with Alice Parker, Joseph

Funk, Singers Glen, and Genuine

Church Music came together even-

tually leading to a study of the Me-

lodious Accord cantata for his re-

search project.

In the summer of 2012 the

Heberts learned of the hymn sings

of Harmonia Sacra in the Shenan-

doah Valley and began to attend,

first at Bethel Church near Broad-

way and Pike Church south of Har-

risonburg. These visits exposed

them to the inspiring music tradition as well as

a kind, generous, and welcoming community.

When the unusual opportunity for total immer-

sion into the studies presented itself, they

moved into the historic Joseph Funk House in

Singers Glen.

Raymond Hebert’s doctoral studies provide

an understanding of a unique American tradi-

tion through several perspectives: stylistic,

musical-aesthetic, and spiritual-cultural. By incorporating

Alice Parker’s modern interpretation, Raymond is continu-

ing the tradition of honoring the historic shape-note music

of our Valley. His enthusiasm and work helps ensure that

Joseph Funk’s purpose to express joyful praise and solemn

devotion to God will continue in beautiful harmony.

Scene from the Singers Glen Opera performed at the Music

and Heritage Festival 2012 in Singers Glen, Virginia. Photo

courtesy of Donavan Memorial United Methodist Church,

Singers Glen.

http://www.donovanumc.org/MusicandHeritageFestival2012

Conductor Raymond Hebert

Compiled by Penny Imeson



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Archives

Emily Benner donated leather artwork depicting an early political cartoon.

Shirley Crawford donated two period dresses and two hats.

Shirley Crawford donated the medical diploma of John Eugene Wine dated June 15, 1917.

Michael W. Layman donated a copy of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office 2011 Yearbook.

Janet Senger McCoy donated her dress worn at the first May Day at Dayton High School, c.1938.

Janet Senger McCoy donated a hand crocheted wedding hat worn by her mother in 1916.

Janet Senger McCoy donated a 1926 photo of a tour group sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley

Chamber of Commerce with details of the trip, i.e. itinerary, menus, etc.

William Ney donated a copy of B. Ney's 50th Anniversary Catalog printed in the 1920s.

Ruby Kile Strickler donated a charcoal drawing of herself drawn by Mary Caples Morrison, 1969.

Lois M. Rhodes donated a treasurer's book and nine pieces of correspondence and receipts which

belonged to her father Howard V. May.

Michael Rhodes donated a print of the Rendition of Turleytown Blockhouse painting by Martha

Henderson.

Raymond Rhodes donated a player piano and 12 rolls of music in memory of his brother, Tommy.

Frances Walker donated a booklet promoting the Valley Band Association and its annual gather-

ing on May 21, 1910, in Dayton, Virginia.

Jeffrey R. Wampler and Gretchen Wampler Welch donated photos taken by their father, Rollin H.

Wampler of various places and things in Rockingham County.

Library

Martha Caldwell donated various local history and folklore books.

Margie Good donated a copy of her Anderson family genealogy.

J. Michael Mann donated issues of the Journal of the American Historical Society of Germans

from Russia and a 2005 edition of the book Clues also from the AHSGR, as well as a copy of

Historic Harrisonburg, by John Wayland.

Shirley Miller donated funeral leaflets for Rockingham County residents.

Violet Myers donated two scrapbooks containing various articles regarding local floods.

Thomas Shank donated a copy of his book, REIMEL of Niedermodern, Alsace, France, to North-

ampton Co., Pa. 1737.

Betty Sipe Nuckols donated miscellaneous genealogy regarding various Rockingham County fam-

ilies along with a file containing Civil War information.

—Compiled by Margaret Hotchner

Acquisitions

Your treasures may rest at HRHS!

Please consider donating artifacts and papers unique to Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Items must be

reviewed before being accepted into the permanent collection. We request that you make an appointment with

the Collections Committee. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call (540) 879-2616.

Harrisonburg - Rockingham Historical Society

P.O. Box 716

Dayton, Virginia 22821

OR CURRENT ADDRESS


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PAID Permit No. 19 Harrisonburg/Rockingham

Spring 2013, Vol. 35, No. 2

Three beautiful items have been commissioned! 1st Prize: Alexander McGilvray Rifle by Gunstocker/Engraver Mark Thomas,

2nd Prize: Apple Core Quilt by Quilter Bonnie Spoon 3rd Prize: Tiger Maple Sugar Chest by Craftsman Charles Neal

The winners will be selected at the Annual Banquet in October 2013. Tickets: $25 each, 5 for $100.

Only 1000 tickets printed!

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Documents

Living History . . . Literally!...Shenandoah Valley,” with Kirsten Eve Beachy, Journalism and Creative Writing Professor at Eastern Mennonite Univer-sity. Free, but donations encouraged!