Join us for a poetry reading from Furious Flower Poetry Center Assistant Director, L. Renée at the Highlands Room in the Festival Conference Center. Fusing both the creative and various modes of the historical, L. Renée writes about Blackness, Appalachian culture, and the joys and complications of inheritance. She is the recipient of the 2022 […]
Christmas on the Farm Saturday, December 3, 2022 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Join us at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War as we celebrate the holiday season at the museum, battlefield, and Bushong Farm! Explore the museum and make take home crafts, enjoy festive treats, and see a special Christmas film. Take a […]
Hail the Messiah! Classical Christmas Concert @ Court Square Theater December 18, 2022 at 7 pm Celebrate Christmas in concert with a song selection that represents what the season is truly all about —the birth of the Messiah! This year we excitedly announce a classical Christmas concert performance on December 18, 2022, at 7 pm […]
Formerly called Homeschool Day, this event is open to all families seeking a day of fun, exploration, and learning. There will be hands-on activities for all ages. Join the Army and learn to drill, enjoy 19th-century games and activities, watch the Emmy-award winning film, Field of Lost Shoes, take a guided tour through the battlefield, […]
Brocks Gap Heritage Day will be Sat., April 22, 2023, at J. Frank Hillyard Middle School, Broadway, VA, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A celebration of the families and local history of the northwestern corner of Rockingham County, Heritage Day features 180 posters of old community photos, three special programs, and history books available for research. See […]
Bring your old family Bibles to be photographed to preserve the information. Over 180 photo displays of Brocks Gap scenes and people.
Join us as we remember the Battle of New Market that raged across Jacob Bushong’s farm and the soldiers that struggled there. Special emphasis will highlight the role of the Cadets from the Virginia Military Institute that were asked to fill a gap in the Confederate line and helped to turn the tide of the […]
Join us at Furious Flower Broadside Gallery for another Arts Council of the Valley First Friday Downtown Art Tour. Our third exhibit, "The Writing on the Wall: Reading Black Poetry," curated by Furious Flower Advisory Board Vice Chair Susan Facknitz, will debut June 2 with a second reception on July 7. About the Exhibit: We […]
FH offers you the chance to experience 18th-century life skills. Come see the demos and items for sale. Engraver, Broom maker, Loom Weaver, Blacksmith, Ferrier, Spinner, Cabinet Maker, Flintknapper, Tape Loom Weaver, Dancers, Food Smoker/Food Preservation, and more. #harrisonburgvirginia #harrisonburgva #rockinghamcountyva #colonial #colonialtradefair #colonialtrades #shenandoahvalleyva See more on: https://www.facebook.com/housefort1749 http://www.fortharrisonva.org/
Join us for a book signing by author Heather Cole, who will be presenting her book "Virginia's Presidents: A History & Guide." Cole will be at the Hardesty-Higgins Visitor Center on July 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The book is now available to purchase in the Rocktown Gift Shoppe, located at the Visitor […]
Join us at Furious Flower Broadside Gallery for another Arts Council of the Valley First Friday Downtown Art Tour. Our third exhibit, "The Writing on the Wall: Reading Black Poetry," curated by Furious Flower Advisory Board Vice Chair Susan Facknitz, will debut June 2 with a second reception on July 7. About the Exhibit: We […]
Saturday, August 19, 2023 2:00-5:00 pm Spend a relaxing afternoon supporting the Virginia Quilt Museum attending a historically inspired garden party. Dress up in your best summer whites, sip iced tea and nibble on delicious bites from Ott Street Eats while playing croquet, bocce, or other fun lawn games. Enjoy exclusive access to the Virginia […]
The Breneman-Turner Mill has Open House hours the 4th Saturday of the month from May through October. Corn-grinding demonstrations and tours run from 10 AM to 3 PM. A donation of $5 per person is suggested. Visitors are welcome to walk around the Mill at any time. It is located 3 miles north of Harrisonburg, […]