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, […]
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 October 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A meet the author table will be set up on the patio by Heritage Bakery. The […]
Come join us for our 6th annual Oktoberfest celebration! We will be pouring plenty of traditional German styles, including our 2018 gold medal winning/Best in Show and 2019 silver medal winning Lil' Hellion Helles Lager, this year's Doppelbock and our Fest Bier Märzen along with additional German biers brewed on our pilot system!! Plan to […]
Misti Furr, lead interpreter from Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, will present a talk on the medical history of Virginia's Colonial frontier. This program is part three of the 2023 five-part Deyerle Program Series on Local History at MRL
Join us Saturday, October 21 for a day to celebrate the history and heritage of Brethren and Mennonites in the Shenandoah Valley! This special open house event on our campus will run from 9 am to 2 pm, and will include: Horse-drawn wagon rides A singing school reenactment and hymn singing Heritage skill demonstrations: Old-fashioned […]
Explore the battlefield after hours and step back in time with our annual lantern tour program, "Spirits of New Market," as we celebrate the indomitable spirit of those whose lives were impacted by the Battle of New Market. You'll follow your guide on a lantern-lit tour of the Battlefield encountering living historians portraying the soldiers, […]
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, […]
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 step back into 1859 and visit the Bushong family as they cook, sing, […]
Beginning February 1, we are excited to partner with the Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market Battlefield State Historical Park with an opportunity to save on admission at both Museums. From February 1 until May 11, during this promotion, guests who've visited the Civil War Museum and present their receipt here at […]
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, […]