Shenandoah History

07/10/2026

We had a wonderful time at Wednesdays Declaration of Independence reading along with over 100 people in attendance for this special event.

Thanks to everyone that made this special event happen including Shenandoah County 250 Committee Chair Zachary Hottel, Supervisor Tim Taylor, Mayor Donnie Pifer, Mayor Lisa Currie, Mayor Dan Harshman, Mayor Brandy Boies, Mayor Peter Hughes, and Vice Mayor Mike Funkouser.

Learn about other 250 events to be held this year at shenandoah250.org

07/08/2026

Join us for the Shenandoah Valley Germanic Heritage Museum Celebrates 250 of the Declaration of Independence event that will include exploration of the beautifully maintained historic Hottel-Keller Memorial Homestead, period encampments, living history displays, crafts, and even operating an outdoor bake oven!

There are two opportunities to attend!
👉Friday, July 31 from 10:00am - 3:00pm
👉Saturday, August 1 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm

For more information about this event and other Shenandoah 250th events, visit the link in the comments!👇

07/08/2026

There may be a chance of rain today, but that won't stop the Declaration of Independence Reading.

In the event it rains, we will host the reading inside the climate controlled historic courthouse.

We look forward to seeing you at 6PM for this special event.

07/07/2026

Independence Day may have passed, but the 250th isn't over!

You can join us tomorrow at 6:00PM as we continue our celebration with a commemorative reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Historic Courthouse in Woodstock. After which, you can visit the Courthouse Museum and the Historic Wickham House.

07/07/2026

Join us for Strasburg History Day at the Strasburg Museum on Saturday, July 11, beginning at 10:00am! Enjoy special programs and displays while learning about the unique history of Strasburg, Virginia and its people, historical sites, trains, and the pottery industry that dominated the town in the 19th century.

For more information about this event and other Shenandoah 250th events, visit the weblink in the comments below. 👇

VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission Visit Shenandoah County, Virginia Shenandoah County Library Shenandoah County Historical Society Town of Strasburg Discover Strasburg

07/06/2026

In conjunction with other communities across America, a reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place on the front steps of the Shenandoah County Courthouse to commemorate the first known time it was read in public. Join us Wednesday, July 8 at 6:00pm on Court Square in Woodstock!

For more information about this event and other Shenandoah 250th events, visit the weblink in the comments below. 👇

VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission Visit Shenandoah County, Virginia Shenandoah County Library Shenandoah County Historical Society

06/30/2026

Declaration of Independence Reading - July 8

On Wednesday, July 8 at the Historic Shenandoah County Courthouse you can join us for something special - a commemorative reading of the Declaration of Independence to honor the 250th anniversary of the document's first public appearance.

The reading, conducted by the Chair of the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors and elected officials from each county town, celebrates the first public reading of the Declaration which was held on July 8, 1776 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

After the reading, enjoy an opportunity to visit local history sites and downtown Woodstock Virginia.

Woodstock Enhancement
Visit Shenandoah County, Virginia
Shenandoah County Historical Society
The Woodstock Museum of Shenandoah County, Virginia
Town of Strasburg
Town of Tom's Brook, VA
Town of Woodstock, Virginia
Town of Edinburg, Virginia
Town of Mount Jackson
Town of New Market

06/11/2026

Join us Saturday, June 20 in Downtown Woodstock for a spectacularly curated Shenandoah County Celebrates 1776 Event brought to you by the Shenandoah County Historical Society!

Enjoy an immersive day featuring a dynamic lineup of authors, musicians, artists, and historians. Experience our past firsthand with captivating living history exhibits, reenactors, and encampments.

For more information about the event, visit the link in comments!👇

05/28/2026

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to this 1951 photograph showing the Triplett High School Baseball Team.

All but one individual have been identified. You can learn more at https://archives.countylib.org/items/show/75543.

📷Beverly Orndorff Collection