Cross Keys barn raises funds for local museum
A fundraising barn-raising at Widow Peace farm near the Battle of Cross Keys site drew about 70 attendees for the Heritage Museum of the Harrisonburg Rockingham Historical Society. The event included a silent auction of historical items and lectures, aiming to become an annual barn-raising fundraiser.
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Widow Peace Farm
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Heritage Museum of the
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society
Penny Imeson
Imeson
Pence
Sarah Kiblinger
Samuel Pence
Nancy Hess
Irvin
Hesses
Irvin Hess
Impson
Port Republic
Thomas “Stonewall
Jackson
Valley
Richmond
Irwin Hess
Mike Scheibe
Valley Forge
8Th New York Infantry
United Way Sets 1.5 Million Goal for Campaign
United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County aims to raise 1.5 million this year through monetary gifts in kind services and volunteer time. The campaign includes community tours of 17 nonprofits in Harrisonburg on Wednesday guided by executive directors and a kickoff at Ruby's Lounge with a video viewing and happy hour.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Harrisonburg-Rockingham County
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Harrisonburg- Rockingham County
Sue Totty
Harrisonburg
United Way
Rockingham County
Uwhr. Org
Happy Hour
Ruby’s
Laura Toni Holsinger
Toni Holsinger
Totty
Oni Holsinger
Elkton Volunteer Fire Company hits 89 years of service
From a devastating 1920s downtown fire with no fire protection the Elkton community formed the Elkton Volunteer Fire Company in 1927. It started with a few members and an old Model T Ford, bought its first new engine in 1949, and now fields 10 apparatus including 2 engines, a tanker, heavy rescue unit and EMS vehicles.
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