In recognition of Black History Month, Verne Leininger, Assoc. Professor at Bridgewater College, will speak on a project at the Linville Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery which explored the history of a plot designated as “Free to the Poor.” The only marked graves in that plot were those of members of several Black families […]
Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 pm In recognition of Black History Month, Verne Leininger, Assoc. Professor at Bridgewater College, will speak on a project at the Linville Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery which explored the history of a plot designated as “Free to the Poor”.” The only marked graves in that plot were those […]
Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2pm Rev. William Zirk of New Market, VA will speak on “The Forgotten People of Rockingham County.,” a look at the early 20th century Alms (Poor) Houses in the County. Bill’s grandfather and father were both superintendent at the House near Pleasant Valley. Bill is also the author of a recently […]
