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      Highlights of The Plains District Memorial Museum

      Helen Smith by Helen Smith
      December 30, 2022
      in Columnists, Columns, Headlines from Plains Museum, Helen W. Smith
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      2023 A NEW YEAR AT THE MUSEUM
      Look what’s coming!!!!

      Two new exhibits

      WELCOME TO HISTORIC BROADWAY, VA
      Take a stroll down Main St. in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. to discover what was once on the street where current businesses such as Wenger’s Restoration Co., the Cat’s Meow, and J & B’s Antiques now exist. Learn how Broadway got its name and revisit some of the sites along the way that made the name appropriate.

      Local boy scouts of the 1950-60’s
      A collection of pictures, uniforms, artifacts, and more from the Broadway/Timberville Boy Scouts in mid- 20th c. The Exhibit will feature the collections from Polly Wean, Cub Scout leader, and her son Mike who was a long time Boy Scout as well as other memorabilia.

      Sun. Jan 22— 2 pm
      Local author and historian Pat Turner Ritchie will speak on her research into the lives of African Americans in the Fulks Run community. Free.

      Sun. Feb. 26—1 to 4 pm
      The return of the ANTIQUES APPRAISAL FAIR! Five local appraisers will be on hand to examine and appraise your family antiques and collectibles. This will be one of the Museum’s major fundraisers for the year. Details coming soon.

      Sun in March—2pm
      Program TBA

      Sun. April 16—2 pm
      A virtual walking tour down historic Main St. in Broadway led by Helen Smith and Tammy Cullers. Enjoy a look back in time from the comfort of the Community Meeting Room. Free.

      Sun. May 7—Time to be announced.
      Mother’s Day Tea. Enjoy an afternoon of tea, tea sandwiches, scones and goodies with friends and family (male or female.) Special entertainment.
      Details coming soon about this fundraiser.

      WE WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

      Do not forget to visit the museum for a glimpse of our past.

      PLAINS DISTRICT
      MEMORIAL MUSEUM

      PO Box 601
      176 N. Main St., Timberville VA 22853
      540-896-7900
      Email: plainsmuseum@comcast.net
      Website: plainsmuseum.com

      Helen Smith

      Helen Smith

      Helen Wampler Smith is a native of Mayland VA who currently lives with her husband on Main St. in Broadway. She holds a MA Degree in History from the University of Maryland and currently serves as Board Chair and Exhibit Coordinator at Plains District Memorial Museum in Timberville, VA.

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