On Sun., February 16, about 45 people visited the Museum to hear Dr. Verne Leininger, a longtime member of Linville Creek Church of the Brethren, speak on the church’s relationship with the freed black population in the Broadway area following the Civil War. He pointed out the leadership role played by the Church in welcoming blacks to services and its unique role in providing burial space within the walls of its cemetery. For those who wish to visit, the cemetery is open to the public daily.
This was a part of the Museum’s Lecture Series which continues in April 13 with a talk by Dr. Don Hindman on the proposed Shenandoah Rail Trail from Broadway to Front Royal.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA
Sun. March 16 4 –6 pm
A very limited number of tickets for the Tea are still available).
Tickets may be purchased at the Museum (Thur.-Sun 1-4 pm) or by calling
Helen Smith (540-896-2565) or Wilda Wine 9540-820-4346).
Reservations are required.
INTERESTING NOTES FROM CURRENT EXHIBIT
Service Clubs: Making a Difference
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
One of the oldest service clubs in the world dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries.
The Timberville Lodge was established in 1902.
WOMEN’S CLUB OF PLAINS DISTRICT
The Women’s Club sponsored twenty MISS PLAINS DISTRICT BEAUTY CONTESTS
Between 1953 and 1073.
RURITAN CLUBS
Established in 1928
the name RURITAN is a combination of two Latin words,
“ruri” meaning open country
And
“tan” meaning small town.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
The Rotary Club established in 1905 is the service club with the largest membership in the world.
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
A fraternal and service organization established in 1888 with memberships in
U.S., Canada, Great Britain, and Bermuda/
LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL
Established in 1917, the Lions Club is the largest service club in the world with membership in over 200 countries and geographical areas.
PLAINS DISTRICT MEMORIAL MUSEUM
PO Box 601
176 N. Main St., Timberville VA 22853
540-896-7900
Email: plainsmuseum@comcast.net
Website: plainsmuseum.com
