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    2. Preston, Madaline H
    3. The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society here in the Shenandoah Valley is over 100 years old and still growing! Due to the generosity of, Margaret Grattan Weaver, we now able to invite you to come see us and enjoy a much expanded museum with the addition of the General John E. Roller Exhibit Hall. Mrs. Weaver is the granddaughter of General Roller, first president of the historical society. The core of the exhibit is "Invincible Spirit, History of the Heart of the Shenandoah," an educational experience for all ages for insights into what life was like in days gone by. (The Society is especially pleased to have been able to restore and display the battle flag carried by the 10th Virginia in the Civil War.) In addition, we are grateful to have two exhibits on loan from the Virginia Historical Society. One is entitled "Our Times; A Virginia Century", about outstanding Virginians and Virginia institutions of the 20th century. The second exhibit consists of over 50 Time Magazine covers on which Virginians are featured. The Society's folk art collection that had been safely sequestered during the construction is back for you to enjoy. Our local history and genealogy books and wares from local craftsmen are all in place again, too! We are located in Dayton, VA at the corner of High and Bowman. Open every day from 10:00 to 4:00 except Sunday when we are open 1:00 to 4:00. (Closed on Tuesdays and all major holidays<HORIZONTAL ELLIPSIS>also closed July 3rd.) Admission: $4.00 - adults, $1.00 - children (5 to 18), $3.00 - seniors. For further information: email prestomh@jmu.edu or call the HRHS at 540-879-2616. - Preston, Madaline H prestomh@jmu.edu

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