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Welcome to the Rockbridge Historical Society’s
Internet Home Page.
We hope your visit to our web site
will help you, whether you ; -
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are planning a visit to the Rockbridge County area
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are interested in seeing our collection of artifacts
or our special exhibits
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want to trace your family roots
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are doing some research on our local history
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meetings or special events
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are interested in becoming a member of the Society
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would like to help the Society as a part-time
volunteer
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answers to most of the questions you may have about the Rockbridge
Historical Society.
Campbell House - Art by D. Blackwell
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 Mary Moore Cradle
In 1784 Mary
Moore, aged eight, was captured by Shawnee Indians and sold into
slavery in Canada. When she was 15, she was rescued and returned
to Virginia. Years later she suffered insomnia from the memories
of her experiences, and this adult-sized rocking cradle was made
to help her sleep. The cradle is one of the prized items in the
Rockbridge Historical Society’s collection, and may be seen at
the Society’s Campbell House headquarters.
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