2011 RHS Exhibit: "When Rail Ruled the Valley."

Exhibit at the Campbell House Continues Through September

The summer 2011 RHS Exhibit depicts a century of railroading in the Valley of Virginia though the medium of two dozen original works of art by local artist, Louis Caddell. Using pencil, pen and watercolor, Caddell has recreated images of the Rockbridge County depots serving the Valley Railroad and the majestic steam locomotives that were such an awesome spectacle of nineteenth century transportation power. Additional railroad memorabilia including a real conductor's uniform fill out the exhibit. Everyone loves trains. Come and enjoy this glimpse into the past.

2010 RHS EXHIBIT
REDISCOVERED TREASURES OF ROCKBRIDGE

One of the most exciting challenges the Society faces each year is the production of our major, annual, themed history exhibit, which is mounted in the spring, and
remains on display until the end of the following January.

Our 2010 Exhibit, Rediscovered Treasures of Rockbridge, continues a decades-long tradition of excellence, covering subjects ranging from the African American experience to the life of Michael Miley, one of America’s most accomplished nineteenth-century photographers.

Our current exhibit opened with a well-attended reception at Campbell House on May 27th, at which it received much favorable comment. Board member, and local artist, Dorothy Blackwell, assisted by board member, Seth Goodhart, and volunteer, Byron Faidley, curated a unique display of long-forgotten artifacts tracing over two centuries of Rockbridge history.

It is a stunning display, which relates previously untold stories of Rockbridge history. Were you aware of the exciting events in which the WWII attack transport, USS Rockbridge (APA 228) participated? Would you like to know where the nineteenth-century circuit court clerk’s desk has been for the past century? Have you ever seen a nearly-perfect 1841 lady’s dress constructed of hand stitches so small as to be nearly invisible? To see these and other historic marvels, visit the Remsburg gallery at Campbell House. And bring a friend or neighbor.

2009 Victorian Christmas Open House
at Campbell House Well Attended

Alexander T. Sloan (Fred Bloom) and his wife Elinor (Michele Cunningham) welcome Santa (Jeff Mohler) to their parlor during the Rockbridge Historical Society Victorian Open House on Saturday, December 12 (Warren photo).

Rockbridge Historical Society held its annual salute to the season by presenting Its Victorian Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 12th.

Mrs. Cristina Mimes and her daughters Anneka and Metta play the organ and sing Christmas Carols along with Rebekah Thompson as part of the Victorian Open House (Warren photo).

Historic Campbell House was festively decorated in the spirit of the season in the fashion of bygone times by the Lexington Garden Club.

There was a Christmas Tree, live music, refreshments,and costumed interpreters. A special visit from Santa Claus highlighted the event. More than 100 visitors attended this year's event.