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Happy NEW YEAR!

As we welcome in 2023, GCHS wants to invite you to check out the many events we have going on in town this year.

2023 EVENTS

Stanardsville Walking Tour Snap Shots

Historic Court House (b. 1838-39).   Roman Doric entablature added in 1927–1928. Photo credit: GC Parks & Rec.

https://www.nhd.org/virtual2021awards

Taking history to the next level

Caroline Bruton and Kayla Shaller took first place in the junior group documentary category NHD nationwide! Mukund Marri came in eighth nationwide for junior individual documentary with his project. Find out more about their road to success.

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Greene, enterprising history guardians of the future!

young History guardians

Congratulations to these enterprising students from Greene County!  Six students from William Monroe Middle School won distinction at the state level for their Virginia History Day projects. Click on the 'FIND OUT MORE' button to read about their winning projects. Congratulations!

 https://sites.google.com/view/vhdvirtu

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Mark your calendar!

Summer Market: April-October, 8am-noon

The GCHS will be having a table at the Greene County Farmers Market spring opening for 

 Summer Market: April-October, 8am-noon
Holiday Market: November-December 17, 9am-1pm 

Shrug off 2022 and step into spring of 2023 by re-connecting with us at the market! We hope to have two more dates at the market, to coincide with the season's changes, so don't miss out! 

We follow CDC and GCFM guidelines to ensure the best and safe experience for all

 - see you at the market! 

Eagle Scout Stephen Gump, Boy Scout Troop 174

Historic Stanardsville Cemetery

Eagle Scout Stephen Gump, from Troop 174 in Stanardsville, VA., completed his project to upgrade and repair the Stanardsville Cemetery, located off Celt Road. A work of collaboration with other scouts, family, the GCHS, and permission from the Stanardsville Cemetery Association. 

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A look back to a year that was...

Welcome to our "Home and Hearth"

Come join us

It might be cold outside, but plenty of warmth inside!


The Museum is open Friday and Saturday each week over the winter months. Inside it is nice and warm. Take your time to look around. We look forward to meeting you.

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We have a new seal

The GCHS was delighted to collaborate and commission artist Chee Ricketts in designing our very own seal. This seal represents the society's connection to Greene County, the ancestory and growth from the past, present and beyond tomorrow!  

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GCHS Celebrates!

Happy 5th !

Happy 5th !

Happy 5th !

GCHS celebrates!  But not a birthday - We have been established since 1978 but opened in  our new premises  October 4, 2015.

Happy 5th !

Happy 5th !

GCHS celebrates!  We have been at 360 Main Street, Stanardsville VA, since October 4, 2015.

Happy 5th !

Lets look back!

GCHS celebrates! We use to be housed at the historical Old Jail House in Court Square, Stanardsville, VA.

Lets look back!

Lets look back!

Lets look back!

News clipping from the Greene County Record 3/26/2015 - getting ready to move and updating members and the community of progress at the GCHS Annual gathering at the Rosebrook Inn,  in March 2015.


Lets look back!

"By the bequest of our (GCHS) benefactor the late Linwood A. Rhodes and the substantial support from Ethyl Giuseppe that we were able to buy 360 Main Street." 

Jackie Pamenter, GCHS President 2015

Lets look back!

Our celebrations were put on hold due to the covid-19 pandemic. We can look forward to many other ways to celebrate in the forth coming years with your ongoing support. 

THANK YOU!

NEW to gift shop for a limited time!

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Special Feature

'Our Town', By Chee K. Ricketts. Photo print .

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Limited copies

DVD of the displaced people of the Blue Ridge Mts

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'Wash House', by Edd Fuller (Photo)

Historic Stanardsville Walking tour

Take a stroll, through historic Stanardsville, using the map and directions compiled by Eagle Scout Garrett Ensor, BSA Troop 174 .


Give yourself time and enjoy your self guided walk while following the markers around our town. 


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Greene County Historical Society

360 Main Street, P.O. Box 185, Stanardsville, Virginia 22973, United States

434.985.1834

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