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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...

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The much anticipated Holiday Open House was cancelled...

Holiday Open House

Christmas stories are shared by Joann Powell, GCHS President. Members receive monthly board news through email from board members, who each take turn recounting their stories and interests. Their writings are also published in the Journal section of our website at a delayed date. We encourage feedback.

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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.


The GCHS Museum will be closed to guests on Christmas Day. 

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The bombing of Pearl Harbour, HI. 12-07-1941

together, we commemorate events in history...

Sharing the Greene County Record online article, commerating this significant event in our history. 

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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 !

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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 !

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

Happy 5th !

Lets look back!

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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!

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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!

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"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!

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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!

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GCHS Museum will be Re-Opening Soon!

When?

What our guests need to know for their visit?

What our guests need to know for their visit?

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We are pleased to announce the GCHS Museum will be re-opening from Friday September 4, 2020  (there after Friday & Saturday) 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.


The GCHS is working on new procedures to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time while visiting us.


Please note, some of our exhibits may not be available during your tour.


We thank and appreciate ALL our guests for following our rules and guidelines.  

What our guests need to know for their visit?

What our guests need to know for their visit?

What our guests need to know for their visit?

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Please note a few changes are needed to be implemented to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable:


  • Only groups travelling together will be allowed to enter at one time
  • Masks need to be worn throughout the tour
  • Hand sanitizing station and entry directions will  be displayed at the front door, and condition of entry
  • For more information about keeping yourself and others safe, check out this link from the VA. Department of Health shorturl.at/enAEW


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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Selling Fast

'Wash House', by Edd Fuller (Photo)

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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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