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A. A. J. Bushong
Photograph of Rev. A. A. J. Bushong.
A Lutheran Minister, Bushong served several churches in Shenandoah County during the late 20th century. This includes Mt. Zion Lutheran Church at Fairview which he led from 1884-1895.
Born October 2, 1832,…
A Lutheran Minister, Bushong served several churches in Shenandoah County during the late 20th century. This includes Mt. Zion Lutheran Church at Fairview which he led from 1884-1895.
Born October 2, 1832,…
Strasburg Presbyterian Church
Photograph of Strasburg Presbyterian Church located at 325 S. Holliday Street in Strasburg, Virginia. Dedicated in 1830, it was used as a hospital by Federal troops during the Civil War.
Reverend W.H. Polk
Photo of Reverend Polk superimposed onto photo of Mt. Zion Methodist Church.
The church is located at the intersection of Church and Locust Streets in Woodstock, VA and is a historically black church.
The church is located at the intersection of Church and Locust Streets in Woodstock, VA and is a historically black church.
Confirmation Class
Photograph showing the church confirmation class at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church on March 31, 1957.
The individuals pictured are identified, though the order in which they appear is uncertain. They are, as listed on an attached identification…
The individuals pictured are identified, though the order in which they appear is uncertain. They are, as listed on an attached identification…
Stonewall District Sunday School Convention Hosts
Timeline documenting the hosts of the Stonewall District Sunday School Convention from 1938-2000.
The Stonewall District Sunday School Convention was an annual meeting of protestant church's Sunday School programs in Shenandoah County's Stonewall…
The Stonewall District Sunday School Convention was an annual meeting of protestant church's Sunday School programs in Shenandoah County's Stonewall…
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
Two (2) photographs showing Mt. Zion Lutheran Church.
The photographs were dated ca. 1920.
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church is located west of Woodstock Virginia in the Fairview Community.
The photographs were dated ca. 1920.
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church is located west of Woodstock Virginia in the Fairview Community.
St. Peter's Lutheran Church Congregation
Photograph showing the congregation of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Toms Brook Virginia.
The photograph is undated and unlabeled.
The photograph is undated and unlabeled.
"The Record" March 1912
"The Record," a publication produced monthly by the Woodstock Reformed Church Charge.
This edition is Volume II, Number 9 and is dated March 1912.
It includes information about services, financial transactions, and church groups.
This edition is Volume II, Number 9 and is dated March 1912.
It includes information about services, financial transactions, and church groups.
Columbia Furnace Cemetery Photograph and Letter
Photograph and letter sent to Margaret "Daisy" Hickman from Charles Kessler Coffman in reference to a rose bush Charles had placed on the grave of Margaret's mother Angeline Campbell.
Angeline's grave is located in the "Old" Columbia Furnace Union…
Angeline's grave is located in the "Old" Columbia Furnace Union…
Unidentified Wedding Photograph
Photograph of an unidentified wedding party ca. 1942.
The photograph is taken inside Emanuel Lutheran Church in Woodstock Virginia.
The only two identified persons are Daniel S. Hottel, front row second from right, and Rev. John Perry…
The photograph is taken inside Emanuel Lutheran Church in Woodstock Virginia.
The only two identified persons are Daniel S. Hottel, front row second from right, and Rev. John Perry…
Fort Brick Church
Photograph showing the "Fort Brick Church" in Fort Valley Virginia. The image is undated. It is located in a photograph album that was maintained by Arlene Strickler.
This church and Trinty Church (pictured in the background) are currently home…
This church and Trinty Church (pictured in the background) are currently home…
Jacob's Church Subscriptions
Pledge to the vestry of "Jacob's Church" along Swover Creek in Shenandoah County.
At the time the church was a "Union Church" between what is now St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, which stands in the same area as Jacob's Church, and Christ Reformed…
At the time the church was a "Union Church" between what is now St. Jacob's Lutheran Church, which stands in the same area as Jacob's Church, and Christ Reformed…
Letter, John Wisman to R.H. Newland
Envelope and letter written by John Wisman of Woodstock to R.H. Newland of Hamburg Virginia. Dated August 15, 1889.
The letter concerns a construction debt owed by Emanuel Lutheran Church in Woodstock to Newland.
The letter concerns a construction debt owed by Emanuel Lutheran Church in Woodstock to Newland.
Architectural Drawing, Educational Building, St. Paul's Lutheran Church
"Architect's Drawing" of an educational building then under construction for St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Strasburg Virginia.
The drawing is dated September 1, 1953. It is taken from the publication "Historical Sketch of St. Pauls Lutheran…
The drawing is dated September 1, 1953. It is taken from the publication "Historical Sketch of St. Pauls Lutheran…
Strasburg Virginia Brochure
Brochure promoting Strasburg Virginia puchlished ca. 1962.
The brochure includes descriptions of businesses, church, local organizations, local festivals, and historic attractions.
The brochure includes descriptions of businesses, church, local organizations, local festivals, and historic attractions.
Salem Church
Undated photograph showing "Salem Church" in the Hamburg community.
The building was erected in 1877. It originally housed a Disciples of Christ Church and later was home to a Lutheran Congregation. It closed as a church sometime after 1946.
The building was erected in 1877. It originally housed a Disciples of Christ Church and later was home to a Lutheran Congregation. It closed as a church sometime after 1946.
Solomons Lutheran Church
Photograph showing Solomons Lutheran Church located near Moores Store in southwestern Shenandoah County.
The reverse of the photograph is labeled "Soloman's Church- Grandmother & Granddaddy went here until 1928 due to common communion cup."
The reverse of the photograph is labeled "Soloman's Church- Grandmother & Granddaddy went here until 1928 due to common communion cup."
Edinburg Charge of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Letter
Letter sent from the Pastor and Consistory of the Edinburg Charge of the Evangelical and Reformed Church to congregational members concerning Easter week services and church events. The letter is dated March 17, 1949
African American Performers
Undated photograph showing members of Woodstock Virginia's Mt. Zion Methodist Church in costume for a theatrical production. This historically black congregation was established in 1867. They regularly held plays and other performances during the…
New Mt. Zion M.E. Church
Postcard photograph showing Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Woodstock Virginia. Besides the image of this historically black church, the postcard also shows an inset potrait of ites minister W.H. Polk and the segregated African American School in…
St. Peters Lutheran Church Bible School
Undated photograph showing individuals at the St. Peters Lutheran Church Bible School in Toms Brook Virginia. Pictured are:
Row 1, left to right: Bill Keckley, Roy Hottle, Unknown, Laura Miley, Kay Painter, Connie Dyke
Row 2, girls on right:…
Row 1, left to right: Bill Keckley, Roy Hottle, Unknown, Laura Miley, Kay Painter, Connie Dyke
Row 2, girls on right:…
Betty Showman
If you had attended a community event in the 70s, or 80s you might have found Betty Showman there, dressed as the popular TV character Minnie Pearl.
A resident of Conicville, Betty began performing as Minnie in 1963. She took her act to various…
A resident of Conicville, Betty began performing as Minnie in 1963. She took her act to various…
"Scout Tom Cats" Football Team
In 1930 Web "W.O." Riley and Rev. H.S. Coffey organized the "Scout Tom Cats" football team. This photograph shows the players beside the Woodstock Methodist Church, who sponsored the team, in 1930. Massanutten Academy's coach Leroy Glunt outfitted…
Mayland Christian Church
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing the Mayland Christian Church in Rockingham County Virginia.
Reformation Lutheran Church
Photograph of Reformation Lutheran Church located in New Market Virginia. The picture was featured on dedication program for the newly constructed church which was held on June 17, 1956.