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Congratulations to our raffle Grand Prize winner C. J. from Warsaw and Bonus Prize winner Terri O. from Lottsburg! And a big thanks to everyone who bought tickets to support the Lancaster Virginia Historical Society. With your generosity, we exceeded our goal for this fundraiser–so you are all winners in our eyes!
ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN – YOUR GIFTS CAN HELP US UNLOCK A MATCHING GRANT!
Donations made ONLINE in NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER will be MATCHED at 50% by the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Please consider giving by credit/debit card during this period to maximize the impact! Note the donor amount is capped at $500 per transaction for the match, but you can give more than once if desired. Donations by cash, check, or stock transfer are also gladly accepted and appreciated anytime, but will not be eligible for the grant match. Visit our DONATION PAGE.
RECENT AND UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
2025 NOVEMBER – DECEMBER HOURS
LIBRARY: Open by appointment only.
MUSEUM AND BOOK SHOP:
Regular Hours: Open 10:00-4:00 Wed, Thu, Fri through Thursday Dec 18.
Thanksgiving Week: Open Wed, Closed Thu-Fri.
Special Hours: Open Sat Dec 13, 10:00-2:00 during centerpiece sale!
Annual Meeting & History Talk October 28, 2025
Watch the Free Zoom Recording
(Guest speaker program begins at 44-minute mark)
Robert D. Lumsden, author of
Edward Dale of Lancaster County Virginia:
Burgess, Major, Cavalier, Clerk of Court, Justice of Court, Gentleman, Neighbor, Husband, and Father
GENEALOGY CLASS VIDEOS
Build your Family History Research Skills!
Purchase streaming access to video recordings of Fall 2025 class lectures by our expert instructor Sharon B. Hodges.
Class 1: Avoiding Pitfalls – Do It Right the First Time
Class 2: Digging in the Dirt – All About Land Records
Class 3: Have You Tried These? Lesser-Known and Under-Used Records
Class 4:: Dead Men Do Tell Tales – Estate Records and Cemeteries