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august
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Over nearly seven decades, Arnold Newman (1918–2006) created iconic portraits of some of the twentieth century’s most influential innovators, celebrities, and cultural figures. Open Tues – Sun
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Over nearly seven decades, Arnold Newman (1918–2006) created iconic portraits of some of the twentieth century’s most influential innovators, celebrities, and cultural figures.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
April 19 (Sunday) 10:00 am - August 2 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.
19apr(apr 19)10:00 am02aug(aug 2)5:00 pmTotems & Talismans at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
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On view in the Glen Burnie House, Totems & Talismans features a series of works by multimedia artist Pamela Winegard. Created with thread, fabric, and beads, these intricate pieces explore towers
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On view in the Glen Burnie House, Totems & Talismans features a series of works by multimedia artist Pamela Winegard. Created with thread, fabric, and beads, these intricate pieces explore towers and totems as symbols of watchfulness, protection, and personal connection.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
April 19 (Sunday) 10:00 am - August 2 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.
30may(may 30)10:00 am11oct(oct 11)5:00 pmEarth and Sky: Sculptures by Marguerite Elliot
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Earth & Sky: Sculptures by Marguerite Elliot features nine large-scale metal installations exploring humanity’s impact on the natural world. From cell phone–inspired Sentinels to twisted Medusa Trees, the sculptures confront
Event Details
Earth & Sky: Sculptures by Marguerite Elliot features nine large-scale metal installations exploring humanity’s impact on the natural world. From cell phone–inspired Sentinels to twisted Medusa Trees, the sculptures confront environmental challenges, including the loss of birds and forests, while celebrating resilience and hope.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
May 30 (Saturday) 10:00 am - October 11 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.
04jul(jul 4)10:00 am31dec(dec 31)5:00 pmRevolutionary Valley at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
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In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the MSV will open the milestone exhibition Revolutionary Valley on July 4, 2026. Featuring powerful, untold stories and
Event Details
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the MSV will open the milestone exhibition Revolutionary Valley on July 4, 2026. Featuring powerful, untold stories and remarkable objects, many on public display for the first time, the exhibition tells the Shenandoah Valley’s story before, during, and after the American Revolution.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
July 4 (Saturday) 10:00 am - December 31 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.
27aug5:00 pm8:00 pmHeirloom Markets in Dayton, VA
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Dayton’s New Heirloom Markets Celebrate Shenandoah Valley Tradition There’s something timeless about a summer evening in Dayton, Virginia. The scent of fresh-baked bread drifts through the air. Neighbors
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Dayton’s New Heirloom Markets Celebrate Shenandoah Valley Tradition
There’s something timeless about a summer evening in Dayton, Virginia.
The scent of fresh-baked bread drifts through the air. Neighbors gather along historic streets. Farmers proudly display produce grown on land that has been family farmed for generations, while artisans share handmade goods crafted with care and tradition. Beginning this summer, visitors and locals alike will have a new way to experience the heritage and hospitality of the Shenandoah Valley through Dayton’s upcoming Heirloom Markets.
Launching on the fourth Thursday of each month from June through September, the Heirloom Markets will transform three of Dayton’s most treasured historic sites into a vibrant celebration of local agriculture, craftsmanship, food, music, and community. Markets will take place from 5–8 p.m. on June 25, July 23, August 27, and September 24.
The event is a collaborative effort between Rocktown History, Fort Harrison, and Virginia Quilt Museum at Silver Lake Mill — organizations deeply rooted in preserving and sharing the Valley’s history. Together, they are creating more than a traditional farmers market. Organizers describe the markets as “a heritage experience,” designed to connect visitors with the people, traditions, and stories that continue to shape the Shenandoah Valley.
Three Locations for Each Event:
Fort Harrison
335 Main St., Dayton
Virginia Quilt Museum
at Silver Lake Mill
2328 Silver Lake Rd., Dayton
Rocktown History
382 High St., Dayton
For additional event information, vendor applications, and updates, visit Rocktown History’s Heirloom Markets page.
more
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
september
30may(may 30)10:00 am11oct(oct 11)5:00 pmEarth and Sky: Sculptures by Marguerite Elliot
Event Details
Earth & Sky: Sculptures by Marguerite Elliot features nine large-scale metal installations exploring humanity’s impact on the natural world. From cell phone–inspired Sentinels to twisted Medusa Trees, the sculptures confront
Event Details
Earth & Sky: Sculptures by Marguerite Elliot features nine large-scale metal installations exploring humanity’s impact on the natural world. From cell phone–inspired Sentinels to twisted Medusa Trees, the sculptures confront environmental challenges, including the loss of birds and forests, while celebrating resilience and hope.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
May 30 (Saturday) 10:00 am - October 11 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.
04jul(jul 4)10:00 am31dec(dec 31)5:00 pmRevolutionary Valley at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Event Details
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the MSV will open the milestone exhibition Revolutionary Valley on July 4, 2026. Featuring powerful, untold stories and
Event Details
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the MSV will open the milestone exhibition Revolutionary Valley on July 4, 2026. Featuring powerful, untold stories and remarkable objects, many on public display for the first time, the exhibition tells the Shenandoah Valley’s story before, during, and after the American Revolution.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
July 4 (Saturday) 10:00 am - December 31 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.
24sep5:00 pm8:00 pmHeirloom Markets in Dayton, VA
Event Details
Dayton’s New Heirloom Markets Celebrate Shenandoah Valley Tradition There’s something timeless about a summer evening in Dayton, Virginia. The scent of fresh-baked bread drifts through the air. Neighbors
Event Details
Dayton’s New Heirloom Markets Celebrate Shenandoah Valley Tradition
There’s something timeless about a summer evening in Dayton, Virginia.
The scent of fresh-baked bread drifts through the air. Neighbors gather along historic streets. Farmers proudly display produce grown on land that has been family farmed for generations, while artisans share handmade goods crafted with care and tradition. Beginning this summer, visitors and locals alike will have a new way to experience the heritage and hospitality of the Shenandoah Valley through Dayton’s upcoming Heirloom Markets.
Launching on the fourth Thursday of each month from June through September, the Heirloom Markets will transform three of Dayton’s most treasured historic sites into a vibrant celebration of local agriculture, craftsmanship, food, music, and community. Markets will take place from 5–8 p.m. on June 25, July 23, August 27, and September 24.
The event is a collaborative effort between Rocktown History, Fort Harrison, and Virginia Quilt Museum at Silver Lake Mill — organizations deeply rooted in preserving and sharing the Valley’s history. Together, they are creating more than a traditional farmers market. Organizers describe the markets as “a heritage experience,” designed to connect visitors with the people, traditions, and stories that continue to shape the Shenandoah Valley.
Three Locations for Each Event:
Fort Harrison
335 Main St., Dayton
Virginia Quilt Museum
at Silver Lake Mill
2328 Silver Lake Rd., Dayton
Rocktown History
382 High St., Dayton
For additional event information, vendor applications, and updates, visit Rocktown History’s Heirloom Markets page.
more
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
25sep(sep 25)10:00 am31dec(dec 31)5:00 pmGateways: African American Art from the Key Collection
Event Details
Gateways: African American Art from the Key Collection explores African American art through the personal lens of prominent collector Eric Key (b. 1957). On view at the Museum of Shenandoah
Event Details
Gateways: African American Art from the Key Collection explores African American art through the personal lens of prominent collector Eric Key (b. 1957). On view at the Museum of Shenandoah Valley, Gateways presents more than 80 works spanning over a century of artistic expression, including paintings, sculpture, prints, and mixed media.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
September 25 (Friday) 10:00 am - December 31 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.
october
30may(may 30)10:00 am11oct(oct 11)5:00 pmEarth and Sky: Sculptures by Marguerite Elliot
Event Details
Earth & Sky: Sculptures by Marguerite Elliot features nine large-scale metal installations exploring humanity’s impact on the natural world. From cell phone–inspired Sentinels to twisted Medusa Trees, the sculptures confront
Event Details
Earth & Sky: Sculptures by Marguerite Elliot features nine large-scale metal installations exploring humanity’s impact on the natural world. From cell phone–inspired Sentinels to twisted Medusa Trees, the sculptures confront environmental challenges, including the loss of birds and forests, while celebrating resilience and hope.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
May 30 (Saturday) 10:00 am - October 11 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.
04jul(jul 4)10:00 am31dec(dec 31)5:00 pmRevolutionary Valley at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Event Details
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the MSV will open the milestone exhibition Revolutionary Valley on July 4, 2026. Featuring powerful, untold stories and
Event Details
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the MSV will open the milestone exhibition Revolutionary Valley on July 4, 2026. Featuring powerful, untold stories and remarkable objects, many on public display for the first time, the exhibition tells the Shenandoah Valley’s story before, during, and after the American Revolution.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
July 4 (Saturday) 10:00 am - December 31 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.
25sep(sep 25)10:00 am31dec(dec 31)5:00 pmGateways: African American Art from the Key Collection
Event Details
Gateways: African American Art from the Key Collection explores African American art through the personal lens of prominent collector Eric Key (b. 1957). On view at the Museum of Shenandoah
Event Details
Gateways: African American Art from the Key Collection explores African American art through the personal lens of prominent collector Eric Key (b. 1957). On view at the Museum of Shenandoah Valley, Gateways presents more than 80 works spanning over a century of artistic expression, including paintings, sculpture, prints, and mixed media.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
September 25 (Friday) 10:00 am - December 31 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.
november
04jul(jul 4)10:00 am31dec(dec 31)5:00 pmRevolutionary Valley at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Event Details
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the MSV will open the milestone exhibition Revolutionary Valley on July 4, 2026. Featuring powerful, untold stories and
Event Details
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the MSV will open the milestone exhibition Revolutionary Valley on July 4, 2026. Featuring powerful, untold stories and remarkable objects, many on public display for the first time, the exhibition tells the Shenandoah Valley’s story before, during, and after the American Revolution.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
July 4 (Saturday) 10:00 am - December 31 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.
25sep(sep 25)10:00 am31dec(dec 31)5:00 pmGateways: African American Art from the Key Collection
Event Details
Gateways: African American Art from the Key Collection explores African American art through the personal lens of prominent collector Eric Key (b. 1957). On view at the Museum of Shenandoah
Event Details
Gateways: African American Art from the Key Collection explores African American art through the personal lens of prominent collector Eric Key (b. 1957). On view at the Museum of Shenandoah Valley, Gateways presents more than 80 works spanning over a century of artistic expression, including paintings, sculpture, prints, and mixed media.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
September 25 (Friday) 10:00 am - December 31 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.
december
04jul(jul 4)10:00 am31dec(dec 31)5:00 pmRevolutionary Valley at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Event Details
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the MSV will open the milestone exhibition Revolutionary Valley on July 4, 2026. Featuring powerful, untold stories and
Event Details
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the MSV will open the milestone exhibition Revolutionary Valley on July 4, 2026. Featuring powerful, untold stories and remarkable objects, many on public display for the first time, the exhibition tells the Shenandoah Valley’s story before, during, and after the American Revolution.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
July 4 (Saturday) 10:00 am - December 31 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.
25sep(sep 25)10:00 am31dec(dec 31)5:00 pmGateways: African American Art from the Key Collection
Event Details
Gateways: African American Art from the Key Collection explores African American art through the personal lens of prominent collector Eric Key (b. 1957). On view at the Museum of Shenandoah
Event Details
Gateways: African American Art from the Key Collection explores African American art through the personal lens of prominent collector Eric Key (b. 1957). On view at the Museum of Shenandoah Valley, Gateways presents more than 80 works spanning over a century of artistic expression, including paintings, sculpture, prints, and mixed media.
Open Tues – Sun
Time
September 25 (Friday) 10:00 am - December 31 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
9 Amherst St.