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Shenandoah County will be on full display in the Ballroom of the Virginia House at Shrine Mont on Saturday during Shenandoah County Heritage Day 2025, co-hosted annually by the Shenandoah County Historical Society (SCHS) and the Shenandoah County Library Archives.
Library archivist Zach Hottel said that Heritage Day is a great opportunity for researchers, history organizations and genealogists as well as residents to gather and learn about the county’s rich and diverse history. “We have all types of exhibitors,” Hottel said. “We have those who are bringing what research they have with them. We have individuals who have interest in a topic and are seeking others to discuss it and then we even have people who are just starting out, looking to learn a little bit more about the community.”
A Walking Tour of the Historic Orkney Springs: Two tours, both the same, will be offered at 11:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This walking tour will give the timeline of the development of Orkney Springs, including the hotels, Van Burenville, the village of Orkney Springs, and Shrine Mont. Important buildings will be discussed. The tour will last 45-60 minutes. Reservations for the tours are not needed and the tour will meet on the front porch of the Virginia House.
Speaker Christopher Kaznosky, geology teacher at Central High School and JMU, will be giving a lecture titled “Some Geology and History of Shenandoah County’s Springs”, at 1pm in the Ladies Parlor located on the 2nd floor of the Virginia House.
Parking: Available behind the Virginia House, follow the signs. Those with mobility issues can be dropped in front of the Virginia House. Parking will not be available along the sides of the Virginia House.
For more information: Visit Shenandoah County Historical Society (shenandoahhistory.org).
Come out and enjoy the fun! All are welcome!
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