Museum exhibit features African-American inventors
In recognition of Black History Month a new display located at the Waynesboro Heritage Museum, sponsored by the Waynesboro Area Learning Tree, explores the many fascinating inventions of African-Americans.
Make a trip down to the museum at 420 W. Main St. to learn about some of these important contributions that have enriched our lives and contributed to advancements in fields as diverse as medicine and technology. Continue reading “Museum exhibit features African-American inventors” »
Heritage Museum selected for statewide project
The Waynesboro Heritage Museum has been selected to participate in a statewide project designed to help improve care of collections for museums, libraries and archives. The Waynesboro Heritage Museum is one of 10 institutions in Virginia selected to participate in the project, sponsored by the Virginia Association of Museums, the Library of Virginia, and the Department of Historic Resources, and free to participating institutions.
The program is funded by a “Connecting to Collections” statewide implementation grant awarded to the Virginia Association of Museums by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Designed to help small museums and libraries across Virginia improve collections care, the project involves an on-site visit to the Waynesboro Heritage Museum by a needs assessment team of museum and library professionals, who will spend a half-day touring the institution and collections.
Following the visit, they will send a report recommending steps the institution can take to help improve collections care over the next two years, with suggested resources to help accomplish them. The needs assessments will be conducted at institutions around the state from November 2011-April 2012.
Confederate General Jubal A. Early’s pistol is on display . O. Winston Link’s first night photograph of the large Norfolk & Western steam-powered train No. 2 arriving at the Waynesboro Station can be viewed. One of the oldest industries like the Rife Ram & Pump Works and the Loth Stove Company are also on exhibit.
Visit the Waynesboro Heritage Museum, located at 420 W. Main Street to view the collections and learn how the Circuit Riders project will impact our institution. The institution is open to the public 9–5 Tuesday through Saturday. For information call 540 943-3943, or go online to www.waynesboroheritagefoundationinc.com.
Special Christmas in River City ‘Children’s Hour’
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The December “Children’s Hour” will expand to a two-day program as part of Christmas in River City Celebration on Friday, Dec. 18, and Saturday, Dec. 19, in Downtown Waynesboro.
The Friday program features Sophia Cliffe in a series of tales about hope, peace and goodwill. Ian Henry will present the Saturday program. His tales include seasonal stories as well as stories of his native Australia. Both presentations are suitable for school-age children and adults. The program is free, but donations to the Waynesboro Heritage Museum are encouraged. Continue reading “Special Christmas in River City ‘Children’s Hour’” »
November ‘Children’s Hour’ a double feature
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The November “Children’s Hour” features the storytelling of Sophia Cliffe and Bonnie Weber at the Waynesboro Heritage Museum on Friday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Sophia Cliffe’s stories for November revolve around food. An Appalachian adventure with a hungry bear and other colorful characters is sure to make you smile as will the funny tale from Germany about a clever cook who loves eating as much as she loves cooking.
Bonnie Weber’s is a relatively newcomer to the Storytellers Guild but she has loved telling stories for years, to anyone that would listen. Her stories are about the people she loved during her childhood. She brings a sense of humor that delights audiences of both children and adults. Continue reading “November ‘Children’s Hour’ a double feature” »
3rd Fridays announces Nov. 20 lineup
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Downtown Waynesboro is Alive with 3rd Fridays again Friday night, Nov. 20.
Downtown’s monthly night of dining, shopping, art and entertainment will begin at 5 p.m.
“The River City Radio Hour” will have performances at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship Cafe and Music Hall, located at 329 W. Main St.., featuring The Boogie Kings, comedy by Marsha Howard, Special Guest Performer: Sandi Belcher, plus Episode Three of Jingle Bell Jubilee written by Elizabeth Massie and Barbra Spilman Lawson. Continue reading “3rd Fridays announces Nov. 20 lineup” »
Watters headlines ‘Children’s Hour’
The Wayne Theatre Alliance and the Waynesboro Heritage Museum presents the third “Children’s Hour” on Friday at 6:30 p.m. The featured performer will be Eve Watters. The program is ideal for school-age children and adults.
Eve Watters enchants audiences of all ages with an amazing mixture of music and stories from around the world. With her harp and treasure trove of stories, Ms. Watters has toured extensively—from New England to Australia. Continue reading “Watters headlines ‘Children’s Hour’” »
‘Children’s Hour’ features storyteller Susan Clark
The Wayne Theatre Alliance and the Waynesboro Heritage Museum present the second “Children’s Hour” on Friday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. The featured performer will be Shenandoah Storyteller Susan Clark, with “Trickster Tales.” The program is ideal for school age children and adults. Continue reading “‘Children’s Hour’ features storyteller Susan Clark” »
Heritage Foundation seeks volunteers
The Waynesboro Heritage Foundation, Inc. is seeking volunteers to help us do small jobs at our museums. At the Plumb House Museum we could use help with sourcing a destination of pine needles, raking and bagging needles for use in museum gardens. Bags will be furnished. We also need help with weeding and readying the gardens for the pine needles. Continue reading “Heritage Foundation seeks volunteers” »
Trying to reason the Museum money crunch
As a show-me-the-money business guy, I’m having a hard time on the issue involving funding for the Waynesboro Heritage Foundation, because this one isn’t one where you’re going to get a lot tangible out of return-on-investment analysis.
Vice Mayor Frank Lucente is rarely right, but he is on a key point on this – that city taxpayers are subsidizing the museum at a high ratio of about $20 per visitor for the 3,000 visitors that the Waynesboro Heritage Museum sees a year. Continue reading “Trying to reason the Museum money crunch” »
