The Andrew Johnston House and Giles County Historical Museum are closed during the months of January and February. What are we doing during that time?
This quiet period gives us the opportunity to thoroughly clean and inspect our historic properties, check for mold, insect and weather damage, inventory and re-stock our gift shop, and train ourselves in new equipment and software. Most important – we’re busily planning events for the coming year. Here is a taste of what we’ll offer our members and visitors in 2012:
Civil War Weekend & the Battle of Giles Court House (June 9-10} will include a memorial
service, military parade, living history encampment, BBQ dinner, period music and dance, a Civil War hospital, topped off by a thrilling reenactment of the Battle of Giles Court House.
1st Thursdays Lecture Series – a new program that will feature a variety of topics, including
writing and publishing your story, the Battle of Giles Court House, The art of Appalachian storytelling, “Mystery at Mountain Lake”, eugenics in Appalachia, Negro spirituals, how to use historic records in the courthouse, and brick architecture in southwest Virginia.
Happy Birthday Andrew Johnston! – July 15 marks the birthday of our “founding father”, and we’ll celebrate with something special for the kids.
Heritage Arts Workshops –you can learn clogging, the art of the silhouette, making a
Civil War-era dress, glassblowing, traditional country dancing, and basket making, among other skills to add to your resume.
Summer History Camp for Kids - another exciting new program for kids age 8-11 will feature a week of archaeology, traditional music and storytelling, genealogy research, preparing Native American and Colonial food, old-time games and crafts, and a day in the life of a Civil War soldier.
Victorian High Tea –Participants will be able to sample scones and pastries, jams and Devonshire cream, cucumber and salmon sandwiches, and a delicious assortment of select
teas, served by Edwardian waitresses in the elegant rooms of the Andrew Johnston House.
Holiday Open House – “A German Christmas at the Andrew Johnston House,” Celebrate Giles County’s German heritage with advent wreaths, an Old World Christmas tree, traditional carols, an oom-pah band, nutcrackers galore, fruit bread and marzipan cookies, and a gingerbread
house contest.
We will also continue popular programs such as the Antiques Appraisal Fair and weekly Needle Arts Classes. Stay tuned to our website for further details: www.gilescountyhistorical.org. Or call us at 540-921-3999. As always, we welcome your ideas and suggestions too enhance these and other programs!
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