Share Your Historic Photographs

TOP- Car show and race track near the present location of the Pearisburg Community Center. The former Linda Lorraine Bed & Breakfast house can be seen at the upper left.

BOTTOM- A 1946 view of Pearisburg High School (now the Pearisburg Community Center) before the development of Fort Branch

Share Your Historic Photographs

“A picture is worth a thousand words” means that many complex thoughts and ideas can be conveyed by a single still image. This old adage is especially true at the Giles County Historical
Society.

Each year, approximately 2000 people visit the museum complex. While all are aware of our collection of artifacts and archives, few are aware of our photographic collection spanning the history of Giles County.

Old photographs capture more than a moment in time chronicling the past. For adults, old photos trigger forgotten memories . . . which lead to interesting stories . . . which leads to research . . . resulting in new discoveries about Giles County!

Old photographs not only teach children about the past, but help them develop important skills for the future. When showing photos to children, encourage them to think about how people lived during that time. By taking on the perspective of others, children develop understanding, compassion, and empathy for others.

The Giles County Historical Society encourages the public to share their old photographs for its collection. For those who do not want to part with their cherished mementos, photographs can be scanned by the Historical Society with the originals safely returned to their owner. We are currently in the process of making our photographic images available on line. So, if a picture is worth a thousand words, just consider what your photographs could add to Giles County history!

The Giles County Historical Society works to preserve, interpret and exhibit Giles County’s rich historical and cultural heritage. It provides a repository for Giles County family histories, documents and artifacts, assists genealogical researchers, and supports the preservation
of endangered Giles County artifacts, sites and records. The Giles County Historical Society, Museum and Gift Shop (921-1050) are closed during February and will reopen on March 1. For more information, visit www.gilescountyhistorical.org.