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MADISON COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MADISON, VIRGINIA
(Madison,VA 22727)

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Madison County Historical Society
Madison County Virginia (VA)
upcoming events

OLD MADISON COUNTY PHOTOS

We are looking for old photos of life in Madison County.
We will scan them and return them to you while you wait.
Please call 540-948-5488 for more information or to make an appointment.

Ann L. Miller will speak to the Society on Sunday November 20, 2011

Ann L. Miller, noted local Architectural Historian, author and lecturer, will speak to the Society on Sunday November 20, 2011. Ms. Miller will speak to us about early transportation in Madison County.

The history of transportation is closely allied to the history of settlement and the development of our society and culture. How did the early inhabitants of Madison County travel to (and within) this region? How did they cross rivers and mountains? How did they get their goods to market? How were the early roads built and maintained?

Ms. Miller is a historian for the Virginia Department of Transportation, a Madison County resident, and a Board member of the Madison County Historical Society. She will present an overview of early travel and the development of the transportation systems in Madison County, along with Madison’s place within the transportation network of the surrounding region. Included will be early technology (and sometimes the lack thereof), the difference between the county road system and turnpikes, social history and transportation expectations, teamsters, and a look at Madison County’s legendary “turkey drives.”

Ms. Miller is currently Historian for the Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research (VCTIR) in Charlottesville, acting as principal investigator for the VCTIR’s history program, including research into historic bridges, early roads, and other aspects of transportation history. She holds the degrees of Bachelor of Architectural History (1979) and Master of Architectural History with Certificate in Historic Preservation, both from the University of Virginia.

The meeting will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday November 20 in the auditorium of the Madison County Administration Complex and will be followed by refreshments in the Kemper Residence next door. All are invited to attend.

fall tea at kemper another success

The Fall Luncheon Tea on September 28^th was at full capacity, thanks to support from a number of “regulars” and some who attended for the first time. Two of our guests traveled from Northern Virginia and two more from the Norfolk area, and they all said they want to return in the Spring!

The team that hosts these semi-annual fund raising teas is grateful for continuing support from the community. Those with reservations who had to cancel at the last minute offered their payment as a contribution to the Society, and their spaces allowed those on a waiting list to attend.

The Spring Tea is scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 2012, so if you wish to join us, mark your calendars as soon as you can. We’ll have a reminder in the Spring Historical Society newsletter.

Keep in mind that the Kemper Residence is available to rent for receptions, meetings or other events. The rates are very reasonable, and rental income supports Madison County Historical Society projects. If you or someone you know is interested in discussing use of the building, contact Mary Haught at the above numbers.

Thank you for your continuing support. We look forward to seeing you at the Spring Tea!

Coordinate plans with a group, or come as a single and be seated with new friends. Questions and reservations may also be directed via email to the tealady.

The Historical Society Board and the volunteers who provide the teas thank you for your continuing support.