Rocktown History Coffee Mill
The Rocktown History Coffee Mills are brewing up stories from the past! This series of informal gatherings offers you a unique museum experience with Rocktown History’s own curator, researcher, historians, and other local history and genealogy friends.
Come get a peek at a featured artifact, help solve a history mystery, or discover a new story of the past while you savor richly brewed coffee from local coffee roaster Coffee Hound and fresh cream from Mt. Crawford Creamery.
Upcoming Conversations
Tues, Jan 28: Bill Zirk reflects on the memories of his father-in-law Emory Shoemaker, Dayton resident and printer.
Tues, Feb 11: Ron Nallon shares the history of the historic Edinburg Mill (1848).
Tues, Feb 25: Frances Richardson describes the recreation of mid-1900s woven textiles and connections within the early Rockbridge County community.
Tues Mar 11: Jon Henry combines grocery experience and history to talk about foodways.
Tues Mar 25: Jim Lawson looks into eastern Rockingham’s past, including the displacement of families to create Shenandoah National park.
Tues Apr 8: Gary Smucker speaks about documenting the traditional farm life of the Tusing sisters of Hardy County, West Virginia.
The coffee is hot at 9:30 am. Admission to the museum galleries is free during Coffee Mill event.
