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Forward to a Friend Become a Member Learn more about Upcoming Events: Saturday Morning Special Field Trips Aldie Triangle Program for Loudoun County 4th Graders Mosby Ranger Decendant Reunion Conference on the Art of Command in the Civil War "The 1862 Valley Campaign" Newsletter Archive: January 2008
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The Mosby Heritage Area Association Newsletter
From The President We had great feedback from those who took part in the tour. And you can read more details in Rich’s report below. We invite you for our next Saturday Morning Special, which will be held June 20. We’ll have more details in May’s e-newsletter. Our next event, our monthly Cavaliers, Courage, and Coffee family-friendly interpretive program, will be held this Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 at our headquarters in the historic Caleb Rector House four miles west of Middleburg just off Route 50. Our costumed interpreters will take you back to the days of John S. Mosby and his men as they made life miserable for Union troops in our area during the last two years of the Civil War. For more info, call 540-687-6681, or email info@mosbyheritagearea.org I promise a memorable evening. Don’t forget to read what else we are doing to preserve our beautiful, unique part of the world on our website, www.mosbyheritagearea.org If you’re not an MHAA member, please consider joining. We’d love to have you with us. Thank you,
Join MHAA's Volunteer Team Projects are available to accommodate your schedule: during the week at the Rector House in Atoka, on weekends at events throughout the Mosby Heritage Area, and even in the comfort of your home. If you are interested in joining our team, CLICK HERE (.doc) to sign-up.
On Membership For many, the cost of recruiting and retaining new members far outweighs the contribution that annual dues make to their ever-increasing bottom line. Financial success for a non-profit might be enhanced by its ability to adapt to these changing external conditions, but at what cost? The question then arises: At what point does the mission of an organization become driven by its financial needs, rather than by the consistent will of the donors they represent? The Mosby Heritage Area Association believes that our annual members hold a special place in the organization and represent much more than simply the dollars they contribute. Membership creates an opportunity for individuals to show they believe in our mission, to confirm support for our programs, to become involved first-hand in our work, and to join with like-minded individuals working toward a common goal. Our membership roll always has been the foundation of the Mosby Heritage Area Association. Our members make us a vital and vibrant organization, and their commitment validates our work, inspires our staff, creates an invaluable pool of dedicated volunteers and keeps our message consistent. We are enriched in many ways by each of our members. Some have been with us since our beginnings in 1995. Others have come on board through the intervening years. Some are poised on the edge of being “interested” in becoming a member. In this time of apprehension and uncertainty, it is important to maintain a long perspective. Our mission is ambitious and our long-term programs require a long-lasting commitment from our annual members. The economic realignment should inspire all of us to consider what we have accomplished together, and from that, find inspiration for the future. Helen Christian,
Much to Discover within the Clarke County Historical Association The most exciting project presently underway is the creation of all new, state-of-the-art exhibits in our museum space in Berryville, telling the story of "Our Land is Our Legacy," the history of the people, land, and events that shaped our small, rural county nestled at the western foot of the Blue Ridge. Part of the exhibit will be devoted to our present history -- the culture, policies, and practices that strive to maintain the agricultural and open-space heritage of Clarke County. This museum has been years in the planning and will come to fruition this fall, with a highly educational and entertaining presentation of artifacts, photographs, exceptional artwork, and two audio-visual displays that will showcase our extensive collection. We plan to open the doors to the public this November and will be hosting a series of opening receptions to introduce and inform the public of this new asset in the community. Though our museum is presently closed for the renovation, our knowledgeable archivist Mary Morris is available for inquiries via phone or e-mail (archives@visuallink.com). We are also delighted to offer an extensive on-line catalog of our archives, searchable by subject, title, etc. Please visit our website at www.clarkehistory.org and click on “Search Our Archives.” The present economic climate has affected everyone, CCHA not excluded. A special fundraising event planned for June 27 will celebrate our county with local foods, entertainment, and special guests, all in the beautiful setting of historic Lucky Hit Farm in White Post. The funds raised from this event will help finish this project. Our spring showing of Art at the Mill begins April 25 and runs through May 10. Nearly 300 artists will display 1,000 pieces of artwork of all media, styles, and price ranges. This is the primary fundraiser of the Association. We will also be featuring a silent auction painting by Middleburg artist Anthony Barham. His intricate, whimsical animal portraits are long-time favorites at the show and he will be donating a specially commissioned painting of native wildlife, with proceeds of its sale split between CCHA and the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center. The Burwell-Morgan Mill will open its grinding season on Saturdays after the conclusion of the spring art show and continue through the summer until the fall art show in October. To experience the grinding of wheat and corn, powered by the magnificent interior water wheel and two massive grinding stones, is a wonder for the physical and intellectual senses! For more information, please go to our website www.clarkehistory.org or call 540.955.2600 or e-mail ccha@visuallink.com. Jennifer Lee,
UPCOMING EVENTS: Cavaliers, Courage, Coffee—and Plaid The American South was enchanted with the history of Old Scotland in the years before the Civil War. If Northerners were reading Uncle Tom’s Cabin in the 1850s, Southerners were reading Ivanhoe, the work of famed Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. Scott’s work was inevitably romantic and chivalric. Southerners also loved the work of Scottish poet laureate Robert Burns, whose 250th birthday is being celebrated on both sides of the Atlantic this year. Our April 18th Cavaliers, Courage, and Coffee program will feature vignettes of the connection Mosby and his men saw between themselves as Confederates and the beleaguered Scots of old they’d read about. Mosby’s men clearly saw a parallel with Rob Roy, Ivanhoe, William Wallace, and other earlier Scots who had opposed an invading tyrant. Mosby himself, a third-generation Scottish-American, well remembered hearing his Scottish grandfather, James McLaurine—of Clan MacLaren—tell stories of outwitting the British during the American Revolution. Mosby’s men craved the writing of Burns and Scott—often reading to a rapt Southern belle of an evening. Mosby even referred to his rangers as “my Tam O’Shanter rebels” in reference to Burns’ famous poem about the ne’er-do-well Tam. The Scottish spirit of independence never left these Virginia Rangers; they never surrendered, preferring simply to disband into the mists at the end of the War. The legends of them still abound o’er the landscape of this hauntingly beautiful region of Virginia. The Mosby Heritage Area’s volunteer Gray Ghost Interpretive Group will seek to bring that oddly distant Scottish-Southern link into focus with their April program. “Cavaliers, Courage, Coffee—and Plaid” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening April 18th at the Caleb Rector House. The historic home sits just off Route 50 between Middleburg and Upperville at 1461 Atoka Road, Marshall VA 20115 (opposite the Atoka Store).
“Saturday Morning Special” Series Launched in February Our next Saturday Morning Special comes on April 25, meeting at the Rector House in Atoka, 1461 Atoka Road, Marshall VA 20115. These are the Mosby Heritage Area offices across from the Atoka Store. That program will be “Equine Sport in the Mosby Heritage Area: An Introduction to the Novice.” This trip will begin with a horse—of course—along with the promised coffee and donuts. Then we’ll caravan to a local farm (or two) to give participants a simple introduction to the basics of Point-to-Points, Steeplechasing, and foxhunting--the sports, the mounts, the gear, and the social culture involved. We will walk a part of one of the handsome trails used by one of the local hunts to gain more appreciation of the marvelous landscape of hunt country. One topic sure to be explored is the relationship between equine sport and preservation—or we wouldn’t be the Mosby Heritage Area! We hope you can come. Please let us know if you’d like to join us by calling MHAA Executive Director Judy Reynolds at (540) 687-6681.
Mosby Rangers Descendant Reunion – June 13, 10:00 a.m. The day begins at 10 a.m. with coffee and conversation, followed by a program of talks, interpretive story telling by our Grey Ghost Interpretive Group, and recognition of descendants. Following lunch, the group will enjoy a concert by the Tuscarora Brass Band, a group of 10 musicians playing period music on period instruments in period dress. In the evening, the Grey Ghost Interpretive Group will present its June Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee Program for the descendants. Registration for this event is open to all descendants and to the public. To become a part of this historic event, download a registration form from our website at www.mosbyheritagearea.org. For more information call the MHAA office at 540-687-6681 or email us at info@mosbyheritagearea.org. CLICK HERE for the Registration Form. MHAA Civil War Conference Program Set – October 2-4 This year’s exciting program will begin Friday evening, Oct. 2, with two presentations. First, Scott C. Patchan will discuss “Robert H. Milroy and the Battle of McDowell.” This will be followed by Gary Ecelbarger’s talk, “Stonewall Takes the Stand: the Battle of Kernstown and the Court Martial of Richard B. Garnett.” A full day of lectures and presentations is set for Saturday, Oct. 3. These are scheduled to include, Stephen Lee Ritchie presenting “General Turner Ashby: Knight of the Black Prince,” and Roderick Gainer discussing “Nathaniel Banks: Commissary to Competent -the Unfortunate and Unlucky Journey of Major General Banks and His Command in the Shenandoah, 1862.” The Conference will end Sunday, Oct. 4 with a day-long tour of the 1862 Valley Campaign. This newsletter will feature the complete program during the coming months. If you are interested in registering for the 12th Annual Civil War Conference, visit the MHAA web site http://www.mosbyheritagearea.org to download a registration form. You also may call 540-687-6681 or write info@mosbyheritagearea.org for additional information. CLICK HERE for the Registration Form.
October 24, 2009--Saturday Morning Special—“Slavery and Flight in the Mosby Heritage Area”—9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. October 24, 2009--Gray Ghost Interpretive Group Program—“John Mosby, John Brown”—7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday November 7, 2009—“BROWN! John Brown’s 1859 Raid and the Ensuing Panic in Northern Virginia” ALSO: AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CIVIC GROUP from our Education Director Rich Gillespie— FREE TO HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE MOSBY HERITAGE AREA, 2009-2010: “Sometimes There Comes A Crack in Time.”
Site of the Month The Arboretum is open to the public dawn to dusk, 365 days a year, at no charge. A picnic area with tables and a drinking fountain are a short distance from the visitors parking area. Walking trails begin at the parking area and the Quarters, which houses the main office and is on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Wheelchair-accessible public restrooms are also in the Quarters. Brochures and maps are available at the information pavilion adjacent to the parking area. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed within 200 yards of the Quarters, and visitors are expected to clean up after pets.
Did You Know? Mary Morris
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Winter Shirt Sale During the months of January, February and March, purchase a MHAA polo shirt at a 20% discount. For members, the cost is cut 40%; the 20% given to you on MHAA merchandise as a benefit of membership and the additional 20% for this promotion. Our polo shirts come in navy, gray and pine green. We have smalls, mediums, larges, X large, and XX large. To take advantage of this offer…
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