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The Mosby Heritage Area Association Newsletter - May 2008 Statement From The President My husband and I were joined by several MHAA board members and spouses, Merritt and Jane Jones, Jay and Telle Zeiler, Childs and Elaine Burden and Marc and Janna Leepson at the celebration gala at The Inn at Meander Plantation in Locust Dale on May 1st. The JTHG has produced a beautiful coffee table book about The Journey. The photography was done by National Geographic photographer Ken Garrett and the forward written by Geraldine Brooks. These books are available through the JTHG website, www.HallowedGround.org MHAA has two events coming up in the next few weeks to get you all outdoors and enjoying this beautiful spring weather. On June 15th MHAA is sponsoring a Ride with Mosby---on bicycles. MHAA’s Cavaliers, Courage, and Coffee program is going on the road again and will be held at the Burwell-Morgan Mill in Millwood on Saturday, June 21st. Details of these events are below. We hope to see you on several of these occasions.Gayle DeLashmutt
Ride with Mosby's Rangers - On Bicycles After receiving a little history about Green Garden, bikers will leave for Ayrshire Farm, where Col. John S. Mosby’s made many stops for coffee. From here, participants will head to Ebenezer Baptist Churches. The history of the churches and their Mosby connection will be interpreted for participants. Then the bicyclists will trek down to Unison for lunch. The Unison Preservation Association will host the lunch and relate the significance of the village and the Battle of Unison. The afternoon will end with a trek to Wellbourne, another Mosby site, before returning to Green Garden.
The ride will be approximately 20 miles long on mostly packed dirt and gravel roads with a moderate degree of difficulty. Riders must be 12 years or older and are required to wear helmets. The cost is $40 per rider. Those wishing to participate must register. Registration forms can be found at area bike shops or from the MHAA website. You can get more information and register by calling 540-687-668l. Spaces are limited, so register today!
Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee Programs for the Summer Members of the Gray Ghost Interpretive Group take on the persona of a 19th century resident of the area whose background they have researched thoroughly. GGIGers as they call themselves, portray their character based on the research and the theme for the program. The program consists of vignettes which are built on the theme using the characters whose lives fit the theme. Unlike most performances where the audience remains in one place while the actors move about, the Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee program has the audience moving from vignette to vignette as the scenes change. To set the mood of each scene, the program is presented by lantern light.
This year each of the Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee presentations have been designed around a different theme. In June the program will focus on the impact of the Civil War on Clarke County residents, the Union Army’s movement into the Shenandoah Valley, and the role that Mosby and his Rangers played in Clarke County. “Other Voices; The Gray Ghost through Other Eyes” is the July theme. Mosby and his operation in this area is interpreted through the eyes of slaves, Union soldiers, and women. The August presentation at Aldie Mill will focus on the Little River Turnpike (Route 50) and the residents living in Aldie during the Civil War. All presentations begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is $5 for Adults and $2 for students. No reservations are needed and groups are welcome.
A Celebration of Mosby's Rangers Decendants MHAA will sponsor a descendant reunion on June 10, 2008, on the anniversary of the official organization of Company A, 43rd Virginia Battalion, known as Mosby’s Rangers--June 10, 1863. This event will be for granddaughters and grandsons only. Mr. & Mrs. Jay Zeiler of Green Garden just outside Upperville, the home of Ranger “Dolly” Richards, will host the event at their home. Our special guests will enjoy a picnic dinner and live music from the Tuscarora Band. The Gray Ghost Interpretive Group will interpret the events that happened at Green Garden in March 1865. Descendants will be presented a special badge recognizing the event. MHAA is looking for granddaughters and grandsons for the June 2008 event. If you or someone you know is a granddaughter or grandson, please contact the Mosby Heritage Area Association at 540-687-6681 or by email at info@mosbyheritagearea.org. We are compiling a data base with descendants for the June 2009 event, so we want to hear from those who are not granddaughters and grandsons as well. Please contact us if you or someone you know is a descendant of Mosby’s Rangers, servants, or Mosby family members.
Civil War Conference - set for October 3-5, 2008 In this space over the summer and early fall we will highlight the speakers for MHAA’s Civil War Conference. Peter Carmichael: Dr. Carmichael holds a Ph. D. in history. He is the author of The Last Generation: Young Virginians in Peace, War and Reunion and the editor of Audacity Personified: The Generalship of Robert E. Lee. He is the Eberly Professor of Civil War Studies at West Virginia University. The additional Speakers for the 2008 Conference include: GARY ECELBARGER, DENNIS FRYE, Ms. LESLIE GORDON, Mr. KIM HOLIEN, ROBERT K. KRICK, STEPHEN R. POTTER and, JEFFRY D. WERT. Speakers are subject to change. For additional information and the complete Conference Program please visit the MHAA website: www.mosbyheritagearea.org. Individual copies or quantities of the Civil War Conference brochures are available on request from the MHAA office or online.
Fauquier County Celebrates 250th Anniversary in 2009 From Paris to Goldvein, and from the Blue Ridge to Buckland, residents of Fauquier are being encouraged to note and record the rich historical fabric which makes Fauquier County such a special place. This year-long celebration will happen with the help and participation of county historical groups, churches, civic organizations, businesses, schools, and residents. To help celebrate the County’s 250th Anniversary, Fauquier County is offering a one-time commemorative State license place. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles requires the County government to pre-sell 350 plates before the state will begin the manufacturing process. Citizens interested in ordering the Fauquier County Commemorative license plate must complete DMV VSA-10 form. You may obtain this form by visiting the County’s web site at www.fauquiercounty.gov or the 250th Anniversary website at www.visitfauquier.com. Forms may be picked up at the Board of Supervisors’ office, the Treasurer’s office, the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office or the Circuit Court Clerk’s office in Warrenton. In addition, you may obtain a form by mail by contacting Becky Kaufmann at (540) 347-8628. Plates will cost $10 for the regular Commemorative plate and $20 for a personalized plate.
News Shorts: MHAA Accepts Stocks Sampler Tour Here At Last Coming in November
Site of the Month: The museum timeline is divided into the following themes: “African Seeds”, “Wooded Wonderland”, “Ships, Slaves and the Virginia Shore 1619”, “The Wilderness: Institution of Slavery”, “Voyage of the Voiceless: Purloined People”, “Freedom’s Flag and Slavery’s Shackles”, “Growing Pains and Compromise”, “The Turbulent 1850’s: A Prelude to War”, “Family Conflicts: The Gray, The Blue, and The Black”, “Reconstruction: A Time to Build”, “Deconstruction and the Colored Institutions”, “The Upward March: Suitcases and Bayonets”, and “1920: The Harlem Renaissance”.
As amazing as the museum collection is, the research facility is just as impressive. One can research Fauquier County birth, death, marriage, and military records; records on runaways, free negroes, and slave holders from the county; court and legislative records; and information on African American communities and burial grounds in Fauquier County. The research staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. There is a fee of $10 per hour for assisted research and $25 per hour for contracted research. The museum is located at 4243 Loudoun Avenue in The Plains next to the bird sanctuary. Their hours are 10 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. Museum entrance is by donation or $5 for a guided tour. This would be an excellent place to visit with your children or grandchildren over summer vacation. Check out their website at www.aahafauquier.org for more information on the Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County to learn about their mission and the projects they have underway.
The show was organized in 1853 by Colonel Richard Henry Dulany of Welbourne. After rescuing a stranded colt one cold winter’s day, Dulany, a horse lover, made up his mind that something had to be done to encourage better care of young horse stock. After discussion with neighbors, a summer show was planned for colts and fillies. The exhibition was scheduled for June in the oak grove at Number Six, a centrally located Dulany property on the Ashby Gap Turnpike about two miles east of Upperville. Mr. Dulany consulted with Louis Tiffany, who donated the labor out of respect for Dulany’s undertaking, to produce the trophies for the show. Dulany’s interest in improving the breeds of Quick Drafts used for riding and driving, and Heavy Drafts that worked the farms facilitated the growth of the show. Today the week-long June show has more than 2,000 hourse and riders from all over the United States and abroad, including classes for young children with ponies to leading Olympic and World Cup horse Classes. The show will celebrate its 155th anniversary this year beginning on June 2nd and continuing through June 8th. You will find pony rides, arts and craft exhibits, boutiques, children’s games, and food on the grounds which open at 8 am daily. There will be a Bassett Hound demonstration preceding the Sunday, June 8th premier event, the Budweiser Upperville Jumper Classic. Admission is $10 per person daily. Children under 12 are admitted free with an accompanying adult. The daily schedule of events at the show is posted on their website, www.upperville.org. The horse show grounds are along Route 50 between west of Middleburg, Virginia, and two miles east of Upperville, Virginia, approximately 40 miles west of Washington D.C.
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