Virginia Repositories—Shenandoah Valley

The Heritage Museum
The Harrisonburg‒Rockingham Historical Society
382 High Street
P.O. 716
Dayton, VA  22821
Phone: 540-879-2616 |
Email: heritage@heritagecenter.com
http://www.heritagecenter.com
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Seasonal Sundays, April – November, call to confirm.
Genealogy Library is open on Mondays by appointment only, 10:00 a.m.–5 p.m.
Admission Cost for the day: Members are free; Non-members are $5 per visit
Membership Fees: $30 per individual, also includes 10% discount on books upon request
Handicapped Accessible

Collections

Our research library contains one of the largest collections of Rockingham County, Virginia, records. You will find an assortment of local histories, family books and bibles, military history, surname files, obituaries, various county records, plus a unique collection of newspaper clippings which pertain to people, places, history, businesses, government, and the arts. Our online catalog provides just a portion of what we have in our library, but can give you an idea of where to begin your search.
 

Be Prepared

A copy machine is available for patrons to use; you’re welcome to use it yourself or let one of the volunteers assist you to make the most of your research time. Copies cost $0.25 for members; $0.50 for non-members. Color copies are extra. Cameras are allowed. Bring your own hotspot if you wish to access the internet.

Services

If you can’t make it to the library, don’t fret.  We offer family research services: members $20/hour; non-members $25/hour. Other services such as courthouse research can be provided at an additional cost. 

If you find yourself needing a break, visit our museum or gift shop–just down the stairs (or elevator)! The exhibits include folk art, settlement history, music, and more. The newly expanded Civil War gallery and the Electric Map illuminating Stonewall Jackson’s Valley Campaign are visitor favorites. The gift shop has something for everyone–books of various interests, souvenirs, gift ideas, cards, art and crafts by local artisans, and games for the kids!

Collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories of the Central Shenandoah Valley. Come see why visitors say, "I had no idea!"

Virginia Repositories—Shenandoah Valley