When the Rockbridge Historical Society (RHS) was founded on 9 August 1939, its purpose was “collecting, preserving and disseminating all things relating to the history of the County of Rockbridge and the City of Lexington, Virginia.” That is exactly what the Society has done for over five decades. The Society works to preserve area landmarks, place historical markers, collect objects and documents, and publish historical studies.

Rockbridge Historical Society (RHS) is one of the oldest, largest, and most active, county historical societies in Virginia. Its mission is local history education and historic preservation. It owns a half-square block of downtown historic Lexington, including three historic buildings, formal gardens and extensive grounds. It sponsors local history scholarship, produces related publications, operates a museum of local history, publishes a newsletter, and conducts six free public history programs annually.

For information regarding Society membership and upcoming events, call (540) 464-1058, or visit the RHS Website at www.rockhist.org.

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