250th Anniversary: Jefferson Buys the Natural Bridge

Friday, July 5, 11 AM – 4 PM
Natural Bridge State Park

On Friday, July 5, join RHS at Natural Bridge State Park to celebrate a very special 250th Anniversary: commemorating Thomas Jefferson’s purchase of The Natural Bridge from King George III, that same day in 1774. 

11:00 AM ceremonies under the Bridge spotlight local history, and the perspectives of leading state officials.  After a 4th-of-July-style cookout lunch by Cedar Creek, you can choose from an afternoon menu of related presentations on histories of Jefferson and Conservation; Artistic Depictions, and Tourism at the Bridge.

For the day’s full program, click HERE. For the News-Gazette feature and related backstories, click HERE.

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Rockbridge Weavers: Families & Fabrics in the 19th Century

Saturdays & Sundays, 12-4PM
RHS Museum
101 E. Washington Street
FREE

Come see our new local history exhibit featuring a 6-foot antique wooden loom, period textiles from RHS Collections, and live demonstrations reproducing the authentic 19th century weaving patterns on display, from families in Panther Gap, near Goshen. For more on the exhibit, click HERE.