Greene County Historical Society

07/16/2026

Enjoy some pictures from this years Fourth of July Parade in Stanardsville. Sorry it took so long they accidentally got buried in my phone and discovered later🤪👍🇺🇸

07/09/2026

On Wednesday July 8th at 6pm there was a special reading of the Declaration of Independence celebrating its 250 Anniversary.

The Greene Historical Society and the Local American Legion Chapter co- sponsored this event that was held at the Stanardsville United Methodist Church. The ceremony was moved from outdoors on the steps of the Court House to inside due to rain.

Joan Powell, President of the Greene County Historical Society, welcomed everyone to the event and introduced the readers to the approximately 50 people in attendance

Three members of the Central
Virginia Time Line dressed in Revolutionary War Uniforms and lead by Michael Bork provided the Flag Honor Guard.

Three members of the American Legion took turns reading the original Words of the Declaration. The first reader was John Ensor followed by Doug Fargo and then John Carson

A special thank you goes out to all those patriots who took part in this moving ceremony

06/17/2026

Join us at the steps of the Stanardsville Courthouse for a reading of the Declaration of Independence, just like it was first read publicly back in 1776. Hope to see you there on July 8th at 6pm!

06/10/2026

We are sad to report that Eugene Powell, one of our most influential founders, died on May 25th. There will be a Memorial Service for him at Preddy Funeral Home on June 27th, starting at 11.00 am. https://www.preddyfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/eugene-powell
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Greene County Historical Society, where they will help us to continue the work to which he contributed so much.

View Eugene David Powell's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/10/2026

GCHS is always looking for volunteers. Please reach out if you can help!

06/08/2026

GCHS is currently going through a phone system update and our current phone number is temporarily disabled. To reach us, call 207-680-9715 or email us at [email protected].

06/08/2026

This Saturday the Historical Society was a part of the Annual
Black Bear Festival in Stanardsville. Joann Powell and several others manned our booth where some new members joined for the first time as well as purchased some local history books sold at the museum. 👏🏻👍🥰

06/01/2026

GCHS will be closed on June 6th as we'll have a booth setup in Stanardsville for the Black Bear Festival.

05/14/2026

Join us for a hands-on sustainability class hosted by the Upper Mattaponi Tribe’s Agriculture & Environmental Departments 🌱

Learn how to turn invasive blue catfish into nutrient-rich fertilizer, supporting our gardens while helping manage local ecosystems. The session will include a live, step-by-step demonstration by Carrie Fox.

This incredible experience is open to tribal members and the public however spots are limited to 25 participants, so be sure to reserve yours early!

✅ RSVP by June 22, 2026 to [email protected]
📍 Upper Mattaponi Tribal Grounds - 13746 King William Road, King William, VA
🕓 4:00 to 6:00 PM

Come learn, connect, and grow with us 🌿

05/11/2026

More than 300 books, genealogical binders, and pamphlets on Greene County history, along with profiles of local residents, have been inventoried and rearranged at the museum's revamped Reading Room.

The public can now better access and enjoy this vast collection of local family histories and the background of Greene County activities for more than 188 years.
The wide collection of materials is cataloged and easy to find with a shelving list and accompanying shelf markers, ranging from the Revolutionary War up through recent events.

The Reading Room is open during museum hours, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Books cannot be removed from the premises, but even an easy chair welcomes guests to the new space.