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The Orange County Historical Society, Inc. is a dedicated research, archival, and educational organization in Orange County, Virginia, focused on discovering, preserving, and disseminating the rich history of the region and its people. With an extensive reference library, files on families, buildings, events, and sites, as well as a collection of maps and photographs, the Society provides valuable resources for historical research and exploration. Through publications such as newsletters, books, and pamphlets, the Society shares its findings and offers special rates to members on book sales and copying fees. With a commitment to understanding the past as a context for the present and future, the Orange County Historical Society plays a vital role in preserving and promoting the history of Orange County and its surrounding area.Generated from the website

Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, Inc (BRMC ) is a nonprofit 501 (c ) (3 ) organization founded in 1995 to protect the Bull Run Mountains through education, research, and stewardship. As the most easterly chain in the Piedmont, the Bull Run Mountains include unique ecosystems and the headwaters of the Occoquan and Goose Creek watersheds. The Bull Run Mountains are also rich in Virginia and Civil War history. BRMC is headquartered on the southern 800 acres of the 2, 500-acre Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve just 15 minutes from Manassas, Middleburg, and Warrenton, Virginia.BRMC offers educational programs to adults and children, a strong link to local history, and the simple pleasure of walking trails in the Piedmont. At BRMC preservation does not mean a hands-off policy, but rather a focus on drawing people to appreciate the resources at hand and the completion of research to better understand and protect those resources. Our Youth Outdoors Program shows children that the outdoors is fun and exciting, and teaches them that we all have a responsibility to protect and to enhance our public lands and nature.In addition to the natural area's many resources, our relationships with Virginia Division of Natural Heritage (DNH ) and Environmental Studies on the Piedmont allow us to offer a wide variety of public education programs. BRMC works in partnership with local schools and George Mason University to provide experiential learning through field trips, internships, and research opportunities for students.Our public programs include our popular week-long and day-long nature camps, day hikes, Family Series, and other programs related to nature, geology, or history. Our most anticipated event of the year, Halloween Safari, is held on the Friday and Saturday nights before Halloween. It is a fun, educational, and non-scary event for adults and children alike. Another popular fall program is Old Home Sites.BRMC averages two public programs per month year-round, so be sure to check this site, or better yet, become a member and receive our program calendar with our quarterly newsletter. Our membership is vital to the organization. We keep membership dues nominal, in order to make membership accessible. Your contribution demonstrates to the foundations and corporations that support us, as well as the state, that our programs and stewardship is valued. Please consider joining today. We do not share mailing information.Aside from supporting our efforts, members are entitled to substantial discounts on programs. BRMC also offers several different, and birthday adventures.BRMC has a talented staff which includes our Executive Director Michael Kieffer, our Research Director Michele Thieme, and our Resource Manager Andrew Fisher. BRMC is guided by a board of directors consisting of 13 individuals with diverse backgrounds who generously donate their time and insights. Volunteers are critical to our operations. Currently we log over 3, 000 volunteer hours per year. For volunteer opportunities, click here.

The Berkeley County Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Berkeley County, West Virginia. Through their all-volunteer efforts, they collect, restore, and protect artifacts, documents, and manuscripts, while also conducting research and publishing materials for public access. The Society's goals include developing the Belle Boyd House as an education center, establishing a depository for historical papers and materials, and cataloging and documenting all donated or loaned artifacts. With a mission to make history available for education, research, and community purposes, the Berkeley County Historical Society plays a vital role in preserving the heritage of the county.Generated from the website