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ing the Shacklefords and later the Fletcher family who sold it to the Scrutons in 2004. The estate is now available for benefit parties and other memorable events. Information about its use is available by railing Sophie Scruton at (540) 987-9245 or via email at rogerandsophie@mac.com.
Buy a raffle ticket!
As part of the afternoon's festivities, four lucky visitors will have a chance to takn home some intriguing raffle items inrlnfling•
Framed P. Buckley Moss limited edition print (“Out to Play”) donated by David A. Roberts;
• Framed 1920-30s poster often given to children berry pickers in the Blue Ridge Mountains;
• Hand-hewn dough bowl donated by Jack Dickerson; and
• Gift basket of products from Mt. Vernon Farms.
Rappahannock
Historical Society
Fascination with one’s ancestry, whether recent or hundreds of years ago, and local history of where one lives, is alive and well in Rappahannock County. This area has a compelling history of exploration, settlement, and growth. Family trees include people worthy of note historically and others important to family memories.
The Rappahannock Historical Society offers the community a valuable resource to help those who are interested in their roots, including tracing the history of one’s property. The Society’s growing collection of original research, donated books, documents and memorabilia benefit all the citizens of this county who live here—and many who lived here in the past. Indeed, many of the families who settled in the area in colonial times still have descendants here.
At the heart of the Society’s ability to
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