Greene County Historical Society

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.

05/03/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!

For The Greene County Historical Society Annual Meeting on Sunday May 17 at 4pm our location has changed from the Court House to Stanardsville United Methodist Church across the street.

04/18/2026

We had a fun day at the Earth Day celebration at the Greene County Historical Society today. Here are some some quick pics as people were setting up today. Not sure of everyone’s names so If you recognize someone in the pictures feel free to tag them or let us know. Several people, both children and adults, seemed to enjoy the Animal
Alphabet Challenge and talking to local
Author Scott Haas in the gallery space today. A special Thank You goes out to all workers and artists who made todays event a success.
👍👏🏻🥰

04/18/2026

Earth Day is tomorrow!!! Members of the Art Guild of Greene, along with Virginia Master Naturalists, Virginia Department of Forestry, Virginia Cooperative Extension & 4-H (Greene County), Chesapeake Bay Watershed, and Greene County Historical Society will be holding an interactive event for all ages on the grounds of the Greene County Historical Society - 360 Main Street, Stanardsville.