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The CrossRoads (Valley Brethren-Mennonite) Heritage Center features exhibits and a video on the settling of the Shenandoah Valley by the Brethren and Mennonites – in pioneer days, Civil War times, and in early 1900 school and mission work in the mountains of western Virginia.

Interpretative guides tell stories in the 1854 Burkholder-Myers House and the 1904 Whitmer School/Cove church, both furnished with period furniture.

Hours: 10-5 Wed.-Sat.Admission by donation. 1921A Heritage Center Way (off Garbers Church Rd.), Harrisonburg, Virginia www.vbmhc.org, (540) 438-1275.  

News and Upcoming Events

•July - August Vesper Services - 7 pm every Sunday; bring a lawn chair

•September 26, 2009 - Harvest Day

VBMHC hours - open Wednesday – through Saturday, 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Donations accepted.

Photo Albums -
•2009 Annual Dinner and Meeting
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•2009 Breneman-Turner Mill Annual Dinner

Photo Credits: �Tom Sawin, �Rob Lineweaver (aerial photos) The mission of the Heritage Center is to share and celebrate the story of Jesus Christ as it has been reflected in the lives of the Mennonites and Brethren in the Shenandoah Valley. The Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center builds on the foundation of Jesus Christ...
  • Interpreting the Brethren and Mennonite story
  • Providing the background on their denominational histories
  • Illustrating core faith values that guide their responses to cultural and historical events
Why Purchase More Land Now? A Vision for the Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center By Cal Redekop


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Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center
Location: 1921A Heritage Center Way (Off Garbers Church Road) Harrisonburg, Va.
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 1563, Harrisonburg 22803
(540) 438-1275
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009
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