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Newtown History Center

Explore the 2nd Oldest Town in the Shenandoah Valley

Publications

The Stone House Foundation and its professional staff at the Newtown History Center are committed to conducting research focusing on topics of local history and material culture. To learn more about the publications we have for sale at our museum please click on the titles below. Please take advantage of these resources and learn more of the history of our town.

Early Days and Methodism in Stephens City, Virginia

Images of America: Stephens City

The Life of a Potter, Andrew Pitman

Two Peoples, One Community

From time to time, as research is distilled by our professional staff and our consultants into articles and reports, we will publish these documents here on our website. Please click on the title below to learn more about this publication as a free downloadable file.

History of Orrick Chapel Methodist Church in Stephens City, Virginia

Stone House Restoration Project Progress Updates

  • The Preservation Trades Challenge
  • The Last of the Shingles Have Arrived!
  • The People in Mr. Gainer’s Painting
  • Publications
  • Images of America: Stephens City
  • Two Peoples, One Community: The African American Experience in Newtown (Stephens City), Virginia, 1850-1870
  • History of Orrick Chapel Methodist Church
  • Early Days and Methodism in Stephens City, Virginia
  • Life of a Potter, Andrew Pitman

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What We Do

With the town of Stephens City as its focus, the Foundation seeks to interest and engage residents, visitors, scholars and students in the events, lifeways and material culture of the region. We also strive to promote the preservation of the buildings, artifacts and landscapes that are associated with the history of the town of Stephens City.

Current Hours of Operation

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History Center Location

PO Box 143 (USPS Mail)
5408 Main Street (FedEx/UPS Deliveries)
Stephens City, VA 22655-0143

Phone: (540) 869-1700
E-mail: info@newtownhistorycenter.org

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