Established in 2007
PO Box 141
New Market, VA 22844
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LATEST NEWS
Elkton Walking Tour - Friday, June 25, 4:00 PM.
The Elkton Welcome Center Committee is hosting a
walking tour along the streets of historic Elkton, VA
to be conducted by Elkton native Sara Maude Robinson.
Sara will be sharing historical facts and recalling
personal childhood memories of Elkton along the way.
The tour will begin at the Welcome Center at 4 PM
where refreshments will be served afterwards. Sara
will be available for a book signing of her recent publication,
titled "Love Always, Hobby and Jessie". Back issues of
Hobby Robinson books as well as Elkton souvenirs will
also be available. See the 400+ photos on exhibit.
Located at 306 W. Spotwood Trail in downtown Elkton.
Far additional information contact cgrady112@comcast.net
Book Signing at the Miller-Kite Museum - Sunday, June 27, 1-5 PM
Former Elkton United Methodist Church minister, Robert Brookover, will
be present at the Miller-Kite Museum on Sunday, June 27 from 1 to 5 PM
to introduce his newly released Civil War novel "Wish is My Master - The
Honor of Love". The book is based on letters, journals and family lore handed
down by those who actually lived the Southern experience during the war.
One quote used in the publication and book title was written Jan. 24, 1863
by Elkton native, Private Charles Kite of the 10th Virginia Infantry, stating,
"I suppose you have forgotten me as you do not write anymore, but I think
about you all every day and wish to be there, but wish is my master."
The event's schedule is listed as follows:
1:00 - 1:30 Social time
2:00 - 2:45 Program by Robert Brookover
2:45 - 3:00 Questions and answers
3:00 - 5:00 Book signing
Refreshments will be available.
See www.robertbrookover.com for additional book information.
The Miller-Kite Museum is located at 310 E. Rockingham St., Elkton, VA
Call (540) 578-3046 or email historyed@msn.com for additional information
or go to www.elktonhistoricalsociety.
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