Lovettsville Historical Society & Museum

Lovettsville Historical Society & Museum

Lovettsville, Virginia

  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Hours of Operation
    • Our Purpose & Mission
    • Board of Directors
    • Formation of the Lovettsville Historical Society
    • Museum History
  • Historical Photographs
  • Newsletter / Magazine
  • Videos
  • Events & Lectures
    • 2018 Lectures
    • 2017 Lectures
    • 2016 Lectures
    • 2015 Lectures
    • 2014 Lectures
    • 2013 Lectures
    • 2012 Lectures
    • 2011 Lectures
    • 2010 Lectures
    • 2009 Lectures
  • Local History
    • Lovettsville, the “German Settlement”
    • A Short History of Lovettsville
    • Family Research Files
    • Civil War Research Files
    • Research Books
    • Helpful Resources
    • Buildings of Lovettsville
      • Lovettsville Historic District Listed On the National Register of Historic Places
      • Lovettsville Historic District
      • African-American Methodist Episcopal Church, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Brown Funeral Home, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • F&M Bank, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • George’s Mill, 11867 Georges Mill Road, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Hammond’s Blacksmith Shop, 2 East Broad Way, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Lovettsville Elementary School, Lovettsville, Virginia.
      • Freedom Masonic Lodge No. 118, AF & AM, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Lovettsville Game Protective Association, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Lovettsville High School (1910), Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Lovettsville Historical Society & Museum, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Lovettsville Library, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Lovettsville Post Office (1937-1961), Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Lovettsville Town Hall, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue
      • McClain’s Grocery (now Cacoctin Bible Church), 26 East Broad Way, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Providence Primitive Baptist Church (former site of Old Presbyterian Church), Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Reamer’s Hotel (now a parking lot), East Broad Way at Loudoun Street, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Reformed Church (now St. James United Church of Christ), Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Rehobeth Church, Lovettsville, Virginia
      • Stone Pump House, Lovettsville, Virginia
    • People and Families of Lovettsville
    • History of the Potomac River Crossing at Berlin/Brunswick
    • Street Names of Lovettsville and Their Meanings
  • Veterans of Lovettsville
    • Revolutionary War Veterans of Lovettsville
    • War of 1812 Veterans of Lovettsville
    • Civil War Veterans of Lovettsville
    • World War I Veterans of Lovettsville
    • World War II Veterans of Lovettsville
    • Korean War Veterans of Lovettsville
    • Bay of Pigs Veterans of Lovettsville
    • Vietnam War Veterans of Lovettsville
    • Desert Storm Veterans of Lovettsville
    • Afghanistan War Veterans of Lovettsville
    • Iraq War Veterans of Lovettsville
  • Lovettsville Quilt
  • 1940 Airline Crash in Lovettsville
  • Lovettsville Oktoberfest
  • Membership & Support
  • Shop

Month: September 2018

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Our 2nd Annual Fundraiser & Membership Appreciation Event (9/30/18)

September 14, 2018 LHS_Admin 0

SPECIAL EVENT The Board of Directors of the Lovettsville Historical Society & Museum cordially invites you to attend our 2nd Annual Fundraiser & Membership Appreciation Event Sunday, September 30, 2018, 2:00-5:00 pm Rain or shine […]

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“Antietam Shadows: Mystery, Myth & Machination,” Next in the Lovettsville Historical Society’s Lecture Series (9/16/2018)

September 13, 2018 LHS_Admin 0

Presented by Dennis Frye, Chief Historian, Harpers Ferry National Historic Park Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm,  at St. James United Church of Christ, 10 East Broad Way, Lovettsville, VA 20180   Is history the […]

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New Historical Marker Honors Margaret Mercer (2018)

September 13, 2018 LHS_Admin 0

by Edward Spannaus, Board Member Lovettsville Historical Society & Museum   Educator and abolitionist Margaret Mercer was honored at the unveiling of the Belmont Chapel Historic Marker at St. David’s Episcopal Church and School in Ashburn on Sept. […]

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The History of Lovettsville’s Oktoberfest, by Michael Zapf (2018)

September 13, 2018 LHS_Admin 0

“Oktoberfest” conjures up the famous Munich Oktoberfest that attracts millions every year, an extravaganza that began in October 1810 as a celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) of Bavaria […]

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What the Heck IS This Thing #10

September 12, 2018 LHS_Admin 0

Can you guess what this object is — and what it does?                 Hint:  The answer is at the bottom of this webpage. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE ANSWER […]

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Lovettsville Museum Closed For Renovations Until 9/28/18

September 4, 2018 LHS_Admin 0

The Lovettsville Museum is closed for renovations through 9/27 so that we can paint, install LED lighting, and mount new displays, in time for the 2018 Lovettsville Oktoberfest on 9/28 & 9/29. To book a […]

Join Us

Becoming a member of the Lovettsville Historical Society supports our mission of preserving and promoting the history and heritage of Lovettsville and the surrounding area formerly known as “The German Settlement.” LHS is a tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Memberships are tax deductible, and support our operations, acquisitions, and events. Click on our Membership tab and join us today!

Our Free Newsletter/Magazine

The Lovettsville Historical Society & Museum publishes a free monthly email newsletter/magazine with announcements of upcoming local history lectures, and events of local interest. Don't miss out on the fun! Add yourself to our e-mail list. Click here to subscribe.

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Research Archives

Displayed at the Museum are many artifacts, photographs, household articles, tools, and other items from this area. We also offer research assistance in our cozy research library containing an archive of local family genealogies and other historical information.

Museum

The Lovettsville Historical Society & Museum is committed to preserving and promoting the history and the heritage of the Town of Lovettsville and the surrounding area formerly known as "The German Settlement." Plan your next outing to visit the Museum, arrange a group tour, or attend our monthly lectures.

Hours & Location

Open Saturdays 1:00-4:00 and by appointment year-round, except for major holidays.

Located in the former Potterfield Butcher Shop in historic downtown Lovettsville at 4 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Lovettsville, VA, 20180.

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