The Frontier Culture Museum is the largest open-air living history museum in the Shenandoah Valley and a top tourist destination in Virginia. It features costumed interpreters showcasing the life of Native American tribes, early German, English, and Irish settlers, and the experiences of enslaved Africans. Visitors can engage with craftsmen like blacksmiths and woodworkers, learning about early American cooking and agriculture.
In addition to all the already existing exhibits, the Frontier Culture Museum is adding an Early American Industries Exhibit. This new exhibit will provide visitors with a fascinating glimpse into the development of various trades and industries that helped shape early American society. Featuring a fully operating mill along with hands-on demonstrations, the exhibit will highlight the evolution of tools and techniques used by artisans and tradespeople during the colonial period.
January 2025
Contract has been signed, and roles have been assigned!
February/ March 2025
The silt fence has been set up along the southern end. All practicable sections of the silt fence have been established, pending the excavator’s arrival to clear the vegetation. Once the last of the vegetation was removed, the museum’s maintenance team consented to prepare trees for cutting and removal. The vegetation was successfully cleared, and debris was sorted for disposal. Finally, the designated line for the silt fence was trenched.
April 2025
The majority of activity currently involves digging footings for water.