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The Frontier Culture Museum tells the story of the thousands of people who migrated to colonial America, and of the life they created
here for themselves and their descendents. These first pioneers came to America during the 1600s and 1700s from communities in the
hinterlands of England, Germany, Ireland, and West Africa. Many were farmers and rural craftsmen set in motion by changing
conditions in their homelands, and drawn to the American colonies by opportunities for a better life. Others came as unwilling captives
to work on farms and plantations. Regardless of how they arrived, all became Americans, and all contributed to the success of the
colonies, and of the United States.

To tell the story of these early immigrants and their American descendents, the Museum has moved or reproduced examples of
traditional rural buildings from England, Germany, Ireland, West Africa, and America. The Museum engages the public at these exhibits
with a combination of interpretive signage and living history demonstrations. The outdoor exhibits are located in two separate areas: the
Old World and America. The Old World exhibits show rural life and culture in four homelands of early migrants to the American
colonies. The American exhibits show the life these colonists and their descendents created in the colonial backcountry, how this life
changed over more than a century, and how life in the United States today is shaped by its frontier past.

2010 Upcoming EVENTS

Shenandoah Valley Bluesfest : Saturday, August 21

You just spent the last 10 hours listening to the areas finest blues bands in a great outdoor venue. What's next? Complete your day with an
overnight stay at the Historic Stonewall Jackson Hotel! Our exclusive package for concert attendees includes:
•Overnight accommodations•Breakfast Buffet for 2•Overnight parking•2 tickets to the festival
•2 slices of Shenandoah Pizza, redeemable at the festival or at their downtown location
•priced at $168.00
Click here to reserve

USCIS: Monday, September 13

Ride With Pride Benefit Concert: September 10
Performances by Faithful Men Gospel Group and Lisa Meadows and the Virginia Dreams Band.
A catered meal will be included of the ticket price of $15.
Contact 255-5504 for tickets. Tickets are only available on a pre-sale basis.

West African Farm Site Dedication: September 17 - 18

Fortune Williams Music Festival: September 24 - 25
Performances by Patty Loveless, Darrell Scott, Jimmy Gaudreau & Moondi Klein, Robin and Linda Williams, and
Jimmy Fortune.