Reflections of Yesteryear

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"HEART OF ROCKINGHAM"

• Visit the ‘Heart’ of Rockingham, Virginia’s largest agricultural county.
• Tour the country roads in and around Dayton Virginia.
• Witness the horse and buggy community, homes, shops, farms and churches.
• Catch a glimpse to how the American Civil War effected the civilian population.
• Become aware of the burning of the Valley by General Phillip Sheridan.
• Famous Americans like Stonewall Jackson, George A. Custer, the Native Americans and others will be mentioned.
• See the site where US Lt. John R. Meigs was killed; Davy Getz story; Learn about US Lt. Col. Wildes saving Dayton from being burned, see his memorial.
• Discover a new perspective on the Civil War as seen from Southern Loyal Unionist. Become acquainted with the Unionist Underground Railroad System.

Mole Hill 'Look out for Smoke.'

(Photo by Jeanne Wenger, 2005.)

Upon receiving orders to burn Dayton, VA, Gen. George A. Custer remarked …“Look out for Smoke.”

To arrange for tours:

 1.540.879.2977

First hour $45.00; additional hours $25.00 per hour

Tour lead by David S. Rodes, co-compiler of the Unionists and the Civil War Experience In The Shenandoah Valley, series.

Rodes, grew up on a dairy farm in a conservative Mennonite family and is very acquainted with the community.

Several days notice is generally required.